Stop wrestling with stiff, over-processed drum samples that refuse to sit in your mix, or raw tracks that take hours of EQ and compression to fight through dense guitars. The Ultimate Collection unites our four flagship libraries—Kick, Wood Snare, Metal Snare, and Tom—into a single studio standard built for modern producers who demand speed, power, and absolute creative control.
Powered by our signature RAW & PROCESSED setup, this bundle lets you blend studio-engineered polish with pristine raw directly inside Slate Trigger 2 or your sampler of choice. From room-shaking kick low-end and glass-shattering metal snare crack to organic wood warmth and booming tom fills, your ultimate drum mix is a single slider away.
Trusted By Grammy-Winning Engineers
"These samples are absolutely gorgeous. I love to mix & match various overheads, snare bottom, and room samples on every mix that I do."
— Jesse Ray Ernster (Mix Engineer)Doja Cat, Burna Boy, 1x Grammy Winner
"Enjoying these samples, especially The Wood Snare Collection! I used the Yamaha Beech on Judas Priest - blending it with Scott’s snare worked really well.
I’ve received a lot of compliments on the snare sound!"
— Andy Sneap (Producer/Guitarist)Judas Priest, Dream Theater
"I’ve got tens of thousands of drum samples, but most are either over-processed or too raw to use easily. The snare samples from Just Add Drums hit the perfect balance - ready to go yet flexible enough to shape to my sound. They’ve quickly become a staple in my setup."
— Chris Baseford (Producer/Mixer)Avril Lavigne, Nickelback, Rob Zombie, Daughtry
“It’s hard to pick a favorite pack. Every new one I try sounds exactly like the drums they are trying to replicate! El camino and Dookie have been in heavy rotation in my writing sessions these days.”
"I’ve been using the kits on all our latest demos and they sound killer! Nice work!!"
— Jack Collins (Guitarist/Songwriter)Dead Poet Society
"Amazing samples clearly made with care. I've used them in recent sessions and got great feedback on the drum sound. Highly recommend to any songwriter or producer looking for fresh, high-quality drums. It’s a go-to for me now."
— Max Helyer (Guitarist/Songwriter)You Me At Six
"Just Add Drums libraries are a game-changer. They are an essential tool for any producer who values quality and respect for the musical performance."
— Adrian Tucker (Producer/YouTuber)
Available For
Slate Trigger 2
Includes native TCI and PRS expansion files with full independent microphone channels for Kick, Snare, and Toms, alongside high-quality WAV files for the cymbals to ensure ultimate flexibility.
This architecture allows you to seamlessly blend raw and processed layers or load our pre-configured, mix-ready one-shots for instant results.
WAV & One-Shots
Drag and drop studio-standard 24-bit / 48kHz WAV files with full multi-velocity layers and round robins directly into any DAW or sampler. This archive provides ultimate flexibility, featuring both isolated raw/processed multi-mic tracks and pre-mixed stereo one-shots.
Includes a secondary 16-bit / 44.1kHz set of one-shots optimized for electronic drum modules.
What's Included?
Kick Collection
Built to give producers instant access to powerful, mix-ready kick drums without sacrificing flexibility or control.
Featuring 10 versatile kicks captured in both open and dampened configurations, this collection covers everything from huge resonant low-end to tight controlled punch.
The Metal Snare Collection was built to give you both, without compromise. Every sample includes raw and processed versions that can be blended together directly inside Slate Trigger 2, giving you precise control over punch, tone, and character in real time. No other library offers this level of flexibility in a single instrument.
This premium library delivers an extensive collection of raw and processed samples from 10 wood snares, each recorded at three unique tunings. That’s a staggering 60 snare variations—designed to give you unmatched flexibility and character for any production style.
Whether you're after punch, warmth, crack, or body, this pack has you covered.
Cut through the mix with effortless depth, punch, and authority. The Tom Collection was engineered to give modern producers, arrangers, and mix engineers instant access to pristine drum tones without sacrificing raw dynamic flexibility.
Whether you need the organic sustain of fully open shells or the focused, surgical attack of dampened drumheads, this library delivers total creative freedom for every genre.
This is our most detailed snare library yet! The Tama Starphonic Spruce features 9 articulations, including a "Snare Full" patch packed with 7 velocity layers and 8 round robins. For maximum realism, the top velocity triggers alternating-hand rimshots, while the remaining layers feature alternating-hand center hits.
Bonus Library: This Library is not available to purchase separately.
Many competing libraries sound interchangeable. JAD's kits have an identifiable sonic signature, which is rare.
A strong pick for producers and engineers who want drums with personality rather than a one-size-fits-all sound — genuinely useful and unique in a crowded field.
Thank You Guys !!!
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Joseph T.
Incredible! Just what I've been looking for!
These samples are Incredible! They are just what I've been looking for! Everything I need is right there! Well done and well organized collections!
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Wally Studio
Massive Sound
Massive and Natural !! Great job !!
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Drew Cullis
Ultimate Bundle
Just picked up the ultimate bundle. The samples are impeccable by themselves, I can't wait to hear them in future mixes. I'm especially looking forward to the toms.
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Masterlogic
Excelente en muchos aspectos
Medescargue el paquete de bienvenida. Por supuesto el sonido es de primera clase, pero me gustó mucho como han organizado los tonos y las muestras y han confeccionado los paquetes .prs para que todo sea rápido si se quiere. Tienen muy buenas dinámicas.
Just Add Drums provides third-party expansion libraries that require a full, paid license of Slate Trigger 2. These expansions will not function with the free version of the software.
WAV & One-Shots
Works with any modern DAW, hardware sampler, or drum replacement software that supports standard audio files.
No, these are not loops. All of our drum samples are multiple velocity and multiple round robin single hit drum samples.
How do I use the Trigger files?
These are .TCI and .PRS files for use in Slate Trigger 2. You will need the full version of Slate Trigger 2 in order to use these drum samples. The free versions of Slate Trigger 2 doesn't allow the loading of third party samples.
How do I use the WAV & One-Shots?
The individual WAV files can be added to any sampler you choose. We have given you all of the channels, velocity layers and round robins separately for maximum customisation.
The one-shots drum sample format features pre-mixed and balanced WAV files that are ready to use in your preferred sampler or to load directly onto your electronic drum kit.
Table of Contents Part 1: What Are Drum Samples? (The Double Standard) Part 2: What is Steven Slate Audio Trigger 2? The Three Core Workflows Explained Part 3: Foundations & Controls (The Big Four) The Onboard Transient Gate & Filters...
Missing room mics or stuck with a dead DIY drum recording? Discover the ultimate Slate Trigger 2 trick using 'Room Only' presets from the Kick, Metal Snare, and Wood Snare Collections to add massive, natural depth and width to your drum mix without losing the original performance. Plus, get 2 pro tips to make them sound huge!
