Monthly Archives: December 2017

187 Audio The Drum Pot

By | December 9, 2017
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187 Audio The Drum Pot
Size 37 Mb

187 Audio presents “The Drum Pot”. This kit is special. Organic drum sounds with a modern twist. 808s that will shake your roof! Percussion sounds that were recorded, which make them unique. Claps and snares that are crisp. Punchy kicks and much more!

This kit is suitable for any subgenre of hip-hop. “The Drum Pot” essentially will be your go to goodie bag for gems. What separates this kit from the rest? The level of depth in the drums. The first in the series! “The Drum Pot”. • 808s • Sub Bass • Claps • Crashes • Hi Hats (Open & Closed) • Kicks • Percs • Snares • 24 Bit WAV • 126 One Shots •

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Academy.fm First Look Into Ableton 10 Live

By | December 9, 2017
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Academy.fm First Look Into Ableton 10 Live
Size 714 Mb

It has been nearly 5 years since Ableton Live got a major update. Producers have been chomping at the bit to know what features are in store for this highly anticipated release. Luckily Jerry DiPhillippo, our resident Certified Ableton Live Trainer, provided Academy.fm with a first look into what we can expect from this massive update.

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Audio Assault – Transient+ 1.1 Win & Mac

By | December 9, 2017
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Audio Assault – Transient+ 1.1 Win & Mac
Size 86 Mb

Tighten up a tubby kick drum, remove unwanted room tone, emphasize the decay of your toms, transform guitar DI’s, add brilliance to a vocal, and so much more!

Attack
The Attack parameter controls the strength of the detected transients.
A high attack will increase the perceived attack of an instrument, giving the impression of a high velocity note being played.
A low attack will give the opposite effect.

Sustain
The Sustain parameter controls the strength of the detected sustained signal post-transient.
A high sustain will increase the amplitude of the sustain portion of the signal, allowing you to increase the decay of the source.
A low sustain will give the opposite effect.

2X
The 2X control doubles the effect of the respective Attack and Sustain controls.

Clip
Activates a clipper on the output of each respective section, which gives the output of Multi Transient a hard digital ceiling. This can be used to control the strength of the transients when the 2X switch is activated by clipping the transient if it gets too hot. For exaggerated clipped effects, push into the clipper using the Output control.

Output
Dials in the right amount of output gain using a linear output circuit.

Phase
Inverts the polarity of the plugin’s output.

Bypass
Brings Multi Transient in and out of bypass.

Mix
Blends between the completely dry signal and the output of the channel’s transient detection and shaping circuit. Allows you to find just the right overall blend of the shaped signal, or to create more subtle parallel transient shaping effects.

Compatibility
Transient+ is available in VST/VST3/RTAS/AAX and AU* on Mac & Windows in both 32 & 64 bit versions.
*AU is only available on Mac.

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Dance Music Production Sessions 04 Compressors

By | December 9, 2017
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Dance Music Production Sessions 04 Compressors
Size 862 Mb

The theory and practice of studio audio compressors and compression in dance music.

Studio compressors form an absolute essential part of any dance musicians set-up. Hardware or software, what was once an imperceptible processor, it has become central to the sound of dance music today. However, there is more to using compression than just dropping it onto an audio track

Compressors are designed to be a transparent processor. If they’re used correctly, they shouldn’t be noticeable but this also makes it one of the most least understood processes in music production. After all, if you can’t hear it, how do you know you’ve applied it correctly?

For this sessions tutorial we lift the lid off what is often considered one of the most confusing processes in the studio. We not only examine the controls and how they affect the audio, we also look into the different types of compression from Opto to VCA, FET and MU, and discuss the audible differences between each to help you decide which is the best type of compressor to use in your projects.

We also discuss how compression has moved from being an imperceptible processor into an obvious audio effect that is now requisite for most dance music styles, and how to use as such. A thorough and concise understanding of compressors and audio compression will not only improve the sound of your mixes but also help in all stages of the production process from recording to mixing.

Tutorial Runtime: 3hr 35minutes

Tutorial Contents:

Session 01: Compressors and Levelling Amplifiers: 20 minutes.
In this first session, we introduce the principle of musical dynamics and why compressors were introduced into recording studios

Session 02: Compression Theory: 38 minutes.
Here we examine the theory of compression including a look at logarithmic scales, decibels, threshold, ratio’s, attack, release, make-up gain and how knee’s operate on a compressor.

