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Producerloops releases: Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2
Posted: 05-Dec-13
'Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2' is the next chapter in this epic series of high-end products bringing you five stunning & original compositions. At just over 2.5 GB of uncompressed content, you'll find unsurpassed quality and a feature set to satisfy even the most demanding producer, spread across a variety of formats including OMF arrangements.
Stern Muzik raises the bar once again with 'Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2'. Within each of the five expertly produced and composed Construction Kits you'll find delicate and emotive piano work, interlaced with gorgeous string arrangements and percussive embellishments.
'Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2' expands on this high-end series with five original compositions supplied in Construction Kit format. Weighing in at a staggering 2.5 GB of uncompressed content, you'll find pristine quality audio and MIDI loops in a variety of tempo and key tagged formats, as well as OMF arrangements for your sequencer.
Stern Muzik takes you on a journey into enchanted realms and you'll find no shortage of material to inspire your next Orchestral composition in this expertly-composed and produced pack.
All of the amazing live instruments found in a symphony orchestra are included in this epic pack, alongside percussions. All loops and phrases feature "solo" performances for maximum authenticity:
Strings:
Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses & Harp
Woodwind:
Flute, Clarinet, Oboe & Bassoon
Percussion:
Piano & Celesta
About Stern Muzik:
Alongside their work producing sample media exclusively for Producer Loops Limited, Stern Muzik also produces soundtracks for film, television, games and multimedia applications. They combine a deep knowledge of music, from the more traditional classical styles to more contemporary styles. With many films and musical projects scored, Stern Muzik has the experience, knowledge and emotional depth to surpass the quality of previously released orchestral and cinematic loop-based products. We are proud to work Stern Muzik on the Symphonic series, which is a large series of products dedicated to orchestral-based musical styles.
About the Symphonic Series:
The "Symphonic Series" paves the way for producers and composers of all standards to incorporate highly innovative and natural-sounding orchestral loops into their work. This series will eventually cover a multitude of different orchestral styles, and is focused on "authenticity".
Who is this product for?
'Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2' is not just an immensely useful and inspirational tool for soundtrack, game and film composers, it goes far beyond this and is useful for producers of all styles. For example, anyone wanting to add some epic sound to their music will find outstanding inspiration here.
Hip Hop producers and Dance producers can import the OMF files into their favourite DAW or sequencer, find a hot spot, then set the locators and start working on a beat. Ambient artists may want to loop a woodwind section, pitch it down at least 2 octaves and start mixing this with time-stretched double bass notes. The possibilities are limited only by your own imagination. If in doubt, download the free pack to play around with some of the loops before you buy.
Using the MIDI files:
Want to use the exact notes of a phrase while adding some patches from your favourite synth? No problem. Thanks to our clear file-naming system you won't need more than a couple of seconds to locate and import the MIDI file representing the notes of your favourite phrase. Output the MIDI loop through your own synth, and come up with some incredible new ideas.
About using the OMF files:
OMF format (Open Media Format) allows you to import a complete arrangement of audio loops into virtually any sequencer. Once loaded, you will see all parts on screen exactly as originally seen when exported, with chunks of audio data on separate tracks, all named by instrument. This format will allow you complete flexibility when re-mixing the arrangements.
Dry loops were used when building the OMF files so feel free to add your own reverb and/or favourite FX to a phrase, a loop or a fully orchestrated fragment. All clips (phrases, loops) carry the same name as the dry and wet loops as well as the MIDI loops which you will find in the folder structure.
By muting or soloing tracks while looping a specific section, you will soon find the exact combination of instruments you want to use for your project. Keep in mind that it might be best to use the same file-naming system when exporting your favourite sections as you may want to add or change things at a later point in your creative process.
Please Note:
The OMF files sum up all volumes of the individual tracks while all faders are set to 0 db. Therefore, please set the master fader to around -7 db to avoid clipping and take it from there.
List of Sequencers with OMF Import:
Here is a list of all sequencers that will import the full arrangements of these kits in audio format. When you import these arrangements you will be able to see them in your sequencer as if you had recorded them yourself:
- Ableton Live!
- AudioDesk
- Cubase
- Digital Performer
- Logic Pro
- Logic Studio
- Nuendo
- Pro Tools
- Pyramix
- Sadie
- Samplitude
- Sonar
- Soundtrack Pro
Using these OMF arrangements you will be able to (i) Re-arrange them as desired (ii) Learn how this music was put together.
Product Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits in ACID/WAV or Apple Loops format containing audio loops and MIDI loops representing musical phrases.
- All audio loops are dry (no FX) and the same loops are also available with reverb (tail loops). All in 24-Bit, 44.1 kHz sample rate.
- 5 OMF files containing the exact arrangements of the tracks are provided, so you can import the full arrangements into all sequencers which support this format. These files are great to be used as reference files and to export small sections you pick out yourself while having the opportunity to make your own mix before you start exporting. This format is also great for DJ's and sound designers.
All loops are royalty-free to those who have purchased the product. "Commercial use" of the five original compositions "exactly as they are in the demos" is forbidden, though. One has to make "new music" using our loops to act in accordance with our license agreement.
Price and Availability:
'Symphonic Series Vol 7: Piano & Orchestra 2' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £49.95 / 60,25 EUR / $68.23 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Symphonic-Series-Vol-7-Piano-Orchestra-2.html
Rob Papen provides knock-out virtual instrument update with Punch 1.0.4
Posted: 05-Dec-13
Virtual instrument and effects plug-in developer Rob Papen Soundware is proud to announce availability of Punch 1.0.4, the much-anticipated latest update to its award- winning drum synthesis/sampler software instrument for Mac and PC, as of November 20...
