Monthly Archives: August 2020

Sonic Academy How To Make Hybrid Trap with 2Scoops TUTORIAL

By | August 25, 2020

Sonic Academy How To Make Hybrid Trap with 2Scoops TUTORIAL

Sonic Academy How To Make Hybrid Trap with 2Scoops TUTORIAL

This week Sonic Academy proudly welcomes brand new tutor Noah Koroman aka 2Scoops hailing from LA and currently enjoying success on Brillz’ Twonk record label, to guide us through a brand new course in How To Make Hybrid Trap

In this epic 11 part course we get an easy to follow lowdown on how to make 2Scoops’ latest release ‘Limbo’ from the ground up, firstly laying down the all-important beat and 808 sub using Kick 2 before moving on to the growls, samples and awesome sounds with Sonic Academy’s new synth ANA 2.
We check out a couple of sidechain methods along with percussive/rhythmic FX and also look at how 2Scoops processes the dope vocals before we finish off with his unconventional mastering techniques on the mixdown.

The end result is a smooth but tense track that oozes cool, merging Trap and Dubstep to give a hybrid genre that is currently having a major impact on the dance music scene today and becoming truly mainstream.

Tutorials

01 – Intro and Playthrough

02 – Drums

03 – Bass

04 – Drop Synths

05 – Sidechaina

07 – Synths Part 2

08 – Percussion

09 – Vocals

10 – Drum Fills

11 – FX and Mastering

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Soundtheory Gullfoss v1.4.1 VST VST3 AAX [WIN]

By | August 25, 2020

Soundtheory Gullfoss v1.4.1 VST VST3 AAX [WIN]

Soundtheory Gullfoss v1.4.1 VST VST3 AAX [WIN]

Gullfoss is an easy-to-use tool for everyone from the amateur musician to the professional mastering engineer. Its clean user interface offers a set of basic parameters that can be adjusted to improve the clarity, detail, spatiality, and balance of a mix or recording in a matter of seconds.

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Gullfoss is an intelligent equalizer that listens to a signal and decides how to prepare the audio so that your brain can get the most information out of it. The realtime analysis of Gullfoss uses Soundtheory’s computational auditory perception model to understand which audible elements are competing for your attention. Gullfoss allows for quick and precise fixes that would otherwise be unsolvable or would require significant time and experience to resolve.

Gullfoss is even capable of fixing balancing issues between different sound elements without access to the individual tracks. The internal auditory model allows Gullfoss to make objective decisions about the perceived sound. As a result, mixes processed with Gullfoss will generally translate more consistently between different listening situations.

Gullfoss, enabled by new patent-pending equalizer technology, processes audio with unrivaled sound quality. The equalizer is capable of changing its frequency response more than 300 times per second and without introducing audible artifacts or degrading signal quality. Together with the highly advanced computational auditory perception model that has been developed by Soundtheory, Gullfoss is the first and only product of its kind.

v1.4.1 Changelog:

• Fixed an issue that could result in erratic bypass behaviour with VST3.
• Fixed a possible cause for crashes when the host quits

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Dome of Doom Bleeps & Bloops – Arcade Classics Reimagined

By | August 25, 2020

Dome of Doom Bleeps & Bloops - Arcade Classics Reimagined

Dome of Doom Bleeps & Bloops – Arcade Classics Reimagined

We listened to all of our favorite classic video game sounds and recreated modern interpretations of them from scratch using xfer serum. The pack includes 100 audio samples and the serum presets we used to make them so you can learn how we created each sound. You will be transported to a familiar dungeons and bonus cloud levels but with a modern twist.

Contains:

· 4 Ambient Loops
· 25 Arp Loops
· 17 Lasers
· 16 Leads
· 16 Magic & Weapons FX
· 5 Random SFX
· 15 Risers & Downers
· 27 Video Game SFX
· 105 Serum Presets

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Ultra Future Bass Vocals WAV MIDI

By | August 25, 2020

Ultra Future Bass Vocals WAV MIDI

Ultra Future Bass Vocals WAV MIDI

‘Ultra Future Bass Vocals’ delivers catchy & beautiful female vocal phrases and loops.