Session 03: Acoustic Science: 25 Minutes.
For this session we take a look at some basic acoustic science and discover how our hearing reacts to different stimuli alongside examining the principles of Phons and Sons

Session 05: Practical Compression: 40 minutes
We now put all the theory we’ve discussed into practice and look at how we set up and use a compressor to prevent peaks and also level audio.

Session 05: Different Compressors: 70 Minutes
Any discussion about compression leads to the subject of harmonic distortion and different compression artefacts. Here we discuss the differences between Opto, FET, VCA and Vari MU compressors alongside listening to some examples of these compressors in action.

Session 06: Compression Techniques: 22 Minutes
We take a quick look at some advanced compression techniques consisting of parallel compression, serial compression, EQ/Sibilance control and the now ubiquitous production method of pumping a mix .

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Samplephonics Cybernetic Hip Hop

By | December 9, 2017
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Samplephonics Cybernetic Hip Hop
Size 333 Mb

OUTRAGEOUS HIP HOP LOOPS & SAMPLES
Warning! This outrageous collection of sounds requires a deep, deep intake of breath. An insane, machine-driven Hip Hop sample library, that fuses together robotic Neuro synths, bass heavy Hip Hop sounds and the freshest of Future Beats into the cosmic, outspoken love child that is Cybernetic Hip Hop. This is a producer on a serious mission and the prospect of not unleashing this beast onto the sample world was never even a second thought!

FUTURISTIC SOUNDS
Warping lead lines, neuro bass progressions, dense futuristic Hip Hop drum loops, tempo-melting percussion lines and complex modulating synth work all form the foundation of what has to be classed as an early contender for sample greatness. With nods to Flying Lotus, Danny Breaks, Rustie and beyond, the breadth and wealth of quality on show is truly outstanding.

INCLUDES SAMPLER INSTRUMENT PATCHES
All sounds in this incredible library are 100% royalty free and come in a variety of file formats including Wav, Rex, Acidized Wav and Apple Loops. The pack’s extensive folder of one shot sounds has been ready formatted as sampler instruments for Ableton Sampler, NNXT, Halion, Maschine, Kontakt, Motu MachFive, SFZ and EXS24. Welcome to the future…

LET’S RECAP

Futuristic, bass-heavy Hip Hop samples
Complex synth progressions and leads
Huge bass sounds and subs
Extensive and varied sets of drum loops & one shots
Multiple file formats and sampler instruments

600MB (Wav format)
242 Loops
150 One shots
Sampler instruments for Ableton Sampler, NNXT, Halion, Maschine, Kontakt, Motu MachFive, SFZ and EXS24

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Splice Sounds OSHI’s Care Package

By | December 9, 2017
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Splice Sounds OSHI’s Care Package
Size 201 Mb

Oshi, the London-based producer moniker of Joshua Brennan, has had a breakout year. His remix of Kali Uchis’ “Ridin Round” gained a co-sign from Lorde, and his tracks have amassed millions upon millions of streams on Spotify and Soundcloud. His bouncy, playful blend of hip-hop, pop, and R&B eschews boundary – hints of jazz and one-of-a-kind synth programming interweave his productions seamlessly.

His penchant for combining quirky textures with delicate, heartful chord progressions and melodies has gained him a dedicated and excitable following, who now get to deep dive into the producer’s toolbox. Find twinkly synths and hand pianos, glitchy FX and textures, alongside…some guttural screaming? Oshi’s pack, like his music, is full of surprises. “hey there, it’s ur friendly neighbourhood oshi. i just wanted to give you guys a little note saying thank u for buying (or torrenting, u little fuckers), i appreciate ur love and support completely and i wish you the best in ur music making endeavours. always remember that it isn’t the sounds that make you, it’s the dedication and honesty with ur art. but enough of the sappiness, go make some bangers!!!! i love you all <3” – Oshi

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Cymatics Ghost Trap Beat Project File For Ableton,FL Studio,Logic PRO

By | December 9, 2017
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Cymatics Ghost Trap Beat Project File
Size 183 Mb

Much of the current Hip Hop sound can be classified as Trap Music.

Eerie melodies, snappy 808 percussion, massive low end…

These are all critical attributes of Trap Music that producers like Metro Boomin, London On Da Track, and TM88 have mastered.

Perfecting these elements is a fine art that can be extremely challenging…

Especially with a lack of high-quality resources to learn from.

To help you in your pursuit to create professional-sounding modern Trap Beats, we had one of our top producers create the “Ghost” Trap Beat Project File.

