Description
Step into the gritty heart of East Coast hip hop with East Coast Infamy, a hard-hitting Expansion created by Mobb Deep’s legendary producer, Havoc. With a legacy forged in the streets of Queens, New York, Havoc has carved out an unmistakable sound, and now you can harness that very energy in your productions. From his iconic work with Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., and 50 Cent to his recent contributions to Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo, Havoc’s raw and refined aesthetic continues to shape hip hop’s evolving soundscape.
This Expansion includes 50 MASCHINE kits, 61 BATTERY kits, and over 1,200 samples and one-shots curated by Havoc himself. Add extra punch to your beats with 77 exclusive MASSIVE presets, or get creative quickly using the included MASCHINE-exclusive patterns, projects and multi-effects macros. Whether you’re producing boom bap, trap, or experimental urban styles, East Coast Infamy is a direct line to the golden era sound fused with today’s cutting-edge polish.
Key Features:
- Curated by Hip Hop Royalty:
Created by Mobb Deep’s Havoc, this pack channels the raw essence of 90s Queensbridge hip hop blended with a contemporary twist. - Extensive Kit and Sample Library:
Includes over 1,200 drum samples, one-shots and loops, alongside 111 pre-assembled kits for MASCHINE and BATTERY for immediate use. - Exclusive Synth Presets and Patterns:
Features 77 MASSIVE presets and 253 editable MASCHINE patterns to jump-start creative ideas with deep low end and gritty textures.
Signature Sound Design:
East Coast Infamy captures the sonic DNA of Havoc’s distinctive production style — from the deep, dusty drum hits to dark melodic loops and moody atmospheres. The included construction loops are tempo-based, allowing fast inspiration across genres. Whether you’re building a classic head-nodder or a hybrid track, these samples provide the ideal foundation. Havoc’s sound is iconic, and with this Expansion, that raw power is now at your fingertips.
Seamless Integration for Creators:
This pack is fully optimised for Native Instruments hardware including MASCHINE+, MASCHINE Studio, MASCHINE Jam, Mikro and Komplete Kontrol Series keyboards. MASCHINE users get exclusive access to multi-effects macros, projects, and patterns to streamline workflow and boost productivity. The kits are colour coded and FX enhanced for a truly intuitive beat-making experience from the very first session.
Genre Versatility with Professional Tools:
While deeply rooted in East Coast hip hop, the contents of this pack stretch across modern styles — from underground grime to commercial rap and cinematic scores. With editable presets for MASSIVE, compatibility across all major DAWs, and even integration with Kontakt 8 and Leap sampler, this Expansion brings gritty realism and polished professionalism to any production environment.
Specifications:
- 541 Construction Loops
- 632 Drum Samples
- 118 One Shots
- 61 BATTERY Kits
- 50 MASCHINE Kits
- 77 MASSIVE Presets
- 6 MASCHINE Projects
- 253 MASCHINE Patterns
- 44 MASCHINE Sample Instruments
- Drum Sample Breakdown: 102 Kicks, 97 Snares, 35 Claps, 52 Cymbals, 148 Hi Hats, 137 Percussion, 50 Shakers, 9 Toms
- Installer Size: 1.25 GB
- Loops and samples compatible with any DAW
- Requires latest versions of Maschine, Battery 4, Massive, Monark, Reaktor Prism, Reaktor 6 or Reaktor 6 Player
- Loops and Samples also accessible via Kontakt 8 and Kontakt 8 Player
