From hip-hop to R&B, and pop to reggaeton, the triplets, rolls, pitch, and swing of trap beats have invaded practically every genre. But it all started with hip-hop, where it continues to thrive, to this day.
Whether you’re just getting started with creating trap beats, or you’ve been at it for a while, today, there’s no reason to start from scratch. There’s so much great audio material you can take advantage of, and much of it is free.
In this guide, we look at the best free trap sample packs and loops.
Free Phonk Drum Kit “Lunatic” by BVKER
Tailor-made for trap and phonk, BVKER’s Free Phonk Drum Kit “Lunatic” features hard-hitting, distorted 808s, crisp hats, punchy and gritty snares, and dark melody loops to get your trap projects off to a running start.
BVKER generously threw in some premium samples in this kit, taken from their Neurotic Phonk and Disrupted Phonk premium packs.
Get your tuned 808s, cowbells, drum loops, drum hits, effects, melodic loops, and MIDIs to start exploring your phonky side today.
Download: BVKER
Elevate Beatmaker Kit by BVKER
Elevate Beatmaker Kit is one of BVKER’s most generous free offerings, coming with over 230 drums, 808s, one-shots, loops, FX, and even 20 MIDI files and 20 Serum presets. Everything here was designed for trap and hip-hop beats. You can’t go wrong here.
Download: BVKER
Travis Scott Type Drum Kit by BVKER
Not the only Travis Scott-type drum kit in this guide, Travis Scott Type Drum Kit nevertheless comes with rumbling 808s, round and punchy snares, snappy hats, thumping basses, and wobbly instrumental loops.
BVKER worked overtime putting together this trap and hip-hop kit, which even comes with two construction kits. It’s another winner.
Download: BVKER
DJ Spinz 808 Alternatives by BVKER
One of the most revered 808s in the industry is the Spinz 808. With a bit of noise, a transient and rich bottom end, and harmonic overtones, the Spinz 808 is famous for being audible, even on smaller speakers.
While it is a killer 808, at this point it’s a little overused. So, BVKER wanted to hook you up with 20 alternatives, which were inspired by the original.
808 alternatives are certainly good to have, and if you’d like to get your hands on an additional 20, you’ll want to check out the DJ Spinz 808 Alternatives library.
Download: BVKER
Lex Luger Inspired Drum Kit by BVKER
You’ve probably noticed how modern trap features heavily distorted 808s. Contrast that with Lex Luger drums, and you’ll find sounds much closer to clean, untouched 808s. That’s what makes this BVKER entry an attractive one for classic trap beats, especially if that’s something you’re after.
For “Hustle Hard” or “B.M.F.” style vibes, this is the kit you want.
Download: BVKER
Free Ronny J Inspired Drum Kit by BVKER
BVKER’s Free Ronny J Inspired Drum Kit is just as it sounds. With this pack, you can expect to get swept up into the world of Ronny J, along with his signature drum shot and 808 sounds.
The 100% royalty-free kit includes kicks, snares, 808s, claps, percs, rimshots, hats, melodic loops, and even MIDIs for the melodies.
Download: BVKER
Free Metro Boomin Type Drum Kit by BVKER
BVKER is back at it again, doing what they do best. The Free Metro Boomin Type Drum Kit features clean sounds suited to classic trap projects.
Everything you need for making killer beats is here – kicks, snares, claps, 808s, percs, and cymbals.
Download: BVKER
Wheezy Inspired Drum Kit by BVKER
The Wheezy Inspired Drum Kit is another free artist series drum kit. This one, of course, takes after Wheezy, one of hip-hop’s biggest producers, who has worked with the likes of Young Thug, Drake, Meek Mill, and 21 Savage, among others.
Rumbling lows. Crystal clear highs. The kit includes the elements you need to get the job done – hats, 808s, kicks, snares, claps, crashes, percussion, and rides.
Download: BVKER
Pierre Bourne Type Drum Kit by BVKER
Pierre Bourne is known for producing bangers like “Magnolia,” “Watch,” and “Gummo.”
His 808s? Distorted. Throw in some claps, cymbals, kicks, snares, and percussion, and you’ve got yourself the Pierre Bourne trap kit for crafting your chart-topping hits.
Download: BVKER
200+ Free Trap Samples & Loops by BVKER
200+ Free Trap Samples & Loops might be one of BVKER’s earlier entries into their selection of free downloads, but in a way, that’s exactly what makes it essential.
Loaded with over 250 files, you get a mix of drum loops, drum one-shots, melody loops, and MIDI files for devising your own dangerous and experimental trap formulas.
Download: BVKER
Trap – Starter Pack by Cymatics.fm
With a name like Trap – Starter Pack, you obviously can’t ignore this selection via Cymatics.
