Download Authentic 8-Bit Sounds, NES-Inspired Audio Samples, and Chiptune Instruments

8UP logo hovering above a group of retro video game characters, several of them holding musical instruments. 8UP logo hovering above a group of retro video game characters, several of them holding musical instruments.

8-bit sample packs, chiptune instruments, drum kits, and sound effects inspired by classic video games of the NES era.

For Kontakt, Ableton Live, Maschine, FL Studio, MPC, WAV samples, and more.

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Instruments & Drums

Create chiptune music with 8-bit instruments and drum kits based on retro and classic video games with these sample packs.

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Sound Effects

Explore 8-bit sound effect samples in these packs featuring classic video game sounds and SFX like coins, jumps, guns, power-ups, explosions, and more.

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Free Packs

Download free 8-bit sound packs with instruments, drums, and sound effect samples.

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Bundles

Save up to 60% on 8-bit sample pack bundles, featuring retro-inspired sounds perfect for chiptune music. Browse our exclusive collections and start creating right away!

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8-Bit Drum Kits

Check out our 8-Bit Drum Kits, featuring versatile drum kit sample packs with an array of authentic 8-bit drum sounds from the NES era. Each kit contains essential drums like kicks, snares, hi-hats, toms, crashes, and more, designed to help you create 8-bit drum tracks for chiptune music or retro-inspired productions.

8-Bit Drum Kits
8-Bit Drum Kits Bundle
8-Bit Synths Bundle

8-Bit Synths

Discover the 8-Bit Synths instrument series, a comprehensive collection of playable 8-bit instruments inspired by classic video games. Ideal for crafting chiptune tracks, retro gaming music, or infusing your modern productions with nostalgic 8-bit vibes.

8-Bit Synths

BitFlip

8UP has teamed up with Cradle for their State Machine release, BitFlip—and it’s completely free! Head over to the Cradle website to learn more and download it now.

BitFlip at Cradle.app
Screenshot of BitFlip, the State Machine chiptune VST instrument created by Cradle in collaboration with 8UP.
Yamaha Seqtrak viewed from above, placed on a desk in front of a computer, with headphones and a MIDI keyboard nearby.

SEQTRAK

8UP collaborated with Yamaha to bring vintage 8-bit sounds to their new music creation station, SEQTRAK. Learn more about SEQTRAK’s features on the Yamaha website.

SEQTRAK at Yamaha.com

Our Products

All of our 8-bit samples, instruments, drum kits, sound effects (SFX), and sound libraries are 100% royalty-free.

Our products are compatible with popular samplers and DAWs, including Native Instruments Kontakt & Maschine, Ableton Live, Image-Line FL Studio, Akai MPC Software, Logic Pro EXS24 Sampler, and TAL-Sampler. All samples are also accessible as individual WAV files.