89 Maqsum Darbuka Loops – Authentic Middle Eastern Groove
This pack delivers 89 professionally recorded darbuka loops in the timeless Maqsum rhythm
One of the most popular Middle Eastern beats, especially in Egypt and Lebanon.
With a total size of 115 MB and over 10 minutes of performance, these loops bring the
energy and authenticity of real Arabic percussion straight to your studio.
🎵 About the Maqsum Rhythm:
Maqsum is a classic 4/4 Middle Eastern groove known for its balanced and uplifting feel. It’s a staple in pop, folk, belly dance, and traditional Arabic music. Its driving yet steady pulse makes it perfect for dance tracks, cinematic scoring, or live performances.
🎬 Whether you’re producing for film, commercials, song arrangements, or live keyboard performances, this pack gives you ready-to-use, royalty-free loops that fit perfectly in any project.
Pack Features:
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Tempo range: 70–100 BPM (in 5 BPM increments: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100)
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Loops in ⅕ BAR, 1 BAR, 2 BAR, and 4 BAR variations for maximum flexibility
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Recorded in stereo (WAV 44.1kHz), with the darbuka played twice – once to the left channel and once to the right – allowing you to split them into two mono tracks for custom editing in your DAW
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Loops are extremely tight and accurate, making them easy to cut, duplicate, or rearrange
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Light EQ and minimal compression applied, giving you maximum control over the final mix
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Recorded in a treated acoustic room using a vintage AKG C12 VR microphone for crystal-clear sound
⚡ Pro Tip: Even though the loops range from 70 to 100 BPM, double their speed in your DAW or arranger keyboard (e.g., use an 80 BPM loop at 160 BPM).
🎧 Total length: 10 minutes of loops
🎶 Format: WAV 44.1kHz | Stereo | Royalty-Free
🥁 Authentic Middle Eastern percussion at your fingertips
🖱️🎶 Just drop and play
🎧 Listen to the demo and download 5 free loops in MP3 (192kbps) to try before you buy!
