Indirection: On Becoming a Better Musician and Trumpet Player as a Conceptual Process Paperback – April 10, 2021
Combining a memoir by one of today’s most renowned musicians with musical insights, reflections from colleagues and students, and even a few recipes, INDIRECTION is both a technical resource for trumpet players and a valuable performance guide for anyone who wishes to achieve his or her best.
This book shows how information theory, probability, statistics, mathematics and personal computers can be applied to the exploration of numbers and proportions in music. It brings the methods of scientific and quantitative thinking to questions like: What are the ways of encoding a message in music and how can we be sure of the correct decoding? How do claims of names hidden in the notes of a score stand up to scientific analysis? How many ways are there of obtaining proportions and are they due to chance?
After thoroughly exploring the ways of encoding information in music, the ambiguities of numerical alphabets and the words to be found “hidden” in a score, the book presents a novel way of exploring the proportions in a composition with a purpose-built computer program and gives example results from the application of the techniques. These include information theory, combinatorics, probability, hypothesis testing, Monte Carlo simulation and Bayesian networks, presented in an easily understandable form including their development from ancient history through the life and times of J. S. Bach, making connections between science, philosophy, art, architecture, particle physics, calculating machines and artificial intelligence. For the practitioner the book points out the pitfalls of various psychological fallacies and biases and includes succinct points of guidance for anyone involved in this type of research.
This book will be useful to anyone who intends to use a scientific approach to the humanities, particularly music, and will appeal to anyone who is interested in the intersection between the arts and science.
With a foreword by Ruth Tatlow (Uppsala University), award winning author of Bach’s Numbers: Compositional Proportion and Significance and Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet.
“With this study Alan Shepherd opens a much-needed examination of the wide range of mathematical claims that have been made about J. S. Bach’s music, offering both tools and methodological cautions with the potential to help clarify old problems.”
Daniel R. Melamed, Professor of Music in Musicology, Indiana University
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This release is really like a bundle of maybe 3 complete collections of different types of Nebula programs, plus a bonus effect. Most of these effects were made using a Marantz 4020 cassette deck, which has 3 heads and can record/play at double speed, giving increased performance (extended high freq range is one example), however some of the reverbs and one of the comps used the Tascam 122 mk3.
Essentially these are like alternate versions of those compressors (the C660, C254-E, and Rayphlex softer knee comp), but with the rounder, smoother character of tape with just a bit of high freq roll-off. In my opinion these alone are worth the whole price of this release. I’ve been wanting to try this idea out for years and I’m just really happy with how it came out. Whether you have those comp releases or not, I think you’ll find these versions very unique, and useful.
The next portion is CassetteVerb 2, a continuation of my previous CassetteVerb release. Again, I did things differently from that previous release this time. This time I took reverbs from across my entire release output, of various types, including- springs, plates, echo chambers, and even my tube radio reverbs and the previous CassetteVerb release, and ‘re-sampled’ them onto and off of cassette.
I used both the Marantz and Tascam decks for all 10 source reverbs, and for some of them I used the Tascam multiple times, using its varispeed control to play back the impulses at faster or slower speeds, pitching the reverbs up or down. This is also an idea I’ve really wanted to try for years! The end result- I think these 29 very different reverbs you have to choose from are much better than the first CassetteVerb release. Much more useful, and this time I made sure to have more typical things like room sounds, plates, springs- just simpler reverbs but with a nice tape tone added. The reverbs really add a lot of value to this release and could stand as their own release easily.
Of course there is also the ‘Cassette Deck 3’ portion of this release, which continues from parts 1 and 2. 21 tape programs here, made from that many different tapes of various brands, and all four types- I, II, III, and IV. Sometime dolby NR was used, other times not, and in some cases I even messed with the internal tape EQ trimpots to get different results to get a lot of variety. These can give you some nice tape tone, and if you drive the input level just right you can get a nice saturation effect, with some clamping on the signal and some harmonics.
I used double speed mode for all of these, so there are many programs which actually provide a very flat response almost up to 20khz. Some of these are the flattest cassette programs I’ve put out yet. In double speed mode the deck probably sounds better than a lot of consumer grade reel decks out there, and that comes across in the sound in these programs. However, I made sure to get some more lo-fi results too in case you want a more obvious cassette sound.
As a bonus, there is what I call a Sample and Hold Cassette Tape Flanger program It doesn’t work like typical flangers, with a sine or triangle LFO waveform modulating the delay, but instead it jumps to random positions at a rate determined by the controls. There are 6 different tape tones you can select between, to get different sounding flange results. This really needs to be thought of as a ‘free bonus’ thrown in, because you may or may not find it useful, and it has some flaws (outlined in the manual). For a few out there it may be a useful tool (sound design, etc).
I could have released this stuff separately but I liked the idea of having a big treasure trove of different things in one package. There’s enough to digest here that I think it will take you quite a while to really come to grips with what’s available.
