Monthly Archives: August 2021

Echo Sound Works Ableton Dark Skin For VITAL

By | August 2, 2021

Echo Sound Works Ableton Dark Skin For VITAL

Echo Sound Works Ableton Dark Skin For VITAL

The Ableton Dark skin started out as a Serum skin, which you can download here.

Over 6,000 producers like yourself have downloaded the skin to date. So when Vital Audio dropped an update for Vital allowing users to create custom skins, we knew we had to make one.

​The Ableton Dark Vital skin was inspired by Ableton 10 dark mode and the synth Wavetable. The entire synth is skinned. Every knob, slider, and button is customized to fit the theme!

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Solid State Logic LMC+ v1.0.0.11 VST VST3 AAX W[IN]

By | August 2, 2021

Solid State Logic LMC+ v1.0.0.11 VST VST3 AAX W[IN]

Solid State Logic LMC+ v1.0.0.11 VST VST3 AAX W[IN]

Classic SSL Listen Mic Compressor with an added creative twist

The LMC+ Module brings a new and significantly enhanced version of the classic SSL Listen Mic Compressor to 500 format racks. This famous processor from the legendary SL4000E console was the secret weapon in many producers sonic arsenal of recording techniques. Originally designed to prevent overloading the return feed from a studio communications mic, its fixed attack and release curves were eminently suitable for use on ambient drums mics when parallel processing.

This all-new version of the LMC includes a pair of classic SSL High Pass and Low Pass filters to allow targeting of a specific frequency range, a filters to compressor side chain option and a wet/dry blend control.

Two additional superb new tools are added to give the LMC+ a distinctive sonic twist; a ‘Scoop’ button that phase inverts the wet signal, as well as a unique ‘Split’ button that engages a bandpass subtraction mode. Used together and separately and in conjunction with the filters and sidechain, the new controls give LMC+ a distinctive tonal edge with a range of creative possibilities.

Key features
  • Engineers secret weapon
  • Variable HP and LP filters
  • Filter can be switched between wet signal path and Side Chain path.
  • ‘Scoop’ switch to invert polarity
  • Use scoop, in conjunction with filers and wet/dry control for unique effects
  • ‘Split’ switch for band selective compression
  • Smash EVERYTHING

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Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Record Labels & Record Deals TUTORIAL

By | August 2, 2021

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Record Labels & Record Deals TUTORIAL

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Record Labels & Record Deals TUTORIAL

This series is pulled directly from the courses I’ve created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician – amateur or professional – who has little or no knowledge on the topic, but wants to master it.

This class is all about Record Labels and Record Deals.

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.


It is ideal for anyone who is interested in seeking out a record deal or is already considering one.

  • Musicians: If you are making music, and considering a record deal, please watch this class!
  • Producers: Before you sign on the dotted line, watch this class to be sure you understand everything you are signing up for.
  • Bands: Maybe you are considering avoiding record labels, and starting your own independent label. This class is for you, too!
  • Curious Minds: Anyone interested in how record labels work is invited to be a part of this class.

We will start with traditional record label deals, and progress forward to talking about more modern deals. We will talk a lot about the “need” for a record deal in the modern age, and how you can get by without one at all.  I’ll walk you through every issue in the contract so you fully understand what is being asked.

The goal of this class is for you to understand what is in-between the lines of the contract.

Software:
This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.

Genre:
The recording studio has no genre – so all are welcome here.

Topics Covered: 

  • Working with Producers
  • Owning the “Master”
  • Distribution
  • Loan-Out Companies
  • Roles of a Record Company
  • Work For Hire
  • Scope of the Record Deal
  • Term of the Record Deal
  • Additional Song Options
  • Other Options
  • Release Commitment
  • Advances
  • Recoupment
  • Payback
  • Royalties
  • Royalty Rate
  • Royalty Basis
  • Royalty Deductions
  • Merchandise
  • Videos
  • 360 Deals
  • Producer Contracts
  • And much, much more!

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Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Copyright TUTORIAL

By | August 2, 2021

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Copyright TUTORIAL

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Copyright TUTORIAL

Welcome to the “Musician’s Guide” Series!

This series is pulled directly from the courses I’ve created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician – amateur or professional – who has little or no knowledge on the topic, but wants to master it.

This class is all about Copyright.