As a highly-alluring heavyweight drum synthesis/sampler software instrument with built-in samples and groove sequencers, Rob Papen’s powerful Punch was an instant hit when first unleashed on an unsuspecting music world in 2011, expeditiously earning its creator rave reviews in the press while finding fans across blurring boundaries between divergent musical genres — from Dutch DJ superstar Armin van Buuren to Rob Abernethy (known throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas for his cutting-edge approach to music composition for video games, television, and film), who wrote, "I found grooves and sounds on it that I’ve heard nowhere else; it’s immediately inspirational."
Today, though, the best just got a whole lot better! The latest version (1.0.4) of Punch comes complete with many more presets, drum presets, samples, and grooves, plus three new tutorials (http://www.robpapen.com/punch-tutorials.html) focusing on the creative use of Punch and showcasing the superlative sounds and amazing features and it has to offer professionals — such as Armin van Buuren and Rob Abernethy — and amateurs alike!
Speaking of which, be sure to check out an intriguing and informative introductory video from Rob Papen himself (http://www.robpapen.com/Latest-news/november-punch-.html) where you can see and hear him talk about the creative process behind Punch 1.0.4. Clearly, the depths that this renowned sound design devotee is prepared to go in pursuit of his sought-after craft makes for fascinating viewing: "Punch is focusing more on the newer electronic sounds, so new drum and percussion stuff. So we sampled stones from Greece, which we dropped into water; we sampled glasses. We also recorded bamboo. It was a very creative process, in which we combined several odd things to create brand-new sounds — like a little gong, which we put in water, and I recorded that as a kind of water gong. Combined with that, we made also a whole range of new presets — over 2,000 drum presets are inside Punch right now! Next to these new sounds and samples, we also extracted all the MIDI files from the current grooves, and included our new drum kits and new MIDI files."
Rob Papen has rightfully reclaimed pole position at the cutting edge of today’s electronic synthesizer drum machines with Punch 1.0.4. And, as it’s an update, existing Punch owners can download it for free by simply logging into their Rob Papen account and following the straightforward instructions. In fact, anyone interested in spicing up their drum and percussion parts is instructed to try Punch 1.0.4. Sign up for a demo version (http://www.robpapen.com/demo-version-punch.html) or proceed to purchase (http://www.robpapen.com/buy-punch.html). Either way, we’re sure you’ll love what you hear as much as we loved creating its new content! Quite simply, it’s a knock-out!
Punch can be purchased as a boxed version from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide with a 15% discount throughout November for €124.00 EUR (including VAT/tax)/$149.00 USD or downloaded directly from Rob Papen here: http://www.robpapen.com/buy-punch.html
Web-Link:
/www.robpapen.com/demo-version-punch.html
IK Multimedia SampleMoog Mobile Edition & Inter-App Audio in SampleTank for iPhone, iPad & iPod
Posted: 05-Dec-13
IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, is pleased to announce a new version of SampleTank, the premium virtual instrument and sound module for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that gives mobile musicians access to the SampleMoog - Mobile Edition collection of instrument sounds, plus adds Inter-App Audio features allowing SampleTank to run as an instrument app for Inter-App Audio compatible recording apps like GarageBand for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
The SampleMoog Mobile Edition for SampleTank mobile is available as an in-app purchase and is derived from the SampleMoog standalone app and DAW plug-in for Mac/PC used in studios around the world. These sounds, pads, textures and effects have been heard on countless GRAMMY-winning albums and millions of recordings since the 1970s. SampleMoog Mobile Edition features instruments that were painstakingly sampled for precise and faithful sound reproduction of the world's most popular Moog vintage and modern synthesizers. These sounds have a texture, warmth, and beauty that is considered "the anthology of Moog synths" and unrivalled in the virtual instrument world.
The SampleMoog - Mobile Edition for SampleTank includes over 130 analog synth lead, pad, bass, sequence and effect sounds from classic Moog Music instruments including the Minimoog Model D, Memorymoog, Polymoog, Taurus, Source, Rogue, Prodigy, Vocoder, Minimoog Voyager, Little Phatty and Etherwave Theremin. These sounds are taken from the desktop version of SampleMoog, IK Multimedia's leading Moog virtual instrument.
SampleTank 1.7 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is a complete professional quality virtual instrument and sound workstation that allows musicians to use a portable keyboard/MIDI controller like iRig KEYS, or any MIDI keyboard controller with a MIDI interface like iRig MIDI or iRig PRO, to create and perform with studio quality instruments and sounds on the go. Musicians can even add more performance control with iRig BlueBoard, wireless MIDI pedalboard controller. SampleTank is both Inter-App Audio (new in iOS 7) and AudioBus compatible so it can be used as an instrument app with other compatible mobile recording and DAW applications like GarageBand, AmpliTube and VocaLive for creating music on the go, anytime and everywhere. SampleTank is compatible with iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch 4G or later, and any iPad model.
Pricing & Availability:
SampleTank 1.7 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available now as a free update on the App StoreSM (www.itunes.com/appstore). The SampleMoog Mobile Edition is available as an in-app purchase for $19.99/€17.99. Additional instrument collections, like the symphonic sounds of Miroslav Philharmonik Mobile Edition, are also available via in-app purchase.
For more information about SampleTank for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, please visit: www.sampletank.com
Web-Link:
www.sampletank.com
Producerloops releases: Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1
Posted: 05-Dec-13
'Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1' kicks off a brand new series of impactful Trance Construction Kit products, combining the transcendent vibe of Euphoric Trance with a high-energy vibe designed to transport you to a higher plane. Packed full of pro features and produced to the highest standard, this is a must-have for producers looking to create their next club hit.
Elevate your Trance productions into the stratosphere with this collection of ethereal yet hard-hitting Construction Kits. 'Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1' combines the cutting-edge sound of modern Trance with more serene elements to create a style that is at once energetic and blissed out.
