SampleSwap
SampleSwap offers downloadable audio samples, loops, kits, vocals, and royalty-free music, either individually or as a full collection.
About SampleSwap
SampleSwap provides downloadable audio samples and royalty-free music. The sample library covers drum loops, drum hits, complete kits, melodic loops, basslines, vocals and acapellas, instruments, sound effects, ambience, and vintage recordings, offered as 44.1 kHz 16-bit WAV files. It also hosts music tracks that can be listened to and downloaded by genre.
Individual samples and music tracks are free, but downloading requires free login or registration, which also removes ads. The full 9.4 GB collection is available as a single download through a paid membership option. Music reuse varies by track, with each track carrying its own license covering remixing and commercial use.
Key features
- Download individual drum loops, hits, and complete drum kits
- Browse melodic loops, basslines, synth arpeggios, and guitar loops
- Download vocal samples, acapellas, and speech recordings
- Download sound effects, ambience, and vintage music and spoken word
- Listen to and download royalty-free music tracks by genre
- Upload samples and music to contribute to the collection
Best for: People making music who need free downloadable loops, drum kits, vocals, effects, and licensed tracks.
Good for
- Individual samples are free to download by browsing the collection
- Library size is stated as 9.4 GB with over 19,000 sounds
- Each music track includes a license explaining remix and commercial use
Watch out for
- Requires free login or registration to download samples and remove ads
- Single download of the entire collection requires a membership purchase
- Music reuse is not uniform and depends on the license for each track
SampleSwap at a glance
- Website
- sampleswap.org
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Audio Editing & Production
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SampleSwap FAQ
Do I need an account to download samples?
Yes. The site states users should login or register for free to download samples and remove ads.
Can I use the music for remixes or commercial productions?
It depends on the track. Each track has its own license that describes whether it may be remixed or used in commercial productions.
Can I download the whole sample collection at once?
Yes. The entire collection can be downloaded at once, but that option requires purchasing a membership; individual sounds can be downloaded free by browsing.
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