PowerFX has released Global Groove Groundworks Vol. 1 ($69), a percussion loop collection that offers rhythmic, indigenous percussive sounds from places all over the world, including India, Algeria, Congo, Turkey, Ghana, South Africa, Iran, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Featured instruments include the darbuka, djembe, dholak, tabla, frame drum, udu, and more.

The collection offers a total of 396 RMX-compatible REX2 files for Reason, Stylus, and other REX2 reading software. You can download Global Groove Groundworks Vol. 1 at www.PowerFX.com.