Hard bass lines, lush pads, mind-expanding arpeggios and deep chord progressions all come together to bring you a truly essential product. Get your hands on 'Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1' today. Read on to find out more about the professional feature set including tail/release loops and MIDI files.
MIDI Files Included:
Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops/REX content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop, another "Producer Loops" exclusive product feature.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- REX2 Loops
- Reason ReFill
- Loops sync to BPM
- 48 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Euphoric & Uplifting Trance Vol 1' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £39.95 / 48,01 EUR / $53.90 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Euphoric-Uplifting-Trance-Vol-1.html
LinPlug releases the Spectral Synthesizer
Posted: 05-Dec-13
Some late news...After 15 month of development, the LinPlug Spectral for Mac and PC is available! Linplug wont praise all its wonderful features, its sound and user interface but invite you to have a look at it, its specifications, and check out either the audio demos or the full instrument in demo mode at
http://www.linplug.com/spectral.html
The Spectral is exclusively available as download from LinPlug and in Japan from our partner Internet Corp. It comes with an 95 page English manual in PDF format and more than 850 factory presets. The license fee is 149 US$ / 119 Euro, until the End of 2013 Spectral is available at a introductory price of 99 US$ / 79 Euro in our store at
http://www.linplug.com/store.html
Web-Link:
www.linplug.com/spectral.html
Producerloops releases: Urban Pop Vol 1
Posted: 04-Dec-13
'Urban Pop Vol 1' has arrived, bringing you five commercial Pop Construction Kits infused with that sought-after Urban edge. Vocal-friendly chord progressions and up-to-date rhythm and bass sections make this an essential buy for producers looking to break through into the world of Urban Pop.
Fresh from Urban Elite comes 'Urban Pop Vol 1'. This pack boasts a combination of radio-ready Pop vibes and an Urban edge that has been at the core of some of the biggest chart-toppers of the last few years.
Featuring over 160 ACID WAV files, this product includes all of the elements necessary to build up your own tracks, including strings, synths, individual drum stems, basses and more.
In addition, you also get access to a number of percussive One-Shot samples ready for you to drop into your favourite sampler and create new complimentary beats.
About Urban Ellite:
Urban Elite is an exciting new label focused on producing high quality Urban products with crossover potential, while staying faithful to the essence and energy of the streets from which urban music originates.
Read on to find out more about the professional feature set including tail/release loops and MIDI files.
MIDI Files Included:
'Urban Pop Vol 1' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/WAV content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
One-Shot Samples:
Each Construction Kit features One-Shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Loops sync to BPM
- 48 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Urban Pop Vol 1' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £19.95 / 23,89 EUR / $26.82 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Urban-Elite-Urban-Pop-Vol-1.html
Samples From Mars Releases Bass Drop Sample Library
Posted: 28-Nov-13
Samples From Mars has released the Bass Drop Sample Library, their take on the classic "bass drop"
style sub.
Features:
4 folders, each containing 18 pure sine wave bass drops from D1 (37 Hz) to G2 (98 Hz) at 1.5, 2, 2.5
and 3 sec long.
18 tuned, 2 second long analog square wave bass drop samples created with a Dave Smith Poly
Evolver analog synthesizer.
1 808 kick drum bass drop recorded through UA LA-610, and pitched digitally.
Named and organized chromatically, by frequency and note name.
Recorded with high quality conversion.
Digital and analog pitch envelope modulation, both linear and exponential.
Analog bass drop samples for when aggressive sub bass is desired.
Pure, digital bass drop samples for adding your own processing and plugins.
808 Kick drum for when you need that "classic" sound.
Price: $8.
Web-Link:
Bass Drop Sample Library
Web-Link: Samples From Mars
Producerloops releases: LA Pop Sessions Vol 3
Posted: 27-Nov-13
'LA Pop Sessions Vol 3' is the third in this stunning series that perfectly captures the vibe of West Coast Pop in five stunning Construction Kits packed full of memorable hooks and radio-ready chord progressions. Recorded and produced in the finest recording studios LA has to offer, this awesome pack brings the sound of LA straight to your studio. If you're looking to create Pop with attitude, 'LA Pop Sessions Vol 3' is for you, bringing you the cutting-edge sound of American Pop that's dominating the airwaves, in a feature rich Construction Kit format.
You'll find huge snares, bold bass lines, real guitar licks, and a modern edgy sound in five incredible multi-format Construction Kits.
Supplied in a variety of formats, this versatile product is your gateway to instant Pop hits.
MIDI Files Included:
Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'LA Pop Sessions Vol 3' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops/REX content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
One-Shot Samples:
Each Construction Kit features one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop, another "Producer Loops" exclusive product feature.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- REX2 Loops
- Reason ReFill
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'LA Pop Sessions Vol 3' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,73 EUR / $33.48 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-LA-Pop-Sessions-Vol-3.html
Voxengo SPAN 2.7 FFT spectrum analyzer plugin released
Posted: 27-Nov-13
Voxengo SPAN version 2.7 update is now available for download. SPAN is a free real-time "fast Fourier transform" audio spectrum analyzer plugin for professional music and audio production applications. For the most part it was derived from Voxengo GlissEQ dynamic parametric equalizer and reproduces its spectrum analysis functionality. SPAN is available in AudioUnit, VST and now VST3 plug-in formats (including native 64-bit support), for Mac OS X (v10.5 and later), and Windows computers.
List of changes in version 2.7:
- Increased "smoothed" graph drawing precision.
- Fixed crash when 1/12 octave smoothing is enabled.
- Increased overall spectrum drawing precision.
SPAN provides you with a very flexible "mode" system which you can use to setup your spectrum analyzer preferences. You may specify Fourier block size in samples, FFT window overlap percentage, spectrum's visual slope. Beside that you can choose to display secondary spectrum of a desired type (e.g. real-time maximum, all-time maximum). Spectrum can be smoothed out visually for an easier examination.