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

It is ideal for anyone who has had an interest in copyright, or a need to understand copyright. Especially:

  • Creators: If you are making music, you need to understand your rights.
  • Consumers: If you are working with music, and want to know if you can copy a song, delete a song, or make a mashup of a song, this course is for you!
  • Musicians: If you are going to be recorded, you should understand how things will work when the recording is released, and what rights you have to your performance.
  • Producers: If you are using samples in your tracks, you need to understand copyright!
  • Curious Minds: Anyone interested in how copyright law works, where it comes from, and where it might be going is invited to be a part of this class.

In this class, we start with the most basic question: How do we define music? Once we have a definition, we start to look at how music is protected with copyright, ways that it isn’t, and how to work with it for fun and profit. I’ll walk you through every step of the issue and explain the logic behind every concept.

The goal of this class is for you to understand how to make copyright protection work for you.

Software:
This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.

Genre:
The recording studio has no genre – so all are welcome here.

Topics Covered: 

  • Defining Music
  • Melody and Uniqueness
  • Originality
  • “Independent Creation”
  • Tangibility
  • Copyright at the Constitution
  • Rights We Get
  • Intellectual Property
  • Copyright Term
  • Public Domain
  • History of Copyright
  • Work For Hire
  • Assignments
  • Licensing
  • First Sale Doctrine
  • Film, TV, and Game Licensing
  • Collaboration
  • Fair Use
  • Parody
  • Trademarks
  • Performing Group Names (Band Names)
  • Titles (Song Titles)
  • Right of Publicity
  • Contractual Rights
  • Exclusivity
  • Right of Refusal
  • Moral Rights
  • Creative Commons
  • CopyLeft
  • And much, much more!

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Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Band Partnerships & Legal Issues TUTORIAL

By | August 2, 2021

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Band Partnerships & Legal Issues TUTORIAL

Punkademic The Musician’s Guide to Band Partnerships & Legal Issues TUTORIAL

Welcome to the “Musician’s Guide” Series!

This series is pulled directly from the courses I’ve created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician – amateur or professional – who has little or no knowledge on the topic, but wants to master it.

This class is all about Band Partnerships and Legal Issues. In other words: How bands (and any musical collaboration) work together. In this class, I’ll give you a template for a typical agreement between band members, and walk you through what everything means.

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

It is ideal for anyone who is in a band or wants to start a band. Especially:

  • Musicians: If you are making music with other people, you need to understand your rights and come to some understandings.
  • Producers: If you are producing for other musicians, you should have them under contract. In this class, I’ll walk you through the entire contract, and give you a template to use.
  • Curious Minds: Anyone interested in how bands operate is invited to be a part of this class.

We will start by talking through what bands “have.” That is more than just the PA that they bought together – it is also all their intellectual property – like songs, albums, any recordings, the band name, logos, flyers, and more. Then we will look at a typical band agreement (I’ll give you a copy to use with your own band), and I’ll walk you through every step of the agreement so you fully understand what is being asked.

The goal of this class is for you to understand how bands work together, and how to keep from suing each other once you start making money!

Software:
This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.

Genre:
The recording studio has no genre – so all are welcome here.

Topics Covered: 

  • Band Agreements (Contracts)
  • Real Property Bands Own
  • Intellectual Property Bands Own
  • Copyrights and Trademarks
  • Operating Agreements
  • Right to Use the Band Identity
  • Publishing
  • Email Lists, Social Media Accounts, and Contacts
  • Firing a Band Member
  • Adding a Band Member
  • Valuation of a Band
  • Financing a Band
  • Taking Out Loans
  • Investors and Bands
  • Splitting Profits
  • Splitting Losses
  • Breaking Up The Band
  • And much, much more!

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Artis Audio Massive EDM Anthems WAV MIDI

By | August 2, 2021

Artis Audio Massive EDM Anthems WAV MIDI

Artis Audio Massive EDM Anthems WAV MIDI

‘Massive EDM Anthems’ from Artis Audio contains four Full Construction Kits. This sample pack is filled with cutting edge sounds that will give you the inspiration and sound quality you need for your EDM tracks.

‘Massive EDM Anthems’ delivers the same tools that the most recognized artists in the world are currently using.

