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Herz-OG – Superior Synth Instrument KONTAKT

By | March 10, 2022

Herz-OG - Superior Synth Instrument KONTAKT

Herz-OG – Superior Synth Instrument KONTAKT

Herz-OG is a colossal 12 GB (compressed – 6 GB) Kontakt Instrument synthesiser that’s packed full with over 35,000 separate samples. It comes with a unique custom Kontakt interface with a simple elegant design and fully functioning sequencer. Herz-OG comes with over 700 preset instruments that are merely your starting points on the road to creating the patches of your dreams. Alternatively you can combine two or more patches to create multis that are incredibly complex in texture and sound.

With Herz-OG easy manipulation is everything. With its 15 Individual filters, 11 LFO shapes. Unison Voice Mode, a pair of multifunctional sync-able delays, separate ADSRs for pitch, filter and amplitude, variable sample start, saturation and analogue-feel knobs….and let’s not forget that amazing sequencer, all accessible from one beautiful uncomplicated GUI, this instrument is a joy to use.

Herz-OG also lets you assign standard MIDI controllers to virtually any parameter so that you can control them from a MIDI controller in real-time. Add to that an immense 12Gb of immaculately recorded analogue and digital samples and you have an instrument that no self-respecting musician or composer should be without.

Searing leads, warm luscious pads, solid fat basses, intricate sequences, FX and much more, Herz-OG has it all!

Herz-OG requires the FULL version of Kontakt 5.7.0 or higher

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Sound Recording Technology & American Literature: From the Phonograph to the Remix PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Sound Recording Technology & American Literature: From the Phonograph to the Remix

Sound Recording Technology & American Literature: From the Phonograph to the Remix PDF

Phonographs, tapes, stereo LPs, digital remix – how did these remarkable technologies impact American writing? This book explores how twentieth-century writers shaped the ways we listen in our multimedia present. Uncovering a rich new archive of materials, this book offers a resonant reading of how writers across several genres, such as John Dos Passos, Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and others, navigated the intermedial spaces between texts and recordings.

Numerous scholars have taken up remix – a term co-opted from DJs and sound engineers – as the defining aesthetic of twenty-first century art and literature. Others have examined modernism’s debt to the phonograph. But in the gap between these moments, one finds that the reciprocal relationship between the literary arts and sonic technologies continued to evolve over the twentieth century. A mix of American literary history, sound studies, and media archaeology, this interdisciplinary study will appeal to scholars, students, and audiophiles.

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Sound Art: Concepts & Practices PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Sound Art: Concepts & Practices PDF

Sound Art: Concepts & Practices PDF

Sound Art offers the first comprehensive introduction to sound art written for undergraduate students.

Bridging and blending aspects of the visual and sonic arts, modern sound art first emerged in the early 20th century and has grown into a thriving and varied field. In 13 thematic chapters, this book enables students to clearly grasp both the concepts behind this unique area of art, and its history and practice. Each chapter begins with an exploration of key ideas and theories, followed by an in-depth discussion of selected relevant works, both classic and current.

Drawing on a broad, diverse range of examples, and firmly interdisciplinary, this book will be essential reading for anyone studying or teaching the theory, history, appreciation, or practice of sound art.

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Loop Legend Caliginous WAV

By | March 10, 2022

Loop Legend Caliginous WAV

Loop Legend Caliginous WAV

The “Caliginous” is a new and dark Loop Kit in the style of Future, Lil Gotit, Pyrex Whippa, Southside, Nardo Wick. Contains 10 wav loops with the best quality and the latest sounds used in the best songs and created from scratch by Loop Legend. The third free loop kit by Loop Legend member of HQSoundz label.

*Important: These samples are not Royalty-Free. Be sure to read the terms included in the loop kit.

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Sensorial Aesthetics in Music Practices PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Sensorial Aesthetics in Music Practices PDF

Sensorial Aesthetics in Music Practices PDF

The Western history of aesthetics is characterised by tension between theory and practice. Musicians listen, play, and then listen more profoundly in order to play differently, adapt the body, and sense the environment. They become deeply involved in the sensorial qualities of music practice.