Inside this painstakingly produced vocal pack, you’ll find everything you need to produce chart-topping tracks.

All vocals are in DRY and WET mode and are provided with corresponding MIDI files.

All content is 100% Royalty-Free.

If you are looking for really nice vocals to fill your tracks, then this pack is obviously for you.

This pack is inspired by tracks of The Chainsmokers, Flume and Martin Garrix.

All vocal loops have a warm vintage feeling applied, ready to sit in your mix with no extra effort.

Fill your productions with these catchy vocals and make your tracks stand out even more!

Product Details:

• 10 Vocal Phrases
• 10 Vocal Loops
• 44 Vocal Loops In Total
• 14 WET Vocal Phrases (95 BPM)
• 10 DRY Vocal Phrases (95 BPM)
• 10 WET Vocal Loops (95 BPM)
• 10 DRY Vocal Loops (95 BPM)
• 10 MIDI Loops
• Key-Labelled
• 100% Royalty-Free

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Kryptic Samples 1990s Hip Hop Vol.1-3 Bundle

By | August 25, 2020

Kryptic Samples 1990s Hip Hop Vol.1-3 Bundle

Kryptic Samples 1990s Hip Hop Vol.1-3 Bundle

‘1990s Hip Hop Bundle’ by Kryptic Samples combines the three volumes of their best-selling East Coast Hip Hop series. This bundle is designed to give your music productions a high quality, professional authentic Hip Hop sound of New York City straight to your studio.

This pack includes 15 Construction Kits featuring a selection of piano, strings, punchy drum loops and much more. MIDI files are included so these samples are ready to be chopped, sliced, stretched and pitched. The instrumentation in this bundle will no doubt inspire countless original vocal performances.

If you are looking for high quality, warm, textured and authentic samples for your own Hip Hop productions, then this is for you. Start mixing and matching these elements to get your own unique sound.

Dry/Wet Loops:

The wet files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos and for producers looking to create their own effects mix, dry loops are included.

Pack details:

• Bundle includes:
‘1990s Hip Hop Vol 1’
‘1990s Hip Hop Vol 2’
‘1990s Hip Hop Vol 3’

• 15 Construction Kits
• 15 WAV Full Mixes Demos
• All Loops include Dry & Wet Versions
• 48kHz/24-Bit Quality
• Tempo Labelled
• 100% Royalty-Free

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Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.2 WAV MIDI

By | August 25, 2020

Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.2 WAV MIDI

Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.2 WAV MIDI

‘Chillhop Vol 2’ by Kryptic Samples is the follow-up to the tasteful first collection of loops influenced by Lo-Fi Hip Hop. This product was meticulously handcrafted to deliver an arsenal of high-quality sounds.

This pack includes five Chill Hop Construction Kits featuring soulful chords, savoury piano & guitar melodies, rhythmic percussion loops, punchy kicks, hi-hats, smooth basses, time-honoured classic Hip Hop drum loops and much more. MIDI files are included so samples are ready to be chopped, sliced, stretched and pitched. Simply drag & drop these sounds in any DAW and enjoy shaping them to suit your own style.

Dry/Wet Loops:
The wet files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. Dry loops are included for those who want to create their own effects.

‘Chillhop Vol 2’ is definitely a staple for any music producer of these genres.

Pack includes:

– 5 Construction Kits
– 5 WAV Full Mixes Demos
– 5 MIDI Files Included
– All Loops include Dry & Wet Versions
– 12 Drum Loops
– 20 Kick Loops
– 6 Snare Loops
– 8 Rim Shot Loops
– 4 Clap Loops
– 18 Hi-Hat Loops
– 8 Open-Hat Loops
– 12 Cymbal Loops
– 6 Perc Loops
– 12 Bass Loops
– 20 Synth Loops
– 14 Piano Loops
– 6 Vintage Electric Piano Loops
– 12 Electric Guitar Loops
– 10 Acoustic Guitar Loops
– 10 Flute Loops
– 2 Organ Loops
– 2 Saxophone Loops
– 2 Clavinet Loops
– 2 Vox
– 4 Sound FX
– 48kHz/24-Bit Quality
– Tempo Labelled
– 100% Royalty-Free

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Laniakea Sounds Tech House Essentials WAV MIDI PRESETS

By | August 25, 2020

Laniakea Sounds Tech House Essentials WAV MIDI PRESETS

Laniakea Sounds Tech House Essentials WAV MIDI PRESETS

Laniakea Sounds: Tech House Essentials was produced by Andrew Benson and brings you the sound bank with 70 gorgeous patches for Reveal Sound Spire and five top-notch Construction Kits.