You can be 100% secure that all of these elements will give you the edge over the competition. Get your hands on this collection and start crafting your next festival anthem.

Construction Kits
All ‘Massive EDM Anthems’ Kits have been broken-out into separate files. Each part has been isolated so you can choose which parts you want to use in your own track. All parts are “looped” perfectly and you can simply drag and drop into your music sequencer.

MIDI Files Included
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.

Product Features:
  • 4 Construction Kits at various BPM
  • Folders and Files are Tempo and Key-Labelled
  • 100% Royalty-Free

Formats:

  • WAV
  •  MIDI

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Artis Audio Amazing Summer House WAV MIDI

By | August 2, 2021

Artis Audio Amazing Summer House WAV MIDI

Artis Audio Amazing Summer House WAV MIDI

‘Amazing Summer House’ from Artis Audio brings 4 Full Construction Kits filled with sounds that will give you the inspiration and sound quality you need for your new summer tracks.

‘Amazing Summer House’ delivers the same tools that artists like Kygo or Matoma are currently using in their studios so if you are looking for lovely and catchy melodies to break the dancefloor, this pack is for you!

Construction Kits
All ‘Amazing Summer House’ Kits have been broken-out into separate files. Each part has been isolated so you can choose which parts you want to use in your own track. All parts are “looped” perfectly and you can simply drag and drop into your music sequencer.

MIDI Files Included
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.

Product Features:

  • 4 Construction Kits
  • Folders and Files are Tempo and Key-Labelled
  • 100% Royalty-Free

Formats:

  • WAV
  • MIDI

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Pulsed Records Chicago Drill WAV

By | August 2, 2021

Pulsed Records Chicago Drill WAV

Pulsed Records Chicago Drill WAV

‘Chicago Drill’ by Pulsed Records features a collection of sounds developed for producers of Hip Hop, Trap, Urban Electronic and more. Inside you will find a selection of fat & punchy drums, dark leads & bells, weird pads, stabs, and so much more.

This pack features 10 premium quality song starters, ready to put some proper heat into your music. The Electron Analog Rytm drum machine has been used extensively to record this collection, as well as other external synthesisers. All sounds were carefully processed through an Apogee Symphony AD/DA to achieve a deep, fat and punchy sound.

Product Details:

  • 10 Construction Kits
  •  ‘Dry’ & ‘Processed’ versions
  •  81 Loops & Samples
  •  53 Drum Loops
  •  134 Files In Total
  •  70-130 BPM
  •  44.1kHz/24-Bit
  •  100% Royalty-Free

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Strategic Audio Cant Escape the Trap Vol 2 WAV MIDI FLP

By | August 2, 2021

Strategic Audio Cant Escape the Trap Vol 2 WAV MIDI FLP

Strategic Audio Cant Escape the Trap Vol 2 WAV MIDI FLP

‘Can’t Escape the Trap Vol 2’ by Strategic Audio features five Billboard-ready Trap Construction Kits, WAV and MIDI loops, FL Studio project files, and one-shot drum hits aimed to take your Trap productions back to their Hip Hop roots.

This genre was born in the South of the US where rappers would tell tales of a place called ‘the trap’ – the local drug spot. The signature sound created here by producers such as DJ Toomp, Shawty Redd, Drumma Boy and Zaytoven became known as Trap music and it continues to be an extremely dominant sound in Hip Hop as well as the mainstream music scene.

The kits in this pack pay homage to both the new Trap movement and its ever dominant Hip Hop roots and are inspired by artists such as Metro Boomin, Migos, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Young Thug and Future.

With big 808s, pads, haunting pianos, trippy snares and hats and classic Dirty South synths, this pack is a must-have for any Hip Hop/EDM/Trap producer.

All sounds have been processed by the latest top of the line Waves plug-ins for that album and radio-ready sound.