The great thing about this pack is it furnishes you with all the essentials for building killer beats – 808s, hats, snares, claps, cymbals, rimshots, FX, vocal loops, and more.
If you’re looking for melody loops, don’t worry – there are a bunch of those coming up too.
But everyone needs to start somewhere. And there doesn’t seem like a better place to start than with a starter pack. Get it.
Download: Cymatics.fm
Orchid – Premium Sample Collection by Cymatics.fm
What makes Orchid – Premium Sample Collection a good sample pack for trap music? In Cymatics’ own words, the collection will work nicely for just about any electronic project, especially any requiring an emotionally evocative touch.
That said, it does come with a mix of tools trap producers will find especially helpful – melodies, drum loops, drum one-shots, 808s, FX, vocals, MIDI files, and more.
Download: Cymatics.fm
ORACLE SAMPLE PACK by Cymatics.fm
The ORACLE SAMPLE PACK effectively comes in three parts – melody loops, MIDI files, and 808 samples. And can you honestly ever have enough of any of these?
There are 34 808s on offer here, and they sure rumble nicely. There are also 100 melody loops, ready to be added as hooks to your trap projects. And of course, the MIDI pack is perfect for building your own melodies (but not from scratch).
Overall, the ORACLE SAMPLE PACK is kind of hard to turn down.
Download: Cymatics.fm
Cobra – Hip Hop Sample Pack by Cymatics.fm
The Cobra – Hip Hop Sample Pack is a go-to for trap and hip-hop, with all the elements you could want in constructing your trap and hip-hop beats.
Even better, Cymatics went to the trouble of recording several instruments – horns, guitar, harp, and flute, to create some organic-sounding melody loops.
Download this pack and get your hands on drum one-shots, percussion one-shots, drum loops, 808s, melody loops, and MIDI files.
Download: Cymatics.fm
2022 Melody Collection by Cymatics.fm
I feel like I’m repeating myself at this point, but you truly can’t get your hands on enough melody loops as a trap producer. Cymatics’ 2022 Melody Collection might not be a huge library, but it’s got enough going for it that it’s sure to leave you feeling inspired.
Here, 22 loops have also been provided as stems and MIDI for additional customization.
Download: Cymatics.fm
Destiny: Beta Sample Pack by Cymatics.fm
More melody loops? You bet!
The Destiny: Beta Sample Pack contains hooks suited to drill, hyper-pop, reverse, R&B, virtual, wavy, world, brass, and of course, trap.
There is a good variety here, but don’t worry – if dark, brooding, moody, or ominous is what you’re after, you can find it inside this nearly 40-sample pack.
Download: Cymatics.fm
Sizzle Hi-Hat MIDI & Loops by Cymatics.fm
This one probably doesn’t need much of an introduction.
“Great sounding Hats? In Trap?! Nah… don’t need them.” Said absolutely no sane trap producer.
Crisp hats can make or break your trap beat, especially given their omnipresence in the genre.
You can always start from scratch and make your own, but don’t you find the process of drawing patterns in your DAW tiresome? And don’t you find dialing the perfect sound a longer process, even if you know exactly how to set up your signal chain?
Let me tell you… Sizzle Hi-Hat MIDI & Loops is going to be your next best friend. This baby comes with 22 hi-hat loops and 22 hi-hat MIDIs. The loops can be chopped up and rearranged to suit your needs, and likewise, the MIDIs give you the perfect starting point from which to build upon.
We didn’t think you needed any convincing, to begin with… but just in case.
Download: Cymatics.fm
“Humble” Kendrick Lamar Type Sample Pack by Cymatics.fm
Feeling humble? No, I’m not talking about modesty. I’m talking about Grammy-winning, chart-topping American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, of course!
As one of the most iconic rappers of the 2000s, 2010s, and now 2020s, his tunes are known for their deep and polarizing lyrical content.
The “Humble” pack includes a mix of freebies – covering a variety of styles like jazz fusion, trap, and boom-bap – you’re sure to get a kick out of.
The pack includes a total of 79 melody loops, FX, drum one-shots, and drum loops.
Download: Cymatics.fm
9GOD – Hip Hop Sample Pack by Cymatics.fm
Having deconstructed hits like “Portland,” “Fake Love,” and “Gyalchester,” Cymatics set to work on this – the Drake-inspired 9GOD – Hip Hop Sample Pack.
Per Cymatics, this should prove a great kit for building trap-style beats.
In addition to drum loops, drum one-shots, FX, and melody loops, 9GOD also comes with 10 MIDI files and 11 Serum presets.
Download: Cymatics.fm
Astro – Hip Hop Sample Pack by Cymatics.fm
You can’t underestimate the influence of Travis Scott on modern hip-hop. Astroworld, as you surely already know, was and still is hugely influential across the world.