“Ghost” is centered around a dark melody that runs throughout the track, instantly creating and maintaining the signature eerie ambience that is so prevalent in modern Hip Hop today.

The drums and low-end are absolutely massive as well…

The first time we heard “Ghost” when it was finished, we were blown away by the heavy impact created when the drums and bass hit.

Dive into this project and explore these synths, drums, and MIDI to learn precisely how a professional Trap Beat is designed.

Check out the many automation tricks, processing chains, and clever use of foley as well!

Unlock the secrets behind industry-standard Hip Hop production.

Included in this pack:

“Ghost” Ableton Project File
“Ghost” FL Studio Project File
“Ghost” Logic Project File
Specifications:
Format: .ALS / .LOGIC / .FLP
File Size (Zipped): 242.5 MB
File Count: 1 Project File (Ableton, Logic, FL Studio)

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Academy.fm – Parallel Vocal Compression in Logic Pro X

By | December 8, 2017
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Academy.fm – Parallel Vocal Compression in Logic Pro X
Size 58 Mb

Using the simple technique of parallel compression, you can add satisfying warmth and depth to your vocals. In this video, Shanahan defines parallel compression and demonstrates exactly how to apply it to your vocals within Logic Pro X – giving useful tips and tricks along the way.

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Urbanistic Dynamite Sounds Assorted Guitars

By | December 8, 2017
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Urbanistic Dynamite Sounds Assorted Guitars
Size 186 Mb

‘Dynamite Sounds: Assorted Guitars’ from Urbanistic is a hot new product bringing you the professional sound of live guitars, making this an essential tool for anyone who produces Soul, Funk, Disco, House, Pop, Rock and beyond.

These guitar loops add a real, live and funked up vibe to any Urban music production. With wah-wah loops, funky rhythms patterns, chopping chords, rocking distortion riffs and assorted lead lines, this pack has everything you need to bring that funky sound to your music.

Use them in Cubase, Fruity Loops, Reason, Garageband or any sampler that accepts the format included.

Technical Specifications:

• ACID/WAV
• 44.1 kHz/24-Bit Quality
• 100 Loops
• 270 MB of Content
• Royalty-Free
• PC/Mac Compatible

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ProDJLoops Sounds Like Rene Amesz

By | December 8, 2017
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ProDJLoops Sounds Like Rene Amesz
Size 79 Mb

Few people have displayed the disciplined approach to producing that René Amesz has shown in the last decade. Churning out a steady stream of his unique and dirty sounding tracks, the René Amesz sound has been destroying speakers all over the world!

Bustling with jacking warehouse grooves, booming basslines, tribal-infused percussive rhythms, dark FX hits and an extensive selection of drum shots. The collection is primed for peak time jams as well as hypnotic after-hours workouts.

Ranging from 123-125 bpm, Everything in this pack is a forward-thinking modern fusion of cutting-edge techno & tech house and fits perfectly in your music.

ProDJ014 includes 248 x 16-bit Wav loops and one-shots. Download size 160MB (unzipped), 117MB (zipped) with tempo information in the file names.

Details

10 Bassloops
95 Beatloops
19 Hat- Shakerloops
27 Kickloops
33 Synthloops
52 Shots
9 FX

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Heavyocity Master Sessions Ensemble Drums Collection KONTAKT

By | December 8, 2017
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Heavyocity Master Sessions Ensemble Drums Collection KONTAKT
Size 1.66 Gb

Every time Heavyocity releases something new I’m eager to see what they have been up to. I hold them in high regard when it comes to creating interesting and good sounding Kontakt libraries. Master Sessions (MS from now on) is apparently what seems to be a new series from Heavyocity. First in the release line we have Ensemble Drums which is available as a “Kits” library or a “Loops” library as well as a collection of both. This review is about the Master Sessions Ensemble Drums Collection.

Ensemble Drums – Kits
Lets take a look at the Kit part of the collection first. There is what Heavyocity calls “Organic versions” as well as “FX Versions” of the Kit. The kit in itself is the same, it’s just processed a bit different among the different patches. There are 5 menu patches (containing the full kit), 7 single patches and 19 FX versions. Also, for each patch there is a “HI RAM” version as well. Let’s take a deeper look at the “Ens Drums Menu (Organic) – HI RAM” patch.

