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BIG BAD HORNS VOL.1 DRUMS
SCREAMING · SWINGING · COMBUSTIBLE

THE SOUND OF

Big Band, Swing & Soul Jazz Drums

The smoky elegance of a late-night jazz club. Swinging ride cymbals, brushed snares, and the unmistakable groove that only a seasoned jazz drummer can deliver.

Captured with jazz veterans who've spent decades behind the kit — brushes, sticks, and mallets recorded in real rooms to preserve every ghost note, push, and swing.

Sounds Like

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Big Bad Drums Vol.1 is a celebration of artists and groups like Glen Miller Orchestra, Tower of Power, Count Basie Big Band, Chicago, Harry Connick Jr, Maroon 5, Mark Anthony, Blood Sweat and Tears, Ohio Players, and so many more.

Swinging Big Band Jazz Drum Grooves

OPENS IN YOUR DAW

Every track labeled, color-coded, and ready to create.

Logic Pro Tools GarageBand Cubase Ableton Studio One Reaper

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS

Multitrack drums. Real session players.

  • Stereo Loops
  • 24-bit Multitracks
  • Elements & One-Shots.

WHAT'S INSIDE

15
SONG KITS
1570
INDIVIDUAL FILES
5 GB
TOTAL SIZE
15
DAW READY SESSIONS
WAVDAW SESSIONSAPPLE LOOPSREX

✓ Instant download · ✓ Royalty-free · ✓ 30-day guarantee

Big Band, Swing & Jazz Funk.

Big Bad Horns Vol.1 Drums

Swinging twelve other musicians at once — ride cymbal setting the pulse, hi-hat anchoring two and four, kick punctuating the brass hits. Brushes through the ballads. Sticks through the swing. A sound that makes a horn section seem twice its size.

DAW-Ready Sessions available for:
Logic Pro Tools GarageBand Cubase Ableton Studio One Reaper
Also includes WAV · Apple Loops · REX — works in any DAW What's included?

DAW-Ready Sessions — Double-click to open the song kit directly in your DAW. Every track labeled, color-coded, and arranged by section. Available for the DAWs shown above.

Universal files — WAV, Apple Loops, and REX stems. Drag and drop into any DAW. Works everywhere.

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$49.00
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS COMPLETE EDITION

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Works In All DAWs

All We Sound Human libraries work in every major DAW using standard WAV files — no special software required. If your DAW can play audio, these sounds will work.

Compatible with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand, Reaper, and more.

DAW-Ready Session Packs open as a fully arranged DAW sessions with labeled intros, verses, choruses, bridges, breakdowns, and endings.

All Formats, Once Price

Every purchase includes all available formats — no tiers, no upgrades, no confusion. You get everything — choose how you want to work.

Multi-Format Edition

WAV, Apple Loops, ACID, and REX2 files for drag-and-drop use in any DAW. Mix and match performances, song sections, and variations freely.

Kontakt Engine Edition - Phrase-based Kontakt instruments for fast auditioning and performance. Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (v5.5+). Kontakt is optional — you do not need it to use the library.

DAW Packs Edition - Pre-formatted DAW sessions with all song sections, performances, and sounds laid out and ready to go. Available for supported DAWs, with more formats added over time.

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Happiness Guaranteed  - If you’re not happy for any reason within 30 days of purchase, we’ll help you find a library you love — or issue a full refund.

No stress. No pressure. We want you creating with confidence.

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DAW-Ready Sessions

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DAW-Ready Sessions

Stop starting from scratch

Real musicians, real studios, arranged and ready to open in your DAW

Each session opens fully arranged in your DAW — tracks labeled, sections marked, tempo and key already locked in. Step inside a real performance, not an empty timeline.
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DAW-Ready Session · Logic Pro
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Drum Bangers

I love this pack! Saves my ass every time a brief comes in requiring some real swinging jazz drums. These tight performances are beautifully recorded and well organized for quick results in the session. A great mix of feels and tempos, I always find something that fits the track I’m working on. I strongly recommend this pack. It’s paid for itself over and over :)

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The Sound Profile

Character

Screaming

SCREAMING · SWINGING · COMBUSTIBLE

Swinging multitrack drums with the dynamic range and brush sensitivity of jazz session players. Recorded to capture every ghost note and rim click.

