>The world of clap samples enters the realm of the perfect snare. As with the rest of the Pure series, each sound in these expertly curated collections has been wrung from an intimidating shelf of analogue gear. Iconic drum machines, Eurorack modules, and percussive synths like the Roland TR-608, Intellijel Plonk, and Moog’s Drummer From Another Mother, all get a work out. Resulting in a ton of mutant snare sounds that snap, thump, punch, and ring, just like they should. Props to the processing, too, with backslaps reserved for the Neve 88RLB Preamp, on hand to tune out unwanted frequencies and level up the heat and impact. Roy Spencer audiotent.com