Product Details:

  • 5 Construction Kits
  • Tempos And Keys Included
  •  MIDI Loops
  •  One-Shot Drum Hits
  •  FL Studio Files

WAV Loops:

  •  5 Bass/808 Loops
  •  1 Whistle/Flute Loop
  •  4 Pad Loops
  •  7 Synth/Lead Loops
  •  2 Bell Loops
  •  5 Keys/Piano Loops
  •  2 Pluck Loops
  •  5 Kick Loops
  •  8 Snare/Clap/Snap Loops
  •  7 Hat/Shaker Loops
  •  1 Cymbal Loops
  •  All Loops Come With Equivalent Loops With Effect Tails

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Strategic Audio The Boom Bap Legacy WAV MIDI FLP

By | August 2, 2021

Strategic Audio The Boom Bap Legacy WAV MIDI FLP

Strategic Audio The Boom Bap Legacy WAV MIDI FLP

‘The Boom Bap Legacy’ by Strategic Audio is a top quality loop product featuring five 90s style, Boom Bap, Hip Hop Construction Kits ready for creating Boom Bap East Coast beats. WAV and MIDI loops are available, as well as FL Studio project files and drum hits.

These Kits are inspired by artists and producers such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Nas, Mobb Deep and Boot Camp Clik. This 90s Hip Hop sound is extremely popular amongst aspiring artists and can be found on streaming services everywhere.

With bright strings, piano loops, pads, bells, brass and gritty basses, this pack is a must-have for any producer worth their salt. All sounds have been processed by the latest top of the line Waves and Focusrite plug-ins for that album and radio-ready sound.

Product Details:

  • 5 Construction Kits
  • MIDI Loops
  • One-Shot Drum Hits

WAV Loops Including:

  • 5 Bass Loops
  •  5 Piano Loops
  •  2 Pad Loops
  •  3 Strings Loops
  •  1 Bell Loop
  •  2 Guitar Loops
  •  2 Brass Loops
  •  5 Kick Loops
  •  5 Snare/Clap Loops
  •  6 Hat Loops
  •  2 Vox Loops
  • 1 DJ Scratching Loop
  •  All Loops Include Equivalent Loop With Effect Tails
  •  Key & Tempo Labelled
  •  100% Royalty-Free

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Strategic Audio Throttle Up Pop & RnB Samples WAV MIDI

By | August 2, 2021

Strategic Audio Throttle Up Pop & RnB Samples WAV MIDI

Strategic Audio Throttle Up Pop & RnB Samples WAV MIDI

‘Throttle Up: Pop and R&B Samples’ by Strategic Audio is a sizzling top quality sample pack featuring five Street/Billboard-ready Urban Pop and R&B Construction Kits that perfectly match that current Pop sound influenced by Hip Hop culture. WAV and MIDI loops are available, as well as individual drum hits.

The kits here are inspired by artists and producers such as Ariana Grande, Khalid, Martin Garrix and Normani. This sound remains very popular among rappers, singers, fans and beatmakers.

Discover soulful and melodic piano loops, synths, pads, guitars, drums and heavy basslines. This pack is a must-have for any producer. Use these loops and samples in your favourite DAW with ease.

All sounds have been processed by the latest top of the line Waves and Focusrite plug-ins for that album and radio-ready sound.

Product Details:

  •  5 Construction Kits
  •  Tempo and Key Labelled
  •  WAV Loops
  •  MIDI Loops
  •  Drum Hits

WAV Loops are broken down as follows:

  • 5 Bass/808 Loops
  •  6 Piano Loops
  •  5 Pad Loops
  •  1 Arp Loop
  •  1 Guitar Loop
  •  1 Strings Loop
  •  5 Kick Loops
  •  7 Snare/Clap/Snap Loops
  •  8 Hat/Cymbal/Crash Loops
  •  9 Synth/Lead Loops
  •  All Loops Come With Equivalent Amount Of Loops With Effect Tails

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Strategic Audio Urban Royalty 2 WAV MIDI FLP

By | August 2, 2021

Strategic Audio Urban Royalty 2 WAV MIDI FLP

Strategic Audio Urban Royalty 2 WAV MIDI FLP

‘Urban Royalty 2’ by Strategic Audio follows up on volume 1 and, once again, delivers top quality loop products featuring five edgy, new school Hip Hop Construction Kits that would fit perfectly on both the top of the Billboard charts and in the streets.

This Trap/new school East Coast/West Coast sound is the sound of the new Hip Hop generation. It is also hugely popular on streaming services and has taken over Pop culture. This pack is inspired by artists and producers such as Travis Scott, Drake, Tyga, Nicki Minaj, Juicewrld, Trap Money Benny and Metro Boomin.

