The Amen break is a seminal six-second drum solo that originated from the song "Amen, Brother" by the 1960s funk and soul group The Winstons. This iconic drum pattern, played by Gregory Coleman, has left an indelible mark on music history, particularly within the realms of electronic music, hip-hop, and jungle.
Renowned for its distinctive rhythmic pattern and energetic feel, the Amen break has been sampled, looped, and manipulated countless times since its emergence in the late 1960s, becoming one of the most sampled drum breaks in music history. Its influence extends far and wide, shaping the sound of genres and inspiring generations of musicians and producers around the world.
The Amen break, as well as other iconic breaks can be found in this sample pack by OaSyntax on Freesound.org. For this short tutorial, we are using the 170_amen_A_.wav sample. We are assuming it was uploaded to user kit 8 (US.08) via Wooveconnect.