Energy

Mellow
Driving

Tone

Warm
Bright

Era

Vintage
Modern

Production

Raw
Polished
A Harlem ballroom at full swingReal musicians · Real instruments · Real studios

The Story

Big band drumming is the art of swinging twelve other musicians at once. The drummer doesn't just keep time — they steer the entire arrangement. Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Gene Krupa — they led from behind the kit. The ride cymbal pattern is the pulse. The hi-hat on two and four is the anchor. The kick drum and snare accents mark the hits and the shots that make a horn arrangement come alive. Without the drummer, a big band is just a lot of brass making noise.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

What's Included

Specs
Multi-Format
  • Acidized WAV: 15 Kits, 973 Files, 973 MB
  • Apple Loops: 15 Kits, 959 Files, 959 MB
  • REX: 15 Kits, 489 Files, 489 MB
Multitrack Drums
  • 24-bit WAV: 15 Kits, 982 Files, 2.5 GB
Kontakt
  • 15 Kits, 34 Files, 550 MB
Instruments
Drums
  • Drums: 177 Files
  • Multitrack Drums: 1602 Files
DAW Packs

Get the most from Big Bad Horns Vol.1 Drums with DAW Sessions for each and every song kit to jump-start your music creating.

The DAW Sessions are formatted to seamlessly integrate with

  • Cubase
  • Logic Pro
  • Pro Tools
  • GarageBand
  • Studio One
  • Reaper
  • Ableton

… more coming soon! The sessions are pre-populated and pre-mixed with all of the song sections, performances, and samples for every song kit in the library. Create, edit, and mix directly within your DAWs environment.

QUESTIONS

FAQ

Are all We Sound Human products royalty-free?

Yes. All We Sound Human libraries are 100% royalty-free.

You can use the sounds in songs, albums, sync placements, client work, podcasts, videos, and commercial releases without any additional fees or credits required.

Once you purchase, you’re free to create and release.

What formats are included with my purchase?

Every purchase includes all available formats, bundled together for one price.

This typically includes:

  • Multi-Format WAV files for drag-and-drop use in any DAW
  • Kontakt Engine instruments (where applicable)
  • DAW Packs with pre-formatted sessions for supported DAWs

You get everything — there’s no need to choose an edition at checkout.

Do I need Kontakt to use this library?

No. Kontakt is completely optional.

All libraries include standard WAV files that work in any DAW without additional software.

If a Kontakt Engine version is included, it requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (v5.5 or higher) and will not run in the free Kontakt Player.

Will this work in my DAW?

Yes. All We Sound Human products work in every major DAW using standard audio files.

This includes Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand, Reaper, and more.

If your DAW can play audio, these sounds will work.

Can I use these sounds in commercial releases and client work?

Absolutely. You can use these sounds in:

  • Commercial music releases
  • Film, TV, and advertising projects
  • Client work and commissioned projects
  • YouTube, podcasts, and online content

No attribution is required, and you retain full ownership of your finished work.

What if the library doesn’t fit my project?

We want you to be confident using our sounds.

If you’re not happy with your purchase within 30 days, we’ll help you find a library that better fits your needs — or issue a full refund.

Our goal is to make sure you’re creating with sounds you actually love.

How do downloads and future access work?

After purchase, your libraries are added to your secure We Sound Human account.

You can download them anytime, from anywhere, whenever you need them.

If formats are expanded or updated in the future, you’ll retain access to the versions included with your purchase.

Will my music sound like everyone else using the same pack?

No — and this is one of the biggest reasons our libraries are built the way they are.

Our products include full performances, multiple song sections, variations, alternates, and stems so you can arrange, edit, and process the sounds in your own way.

The goal isn’t to loop the same 8 bars — it’s to help you build tracks that feel human, dynamic, and uniquely yours.

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