Saint Evo - Afro Collections from Loopmasters offers vibrant rhythms and rich textures of African-inspired electronic music. This energetic collection contains loops that play between 120 to 124 BPM which embodies the signature sound of Afro House, seamlessly blending its evolving substyles, from Afro Tech and Melodic Afro House to the emerging 3-Step sound.

The pack draws inspiration from both Saint Evo’s distinctive Afro House style and the global Afro House movement. Influences include the melodic depth of the likes of Keinemusik,and  the percussive energy of Thakzin, Heavy-K, and Darque. The result is a hybrid of traditional African musical elements and cutting-edge electronic influences, perfect for modern producers.

Saint Evo, a visionary DJ/Producer with East African and South Asian roots, is celebrated as a pioneer of the Afro House scene in East Africa. His musical journey is a testament to his unyielding passion for melody and his belief in the liberating power of musical expression. By blending the rhythmic essence of Afro House with the rich influences of Bango music from Kenya’s coastal region and the diverse sounds of the Equatorial region, Saint Evo crafts a sonic identity that is both innovative and deeply rooted in cultural heritage. From an early age, the rhythmic heartbeat of the Maasai people profoundly shaped Saint Evo’s artistic sensibilities. His East African upbringing, enriched by his South Asian heritage, has infused his sound with a unique and vibrant diversity.

His productions have achieved global recognition, with releases on his label Celsius Degree Records and esteemed labels such as Get Physical, Tribe Records, Nulu, MoBlack Records, Ocha Records, Sondela Recordings, Wired, Nervous Records, Go Deeva Records, Open Bar Music, Union Records, Cacao Records, and more. Saint Evo has collaborated with an array of acclaimed artists, including Toshi (SA), Lizwi (SA), Idd Aziz (KE), Coflo (US), Hanna Hais (FR), Enzo Siffredi (IT), Djeff (PT), FLERIIN (RUS), Tabia (SA), Venessa Jackson (SA), Nomvula (SA), and Queen Rami (COL).

What’s Inside Saint Evo - Afro Collections:

• Drums & Percussion: Separate drum components, and a set of mixed percussion instruments including congas, claps, darbuka, shakers, sticks, timpani, cowbells, tambourines, and woodblocks. Perfect for crafting your unique grooves.
• Bass & Melodies: Deep synth basslines, emotive pianos and electric keyboards, striking mallets, atmospheric pads, lush strings ensembles and cellos, vibrant synth leads, warm plucks, synth sequences, stabs and ostinatos, and bright arpeggiated synthesizers.
• Effects & Vocals: Vocal chops and effects like impacts and risers for transitions and accents.
• MIDI Files: Bass, Piano, and Synth MIDI for creative inspiration within your favorite VSTs.

The sounds in this pack were crafted using industry-standard tools, including Logic Pro X, Serum, Logic Pro’s Alchemy & Drum Kit Designer, Native Instrument’s Massive, Errosmith’s Razor, XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys, live recordings by Saint Evo. For processing, UAD interface, alongside cutting-edge plugins from iZotope, Logic Pro X, Native Instruments, and Waves were used.

In detail expect to find 1.8 GB of 24Bit 44.1KHZ wavs - 93 Synth Loops, 89 Percussion Loops, 45 Bass Loops, 28 Snare Loops, 27 Pad Loops, 25 Kick Loops, 22 String Loops, 20 Keyboard Loops, 20 Mallet Loops, 10 Hat Loops, 7 Vocal Loops, 2 Top Loops, 1 Tom Fill Loop, 57 Drum Hits, 52 Percussion Hits, 13 FX, and 76 MIDI Files.

This collection is also fully Loopcloud ready. More information can be found about Loopmasters award winning software here: loopcloud.com