The provided source material focuses on a specific digital audio product, the Darren King Drums sample library, released by That Sound. This library is a collection of drum sounds and loops created by Darren King, the drummer for the band MuteMath. The documentation does not describe any free sample programme, promotional offer, or no-cost product trial for UK consumers in the traditional sense of physical goods or beauty, baby care, or household items. Instead, it details a commercial software product with associated free updates and expansion packs for existing purchasers. The information is derived from product announcement pages and community forum posts, which are the primary sources for the details below.
The Darren King Drums library is described as a sample library featuring the distinctive, gritty sound of Darren King. It is not designed for those seeking clean and pristine samples but rather for those interested in unique, heavily processed drum tones. The library was created over eight months and is intended for use in music production. The core library includes a specific set of recorded instruments: 7 Kicks, 9 Snares, 2 sets of toms, Hi-hat, Ride, and 2 Crashes, all recorded in detailed multi-velocity layers. Beyond the multi-velocity samples, the library includes hundreds of unique "one-shot" samples. Additionally, it contains hundreds of fully mixed drum breaks and loops by Darren King, offering a variety of tempos and styles for producers to use directly in their songs or as creative starting points.
The processing of the sounds is a notable feature. Darren’s drums are described as overtly processed and pushed hard through API pre-amps, various compressors, and Studer and TEAC tape heads. This processing contributes to the library's signature "gritty" character, which is a central selling point. The product is positioned as a tool for producers who value the character and nuance of analog-style processing in a digital format.
Regarding availability and purchase options, the library is sold in several versions to cater to different needs and budgets. The available versions include Deluxe, Standard, Basics, Loops, and Triggers Only. Pricing for these versions starts at $50 USD. The Deluxe version includes presets and kits, while the other versions offer varying levels of content. The library is available for purchase through the That Sound website. A separate product called "Total" is also mentioned, which is described as the entire anthology of That Sound samples, loops, and presets, available for purchase at a fraction of the cost of buying items individually.
A key piece of information for existing users is the availability of a free update. The source material states that an expansion pack, featuring new loops from producer Ruslan Odnoralov, presets for Kontakt, and complete, unedited performances from the original recording sessions, was released as a free update for anyone who had previously purchased Darren's library. This expansion was distributed through the "Empire" platform, which is described as a way to get exclusive downloads, tutorials, free resources, and incentive pricing from That Sound. The source notes that if users are unsure where to find these expansion files, there is an article that can help them locate them.
The source material also references a collaboration between artist and producer Cory Hale Williams and drummer Darren King, which resulted in a unique library featuring sounds from eight different instruments that evoke a more analog time. This library includes 192 loops and 360 one-shots. While this is a separate product, it is mentioned in the context of Darren King's work and the broader offerings from the associated brand, Thick Audio. Thick Audio is described as offering royalty-free sound collections for artists who create with intention and care about nuance.
The provided documentation does not contain any information about eligibility rules, geographic restrictions, or shipping policies for physical samples. It does not mention any free sample programmes, mail-in offers, or trials for consumer goods like beauty products, pet food, or household items. The focus is exclusively on a digital audio sample library. There is no information suggesting that free physical samples of any kind are available through Darren King or the associated brands. All described offers are related to digital product updates or expansions for an existing software purchase.
In summary, the Darren King Drums sample library is a commercial product for music producers, available in multiple paid versions. The only "free" element mentioned is an expansion pack released as a free update for prior purchasers of the library. This update was distributed via the That Sound Empire platform. No other free samples, trials, or promotional offers for consumer goods are described in the provided sources.