It weighs in at roughly 426 MB RAM. It has two different bass drums, three toms, a snare and an extra “click kick”. In shear numbers it doesn’t sound so special but when you begin to pound the keys it sounds awesome. Yes it’s missing a hi hat and some other stuff to be called a drum kit but it doesn’t matter, it’s not the focus of MS Ensemble Drums. What it does very well is to add a whole lot of body and SLAM to your palette. Each of the sounds have been recorded with three different mics, you can think of them as close, stage and hall. Each of the sounds can be positioned on a virtual stage and this is where you place them in your mix. Close? Ok. Far away on the left? Ok. Since the drums in the ALL patch all are mapped to two adjacent keys each you can easily setup one that is closer and one a bit further back in the mix.

Since you are given control over the mix of this three mics not just in level but also in stereo placement and pitch (yes you can pitch the far mics up 4-5 semitones for a kind of punchier sound!) as well as separate three-band EQ for each microphone position there is actually little need to have anything but a stereo out from this kit. Brilliant!

For those of you familiar with other libraries from Heavyocity I’m happy to say that yes, the Punish knob is available in MS Ensemble Drums as well. This button alone does about 30% of the sound, no really! Want a dynamic, nice sound? Don’t touch it (well maybe just a tiny bit?). Want a bit grittier and a more in-you-face sound? Put it at 50%. Want to make that famous drum sound from “In the Air Tonight” jealous? Turn it up all the way! Depending on the track you’re working on this button can help you set the atmosphere with a simple little twist. What it does? A bit of distortion and compression at the same time I think, in a very pleasing way (for drum sounds at least).

Ensemble Drums – Loops

The Loops part of the collection is actually divided in two one could say. First there are the “Menu” patches which gives you a different loop per key and then there is the “Singles” patches which gives you one loop with different slices of the loop mapped out on different keys. How you prefer to use it may vary and that the choice even exists is great. Sometimes a single loop split in smaller parts will be the way to go and in other circumstances it will be the loop per key method. Furthermore the loops are divided in “Straight” patches and “Triplet” patches and there is even a “Mutator” variation of each.

In the menu programs each loop has it’s own three-band EQ with gain, frequency and Q-controls. Each loop is also tuneable between -24 to +24 semitones. The ability to pitch with the added ability to EQ each loop on it’s own makes it possible to create some high-pitched driving rhythms with ease, even if the base sound is heavy ensemble drums. The samples have plenty of information in them to shift them in different ways to new sonic places.

The loops also have the “Mutator” which in its most basic form is an arpeggiator or a step sequencer, depending on how you look at it. I would like to call the “Mutator” a kind of sequencing slicer. It gives you control over the loops in a very interesting way. Each step in the sequence can trigger a new slice, either from the loop you’re actually playing or from adjacent notes (loops) on the keyboard. So when you set a step to “-5” you are actually telling it to play different slices from another loop -5 semitones from the one you triggered. Confusing? Yes, at first maybe but after a few minutes you’ll start to grasp the usefulness of this little gem. Read the manual if you’re lost, it explains it all in detail.

Tech Specs

3.5 GB uncompressed (1.9GB on Disk with NI lossless compression)
Available as direct download only
1,650+ samples
470+ NKIs
30+ Kits
27 Loop Menus
400+ Single Loop Presets
5 Multis
The Stage for easy stereo placement
Playable Trigger FX™ for real-time control
Loop Mutator™ for real-time re-composing of loops
Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX

Powered by the Kontakt Engine
Kontakt 5 (Player) Version 5.5.1.451 or higher required.
Komplete Kontrol integrated (NKS-ready)

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Soniccouture Electric Pianos v1.0 Ableton Pack

By | December 8, 2017
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Soniccouture Electric Pianos v1.0
Size 798 Mb

Get the authentic sound of the Rhodes Stage 73 and Wurlitzer 200A electric pianos. Carefully sampled at multiple velocities and recorded with vintage equipment for ultra-realistic sound and feel. Comes with 70 Instrument Racks providing all the classic keyboard sounds.

These classic electric piano models have their origins in the 1970s, and their characteristic sounds – from soft and chiming to raspy and biting – feature prominently in the jazz, fusion and rock music of that era. The sampling experts at Soniccouture bring these instruments up to date with their perfect integration into Ableton Live while retaining the full spectrum of sound that made the originals so beloved.

Keys For Real

In order to ensure an ultra-realistic dynamic response, every single note of these electric pianos has been sampled at many velocity levels with even the release sound of each key sampled separately. In total, Electric Pianos contains over 3 GB of samples. To get the proper old-school tones, a selection of vintage outboard equipment was used during the recording process. The result is an eminently playable collection of instruments bursting with character – just drop one into a MIDI track and get grooving.