Artistic practice refers to the original meaning of aesthetics―the senses. Whereas Baumgarten and Goethe explored the relationship between sensibility and reason, sensation and thinking, later philosophers of aesthetics deemed the sensorial to be confused and unreliable and instead prioritised a cognitive or objective approach.

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Sudden Music: Improvisation, Sound, Nature PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Sudden Music: Improvisation, Sound, Nature PDF

Sudden Music: Improvisation, Sound, Nature PDF

Music, said Zen patriarch Hui Neng, “is a means of rapid transformation.” It takes us home to a natural world that functions outside of logic, where harmony and dissonance, tension and release work in surprising ways. Weaving memoir, travelogue, and philosophical reflection, Sudden Music presents a musical way of knowing that can closely engage us with the world and open us to its spontaneity.

Improvisation is everywhere, says David Rothenberg, and his book is a testament to its creative, surprising power. Linking in original ways the improvised in nature, composition, and instrumentation, Rothenberg touches on a wide range of music traditions, from Rob Nachman’s stories to John Cage’s aleatory. Writing not as a critic but as a practicing musician, Rothenberg draws on his own extensive travels to Scandinavia, India, and Nepal to describe from close observation the improvisational traditions that inform and inspire his own art.

The accompanying audio disc features eleven original compositions by Rothenberg, none of which have been previously released on CD. Included are a duet with clarinet and white-crested laughing bird, and another duet with clarinet and Samchillian TipTipTip Cheeepeeeee, an electronic computer instrument played by its inventor Leon Gruebaum. Also featured are multicultural works blending South Indian veena and Turkish g-clarinet with spoken text from the Upanishads; a piece commissioned by the Tanglewood Contemporary Music Festival with readings of texts by E. O. Wilson accompanied by clarinet and electronics; and improvisations based upon Tibetan Buddhist music, Japanese shakuhachi music, and the image of a black crow on white snow.

Sudden Music is a concise and delicate work of beauty. It will help all readers experience the world as a musical place, full of wonderful events that come out of nowhere to create a strange and rhythmic harmony.

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Making Music & Having a Blast!: A Guide for All Music Students PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Making Music & Having a Blast!: A Guide for All Music Students

Making Music & Having a Blast!: A Guide for All Music Students PDF

In her follow-up to “Making Music and Enriching Lives: A Guide for All Music Teachers”, Bonnie Blanchard offers students a set of tools for their musical lives that will help them stay engaged, even during the challenging times in their musical development. Blanchard discusses issues such as finding an instructor, selecting the right instrument, and choosing a college or conservatory.

The book includes lessons on music theory and history as well as a guide to finding additional materials in print and online. Blanchard’s strategies for making practice productive and preparing for auditions are useful tips students can return to again and again.

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Inner State INNER STATE – Intrinsic Nature for Xfer SERUM

By | March 10, 2022

Inner State - Intrinsic Nature for Xfer SERUM (Preset Pack)

Inner State INNER STATE – Intrinsic Nature for Xfer SERUM

The new psytrance preset bank “Intrinsic Nature” for Serum is here!

A carefully selected library of 100 fresh SERUM psytrance presets and wavetables to equip your sound arsenal helping you boost your creativity and elevate your productions.

Specially designed sounds and custom wavetables, ranging from Bass/Atmospheres/FX/Leads to Pads/Sequences and more.!

All patches are fully Macro-controlled, providing unique creative flexibility.

Designed and produced by: Marios Karakasidis / Inner State.

What you get inside the preset pack:

  •  100 Serum presets
  •  68 Custom Wavetables
  •  Full Macro-control in all patches

System Requirements:

  • To use the presets you will need Xfer Serum v1.285 or higher

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Hip-Hop Genius 2.0: Remixing High School Education PDF

By | March 10, 2022

Hip-Hop Genius 2.0: Remixing High School Education PDF

Hip-Hop Genius 2.0: Remixing High School Education PDF

Many educators already know that hip-hop can be a powerful tool for engaging students. But can hip-hop save our schools-and our society? Hip-Hop Genius 2.0 introduces an iteration of hip-hop education that goes far beyond studying rap music as classroom content. Through stories about the professional rapper who founded the first hip-hop high school and the aspiring artists currently enrolled there, Sam Seidel lays out a vision for how hip-hop’s genius-the resourceful creativity and swagger that took it from a local phenomenon to a global force-can lead to a fundamental remix of the way we think of teaching, school design, and leadership.