SPAN also features output level metering with adjustable ballistics and integration time, K-system metering (including calibration K-system metering). SPAN displays level metering statistics, headroom estimation and clipping detection. Correlation metering is available as well.
SPAN features:
- Output signal power statistics
- Spectrum smoothing
- User interface window resizing
- Clipping statistics
- Correlation meter
- K-metering
- Stereo and multi-channel analysis
- Mid/side analysis
- Internal channel routing
- Channel grouping
- Preset manager
- Undo/redo history
- A/B comparisons
- Contextual hint messages
- All sample rates support
Voxengo SPAN and other pro audio plug-ins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site via the link.
Web-Link:
www.voxengo.com/product/span/
Producerloops releases: EDM: Progressive Trance 1
Posted: 27-Nov-13
'EDM: Progressive Trance Vol 1' kicks off a brand new series of energetic, hard-hitting Construction Kits from the killer new label, Pure EDM. Packed to the brim with professional quality loops and a feature set to match, this is an essential buy for producers of cutting-edge Trance, Dance & EDM.
Inside 'EDM: Progressive Trance Vol 1' you'll find a vast selection of slick and futuristic Progressive Trance loops, covering everything from deep basses and ethereal arpeggios to buzzing synth leads and lush side-chained pads.
Each of the five Kits marries the commercial aspects of Trance with more Progressive elements to bring you a vast dynamic sound that is constantly evolving and shifting beneath the accessible and catchy progressions and melodies.
Pure EDM:
Pure EDM is an exciting new label designed to bring you the very best content for your productions. With its signature high-energy percussive sound, EDM is exploding globally right now. Pure EDM products perfectly capture this sought-after style, bringing you stunning production quality and only the most current and essential EDM loops.
Read on to find out more about the professional feature set including tail/release loops and MIDI files.
MIDI Files Included:
'EDM: Progressive Trance Vol 1' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
One-Shot Samples:
Each Construction Kit features one-shot melodic and drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops Files
- Loops sync to BPM
- 48 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'EDM: Progressive Trance Vol 1' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,70 EUR / $33.34 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Pure-EDM-EDM-Progressive-Trance-1.html
GrooveBits Releases Deep Bass House Producer
Posted: 27-Nov-13
GrooveBits online sample portal has just released Deep Bass House Producer, a collection of 100% royalty-free samples & loops for dance music producers.
Deep Bass House Producer features a refreshing blend of the underground vibes of Bass House with the silky and smoother sounds of Deep House and includes Full Drums, Top Loops, Bass, Pads, Synth, Leads, Chords, FX, Vocals, 100's of One-Shots & more!
With nearly 1.000 samples and loops Deep Bass House Producer is available in WAV, REX and AIFF format.
Check out their website for free samples & demos
Web-Link:
www.groovebits.com/product/details/1230/download-groovebits-deep-bass-house-producer
Future Loops Releases Hip Hop Millennium
Posted: 27-Nov-13
Future Loops has just released Hip Hop Millennium, a collection of construction kits in WAV & REX formats. Hip Hop Millennium has a fresh vibe and is geared for fans of a more contemporary Hip Hop style that crosses to other genres and relies on meticulously crafted beats.
This sample pack features over 2.5 GB of content and includes ready to mix Full Drums, Drum Loop Elements, Bass, Arp, Piano, Guitar, bells, FX, Pads, Synth, Brass, Flute, Drum One Shots & more!
For more info and demos check out the Futureloops website via the link.
Web-Link:
www.futureloops.com/product-hip-hop-millennium.php
Producerloops releases: Trap Essentials Vol 1
Posted: 27-Nov-13
'Trap Essentials Vol 1' provides you with all the tools you need to create your own Trap beats, featuring over 70 one-shot percussive samples and more than 50 loops. Download the hit sound of Trap today, and start your own 'Trap Essentials' collection.
This sample pack takes more of a 'tool box' approach, giving you the raw percussive elements you need to create your own original Trap loops. A number of melodic bonus loops are also included.
One-Shot Samples:
'Trap Essentials Vol 1' includes one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 70+ one-shot samples
- 50+ percussive and melodic loops
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- REX2 Loops
- Reason ReFill
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Trap Essentials Vol 1' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,70 EUR / $33.34 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Trap-Essentials-Vol-1.html
Native Instruments introduces ACTION STRIKES
Posted: 27-Nov-13
Late news - Native Instruments today released ACTION STRIKES – an intuitive, playable orchestral percussion instrument for larger-than-life, cinematic rhythms. ACTION STRIKES delivers countless rhythmic possibilities via 12 unique ensembles, an additional 65 individual instruments, and 12 single hit sets - all with outstanding real-time control features. Running in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, ACTION STRIKES is available now from the NI Online Shop for $299 / 299 € / ¥ 29,800.
ACTION STRIKES was created with Dynamedion, the renowned score producers behind the acclaimed ACTION STRINGS instrument. ACTION STRIKES features an advanced, one-of-a-kind interface designed for creating orchestral pieces for film, television, and game scores with ease. 12 carefully-assembled ensembles feature signature sounds suited to a range of different film genres. High, mid, and low sections from different ensembles can be mixed and matched with a total of over 1,700 timbral possibilities. An assortment of 105 rhythms with five variations allow for vast rhythmic potential when developing original arrangements. Composers can augment the sound of the ensembles with 65 individual instruments – each with 32 playable rhythms – and 12 playable sets of single hits.
Focusing on ease of use and efficient, innovative workflow, ACTION STRIKES brings real-time control and creativity to cinematic scoring. Accents are controlled by the left hand while the right hand chooses variations. The mod wheel adjusts dynamics – from whisper quiet to the loudest fortissimo – while the pitch wheel controls accent strength. From simple, effective accompaniment to full-blown percussive attacks, ACTION STRIKES offers composers remarkable versatility anywhere the sound of a live, orchestral percussion ensemble is needed.