Electric Pianos comes with 70 Instrument Racks. These presets recreate many classic keyboard sounds and feature tweakable settings for effects such as vibrato, auto-wah and auto-panning, delay and reverb. Many of the presets include EQ controls to dial in the exact warmth or bite that is typical of the Rhodes and Wurlitzer pianos. For the discerning keyboard player, velocity curves and note release controls may be adjusted to your taste.

The Instrument Racks are divided into ‘Full’ versions which are closer to the natural un-effected sound of the instrument and ‘Lite’ versions that load quicker and tend toward the funky and experimental side. Along with the Instrument Racks, Electric Pianos includes a selection of raw Simpler presets for building your own Racks.

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Academy.fm – The Complete Guide To Ableton Synth VSTs

By | December 8, 2017
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Academy.fm – The Complete Guide To Ableton Synth VSTs
Size 731 Mb

Ableton Live is known to play host to some of the best stock Instruments out of all the major DAWs. However, just knowing that the instruments are great will only get you so far – you truly need to be a master of each one to take full advantage of them. In this course, Ableton master Frequent walks you through each of the stock instruments inside of Ableton Live.

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David Glenn Mixing Vocals

By | December 8, 2017
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David Glenn Mixing Vocals
Size 3 Gb

Learn how to mix professional sounding vocals that cut through the mix. EQ, compression, parallel processing and more, mix engineer David Glenn will help you to develop your mixing skills by teaching you the art of mixing vocals.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE
Mixing Vocals is full of tips, techniques and strategies to take your vocal mixes from dry and dull to unique and exciting. I’ve included the multitracks so you can follow along every step of the way.

EQ

I’ll teach you how to identify problematic frequencies, which frequencies to boost, and how to fix poorly recorded closet vocals.

EFFECTS

Make your vocals fit the track better by learning how to properly use reverb, delay and other effects.

COMPRESSION

Discover the power of compression. Learn how parallel compression and multiband compression can take your vocal mixing to the next level.

MULTIPLE GENRES

Pop, Hip Hop, Piano Ballad, Singer/Songwriter, Live Gospel… We’ve got a lot to cover!

PARALLEL PROCESSING

Learn how to do more with parallel processing than just compress. Tackle things like saturation, distortion, modulation and more in parallel.

BETTER MIXES

Simply put, once you learn these techniques you’re going to improve your vocal mixing.
PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE
Automation
Track by track examples
Layered FX
Filtering
Controlling Low Mids
Saturation
Distortion
Tremolo
Expanding
Add character to stock plugins
Vocal FX throws
My favorite FX
Parallel processing
Reverb throws
Sub splashes

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OldyM Beatz Trap Vibes

By | December 7, 2017
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OldyM Beatz Trap Vibes
Size 218 Mb

“Trap Vibes” The Ultimate Trap Kit, Comes with 5 Started Hard and Amazing Beats Construction kit, All the Sounds you will hear in this kit are influenced by Top Charting Artists such as, Drake, Future, Meek Mill, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Migos, Tory Lanez, Bryson Tiller, Travis Scott, Big Sean, 2Chainz, Metro Boomin, Wondagurl, London On Da Track and Many more.

All The Beats BPM labeled and include WAV Trackouts as well as MIDI files so you have full control and flexibility over your tracks!
But that’s not All, we also Giving you 20 MIDI/WAV Loops that are 100% Royalty-Free, and a Drum Kit that contains 90 one shots, Be ready to receive Banging 808s with Punchy Kicks and Crispy Snares, Claps, Open and Closed hats, Percussions, FXs. That you can use to take your production game to the NEXT LEVEL.

Last but not least you will also get the Ecstasy Sylenth Sound Bank that has over 65 patchs/presets and can be used for all styles randing from Trap, Rnb Pop, Rap, Epic Hip Hop and more.

This Full Kit guarantees instant inspiration if you want to make hits.
The wav files are professionally Mixed and Mastered and as always, everything included can be used in your productions 100% royalty-free! It’s a steal at this price don’t sleep on it get NOW!

• 5 Beat Construction Kits
• 154 High Quality Wav files
• WAV samples in 44.1 khz / 16-bit Quality
• 53 MIDI Files
• Tempo Labels and WAV Previews included
• 20 MIDI/WAV Loops
• Drum Kit with over 90 one-shots
• +65 Sylenth Presets
• Professionaly Mixed & Mastered
• 755 MB Of Content Unzipped
• Usable in all DAWs (FL Studio, Cubase, Logic, Studio One, Reason, etc.)
• 100 % Royalty-free

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