Last but not least, this library comes with excellent custom skins by Max Ponomaryov, aka azzimov! There are skins for both N3 and N4. The N3 skins allow you to switch between the different programs by pushing buttons on the skin (these are the versions shown in the product picture and in the video below). Unfortunately this isn’t possible with Nebula 4
‘Chillout Sensations Vol 4’ from Equinox Sounds is the fourth installment in this popular series of five smooth and lush Construction Kits for creating a wide variety of slow tempo music styles such as Chillout, Lounge and Downtempo. Includes WAV and MIDI formats. All phrases are 100% Royalty-Free.
Each Kit in ‘Chillout Sensations Vol 4’ offers a complete mix of the particular groove for demonstrative purposes followed by it’s component parts and labelled with the original key and tempo when recorded.
You will find beautiful melodies, chords, keys, strings, synths and warm pad loops, drums, percussion, basslines and FX.
Any producer will be ready to create unique smooth tunes, lounge projects as well as radio and TV commercials, film cues and web applications of high quality.
Each of these Kits is given its own unique treatment, to create a pack which has all of the unmistakable hallmarks of the genre but with a sound all of its own.
– 5 Construction Kits
– MIDI files for the melodic parts included
– BPM Range: 105-112 BPM
– BPM & Key Information Provided
– 555 MB Uncompressed
– 100% Royalty-Free
– WAV (24-Bit)
– MIDI
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‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 3’ from Equinox Sounds is the third installment in this series of five blissful and chilled out Trap Construction Kits inspired by artists such as Louis the Child, ODESZA, Mura Masa, Cashmere Cat, Arman Cekin, Blackbear, Kehlani, Alison Wonderland, San Holo and SteLouse. All the sounds are 100% Royalty-Free.
‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 3’ includes five Construction Kits featuring lush musical elements such as warm bass sounds, dreamy pads, strings, pianos, FX and more.
This pack is perfect for anyone making laid-back beats.
Each Kit is presented with a full mix and its component parts.
Included are all the separate elements such as synth leads, basslines, piano loops, pad and string loops, etc. The drum tracks are also supplied separately (kick, snare, hat, percussion, etc.) for perfect drum loop mixing.
Each of these Kits is given its own unique treatment, to create a pack which has all of the unmistakable hallmarks of the genre but with a sound all of its own.
– 5 Construction Kits
– BPM Range: 112-133 BPM
– 100% Royalty-Free
– WAV
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‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 2’ from Equinox Sounds brings another set of five blissful and chilled out Trap Construction Kits inspired by artists such as Louis the Child, ODESZA, Mura Masa, Cashmere Cat, Arman Cekin, Blackbear, Kehlani, Alison Wonderland, San Holo and StéLouse. All the sounds are 100% Royalty-Free.
‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 2’ includes five Construction Kits featuring lush musical elements such as warm bass sounds, dreamy pads, strings, pianos, FX and more.
This pack is perfect for anyone making laid-back beats.
Each Kit is presented with a full mix and its component parts.
Included are all the separate elements such as synth leads, basslines, piano loops, pad and string loops, etc. The drum tracks are also supplied separately (kick, snare, hat, percussion, etc.) for perfect drum loop mixing.
Each of these Kits is given its own unique treatment, to create a pack which has all of the unmistakable hallmarks of the genre but with a sound all of its own.
– 5 Construction Kits
– BPM Range: 120-140 BPM
– 100% Royalty-Free
– WAV
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‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 1’ from Equinox Sounds includes five blissful and chilled out Trap Construction Kits inspired by artists such as Louis the Child, ODESZA, Mura Masa, Cashmere Cat, Arman Cekin, Blackbear, Kehlani, Alison Wonderland, San Holo and StéLouse. All the sounds are 100% Royalty-Free.
‘Chilled Out Trap Vol 1’ includes five Construction Kits featuring lush musical elements such as warm bass sounds, dreamy pads, strings, pianos, FX and more.
This pack is perfect for anyone making laid-back beats.
Each Kit is presented with a full mix and its component parts.
Included are all the separate elements such as synth leads, basslines, piano loops, pad and string loops, etc. The drum tracks are also supplied separately (kick, snare, hat, percussion, etc.) for perfect drum loop mixing.
Each of these Kits is given its own unique treatment, to create a pack which has all of the unmistakable hallmarks of the genre but with a sound all of its own.
Product Details:
– 5 Construction Kits
– BPM Range: 120-140 BPM
– 100% Royalty-Free
Format:
– WAV
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Blending subtle, subliminal movement with hard-hitting beats, ‘Ambient Trap Vol 1’ from Equinox Sounds gives you the tools to create contemporary Slo-Mo and Ambient Trap arrangements. The harsh synths of yesterday are placed with the creatively manipulated pads and vocal synths of tomorrow. Now add dreamy piano, heavy sub bass, FX and meticulous Trap drum layers. All the sounds are 100% Royalty-Free.
