- Publisher: POPlab Sounds
- Product: Billboard Drums
- Release: FANTASTiC
- Format: .wav
- Presets:
- Drum Rack (Ableton Live 11 & 12)
- FPC (FL Studio)
- EXS24/Sampler (Logic Pro)
- Groove Agent 5 SE (Cubase)
- Impact (Studio One)
- Battery 4
- Maschine 2 or newer
- Kontakt 5.7 or newer (Full Version)
- MPC Software & Hardware
- Presets:
Every producer knows the feeling. You’ve got the melody, the chords are perfect, but your track feels lifeless. You spend hours, even days, cycling through endless folders of mismatched drum samples, trying to force a vibe that just isn’t there. The kick is weak, the snare doesn’t cut through, and the hi-hats sound generic. Your momentum stalls, and the inspiration that sparked the track begins to fade. What if you could bypass the endless searching and plug directly into the sound of the charts?
Introducing Billboard Drums, the definitive, hit-based drum collection meticulously engineered to give your productions the professional polish and infectious energy of today’s biggest records. This isn’t just another folder of random sounds; it’s a curated arsenal of over 650 drum hits, organized into 42 sonically-matched kits that work together, straight out of the box. Stop wasting time and start creating music that competes at a global level.
Why Billboard Drums Will Transform Your Workflow
This collection was built from the ground up to solve one of the biggest problems producers face: finding high-quality, cohesive drum sounds, fast. Designed and curated by N.G., every sound has been processed to perfection, saving you the tedious task of hunting, layering, and mixing.
- 650+ Modern, Hit-Proven Drums: Gain instant access to a massive library of kicks that punch, snares that crack, and percussion that adds undeniable groove to any genre.
- 42 Sonically-Matched Drum Kits: Eliminate the guesswork. We’ve done the hard work of curating and sound-designing 42 distinct kits where every single sound belongs. Each kit has its own unique character and blends perfectly from the moment you load it.
- Inspired by the Icons of Pop: The kits are directly inspired by the sonic signatures of modern hit songs from chart-dominating artists like Tate McRae, Ava Max, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd.
- Dynamic, “Live” Feeling: We’ve captured the magic of top-tier producers like Max Martin and Ryan Tedder by including built-in Drum-Hit-Variations. Subtle, pre-programmed changes to kicks, snares, claps, and hats make your rhythms feel human, engaging, and addictive without any manual programming.
The Sound of the Charts, Instantly
Finding that perfect drum groove shouldn’t be a struggle. We’ve organized the 42 kits by style, allowing you to instantly call up the exact vibe your track needs. Whether you’re making polished pop, gritty hip-hop, or retro-infused rock, your foundation is just a click away.
- 9 Modern Kits: The core of today’s radio sound.
- 8 Live Kits: Organic, breathing drum sounds for a human touch.
- 7 Beat Kits: Perfect for hip-hop, lo-fi, and contemporary R&B.
- 6 Retro Kits: Vintage warmth and classic character.
- 4 Rock Kits: Powerful, driving, and arena-ready.
- 4 Machine Kits: Iconic drum machine sounds, redefined.
- 4 Experimental Kits: Push the boundaries with unique textures and tones.
Seamless Integration, Zero Friction: Built for Your Workflow
Billboard Drums is designed for maximum compatibility and ease of use, no matter what software you use. We provide everything you need to get started immediately, so you can spend less time on setup and more time being creative.
The entire collection is delivered as meticulously organized .wav files, compatible with every Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and sampler on the market. Simply drag and drop to start building your next hit.
For an even faster workflow, we’ve included pre-mapped presets for the industry’s most popular drum samplers. Load a single file and get a fully playable, perfectly mapped kit.
Included Sampler Formats:
- Ableton Live 11 & 12 (Drum Rack)
- FL Studio (FPC)
- Logic Pro (EXS24/Sampler)
- Cubase (Groove Agent 5 SE)
- Studio One (Impact)
- Native Instruments (Battery 4, Maschine 2+, Kontakt 5.7+)
- MPC (Software & Hardware)
Trusted by Grammy-Winning & Multi-Platinum Producers
The quality of Billboard Drums speaks for itself, but you don’t have to take our word for it. This collection is already being used and praised by some of the most successful and respected names in the music industry.
“Love it! Great kit!!!”
Rodney Jerkins (Producer for Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay Z, Michael Jackson)
“These are insane – super clean, super usable, and every sound hits.”
Larzz Principato (Producer for Dua Lipa, Rosa Linn, Tate McRae)
“Nice job on recreating these patches. Really good!”
RedFoo (LMFAO)
“These sounds are crazy accurate!!”
Vitali Zestovskih (Producer for VIZE, LEONY, Felix Jaehn)
Get Your Hit-Making Drum Collection Today
For too long, radio-ready drum production has felt like a closely guarded secret. Billboard Drums breaks down that barrier, delivering the sound, quality, and workflow of the pros directly into your hands. Stop letting sound selection kill your creativity. Start building tracks that sound like a hit from the very first beat. Claim your hit-proven drum collection and download Billboard Drums for free now!
