Rivmixx Review - African Rhythms

Steve Hillier (Rivmixx ) - 02/02/2010

This collection features African percussion instruments playing rhythms that are ideal for the dancefloor; the loops range in tempo from 125BPM to 130BPM including some tasty fills that will fit into your tunes with ease. Featured drums include Djembe, Bougarabou, Sabar, Kutiro and Kpanlogo, each sourced from West Africa.

You might be familiar with the sound of the Djembe and Sabar; the others may well be new territory but a welcome addition to your sound palette nonetheless. Although unfamiliar, each loop has that unmistakable West African vibe that feels so exciting. They're very well recorded too. Clear, crisp and vibrant, they certainly add a brand new flavour to tired beats. And there's nothing quite like the sound of a real human playing to liven up a programmed drum track.