XO Expansion
Groovy lo-fi bounce, off-the-grid funky, and unmistakably Kaelin
Beats made in XO using the Memory Card expansion, with some added instruments and samples.
Kaelin is known for his DIY approach to music making and his lo-fi, genre-bending beats that live “in the pocket”. Ellis effortlessly blends smooth neo-soul, soulful jazz, hard-hitting hip-hop, groovy dance, and stanky funk into a singular sonic tincture. Kaelin’s unique approach has inspired collaborations with Lupe Fiasco, Kaytranada, Logic, Virgil Abloh, Mark Rebillet, and many, many more.
Simply put, Memory Card is a creative toolkit built for anyone chasing the head-nod magic of beats that breathe.
Kaelin’s XO expansion contains carefully crafted samples paired with beats made in the XO sequencer, giving you a unique insight into how Kaelin creates his unique grooves. Memory Card oozes of lo-fi, chopped-up beats and is crafted with a playful, off-the-grid energy in the same vein as J Dilla, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, and Madlib - but that unmistakably is Kaelin Ellis.
XO Expansions include fully editable sequences and curated one-shot samples that allow you to craft unique beats effortlessly.
Every XO expansion contains signature samples hand-picked by the artist, giving you everything you need and more.
Use the mix-ready presets as is, or customize & tweak every aspect of the beat with ease in XO’s sequencer.
Explore infinite beat variations by letting XO switch to similar neighboring sounds from your favorite sample packs.
XO is the simplest, most inspiring way to find the right samples, turn them in to beats, and explore combinations to craft your perfect drum track.
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XO with your choice of 4 expansions
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Follow the step-by-step instructions shown directly after you've made your purchase to choose your expansions.
XO with all expansions
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Kaelin Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and producer hailing from Lakeland, Florida. With Nigerian and South African roots, Kaelin’s musical journey began at the age of two, playing drums in church alongside his father. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive sound that defies traditional genre boundaries, blending elements of funk, hip-hop, electronic, and jazz.
His beat videos on Instagram, Twitter, and streams on Twitch inspires a whole generation of up-and-coming beatmakers and bedroom producers. Kaelin Ellis is showing an entire community of like-minded music makers that if you can dream it, you can make it. Kaelin has collaborated with notable artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Kaytranada, Kiefer, and Sango, and his work has been featured on platforms like HBO Max, Netflix, and Amazon.
Explore the curated presets and samples that shape an artist's distinctive sound. Each pack offers a glimpse into their creative process, giving you the tools to build from their unique approach.
Each expansion is packed with presets and samples tailored to a specific genre. Use them as song starting jolts of inspiration or the final puzzle piece to finish your track.
