The real doubt with any psytrance sample pack is whether you're buying 1,500 samples or 1,500 variations of the same four sounds. With the Psytrance Ultra Pack series from Singomakers, the answer is more encouraging than we expected, though not without caveats.
The Honest Case For and Against Buying This
Singomakers built the Psytrance Ultra Pack in three releases across several years, with Volume 3 landing in April 2024. The pitch is a one-stop psytrance production toolkit, inspired by the sonic territory of Astrix, Ace Ventura, and label sounds from Iboga, TIP, and Nano Records.
That's a bold claim. Astrix's rolling acid bass lines and Ace Ventura's wide, hypnotic leads are not easy to replicate with a sample pack. We went in skeptical.
What we found was a library that doesn't quite reach those reference points but does deliver a genuinely usable, well-organized toolkit at a price that removes most of the risk. Volume 1 alone contains 3.21 GB of content. Volume 2 adds 3.06 GB. Volume 3 brings it to roughly 9.8 GB total across the series.
The 145 BPM lock is both a strength and a boundary. If you work at 143 or 148, time-stretching is your problem, not theirs.
Where It Shines
The drum content is where this pack earns its keep. Volume 2 alone delivers 205 drum loops, a jump from the 103 in Volume 1. We dropped a loop from the "Full" folder into a blank session and the kick transient sat clean enough to pass through a hard clipper without smearing. That's a real test.
We layered one of the 309 one-shots from Volume 2 against our own kick sample. The body filled in below 80Hz without masking the snap at 4kHz. That's not luck. That's careful tuning in the sample design.
The Serum preset library in Volumes 2 and 3 is the other highlight. Volume 2 includes 160 presets. Volume 3 adds 150 more. That's 310 Serum presets covering bass movement, rolling leads, and atmospheric pads. We loaded a bass preset from Volume 2 into Serum and ran the mod wheel through its range. The filter opened predictably, with the resonance peaking around 3.5kHz without turning shrill. Satisfying to dial in.
The MIDI files in Volume 3 are genuinely clever. They're not just scale runs. Several sequences use the off-beat 16th-note phrasing that defines the genre's hypnotic push.
Where It Falls Short
Honest answer: some of the bass loops are boring.
Volume 1's 104 bass loops include too many that use the same classic rolling FM bass shape with minor pitch variation. If you've produced psytrance for more than a year, you've heard this architecture. The pack doesn't push past it enough.
We also noticed a workflow frustration that annoyed us more the longer we worked with it. The MIDI files are exclusive to Volume 3. There's no retrofitted MIDI for Volumes 1 or 2. If you buy Volumes 1 and 2 separately and want to adapt those synth loops melodically, you're doing it by ear.
The three video tutorials in Volume 3 are surface-level. General psytrance production advice delivered without DAW-specific routing. Ableton users, FL Studio users, and Logic users all need different things. One tutorial does not serve them equally.
The vocal loop quality in Volume 1 is inconsistent. Some of the 79 vocal loops sit well in a mix. Others have a room ambience that clashes with a dense psychedelic arrangement. We'd audition carefully before committing.
How It Stacks Up
The two obvious comparisons are Zenhiser's Progressive Psytrance series and Loopmasters' Psytrance Megapack bundles. Both cover similar ground.
Zenhiser's packs carry more of a raw, classic European character. If you want that early 2000s Goa flavor, Zenhiser is closer. The Psytrance Ultra Pack sounds more polished and modern, which fits contemporary full-on psytrance better but loses some of the genre's edge.
Loopmasters competes on volume and brand variety, but rarely includes Serum presets at this depth. The 310 presets across Ultra Packs 2 and 3 give Singomakers a real advantage for producers who work ITB with Serum in their signal chain.
If your workflow is entirely sample-based with no synthesis, Loopmasters might offer more variety. If you want to actually build psytrance leads from scratch in Serum, the Ultra P
ack series pulls ahead.
Is the Price Fair?
Volume 1 starts at $12.95. That's a low enough entry point that the risk is essentially zero for any working producer.
Buying all three volumes together will cost more. Check Singomakers' site for current bundle pricing as it shifts with sales. Even at full individual pricing, getting 9.8 GB of 24-bit content plus 310 Serum presets and MIDI files for under $60 is reasonable value.
The price is fair. It's not a steal. It's fair.
Specs & Technical Details
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality | 3.8/5 | Drums and presets are strong; some bass loops feel recycled |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | 9.8 GB plus 310 Serum presets at this price point is hard to argue with |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Clean folder structure; 145 BPM lock is the main friction point |
| Features | 3.8/5 | MIDI and Serum presets lift it above standard sample packs, but tutorials are thin |
| CPU Efficiency | N/A | Audio files; not applicable |
| Overall | 3.9/5 | Solid buy for the price, not a complete psytrance production bible |
Alternatives to Consider
If the bass loops in Ultra Pack feel too polished and you want rawer material, look at Zenhiser Progressive Psytrance review. It carries more of the classic European Goa character.
For producers who want a deeper Serum preset library for psytrance and are less concerned with audio loops, dedicated Serum preset bundles from producers like Vandalism or Cymatics may offer more synthesis range.
If you're building out a full genre toolkit and want to compare the best psytrance sample packs side by side, we've ranked the top options across every budget. The Ultra Pack series sits in the upper-mid tier: better than filler, not as specialized as genre-focused boutique packs from scene producers.
Our Verdict
We'd buy Volume 1 as an audition. We'd add Volume 2 within a week for the Serum presets alone. Volume 3 is a slower decision unless MIDI files are part of your actual workflow.
Skip this if you already have a deep psytrance library and you're looking for something that genuinely challenges your ear. This pack won't surprise a veteran. It will absolutely save a newer producer three months of building a psytrance sound design template from scratch.
At $12.95 to start, the argument against buying Volume 1 is hard to make. Just go in knowing it's a foundation, not a finishing school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Psytrance Ultra Pack compatible with any DAW?
Yes. The audio loops are 24-bit WAV files that load into any DAW without conversion. The Serum presets in Volumes 2 and 3 require Xfer Serum installed on your system. The MIDI files in Volume 3 are standard MIDI, compatible with Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, Cubase, and any other MIDI-capable host.
Do I need to buy all three volumes?
No. Volume 1 works as a standalone pack. If you want Serum presets, Volume 2 is where they start. Volume 3 adds MIDI files and additional presets. We'd recommend starting with Volume 1, then adding Volume 2 if the drum and bass content fits your sound. Volume 3 is a supplement, not a necessity.
Are the samples royalty-free?
Yes. Singomakers licenses all content as royalty-free for commercial use once purchased. You can use the loops and one-shots in released tracks without additional licensing fees. Check the current terms on the Singomakers site, as license language can change between pack generations.
Can I use the Psytrance Ultra Pack for sub-genres like forest or dark psytrance?
The pack is built for full-on psytrance in the Astrix and Ace Ventura register, which sits in a brighter, more melodic space than forest or dark psy. Some of the darker bass loops and atmospheric pads from Volume 3 could work in darker sub-genre contexts, but you'd be adapting material rather than using it as designed. For dedicated dark psytrance, a more specialized pack would serve you better.