‘Ambient Trap Vol 1’ features 12 Construction Kits that will take you on a trip through cutting edge Trap sounds influenced by artists and producers such as Metro Boomin, Noah 40 Shebib, London On the Track, Mike Will Made It, Sonny Digital, Boi 1-Da, Wondergurl, Timbaland, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, ASAP Ferg, Future and Drake.
The 12 Construction Kit folders contain 2 sub-folders:
One of mixes (drum mix and full mix) and one for the component loops. All files are appropriately marked with the BPM and key information.
These loops can be used together to create complete tracks or they can be used individually to serve as a foundation. Alternatively, you can use these flavours to embellish your existing tracks.
– 12 Construction Kits
– BPM & Key Information Provided
– BPM Range: 126-160 BPM
– 24-Bit/44kHz Audio Quality
– 100% Royalty-Free
– WAV (24-Bit)
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ORGANIC SOUL
An exploration into soulful electronics tinged with dusty, organic feels. From Lo-fi to hi-tech production methods using a condenser microphone and tube preamp to achieve studio sounds alongside Prophet 600 and Juno 106 synthesisers and U-HE plugins for the final processing.
LET’S RECAP
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NOSTALGIC INFLUENCES
Soul Spectrums is the elements where the soulful and the digital come together in harmony. Haunting, nostalgic influences of dark R&B and soul – influenced by artists such as Kaytranada, Shigeto & Toro Y Moi with a presence of future thinking electronic ambient.
RUDIMENTARY TECHNIQUES
Expertly designed, produced and recorded using high end pre-amps and converters to capture the source sounds from a Yamaha upright piano, DSI Prophet and Roland Juno synthesisers alongside some more rudimentary techniques, including re-sampling through a dusty old 90’s tape cassette machine to exemplify the nostalgic essence of this style.
INSPIRATION TO BE FOUND
There’s certainly some inspiration to found within, from beautiful piano chord progressions, through to heavily swung drum and percussion loops, wondrous leads and ghostly FX.
LET’S RECAP
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AUTHENTIC SCI-FI SOUNDS FOR YOUR FILM
A wide array of sci fi sounds ranging from UI interface tones and robotic voices to doppler pass-bys and glitchy mechanisms.
SCI-FI SOUND DESIGN INCLUDES:
•480 mixed and mastered, drag and drop ready sounds
•10 sound categories
•Sample rates from 96k to 192k
•All in .wav format
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Triune Digital Cinematic Scores includes 30 royalty free tracks composed by Kyle McCuiston, all in .wav format.
CINEMATIC SCORES INCLUDES:
•30 Royalty Free tracks composed by Kyle McCuiston
•Inspired by 10 incredible films
•Each film’s style broken into 3 feels – Main, Action, and Suspense
•All tracks include broken out stems for full customization
•Additional Hits and Risers for easy editing
•All in .wav format
FILM LIST
•ANNIHILATION
•BLACK PANTHER
•BLADE RUNNER 2049
•FALLOUT
•INDINANA JONES
•JOHN WICK
•LORD OF THE RINGS
•MAD MAX
•THE LAST JEDI
•WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
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The Triune Digital Cyberpunk Scores includes 20 royalty free tracks composed by Kyle McCuiston, all in .wav format.
CYBERPUNK SCORES INCLUDES:
•20 Royalty-Free tracks composed by Kyle McCuiston
•Inspired by Cyberpunk
•All tracks include broken out stems for full customization
•Additional Hits and Risers for easy editing
•All in .wav format
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We’ve sampled a huge number of ethnic instruments over the last decade, but few evoke such warmth, mystery and wonder as those from Turkey. This geographical location brings with it a host of musical influences from within and also neighbouring areas; Arab nations to the south and Eastern Europe to the West. Some of our most inspiring libraries have their basis in the sounds of those parts of the world including Sultan Strings, Shahrazad, Sultan Drums and the beautiful vocals of Gediz and Güzin.
Now we’re adding a traditional stringed instrument to the collection with Oud. This lute-like instrument has featured in historical texts that are hundreds of years old and it brings with it a heritage that’s unmatched in other parts of the world.
When planning this library we chose a model of Oud with both a full range and additional bass strings. We meticulously sampled all of the essential articulations and even additional effects such as body noises, ghost notes and string slaps. After we’d finished with the multi-sampling madness we allowed our expert Oud player to go wild and stun us with a wide range of naturally performed improvisations and grooves. These phrases can be used to embellish your own played parts or used alone to bring ultimate realism to your musical creations.
Despite the wealth of content (at almost 10 gigabytes) we have developed an engine that contains everything you need within one page, with all of the articulations and improvisations only a key switch away. It’s all about giving easy access to these stellar samples, and the options for transposing and editing the playback of the performances make it simple to merge this Oud with other Sonokinetic libraries and your own compositions.
We, at Sonokinetic BV, are very proud to introduce Oud to you and can’t wait to hear the amazing things you, our valued customer, will produce with it.
Sonokinetic has established a name as one of the best value & quality sample producers and with this product we’d like to underline that statement. We undercut our pricing module and then some and still offer the high quality sampling you have come to expect from us.
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