Funky House

This collection of sounds and samples brings you the essence of late 80s, early 90s Chicago hip house, reimagined with today’s cutting-edge sound design. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of this hybrid genre, this sample pack captures the authentic groove and energy that defined the genre, blending classic elements with a modern twist.  

Inside this massive collection, you’ll find over 530 loops and one-shot samples, ready to elevate your tracks. From jackin' house drums and punchy basslines to stabs, piano chords, and atmospheric effects, each sample has been meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic vibe with a modern edge. Also includes exclusive rap bars from a professional session rapper for that extra touch of authenticity

Ideal for producers looking to inject nostalgic vibes into their tracks or create club-ready hip house anthems, this pack is versatile enough for house, tech house, and beyond—bringing the soul of Chicago directly to your DAW."

Loops play at 121bpm and 124 bpm. All loops are tempo labelled, all melodic loops are also key labeled. Vocal samples are served as Raw and Processed.

This is my most comprehensive sample pack yet. I combed through my sessions, pulling out top-tier elements for you to use—drums, basslines, keys, sample chops, and more. Some of these sounds come straight from tracks released on labels like Get Physical, Rekids, Defected, Shall Not Fade, and my own imprint, PRONTO.

To give you even more flexibility, I’ve included MIDI files for a range of elements—so if my sound choices don’t fit your vision, you can easily swap them out. And just for good measure, I sprinkled in a few unexpected surprises.

This pack isn’t just a collection of sounds—it’s a toolkit for producers who want to push their music forward.

Toss in a few half-baked quips and a modestly-staged shootout climax, and you’ve got just about everything you could ever want in a sample pack.

I handpicked 250 records from my personal collection of over 10,000 house and disco records, sampling one unique kick from each. Every sample was recorded directly from my Technics 1200 turntable with an Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge, routed through a UBK Fatso for added warmth and character. 

Each kick was carefully edited for a clean start and natural fade, preserving the original vinyl textures—including crackle, subtle noise, and ghost transients—that give these samples their distinct analog feel.

This is Volume One. If it resonates, I’d be excited to dive into Volume Two - James

Full of 230 loops directly pulled from my working files as well as custom made beats for this pack. At first the robot is treated unkindly. "It is a household appliance, yet you treat it like it is a man," an associate frets to Sir. It's clear from the first that these drums are some kind of variant, smarter and more "human" than your average robot, although just as literal.

The drum loops play between 124bpm-134bpm. Inside you will find 230 loops in total including full drum loops, kick loops, no kick loops, tops loops, clap loops, shakers and more.

Dive into the rhythmic heart of Chicago with James Curd's latest offering - "House Foundations." As a renowned Chicago house producer, James Curd encapsulates the very essence of house music in this meticulously crafted sample pack. Perfect for both budding producers and seasoned artists looking to infuse authentic house vibes into their tracks, "House Foundations" stands as a testament to the timeless sound of house music.

Features:

• 100% Royalty-Free: Use these sounds in your tracks without any limitations. 
  High-Quality WAV Files: For maximum compatibility and sound quality.
  Expertly Processed: Ready to drop into any project.
  Organized and Labelled: For easy navigation and workflow.

Notes from James Curd:

"House Foundations is a culmination of my years in the Chicago house scene. It's my homage to the genre that has given so much to the world. Whether you're just starting your house music journey or have been in it for years, I believe these samples will bring that authentic touch to your productions. Happy producing!"

Crafted with passion and the true spirit of Chicago, "House Foundations" by James Curd is not just another sample pack, it's a gateway to the very roots of house music. Dive in and let the grooves take you on a journey through the streets of Chicago.

House Sessions Vol 3 Is Here!

For this pack I added a bunch of bass lines and keys that run longer the the usual 2 bar loops. Some are 4 and some up to 8.

I thought it would be nice to give something that can be cut down to a 2 bar loop or used in full. More freedom for you guys to get creative!

That’s all because this producer is running a scam. I have a Defense Department contract for a sophisticated laser device so accurate that it could incinerate a single man on Earth from a base in orbit. I’m using my sample packs as slave labor to do most of the work on the project, while ripping off the government grant to build myself a new house. The sample packs, meanwhile, have no idea they're working on a weapons system, and are more interested in using laser beams to lead everyone to a "Tanning Invitational" they've set up by turning a lecture hall into a swimming pool.

Tempos ranging between 126 bpm - 128 bpm. All loops are tempo labelled, and all musical elements are also key labelled.

I thought I would try to break down these loops so you have more versatility. Now you have full loops but can also just use the kick if that's what you are feeling the most! There is 203 loops in total in this pack and I hope you like it. I kind of reminds me when I was in high school and working summers for a paper Downstate, one of my assignments was to cover the county fair. The livestock judging was held early in the week and the talent show was on the weekend, it struck me that the two competitions had points in common. Even some of the judges were the same...

