In collaboration with Sample Magic, Steinberg has released four new VST Sound Loop Sets: Ambient Lounge, Electronic Mode, Minimal Sessions, and Progressive House. Each VST Sound Loop Set offers loops and samples in a certain genre, allowing electronic music producers to pick and choose the right sounds for their tracks.

Producer, DJ, and sound designer Sharooz recorded the sounds for these expansion packs. About Sharooz, Steinberg writes, "Having remixed the likes of Gossip, Moby, and Kings of Leon, the multi-talented workaholic is also co-founder of both the La Bombe record label and the Sample Magic sound design company. By combining the best in analog recording equipment with the latest digital processing, he created an electrifying and truly inspiring sound collection for high-quality music productions."

Each pack features hundreds of sounds and loops for Cubase 4 and Sequel 2, all organized into construction kits and accessible through the Cubase and Sequel MediaBay. The four new packs are described (by Steinberg) below:

Ambient Lounge is a slow-to-mid-tempo loop collection for modern-day ambient productions. Jazzy, real world percussion and organic basses collide with mellow bells and dub-drenched textures to provide a truly soulful sound library for electronic music producers. Conveniently laid out in 24 construction kits, this distinctive set of loops ranges from natural to cutting edge and is a valuable addition to your existing sound library.

Electronic Mode enhances your sound library with a club-proven selection of electronic loops. Comprising four-to-the-floor beats, propulsive bass lines and Paris-flavored synths, this chameleon-like collection is perfect for dance floor addicts and electronic music producers alike. From London to Lisbon and Berlin to Barcelona, this loop collection brings the latest European club sounds right to your fingertips.

Thunderous basses, swirling effects, and pared-down drums -- Minimal Sessions is a club-worthy loop collection that is tailored to maximize the sonic taste of your minimal techno productions. With a selection of noises, bits, and clicks and a beautiful touch of dissonance, this loop set transfers the latest Berlin-to-Detroit sounds to your workstation. Thirty four construction kits are included to add minimal aesthetics to any techno-based production.

Inspired by the latest flavors in the progressive house genre, this addictive loop collection provides a variety of arpeggiated synth leads, crystal-clear chord stabs, and floor-filling drum sounds. Complemented by far-out sound effects and thick bass loops, Progressive House is an indispensable companion for producers of contemporary house music. A total of 34 construction kits provides a rich palette of inspiring audio loops for your productions.

Each VST Sound Loop Set may be downloaded from the Steinberg Online Shop for 24.99 EUR (approximately $36). For more information, visit steinberg.net.