Break loops questions

[Hurlant Chamber]

Recently got a few samples of looped breaks (via loopmasters and a few free ones) - is it frowned upon to just use them as they are in a track? Should they only be used if you've changed them up a bit first?
Cheers

 

[thedjnifty]

If it sounds good, do it.

A lot of the breaks you'll find in sample packs are classic jungle breaks that will pretty much never get old and are always acceptable to just chuck straight in I think.

Sure, originality is always a plus but if you're feeling the break as it is from the get-go then why not.

Don't limit yourself unneccessarily by worrying about anything that's frowned upon, if you're feeling it then go for it!

 

[Derelicts Of Tomorrow]

i don't think it's ever acceptable to simply chuck in a break and use it as is... it will be way too thin sounding. you need to layer it with single hits, or other breaks at the very, very least

 

[MARKLAR]

just do what you want man
obviously tweak them as needed to fit your specific need etc
but just do what sounds good

 

[Gamgee20]

just do what you want man, just do what sounds good

This x100. I have recently embraced this kinda thinking (where as before I wanted to create everything from scratch etc) and as a result I am enjoying my sessions so much more and making great progress as I am not getting stuck for weeks trying to get that ride groove just right or what ever.

 

[Hurlant Chamber]

Cheers all - had a break that fitted perfectly with a track (over the drum pattern I already had).