In this drum MIDI pack, live and session powerhouse Darby Todd taps into defining drum styles and grooves that helped shape pop and rock as we know it. Starting in the ’60s, he explores slightly loose, song-driven backbeats, before moving into the pocket-heavy shuffles and funk-infused rhythms of the ’70s – two eras with distinctly different voices. From there, he jumps to the ’80s to tackle big, over-the-top, anthem-like grooves, finally landing in the raw, grunge-inspired feel of the ’90s.

Rather than zeroing in on full song structures, this MIDI pack dives deep into grooves and fills. In total, 16 “songs” are included, each featuring roughly 10 unique fills and 20 groove variations that share a common feel – making them easy to mix and match and use within the same arrangement.

This is a collection that is just as much an homage to the power of groove – and how it has shaped pop and rock through the decades – as it is a practical toolkit for writing, producing and arranging songs across styles.

Looking for a go-to archive inspired by four generations of groove? This is it.