This pack is full of mesmerizing basses, foggy pads, hazy leads, heavy percs, mellow arps, techy FX and takes inspiration from Camelphat, Dusky, Bontan, Oliver Schories, Riva Starr, Dennis Cruz, Tim Engelhardt, Leonard Bywa and more.

Please Note:

All MIDI-data intended strictly for educational purposes. You can use all presets in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Spire 1.1 is required.

Spire & ReSpire Presets:

• 70 Presets in Total
• 30 Basses
• 12 Leads
• 10 Pads
• 8 Percs
• 7 Arps
• 3 FX

Product Details:

• 5 Construction Kits
• 450 MB of Content
• 80 WAV Loops
• 44.1kHz/24-Bit Quality
• 20 MIDI Files
• 100% Royalty-Free

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Breathe Carolina’s “Make My Song Pop” Sample Pack WAV

By | August 25, 2020

Breathe Carolina's "Make My Song Pop" Sample Pack WAV

Breathe Carolina’s “Make My Song Pop” Sample Pack WAV

Breathe Carolina is the LA-based duo behind hits like “Too Good,” “Blackout,” “Rhythm Is A Dancer,” “DYSYLM,” and “Sweet Dreams”. The pair has been making waves with their highly anticipated fifth album, DEADTHEALBUM, which dropped via Big Beat/Spinnin’ records on November 15, 2019. The LP hit #2 on Apple Dance charts and has amassed over 13M+ streams to date. Breathe Caroline is currently composed of David Schmitt and Tommy Cooperman and is known for its electro-pop, EDM, and rock fusion with the occasional injection of a post-hardcore influence.

The number 1 dance label in the world, and a key player in the world of DJs, dance music and live events for 20 years. Spinnin’ Records has built a fanbase of over 40 million people, leading the way in the dance music industry, releasing exciting music, discovering talented DJ’s and diving into new music genres.

The pack includes:

· 169 Drum Loops & One Shots
· 27 FX
· 71 Tonal Loops & One Shots
· 26 Vocal Loops & One Shots

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Splice Getter Shred Packs Vol. 2 feat. Spock WAV

By | August 24, 2020

Splice Getter Shred Packs Vol. 2 feat. Spock WAV

Splice Getter Shred Packs Vol. 2 feat. Spock WAV

Volume 2 of Getter’s Shred Packs series features the talented Spock, whose distinct dubstep sound and hilarious social posts have gotten him involved with some of the biggest producers in the scene.

This exclusive collection has everything you need to throw down the bass at any tempo, from screeching synths and FX to drums, percussion and vocal shots.

DIRTY DUBSTEP
51 LOOPS
172 ONE SHOTS

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JAEGER – Essential Modern Orchestra v1.3 (Kontakt Library)

By | August 24, 2020

JAEGER - Essential Modern Orchestra v1.3 (Kontakt Library)

JAEGER – Essential Modern Orchestra v1.3 (Kontakt Library)

Deriving from the German word Jäger, meaning Hunter, JAEGER is the first release in a series of orchestral instruments that will usher you into a new era of modern cinematic music. As composers, we constantly find ourselves chasing that next creative spark, but our short deadlines don’t always allow us the time to let inspiration hit. You have to simply apply fingers to keys and let the music begin.

Though the library is primarily focused on punchy, epic music, it is not just designed to be loud; it is also cinematic.

Features:

  • True Legato for Violins, Celli, Trumpets, Horns and Vocals by Merethe Soltvedt
  • 4 Mic Techniques: Spot, Decca, Wide, Far
  • 2 Mixes: Full Mix, Full Mix Processed (Only Percussion)
  • Up to 6 velocity layers
  • Up to 9 round robin
  • Recorded in centered seating positions
  • Non-Distance Compensated Mixes and Distance Compensated Mixes (Percussion Only)

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

HANGAR IV: VOCALS BY MERETHE SOLTVEDT

In true fashion, we added more to the library than you’d normally expect. The orchestral sections are complemented by processed percussion mixes, an extensive sound design section, and most importantly, an incredibly unique vocal section featuring internationally renowned vocalist Merethe Soltvedt.

