Cluster Sound releases HR-16B - Free Drum Pack for Ableton Live

Cluster Sound has released HR-16B, a free drum pack for Ableton Live based on the vintage Alesis HR-16B.

Released in the late '80s by Alesis, the HR-16 was a 16-bit drum machine conceived to offer to the masses the same quality of premium machines like the TR-909 or LM-1. And in fact, in a world characterized by small sets of 8-bit drum samples, the "high sample rate" HR-16 quickly called the attention of everyday musicians.

Shortly after its launch, Alesis released the HR-16B model, sharing the same technology of its predecessor but with completely renowned sounds designed for techno, punk and electronic music. Nowadays the HR-16B sounds are used by Orbital, The Grid, Autechre, Sub Dub and the Stereo MC's.

Specifications:

• Size: 6 Megabytes.
• 47 Samples (24-bits / 44.1 kHz).
• 47 Drum Devices.
• 5 Drum Kits.
• Direct install into "Packs" section.
• Preset preview playback.
• Host: Ableton Live 9.5 or higher.

Price: Free.