With bright synths and piano loops, pads, guitars, bells and heavy 808s, this pack is a must-have for any producer. Use these loops & samples in your favourite DAW with ease. WAV and MIDI loops are available, as well as FL Studio project files and drum hits.

All sounds have been processed by the latest top of the line Waves and Focusrite plug-ins for that album and radio-ready sound.

Product Details:

  • Tempos and Keys WAV Loops
  •  MIDI Loops
  •  One-Shot Drum Hits

Additionally, WAV Loops are broken down as follows:

  • 5 808 Loops
  • 4 Piano Loops
  •  3 Pad Loops
  •  6 Synth/Lead Loops
  •  3 Bell Loops
  •  1 Guitar Loop
  •  2 Pluck Loops
  •  5 Kick Loops
  •  6 Snare/Clap Loops
  •  6 Hat Loops
  •  2 Vox Loops
  •  1 Whistle Loop
  •  All Loops Include Equivalent Loop With Effects Tail

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Vanilla Groove Studios Emotive Indie Guitars Vol.1 WAV

By | August 2, 2021

Vanilla Groove Studios Emotive Indie Guitars Vol.1 WAV

Vanilla Groove Studios Emotive Indie Guitars Vol.1 WAV

‘Emotive Indie Guitars Vol 1’ is perfect if you’re looking for some raw, quirky and evocative Indie guitars.

This pack features 122 raw and ready guitar loops ranging from 60-160 BPM and using a mix of electric, steel and nylon string guitars.

These loops are perfect for adding a little Indie heart to your tracks. Each loop folder contains mono and stereo rhythm loops, at least one lead or accent loop and extra loops featuring end notes and chords.

Please Note:

  • This pack contains dry guitar loops only.

Product Details:

  • 10 Indie Guitar Kits
  •  Dm, Em, G, D, E, F, C, Am Keys
  •  60 & 160 BPM
  • 41 Rhythm Loops in Total
  • 2 Lead Loops
  • 42 Extras
  • 18 Accent Loops
  • 9 Full Mixes
  • 24-Bit WAV

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Diversitility Soul Neo Keys WAV

By | August 2, 2021

Diversitility Soul Neo Keys WAV

Diversitility Soul Neo Keys WAV

‘Soul Neo Keys’ is bringing you Five Construction Kits with over 43 samples filled with that unique RnB & Funky Sine sound filled with chords, funk, chord progressions, sine chords ,string sounds and much more. It’s nothing like those Sine old school sounds.

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EST Studios DJ Q Bassline WAV MIDI

By | August 2, 2021

EST Studios DJ Q Bassline WAV MIDI

EST Studios DJ Q Bassline WAV MIDI

The godfather of Bassline’ aka DJ Q combines UK Garage, Speed Garage, House, Bassline and Grime. This sample pack for EST Studios reflects all of those influences and delivers on every front.

DJ Q is a prolific artist well-known for his relentless work rate, and six-year stint as a DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Q’s characteristic sound first gained notoriety via his chart topping 2007 Bassline smash hit ‘U Wot’.

Produced on Ableton utilising a wide array of synths such as Novations Supernova & Bass Station, Roland JV-1080 & TR-8, Microkorg & more this sample pack includes over 200 drum and percussion loops/hits, 50 melodic loops, 70 heavy hitting bass loops/hits and 10 construction kits to build a full track from.

MIDI files for all relevant samples are included in the pack – perfect for quick, creative workflow, or flexibility across different plug-ins. Use them to construct tracks efficiently and gain insight into the chord structures and melodies that make a standout DJ Q track.

This DJ Q pack covers all the angles and more, an absolutely essential addition for any producer looking to create pro-quality dance music with a Bassline twist.

Sample pack contents:
  • 20 x Bass Loops
  • 50 x Bass Hits
  • 158 x Drum Hits
  • 27 x Full Drum Loops
  • 27 x Drum Top Loops
  • 10 x Construction Kits
  • 4 x Unique Drum Kits
  • 23 x Chord Stabs
  • 10 x Melody Full Loops
  • 34 x Melody Loops (stems)
  • 20 x FX Hits
  • 10 x FX Loops
  • 10 x Keys Loops (audio)
  • 10 x Keys Loops (MIDI)
  • 20 x Risers & Falls
  • 925MB zip download containing 24-bit audio

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