STACKS: Your Free Ticket to Authentic 2000s Hip-Hop Sounds

STACKS is a free Kontakt instrument packed with dusty textures and organic, soul-infused hip-hop samples. Dive into over 150 presets, featuring lush leads, custom keys and organs, punchy live bass, soulful horns, emotive strings, and warm vintage synths. Each sound is meticulously crafted through multiple sampling stages using original equipment, effects, and expertly designed signal chains, capturing the essence of classic underground hip-hop.

Inspired by the Golden Age of Hip-Hop

Inspired by crate-digging and the iconic sounds of the 2000s, STACKS provides the essential building blocks for creating authentic beats. Relive the sounds of old-school gems – electric keys, organs, glocks, strings, horns, and live bass – all resampled and processed with tape decks and other vintage gear to achieve that perfect lo-fi, soulful vibe. Imagine funk collages blended with lo-fi soul, catchy pop lines, and organic, left-field bass – all designed for the modern beatmaker.

Completely Free Download!

This instrument is completely FREE to download and is especially offered free of charge to students.

PC Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• Plugin Host: Native Instruments Kontakt version 7.6 or higher (Full version required, not the free Kontakt Player)
• RAM: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
• Processor: Multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
• Hard Drive Space: Sufficient space for installation (size varies)

Version 2.0.0 (2023-11-09) Updates

• Minimum Kontakt Version: Increased to 7.6
• Added: NKS2 navigation support
• Added: New effects (Bite, Dirt, Freak, Maximizer, Supercharger GT, Tape Warble, Ring Modulator, Vibrato/Chorus, PsycheDelay, Twin Delay, Raum, Inverter)
• Improved: Macro assignment for Glide Time parameters
• Fixed: Various bug fixes related to macro assignments, LFOs, and Glide Time reporting.

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Download STACKS today and unlock a treasure trove of authentic hip-hop sounds!