XLN Audio XO Expansion: Afrobeats | Modern Afrobeats rhythm-focused samples and kit expansion
XLN Audio XO Expansion: Afrobeats is an expansion sound library designed for modern Afrobeats/Afropop rhythms, featuring curated and tagged drum and percussion samples as well as kits and presets that serve as creative starting points. It integrates seamlessly with XO's browsing and rhythm-editing workflow, enabling fast construction of bouncy, highly rhythmic beats.
Product Highlights
- Drum, percussion, and accent FX sounds curated specifically for Afrobeats/Afropop aesthetics.
- Ready-to-use XO kits and presets provided as quick starting points for rhythm creation.
- Fully tagged and categorized, enabling rapid browsing and replacement using XO's smart browser and similar-sound search.
- Seamless integration with XO's sample map and workflow, allowing instant auditioning and one-click sound replacement.
- Drag-and-drop into XO's drum machine/step sequencer interface to easily layer parts, enhance groove, and add low-end punch.
- Suitable for rhythm-driven genres such as Afrobeats, Afropop, Dancehall, and Tropical.
- Lightweight installation that coexists with existing sound libraries without affecting current projects or personal tags.
- Official expansion content with consistent quality, making it easy to reproduce and deliver results across projects.
System Specifications
- This expansion requires the XLN Audio XO main application and a valid license to use.
- Operating systems: macOS, Windows 64-bit (version compatibility determined by the XO main application).
- Installation and authorization usually require an available internet connection and the official installer.
- Storage: Additional disk space required to store expansion sounds.
- XO's latest version is recommended for best stability and compatibility.
Plugin Formats
- This expansion is XO-specific sound content; supported plugin formats depend on the XO main application's support.
- Common formats include: AAX, AU, VST/VST3 (actual compatibility should follow XO specifications).
- The expansion itself does not provide a standalone application or standalone plugin.
Supported Applications and Host Integration
When XO is loaded as a plugin in a compatible DAW, the expansion's sounds and kits appear in XO's browser, where they can be auditioned in real time and dragged into XO's drum machine/step sequencer interface, synchronized to the project's BPM. Completed rhythms or sounds can—depending on DAW and XO features—be dragged as audio or MIDI clips into tracks for quick integration into the production; tags and similar-sound search can also be used for sound replacement and rapid iteration, improving efficiency from idea exploration to finished output.
