Once upon a time, two turntables and a microphone were all you needed to get the party started. Soon after, handclap samples somehow became essential to the sound of hip-hop. Despite the fact that most of us have hands and can almost effortlessly clap them (and even wave them in the air like we just don't care) Modern Beats have nonetheless released a sample library of over 400 handclap samples for a wide range of samplers. From Modern Beats:

Recorded on a world-class SSL 4000 G+ series console, Modern Beats releases its new clap samples library "Klub Klapz 2". The library features over 415 warm, organic clap samples and clap patterns representing the latest trends in Hip Hop production. All claps were recorded using high-end class A mic preamps and microphones including: the AKG C-12, Neumann U-87, Beyerdynamic M160 Ribbon, Schoeps BLM-03C, Brauner Valvet, Studio Projects C-1, and more.

'Klub Klapz 2' styles include ModernBeats' own signature designs, plus numerous styles modeled after the Hip Hop producers Timbaland, DJ Premier, Neptunes, Pete Rock, Storch, Lil Jon, Trak Starz, Trackboyz, and Dre. The set is organized into 8 user-friendly categories of claps: Klassic Klapz, Tight Klapz, XXL Klapz, Loose Klapz, Solo Klapz, Mono Klapz, FX Klapz, and Klap Patternz at tempos 87, 92, 97 bpm.

'Klub Klapz 2' features 13 multi-format presets that automatically load all 415+ claps samples and patterns into your software sampler of choice: Reason NN-XT (.SXT), EXS24 (.EXS), Kontakt (.NKI), Battery (.KIT), Halion (.FXP), Soundfont (.SF2), and WAV (.WAV). Compatible with Fruity Loops, Acid Pro, Cubase, Sonar, and ProTools. The library is offered as a Download and is priced at just $29.95.