The Dynamedion team behind ACTION STRIKES has established themselves as leaders in soundtrack composition, orchestral production, and sound design on the international computer games market. The company has won numerous prizes and music awards over the last decade for high profile projects such as Ryse: Son of Rome, Rush, KINECT Star Wars, and Crysis 2 – as well as movie trailer scores for The Last King of Scotland, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug .
ACTION STRIKES runs in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, and is available now at the NI Online Shop for $299 / 299 € / ¥ 29,800.
Additional information on ACTION STRIKES is available at: www.native-instruments.com/actionstrikes
Web-Link:
www.native-instruments.com/actionstrikes
Future Loops Releases Hot RNB Vocals
Posted: 27-Nov-13
Future Loops has just released Hot RNB Vocals, a collection of female vocal samples for modern R&B and Hip Hop producers. Featuring catchy lines , melodious ad libs, sexy phrases and vibrant performances, Hot RNB Vocals was also recorded for a more unconventional use with genres such as Bass House, Garage and even Future Jungle.
Hot RNB Vocals features over 300 loops in WAV format and tempo ranges from 82 BPM to 94 BPM. All samples include lyrical notation and key in the file name for easy access and browsing .
For more info and demos check out their website via the link.
Web-Link:
www.futureloops.com/product-hot-rnb-vocals.php
IK Multimedia iLoud, the first wireless portable speaker designed for musicians
Posted: 27-Nov-13
IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music creation apps and accessories, is proud to announce that iLoud®, the first portable stereo speaker designed for studio monitor quality on the go, is now available from music instrument and consumer electronics retailers worldwide. The iLoud battery-operated speakers combine superior power, pristine frequency response and amazing low end in an ultra-portable design that makes it the perfect alternative to studio speakers for music creation, composition and playback on the go.
Loud and Clear
The iLoud speaker is indeed very loud. In fact, it's 2 to 3 times louder than comparable size speakers - a blasting 40W RMS of power. But iLoud is extremely clear at all volume levels thanks to an onboard DSP processor and a bi-amped 4-driver array of high efficient neodymium loudspeakers, that provide accurate, even response across the entire frequency spectrum for unbelievable realism of sound. For deep bass response iLoud's bass-reflex allows frequencies to go down to 50hz, an amazing low end for this small enclosure.
iLoud is the ideal speaker for musicians and audiophiles who demand an accurate reproduction of a wide range of musical styles from rock, hip-hop and electronic dance music, to more nuanced and sonically demanding genres like jazz, classical and acoustic.
Ultra-Portability
About the size of an iPad and only 6cm (2.3") thick, iLoud fits easily into a laptop bag or backpack. iLoud is powered by a high-performance Li-ion rechargeable battery with smart power-management features that reduce its power consumption so that it can be used for up to 10 hours without recharging. This makes iLoud the perfect portable speaker solution for mobile musicians.
Wired and Wireless
iLoud supports Bluetooth operation for wireless audio streaming anywhere and everywhere from a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android smartphone or tablet for casual listening. For sound sources like MP3 players that do not have Bluetooth capabilities, the iLoud also has a stereo 1/8" mini-jack input for connecting line-level devices such as home stereos, DJ gear, mixers, MP3 players, and more.
Plug and Play Convenience
iLoud also offers the ability to connect a guitar, bass or dynamic microphone directly to the speaker and process the sound with a multitude of real-time effects apps on iOS devices. It features the same circuitry as IK's iRig - the most popular mobile interface of all time - and allows users to plug in guitars or other instruments and access AmpliTube or other audio apps on their mobile device for practicing, performing and recording. The input also accommodates dynamic microphones, making it possible to run an app like IK's VocaLive for real-time vocal effects and recording.
Pricing and Availability
iLoud is priced at $299.99/€239.99 (excl. tax) and is available now from the IK network of music and electronic retailers around the world.
For more information, go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloud
Web-Link:
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloud
Samples From Mars Releases LinnDrum Samples
Posted: 20-Nov-13
Samples From Mars is proud to release the most extensive collection of LinnDrum LM-2 Samples available on the internet (600+ 24bit 44.1kHz Wav Samples)!
We are huge fans of all things boogie and disco, and thought this classic 12bit drum machine deserved a high quality sample library.
The Linn Electronics LM-2 has been recorded through SSL 4000 G+ Console compression, gate, EQ and filters, an Emu SP-1200, and recorded to 1/4" Mastering reel to reel. Once one tape, all hits have been re-pitched extensively, offering many more sounds than the original machine.
The results were recorded through Apogee Rosetta conversion, and remained unprocessed digitally, with no normalization (to preserve transients).
Web-Link:
LinnDrum Samples Library
Web-Link: Samples From Mars
Producerloops releases: Euphoric House Vol 2
Posted: 06-Nov-13
'Euphoric House Vol 2' continues this series of feel-good House Construction Kits packed to the brim with pulsing rhythms, high energy leads and shimmering FX. Supplied in a range of formats and with a professional feature set, this ultra-modern pack is an essential addition to your Producer Loops library.
'Euphoric House Vol 2' takes the hypnotic groove of House music and infuses it with the razor sharp edge of Dance, Trance and Electro to create a unique uplifting vibe. You'll find everything from side-chained pads and deep bass to buzzing synth leads and lush pads.
All five Construction Kits have been composed in a unified tempo to allow you to experiment by mixing and matching elements from each kit. And of course all files are tempo and key tagged to ensure maximum compatibility with all major DAW's including Ableton, Logic, Cubase, ProTools and more.