Cymatics reverse-engineered the sounds heard on Astroworld to come up with the Astro sample pack.
Like the 9GOD pack, this collection comes with an assortment of drum one-shots, drum loops, FX samples, and melody loops to help you craft your next trap hit.
Download: Cymatics.fm
TENSION by Black Lotus Audio
Black Lotus Audio’s TENSION might not be a huge sample pack, but it could be a game-changer in terms of finding your next hook.
This pack comes with 20 synth loops designed to add drama and tension to your tracks. You can use the loops, customize the loops, and combine them with other layers… the only limitation is your imagination.
These loops come with multiple layers to add complexity, and they have been processed for mix-ready shimmer too. So, they’re ready to be used right out of the box.
The loops have been set to 150 bpm, which makes them ideal for trap and dubstep, but they could come in handy for house, EDM, midtempo, drum and bass, and other genres too.
Download: Black Lotus Audio
Free Trap Melody Pack 2022 by Angelic Vibes
I guess Angelic Vibes weren’t feeling too creative when they named Free Trap Melody Pack 2022 – but we get it. Keywords are important for searchability.
This collection includes 40 loops, covering several styles. Most if not all melodies are dark, ominous, or dramatic, which doubtless makes them perfect for trap projects.
Download: Angelic Vibes
Free Trap Drum Loops by Angelic Vibes
Looking for more trap drum loops? You will find 15 in this Angelic Vibes pack. These are perfect for trap and hip-hop alike.
You can hear all the beats on the Angelic Vibes website, and I think you’ll agree – they’re quite trappy indeed.
Download: Angelic Vibes
2023 Trap Bundle – Free Trap Sample Pack by Cartel Loops
The 2023 Trap Bundle comes with 31 key- and bpm-labeled 24-bit WAV samples for building pro-quality trap beats.
Peeking inside, you’ll find piano, keys, flute, violin, and pluck sounds.
Download: r-loops
Trap Vibes Sample Pack by Clark Audio
If you’ve been trying to hunt down New York- and Chicago-tinged trap sounds, you might enjoy this rather generous 210-sample library with 808 loops, drum loops, melody loops, and one-shots.
Download: Clark Audio
Mind Blown 808 Drum Kit by Clark Audio
And you thought we were done with 808s right? Wrong.
This Clark Audio collection comes with 45 808 samples, with clean, distorted, and heavy dark 808 variations (you’ve got to love that!).
This one is a must-have for trap, hip-hop, and drill music alike.
Download: Clark Audio
La Flames Drum Kit by Clark Audio
Those who haven’t gotten enough Travis Scott yet will probably be filled to the brim with La Flames Drum Kit.
This Clark Audio toolkit features dark melodies, impactful 808s, and pounding drumbeats inspired by Travis Scott’s work.
The 20-sample library features 808s, hats, kicks, and snare sounds.
Download: Clark Audio
Hip Hop Essentials Sample Pack & Serum Presets by Clark Audio
Hip Hop Essentials Sample Pack & Serum Presets is Clark Audio’s most expansive hip-hop offering with 252 files – melody loops, drum loops, one-shots, sound effects, MIDI loops, and Serum presets.
This selection will supply you with the essentials you need to start creating cohesive beats out of the box.
Download: Clark Audio
BUZZ FREE Trap Drum Kit by PAV Beatz
Just as you’d expect, the BUZZ FREE Trap Drum Kit comes with an array of drum sounds – 808s, chants, claps, kicks, snares, hats, crashes, cymbals, vocals, and FX.
Over 200 WAV files are included, but the download size on disk is a modest 82 MB, presumably because all the samples are one-shots. But the sound quality isn’t half bad!
Download: Producers Buzz
808 Trapstep Vol 1 by TriSamples
Created with trap, hip-hop, and future bass in mind, 808 Trapstep Vol 1 features 103 samples you can use to cook up a heavy trap beat.
Inside the pack, you’ll find 808s, vocal chants, kicks, snares, claps, cymbals, FX, and instruments you can take advantage of.
Download: TriSamples
808 Trapstep Vol 2 by TriSamples
Bigger, “badder,” and better. TriSamples’ 808 Trapstep Vol 2 capitalizes on the popularity of the original free sample pack with a ton of 808 and 909 drum sounds and other goodies. As with last time, it will work with trap, hip-hop, future genres, and more.
For more kicks, snares, claps, percussion, 808s, FX, and chants, get 808 Trapstep Vol 2.
Download: TriSamples
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re just building out your sample collection now, or you’re adding to your already expansive library, downloading just a few of the above kits is sure to give you the material and inspiration you need to create your next trap jam.
As with anything, though, you’ve got to put in the time to experiment. So, grab those sample packs, throw them in your DAW, and start getting into that groove today.