Contents:

  • Legato (Aah, Ooh, Mmm)
  • Sustained (Aah, Ooh, Mmm)
  • Riser Scales (Major/Minor and Soft/Loud)
  • Phrases (Major/Minor and Soft/Loud)

HANGAR V: SOUND DESIGN

Jaeger features our renowned sound design engine, which is an integral part of many libraries in the product lineup. The engine really takes the mindset that any sound can be “musical” to another level, with its infinite sound sculpting capabilities and its tweaking richness. A perfect bridge between the worlds of sound effects and music production.

Contents:
  • Hits by Joshua Crispin aka Generdyn
  • Braaams and Drones by Paul Ortiz
  • Braaams, Hits and SFX by Bryan Leach

v1.3.0 Changelog:

ADDED Improvement
Jaeger is now based on our new Kontakt engine Pyramid

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Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.1 WAV MIDI

By | August 24, 2020

Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.1 WAV MIDI

Kryptic Samples Chillhop Vol.1 WAV MIDI

‘Chillhop Vol 1’ by Kryptic Samples kicks off this tasteful collection influenced by Lo-Fi Hip Hop and artists like Drake, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, 6lack and others. This sample collection is meticulously handcrafted to deliver an arsenal of high-quality sounds.

This pack includes five Chill Hop Construction Kits featuring soulful chords, savoury piano & guitar melodies, rhythmic percussion loops, punchy kicks, hi-hats, smooth basses, time-honoured classic Hip Hop drum loops and much more. MIDI files are included so samples are ready to be chopped, sliced, stretched and pitched. Simply drag & drop these sounds in any DAW and enjoy shaping them to suit your own style.

‘Chillhop Vol 1’ is definitely a staple for any music producer in these genres.

Dry/Wet Loops:

The wet files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. Dry files are included for producers who want to add and create their own effects.

Pack details:

• 5 Construction Kits
• 5 WAV Full Mixes Demos
• 5 MIDI Files Included
• All Loops Include Dry & Wet Versions
• 12 Drum Loops
• 18 Kick Loops
• 14 Snare Loops
• 2 Rim Shot Loops
• 8 Clap Loops
• 2 Snap Loops
• 28 Hi-Hat Loops
• 2 Open-Hat Loops
• 16 Perc Loops
• 10 Bass Loops
• 12 Synth Loops
• 10 Piano Loops
• 8 Electric Vintage Piano Loops
• 18 Electric Guitar Loops
• 2 Clavinet Loops
• 2 Choir Loops
• 2 Bell Loops
• 2 Mandolin Loops
• 2 String Loops
• 2 Vox
• 48kHz/24-Bit Quality
• Tempo Labelled
• 100% Royalty-Free

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Drumdrops Organic Trap WAV

By | August 24, 2020

Drumdrops Organic Trap WAV

Drumdrops Organic Trap WAV

Organic Trap is a collection of 350 loops across 19 tempos guaranteed to give your tracks a unique and contemporary edge. With its origins in the 90s, Trap hit the mainstream in the 2010s, with artists such as Drake, A$AP Ferg, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Migos and loads more. Characterised by complex rhythms, tuned kicks, triple time hats and snappy snares, our Organic Trap pack is a supreme collection of trap drum loops and grooves.

Organic Trap was recorded at the legendary The Pool Studios in London through its vintage Neve desk with mics from Neumann, AKG, Coles and AEA. Engineer Billy Halliday (Frank Ocean, James Blake, Sampha, Duke Dumont) was at the helm, with legendary drummer CJ Evans behind the kit.

Welcome to the epitome of organic drum loops and hits. Using only the finest players, world class studios and exceptional recording techniques to give you the truly authentic sound, this is Drumdrops by Miloco.