This 10-year anniversary edition welcomes two new contributing authors, Tony Simmons and Michael Lipset, who bring direct experience running the High School for Recording Arts. The new edition includes new forewords from some of the most prominent names in education and hip-hop, reflections on ten more years of running a hip-hop high school, updates to every chapter from the first edition, details of how the school navigated the unprecedented complexities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and uprising in response to the murder of George Floyd, and an inspiring new concluding chapter that is a call to action for the field.

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Loops 4 Producers !NeoSoul WAV

By | March 10, 2022

Loops 4 Producers !NeoSoul WAV

Loops 4 Producers !NeoSoul WAV

!NeoSoul brings you the dark smooth sounds of Neo Soul. This loop packs is filled with 16 melodies that will blow you away. If you are looking for vinyl samples go to www.loops4producers.com

16 Sounds

Loops 4 Producers brings you the hottest sounds in Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Hip Hop, & R&B. Add our high quality sounds to your production today!!

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Lick Library Classic Albums Deep Purple In Rock TUTORIAL

By | March 10, 2022

Lick Library Classic Albums Deep Purple In Rock TUTORIAL

Lick Library Classic Albums Deep Purple In Rock TUTORIAL

Released in June 1970, Deep Purple in Rock is the fourth studio album by British hard rock pioneers Deep Purple. It was the first studio album recorded by the Mark II line-up of the band and became their breakthrough album in Europe, peaking at No. 4 in the UK.

Learn to play the following:

  • Speed King
  • Bloodsucker
  • Child In Time
  • Flight Of The Rat
  • Into The Fire
  • Living Wreck
  • Hard Lovin’ Man
  • Black Night

In this course, LickLibrary veteran, Danny Gill walks you through the many highlights of each song from this classic rock gem one phrase at a time, including all of Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary guitar parts from the tracks; “Black Night,” “Speed King,” and the anthemic, “Child In Time.”

TAB NOT Included

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Noah Cuz & Kiri Gerbs ALCHEMY (Analog Lab V Bank)

By | March 10, 2022

Noah Cuz & Kiri Gerbs ALCHEMY (Analog Lab V Bank)

Noah Cuz & Kiri Gerbs ALCHEMY (Analog Lab V Bank)

These sounds were thoughtfully crafted by Noah Cuz & Kiri Gerbs, to give your music the perfect vintage sound. This sound bank will give your music the atmosphere, texture, and nostalgia you’re looking for.

Hours of sound design and mixing went into creating these Dynamic & Intricate presets for Analog Lab V. These sounds are great for achieving Dark Vintage Samples, Nostalgic R&B, and Ambient Trap Melodies.

Contains:

  • 29x Keys
  • 14x Pads
  • 14x Bass
  • 10x Synths
  • 8x Bells
  • 7x Leads
  • 5x Arpeggios
  • 5x Atmospheres
  • 5x Strings
  • 3x Orchestral

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Mhamusic MHA Vital Soundbank Vol.2

By | March 10, 2022

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Mhamusic MHA Vital Soundbank Vol.2

THE NEW VITAL BANK IS FINALLY OUT!

So much work has gone into this soundbank and I couldn’t be happier that it’s finally here! 100 carefully crafted sounds that all serve their purpose. Enjoy!

Contains:

  •  100 Presets
  •  40 Basses, 20 Leads, 15 Chords, 15 Plucks, 5 Pads, 5 FX
  •  Sounds for virtually any genre

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SM Retrowave 3 MULTIFORMAT

By | March 10, 2022

Sample Magic Retrowave 3

SM Retrowave 3 MULTIFORMAT

Neon-tinged nostalgia, cinematic melodics, futuristic analog synthesis. Retrowave 3, a collection of retro-inspired sounds rooted in ’80s production to define the sound of the decade. Expect to find crystalline synth-lines, analog-inspired arps, synthetic sequences, retro machine grooves, and moody music kits. Retrowave 3 offers an assortment of WAV, MIDI, drum hits, one-shots, and Astra presets, and Beatmaker kits to craft an authentic collection merging synth pop, retro electro, and new wave influences.

  • 160 one shots
  • 218 loops
  • 50 presets
  • 63 MIDI

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