Tempos ranging from 115 bpm - 130 bpm

For this pack I just wanted to focus on drum loops. I loaded up sessions off my old zip drive and recorded loops off of my MPC. Those sessions are from 1996 - 2006. I also pulled loops off of tracks that I have lost on hard drives from vinyl. I was really happy with how those came out! I used an Audio Technica VM540ML Stylus on a Technics 1200 in through the UBK Fatso to my Apollo 8 to record vinyl. Authentic vinyl crackle in a bunch of loops for you. It’s like being in an airport somewhere, turning around and around in the same place, engrossed in this repetition as if it were some kind of meditation. And throughout the drum loops, it seems to be in a kind of code, and when we look at the wave forms, we don’t quite look at the screen.

I hope you like volume 1!

Tempos ranging from 119bpm to 130bpm

You have a bit of extra work cut out for you. The extra effort is well worth it though. If you are looking for authentic sounds then this pack is a secret weapon. Full of live strings recorded in my studio. Each individual string was recorded to build chords. That gives you the flexibility to take what you need for your project. The pack includes violins, cello, viola, piano, synths, textures drums and impacts. Have a listen to the sample song and every element you hear is an isolated file in the pack. Wandering in the rain, the man looks like one of the walking wounded. His talk is obsessive chatter, looping back on itself, seizing on words and finding nonsense associations for them. He laughs a lot and seems desperately affable and then he opens the folder "James Curd Film Score Sample Pack". 

Vol. 2 has arrived! Vol. 2 has more emphasis from my MPC 4000. With drum loops and dirty chops recorded out of the MPC through the UBK Fatso mod. Once again a massive amount to work with. 440 loops in total! Full of elements straight out of Chicago to help jump start producers creating House, Deep House, Indie Dance, Classic and Jacking House. Each folder is full of loops that drift from one rented apartment or motel room to another in an aimless migration in search of the perfect track. 

All loops are labelled with BPM and Key.

Studio equipment list used to create pack:

Moog Lil Phatty, Roland RS 09, Moog Opus 3, Nord Lead 2, Moog Prodigy, Juno 106 Roland, Phrophet 08, Sequential Ciruits Six Trax, Moog Voyager, Rhodes, Arp Quartet

System 100 Roland, Yamaha CS 50, Moog Micro Moog, Arp Axxe , Mini Korg 700S, Moog Rogue, Korg MonoPoly, 

Stratus, Waldorf Rack Mount, Drumtrax, Oberheim Matrix 1000, MPC 4000xl, Roland Jupiter 6, Korg M1, Korg R3, Alesis Micron, Biscuit OTO, Avalon 737, Kush Audio Fatso, Chameleon Labs 7602, Electrix Filter Factory,

Orban 422, Dbx 166, Korg Polysix, SE Electronics Gemini II, Rocktron Banshee Talk Box, TC Helicon Voicetone, Orbit 9090, Mac Pro Quad Trash Can, Epiphone Valve JR, Epiphone Valve JR, Epiphone Valve JR, 

Gibson SG USA, Acoustic Guitar, Roland Jazz Chorus Amp, Wulitzer Learning Module, Dangerous Music DBox, Aphex Aural Exciter

This sample pack is comprised of elements from released songs, sketches and custom made loops from my solo music, as well as Greenskeepers, Favored Nations and Chez Moon projects. Including elements that have appeared on releases on labels, Classic, Repopulate Mars, Dirty Bird, DFA, Country Club Disco, Exploited and more. 400 loops in total! Full of elements straight out of Chicago to help jump start producers creating House, Deep House, Indie Dance, Classic and Jacking House. As a whole this pack brings you to a place where the ultimate high is to "jack in" by attaching a "squid" to your skull - a brain wave transmitter that creates the impression that you are having Jack’s experiences. The squid software tapes the lives of other people and plays them back at the speed of sound. 

All loops are labeled with BPM and Key.

Studio equipment list used to create pack:

Moog Lil Phatty, Roland RS 09, Moog Opus 3, Nord Lead 2, Moog Prodigy, Juno 106 Roland, Phrophet 08, Sequential Ciruits Six Trax, Moog Voyager, Rhodes, Arp Quartet

System 100 Roland, Yamaha CS 50, Moog Micro Moog, Arp Axxe , Mini Korg 700S, Moog Rogue, Korg MonoPoly, 

Stratus, Waldorf Rack Mount, Drumtrax, Oberheim Matrix 1000, MPC 4000xl, Roland Jupiter 6, Korg M1, Korg R3, Alesis Micron, Biscuit OTO, Avalon 737, Kush Audio Fatso, Chameleon Labs 7602, Electrix Filter Factory,

Orban 422, Dbx 166, Korg Polysix, SE Electronics Gemini II, Rocktron Banshee Talk Box, TC Helicon Voicetone, Orbit 9090, Mac Pro Quad Trash Can, Epiphone Valve JR, Epiphone Valve JR, Epiphone Valve JR, 

Gibson SG USA, Acoustic Guitar, Roland Jazz Chorus Amp, Wulitzer Learning Module, Dangerous Music DBox, Aphex Aural Exciter