MIDI Files Included:
Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'Euphoric House Vol 2' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops/REX content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make
tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
One-Shot Samples:
Each Construction Kit features one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop, another "Producer Loops" exclusive product feature.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- REX2 Loops
- Reason ReFill
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Euphoric House Vol 2' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £39.95 / 47,57 EUR / $53.55 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Euphoric-House-Vol-2.html
Voxengo Soniformer 3.4 spectral mastering processor plugin released
Posted: 04-Nov-13
Voxengo Soniformer version 3.4 update is now available for download. Soniformer is a spectral mastering dynamics processor plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit, VST and VST3 plug-in formats (including native 64-bit support), for Mac OS X (v10.5 and later), and Windows computers.
This update includes the following changes:
- VST3 support added.
- CPU load decreased by 10%.
Every parameter in Soniformer is defined by means of a graphic envelope which is freely-modifiable and which may contain unlimited number of control points. Beside usual threshold, attack, release and compression/expander ratio parameters Soniformer offers you control over “stereo width” and “panning” parameters making Soniformer an effective tool for stereo field adjustments.
Soniformer features:
- 32-band dynamics processor
- Envelope-driven parameters
- 32-band “analog” spectrum analyzer
- Stereo balance and correlation meters
- Multi-band panning
- Narrow-band sweeping
- Stereo and multi-channel processing
- Internal channel routing
- Channel grouping
- Mid/side processing
- Up to 8x oversampling
- 64-bit floating point processing
- Preset manager
- Undo/redo history
- A/B comparisons
- Contextual hint messages
- All sample rates support
- 11 ms compensated processing latency
Soniformer is available for purchase on-line for USD 89.95. Demo version of Voxengo Soniformer and other pro audio plug-ins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site.
Web-Link:
www.voxengo.com/product/soniformer
Producerloops releases: Pop Guitars Vol 3
Posted: 04-Nov-13
'Pop Guitars Vol 3' is the third awesome pack in this exciting series of versatile guitar loops recorded in LA and mixed and mastered in the United Kindom for Producer Loops by Simon Rudd of "The Fliptones". This amazing series brings you REAL guitars designed for producers of modern Pop and commercial music.
Nothing beats the sound of a REAL guitar and the amazingly talented guitarist used in this production is one of the TOP session guitarists in LA.
'Pop Guitars Vol 3' brings you a selection of riffs that come in a variety of keys, with both dry and FX loops included. There's also a bonus folder containing drum loops and other FX to add some flavour and excitement to your next Pop hit.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop, another "Producer Loops" exclusive product feature. Simply attach the Tail file to the end of the FX loop to create natural sounding endings.
Bonus Folder:
'Pop Guitars Vol 3' also includes a bonus folder containing percussive and FX loops to help get you started.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Product Specifications:
- 34 Real Guitar Riffs
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- REX2 Loops
- Reason ReFill
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Pop Guitars Vol 3' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,17 EUR / $33.32 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Pop-Guitars-Vol-3.html
Native Instruments releases MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 Software
Posted: 04-Nov-13
Native Instruments today released MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 – the new flagship groove production studio and next generation of MASCHINE software. MASCHINE STUDIO joins the acclaimed family of MASCHINE products with expanded tactile control and two hi-resolution color displays. Powerful new MASCHINE 2.0 delivers a new mixer page, new audio engine, dynamic drum synth plug-ins, and much more to all three MASCHINE hardware versions.
MASCHINE STUDIO features the same highly-responsive, multi-color backlit pads as MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO, a new Edit Section with jog wheel, and a dedicated Level Section. The unit's two hi-resolution color displays enable producers to focus on MASCHINE's tactile workflow with detailed visual feedback of software functions directly on the hardware. When editing, slicing, and composing, the displays show an overview of the full selection on the left screen while the right screen allows for detailed fine-tuning. Projects, groups, sounds, samples, effects, and instruments with KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects product icons are easily browseable directly from the hardware.
MASCHINE STUDIO's new Edit Section provides dedicated buttons and a jog wheel with LED indicators. The jog wheel allows quick adjustments to volume, tempo, and swing settings, and accelerates browsing and editing. The Level Section provides a convenient volume knob and a multi-purpose meter display for master, group, sound, and cue levels plus monitoring for up to four selectable input sources when a multi-channel audio interface is connected. MASCHINE STUDIO's dedicated sampler, arranger, mixer, and browser buttons allow fast switching between different stages of production. A highly sturdy, built-in collapsible stand provides the optimal angle for working with MASCHINE STUDIO.
MASCHINE 2.0 delivers powerful new features to MASCHINE STUDIO, and both generations of MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO. A tag-based attribute browser makes samples and presets easy to find while the new plug-in strip displays MASCHINE's internal plug-ins by their individual user interfaces – a faster, more accessible way to select and process sound. A brand-new mixer page provides detailed level adjustment and flexible routing of MASCHINE 2.0's aux sends, plug-ins, and unlimited groups and insert effects. A new audio engine with multi-core technology adds sidechaining and allows higher instrument, effect, and plug-in counts, faster load times, the latest advancements in professional sound quality, and more.
Also new and exclusive to MASCHINE 2.0 are five drum synth plug-ins capable of a wide range of sounds – from crisp and digital, to warm and analog, featuring accurate acoustic-sounding drums. Delivering a signature sound and a refined level of control, these plug-ins are fully-adjustable and automatable directly from MASCHINE STUDIO's hardware.
MASCHINE 2.0 comes with an 8+ GB sound library of professional, production-ready sounds and can host any VST or Audio Units plug-in. Also included are full versions of Native Instrument's acclaimed MASSIVE synthesizer, the unique synthesizer for percussive and mallet sounds PRISM, the powerful compressor SOLID BUS COMP, and the meticulously sampled vintage electric piano SCARBEE MARK I, providing a versatile setup ready for any production task. MASCHINE can be used as a standalone on either MAC or PC systems, but also loads as a VST, Audio Units or AAX plug-in in all major DAWs for seamless integration with existing production environments.
