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Infinite State Sample Pack

An open-source collection of audio samples and loops for music production, embodying the same "for humans" philosophy that shapes my software work—but applied to creative expression and sound design.

https://github.com/kennethreitz/infinite-state-sample-pack

This sample pack represents a different kind of tool building: creating sonic building blocks that serve creative consciousness rather than just technical problems. Like Requests for HTTP or Pipenv for dependency management, it's about taking something complex (synthesizer programming and sound design) and making it accessible to humans who want to create music.

What's Inside

Synthesizer Samples - C note recordings from a carefully curated collection of analog and digital synthesizers:

  • MakeNoise 0-Coast - West Coast synthesis exploration
  • Roland JP-08 - Classic 80s digital textures
  • Moog Sub37 - Deep analog bass and lead tones
  • Korg Monologue - Modern analog character
  • Korg VolcaKeys - Lo-fi analog charm
  • Arturia MicroBrute - Raw analog aggression
  • Roland TR-8 - Classic drum machine samples
  • Native Instruments Monark - Software recreation of classic Moog sounds

Drum Loops - Original rhythmic compositions designed for modern production workflows.

Ableton Live Presets - Ready-to-use configurations that demonstrate the samples in musical context.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Content - Samples optimized for the beloved portable synthesizer.

The Philosophy Behind Open Source Music

This project extends the open source ethos into creative domainsThe intersection of open source software principles and creative expression raises fascinating questions about ownership, collaboration, and how ideas propagate through artistic communities.. Just as I believe software should serve human needs rather than corporate interests, I believe creative tools should be freely available to anyone who wants to make music.

The samples are recorded with attention to both technical quality and musical character. Each synthesizer was chosen not just for its sound, but for how it represents different approaches to electronic music creation—from the chaotic beauty of West Coast synthesis to the precise digital textures of classic Roland instruments.

Using the Sample Pack

Download the complete collection from the GitHub repository—no licensing fees, no restrictions on use.

Integration with any digital audio workstation that supports standard audio formats.

Creative Commons approach: use these sounds in your own music, remix them, combine them with other elements.

Attribution appreciated but not required—this is about serving the creative community, not building brand recognition.

The Recursive Loop of Creativity

This sample pack demonstrates the same recursive loop I explore in software: tools shape creative consciousness, creators shape tools, therefore tool builders influence creative consciousness.

By open-sourcing these samples, I'm participating in the collective evolution of electronic music. Someone downloads these sounds, creates something new, perhaps shares their own samples—the cycle continues, consciousness collaborating across time and geography through shared sonic building blocks.

Technical Details

Format: High-quality audio files suitable for professional production License: Open source—use freely in your creative work Organization: Structured directories for easy navigation and integration Documentation: Clear naming conventions and categorization

Additional Resources

This sample pack represents the convergence of technical craft and creative expression—open source principles applied to the infinite state space of musical possibility.