Contains:

· 311 Loops
· 44 One Shots

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Sonic Collective Nicaraguan Marimba Sample Pack

By | August 24, 2020

Sonic Collective Nicaraguan Marimba

Sonic Collective Nicaraguan Marimba

6ix SideProduced by Splice Creator Class alum Alejandro Vega, this collection of melodic percussion was inspired by the music found on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua and recorded on location with performances by Nicaraguan musicians Carlos Luis Mejía and Evenor Gonzalez. The pack was conceived with the intention to capture the country’s distinct marimbas in their pure form, while also processing them through modular Eurorack gear for electronic experimentalists.

Nicaraguan marimbas feature extended tubular resonators unlike other marimbas, that produce harmonics similar to the effect of overdrive. Two instruments were added to the sessions (Guitarrilla and a modified version of an Atabal) to accompany and demonstrate the Son Nica rhythm. The sounds in this collection were recorded with a pair of Oktava MK-012-01 microphones through an Apogee Element 24 and processed through Eurorack modules (Morphagene, Prism and uClouds), Cecilia 5 and GRM Tools. Multi-sample presets for Ableton Simpler allow you to perform and compose new creations with your own virtual marimbas.

Sonic Collective is an eclectic label focused on real instrumentation and live performances. Featuring a wide range of genres and instrumentation, Sonic Collective connects musical styles from around the world through authentic, high-quality recordings available exclusively on Splice.

Pack includes:

· 4 Ableton Simpler Patches
· 55 Loops
· 42 One Shots
· 6 Phrases

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DopeBoyzMuzic 6ix Side WAV

By | August 24, 2020

DopeBoyzMuzic 6ix Side WAV

Inspired by the Toronto sound and artists like Drake, Tory Lanez, PartyNextDoor, The Weeknd and others, DopeBoyzMuzic have crafted 12 original compositions ready for you to sample, flip, chop and get creative with.

All samples are BPM and key-labelled and formatted as 24-bit WAV (compatible with all DAW’S and samplers) and 100% royalty free.

DopeBoyzMuzic is a German-based music production, sound design & mixing team founded in 2009. Their combined skills, experience and creativity have resulted in high-quality sample packs perfect for hip hop, trap and more.

Pack includes:

· 12 Compositions & Stems

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Cerberus – Cinematic & Epic Drums v1.1 Kontakt Library

By | August 24, 2020

Cerberus - Cinematic & Epic Drums v1.1 Kontakt Library

Cerberus – Cinematic & Epic Drums

Cerberus – Cinematic & Epic Drums  is an innovative drum library with a wide range of options that will take you from individual cinematic drum kit to epic ensemble powerhouse.

Recorded on the same recording stage as our flagship orchestral library Jaeger, CERBERUS delivers an easy way to build larger-than-life drum ensembles with a brand new stacking script. You can transform the hard-hitting drummer trio we used during the sessions (which gives the library its name) into an army of players, ready to crush anything standing in their way. To make the library even more flexible, we recorded an individual drum kit with cymbals as well as a thundering Gran Cassa ensemble.

CERBERUS features our signature multi-samples engine, which has now been expanded with a new percussion mapping script. This makes things as easy as possible so that you can focus on what’s most important: making music.

The brand new stacking script allows you to transform the hard-hitting drummer trio we used during the sessions (which gives the library its name) into an army of players, ready to crush anything standing in their way.

Cerberus offers the following:

  • Drum Ensembles (Gran Cassas, Kick Drums, Low Toms, Mid Toms, High Toms, Snares, Clacks, Clicks)
  • Loops
  • Drum Kit /w cymbals
  • Sound Design (Tonal Hits / Atonal SFX / Tonal Atmos / Atonal Atmos)
  • 7 microphone positions (regular patches): Tob Condenser, Top Dynamic, Bottom Condenser, Mid/Side, Decca, Wide, Far.
  • 3 mix mic positions (processed patches): Close, Far, Reverb.
  • True Stacking Engine, for which we recorded additional round robin samples.
  • Customizable Midi Mapping.
  • Signature Dual Layer FX Page Kontakt Engine.
  • Recorded on the same stage as JAEGER.

All of the loops and the massive “Extra” section were created by our very own Bryan Leach, using only the original source material.

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