MASCHINE STUDIO is available for purchase at retailers worldwide and at the NI Online Shop for $999 / 999 € / ¥ 104,800. MASCHINE 2.0 is included with MASCHINE STUDIO and all MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO products shipped on or after November 1, 2013. Current MASCHINE users can purchase MASCHINE 2.0 on the NI Online Shop for $99 / 99 € / ¥ 9,800. Customers who purchased MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO between October 1, 2013 and November 1, 2013 will receive a free download for MASCHINE 2.0 on November 1, 2013.
A video featuring MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 is available on Youtube at: http://youtu.be/u7Nq5qbU1jM
Additional information on MASCHINE STUDIO is available at: www.native-instruments.com/maschinestudio
Web-Link:
www.native-instruments.com/maschinestudio
Producerloops releases: Minimal Trap Vol 2
Posted: 04-Nov-13
'Minimal Trap Vol 2' is the stunning second installment from the all-new "Urban Elite" sample label. You will find five red-hot Construction Kits inspired by the modern sound of Trap. 808 booms, rapid-fire hi-hats and sparse synths are all included for maximum versatility. Trap music is blazing through the Hip Hop and Urban charts, and the 'Minimal Trap' series from Urban Elite is your gateway to this brand new style.
Urban Elite is an exciting new label focused on producing high quality Urban products with crossover potential, while staying faithful to the essence and energy of the streets from which urban music originates.
Fusing together Trap, and Hip Hop with more aggressive electronic genres such as Grime, Dubstep and Glitch, 'Minimal Trap Vol 2' has all of the style and substance you could look for, and is great for compiling beats.
MIDI Files Included:
'Minimal Trap Vol 2' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
While the supplied ACID/WAV content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
One-Shot Samples:
Each Construction Kit features one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases.
Dry/Wet Loops:
For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.
Unlooped Riffs/Tails:
This sample library also comes with unlooped/tail versions allowing you to end a phrase with the decay of the reverb/delay applied to the loop as opposed to fade-outs or abrupt endings.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- 5 Construction Kits
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Minimal Trap Vol 2' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £24.95 / 29,11 EUR / $33.39 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Urban-Elite-Minimal-Trap-Vol-2.html
UVI ups retro and contemporary beat production ante with Urban Suite
Posted: 04-Nov-13
Audio production sounds and software producer UVI is proud to announce availability of Urban Suite, a captivating collection of five new software instruments with an accompanying sizeable sample library tailored towards urban contemporary music producers, as of October 30...
Having produced one of the best-selling urban contemporary sample libraries ever, today UVI presents the most complete set of software instruments and sounds for beat-driven street music production ever seen... and heard! Each and every sample used in Urban Suite has been professionally mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound in NYC to provide the out-and-out best sound quality possible — perfect for hip hop, R&B, trap, beat, experimental, and any other associated genre you might mention. As a modern-day living legend of urban music, Chris has worked with anyone who's anyone, including 50 Cent, JayZ, Nas, Naughty by Nature, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Robin Thicke, and Wu-Tang Clan, to name but a notable few. Rest assured, your sounds have been in good hands here since his finely-tuned ears and gifted genre-hopping mastery have helped to make all aspects of Urban Suite sound simply superb right out of the box, so you can concentrate on doing what you do best — making music of merit with whichever of the five following superb-sounding software instruments you could come down in favour of using.
BeatShaper's deep sound design capabilities and a comprehensive sample library conspire to create the ultimate urban drum machine! Craft your own drum kits to fulfil your beating heart's desire with kicks, snare, claps, and hi-hats aplenty. All told, there are hundreds of sounds available in BeatShaper, each and every one of them distinctly designed to be mixed and mangled into your own creations with intuitive controls, analogue-modelled filters, envelopes, and effects. From hard hits to stupendous sub-bass booms, no other drum machine delivers this balance of quality, control, and ease of use with such admirable ease. Build your own kits from scratch or use one of the 150 included. Either way, BeatShaper beats the competition as a must-have for the discerning beatsmith!
Ironically, perhaps, the most sought-after and iconic drum machine of them all — the big daddy of the venerable 'X0X' series — has arguably been done to death when it comes to sample libraries. However, with a glut of indistinguishable kits of questionable quality out there, here at UVI we wanted to do right by the grandes dames and reset the sampling bar — higher than it's ever been before! Which is precisely why Prime8 started off with an in-depth, multi-sampling process using Class-A equipment and a thoroughly high-resolution capture. After an exacting editing stage, the total library was mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound to provide Prime8 with an immediate and distinctive punch. Prime8 looks the part, too, with an alluring GUI guaranteed to open eyes while each instrument has been outfitted with an arsenal of effects to appease ears still further, including reverb, delay, drive, and an LP/HP filter combo, covering wide-ranging sonic territory. To top it all, a built-in sequencer helps get the groove started while individual outputs for each instrument allows you to track and mix to your ear's content! What better way, then, to breathe new life into a well-known classic than with Prime8, a sure-fire force that can capably carry even the heaviest of tracks to wherever you want to take them rhythmically with 50-plus propulsive preset kits to get you going!
A sample-synth fit for the street, Urban X takes three fully-featured UVI synth voices — complete with discrete amp, multimode filter, pitch, stereo and multi-effect units — and loads them with a stupendous set of sounds suited to urban music production. Think turntable meets synth and you're getting close to what Urban X is all about — albeit not just one, but rather three of them, so you can layer and tweak sounds to create completely new sonic statements. Use it as a simple sample player, polyphonic synth, or take things to the extreme — layering, morphing, and distorting sounds to take a walk on the wilder side of urban music production! The choice is yours. With 1,000-plus sounds and 100-plus presets to choose from, this totally customisable software instrument has more than enough to keep your creative workflow flowing fast and furious!
There's no way to accurately reproduce the experience of scratching without using a turntable, but Scratch Machine comes closer than most by a miracle mile. Go grab yourself a keyboard or pad controller, load up a classic sound, and let loose! Speaking of which, over 10,000 samples — single shots, round robins, and loops — were all recorded directly from decks under the masterful control of our resident turntablist and scratch artist extraordinaire, DJ Quartz, giving users access to an astonishing range of articulations and expressive options with 100-plus presets to play with. What's more, interactive pitch control, playback speed, six built-in effects, a three-band EQ, and an LP/HP filter faithfully conspire to create a fun-packed, powerful, vinyl-inspired software instrument, infused with a classic vibe and authentic sound!
BeatControl is a multitrack looper with a huge sound library of genre-specific material, including drums, bass, and phrases that are all playable, mixable, and tweak-able in realtime within the UVI Workstation standalone player or your favourite DAW. Create grooves, builds, layers, or even complete songs in a matter of minutes making use of the 150-plus presets!
Last, but by no means least, the namesake Urban Suite sample library itself covers nearly two decades of tastefully tailored urban sounds — one shots, loops, and construction kits, all meticulously modified, mastered by Chris Gehringer, and organised for speedy access. From old school to new school and beyond, all in all, this represents a huge resource of sounds — 2,000-plus samples and loops, plus 150-plus construction kits — that are sure to provide many years of inspirational and creative usage for any urban music producer worth his or her salt!
Taken as a whole, then, Urban Suite truly represents the most complete set of instruments and sounds for beat-driven street music production ever seen... and has to be heard to be believed! Put simply, these are beat production tools to die for!
Urban Suite is available to purchase as a direct download for $199.00 USD or physical boxed product for $199.00 USD (plus $29.00 USD shipping) from UVI's online Store here: http://www.uvi.net/store
Note: Urban Suite requires an iLok USB smart key — check out our FREE iLok offer (http://www.uvi.net/store/ilok-smart-key.html), an iLok account (http://www.ilok.com), and the latest version (2.1.7) of the free UVI Workstation (http://www.uvi.net/downloads) or MOTU's MachFive 3.
For additional information, please visit the Urban Suite product page: http://www.uvi.net/urban-suite.html
Web-Link:
www.uvi.net/urban-suite.html
Future Loops Releases Chillstep Elements
Posted: 04-Nov-13
Future Loops has just released 'Chillstep Elements', a collection of samples & loops in WAV/REX formats. "Chilled Elements" brings a fusion between Dubstep, Chillout and Ambient and includes Top Loop, Full Drums, Kick Loops, Non Kick Loops, Bass, Pads, Synth, FX, Chords, Piano, Drum One Shots & more.
"Chilled Elements" is 100% Royalty-Free and features over 600MB of content.
For more info, free samples and demos check out their website at: www.futureloops.com/product-chillstep-elements.php
Web-Link:
www.futureloops.com/product-chillstep-elements.php
Producerloops releases: Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 2
Posted: 02-Nov-13
'Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 2' features an incredible selection of brand new MIDI files from the producer of 'Liquid Drum & Bass Bundle (Vols 1-3)'. Basslines, Pads, Keyboards and Instrument Melodies/Leads are all included, in MIDI format, which you can use to trigger your own sounds in your favourite synthesizer or sampler. Make sure you listen to the MP3 demo to hear the lush quality of MIDI loops on offer.
'Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 2' includes MIDI files allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.
Advantages of MIDI:
MIDI has an added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally intended for, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.
We have included the 'key' in the filename of each loop so you can easily mix them in with your existing tracks.
Contents:
- Basslines
- Pianos
- Pads
- Synths
- Stabs
- Plucks
- Leads
Royalty-Free:
All of the MIDI files in this product are 100% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use them in your personal and commercial tracks without having to pay any extras. However, these files cannot be re-produced or modified slightly for use in a competitive MIDI loops product, without legal implications.
Format:
- MIDI
Specifications:
- 62 MIDI Files
Please Note:
This product contains MIDI files only. It does not contain any loops in audio formats. Furthermore, the MP3 demo includes drum loops, fills and Sound FX which are from our 'Liquid Drum & Bass Bundle (Vols 1-3)' which can be purchased separately.
Price and Availability:
'Liquid Drum & Bass: The MIDI Sessions Vol 2' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for £19.95 / 23,39 EUR / $26.92 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
Web-Link:
www.producerloops.com/Download-Producer-Loops-Liquid-Drum-Bass-The-MIDI-Sessions-Vol-2.html
Producerloops releases: Acid House Basslines
Posted: 01-Nov-13
'Acid House Basslines' from Inspiration Sounds is the perfect companion to 'Pure Acid House', bringing you over 570 individual bass and drum loops designed to faithfully reproduce the sought after sounds of 80's and 90's Acid House.
You'll find no less than 240 squelchy and chaotic TB303 basslines, some of which contain filtered up/down variations enabling you to cover everything from dark and funky to bright and frantic.
In addition to this 248 drum loops are included, encompassing Hats, Kicks, Percussion, Snare and mixed drum patterns.
85 high energy synth loops seal the deal, providing you with the all the tools you need to start producing authentic Acid House tracks.
All files are key and tempo tagged, and are formatted to integrate seamlessly with major sequencers such as Cubase, Ableton, Logic and more.
Whether you're looking to re-capture the true sound of Acid House, or take it into new uncharted waters, 'Acid House Basslines' is sure to inspire you.
Royalty-Free:
All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.
Specifications:
- Over 570 unique loops
- ACIDized WAV Files
- Apple Loops/AIFF Files
- Loops sync to BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)
Price and Availability:
'Acid House Basslines' is available for instant download exclusively at ProducerLoops.com for ÂŁ14.95 / 17,62 EUR / $20.24 USD. More information is available at the Producerloops website, via the link.
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