Monthly Archives: April 2022

HoRNet Tape v1.2 VST VST3 AU AAX

By | April 24, 2022

HoRNet Tape v1.2 VST VST3 AU AAX

HoRNet Tape v1.2 VST VST3 AU AAX [WIN & macOS]

HoRNet Tape is a software simulation of the effect that magnetic tape apply to the signal recorded on it.
Tape was the recording medium of choice before digital took its place in the early 90s and has s distinct effect that helped to define the sound of the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

What HoRNet Tape does is to apply the distinct saturation of tape to your tracks and also adds the specific frequency response of four different popular tape machines, each at two different speed, 15 or 30 inch per second.
Tape saturation acts differently on high and low frequency, saturating much faster at high frequencies and giving drums and vocals that peculiar “shhh” sound, low frequencies are made thicker and gain weight, this combined with the non-linear frequency response of tape decks creates the classic vintage sound.

HoRNet Tape emulation plugin allows you also to change the bias applied to the tape changing the saturation characteristics and allowing you to increase the effect.

The tape deck emulation includes both the typical frequency response given by the playback head and the internal electronics saturation, the frequency response alteration affects mainly the low part of the spectrum and is shifted up increasing the tape speed from 15 IPS to 30 IPS, we haven’t included wow and flutter in our simulation because on professional tape decks it was almost non existent.

We gave Tape the ability to automatically set its input gain thanks to our Auto Gain technology and help you target your “recording level” more easily allowing you to choose between +1, +2 or +3 VU, constant level monitoring is provided by the output compensation feature that will let you judge the effect without being fooled by loudness changes.

Since a plugin like this that is meant to go on every track is only useful if you can judge it’s effect on the complete mix we have added a grouping feature that will let you automatically copy some of the settings (like the deck type, the target input level, bypass, etc.) to every instance of the plugin set to the same group. Up to 8 groups are available.

HoRNet Tape – Analog tape simulation machine

Features

  • Analog tape saturation simulation.
  • Emulation of four different decks.
  • Two different tape speed for each deck.
  • Output compensation for constant level monitoring.
  • Input analog VU meters.
  • Auto Gain with three different target levels.
  • Three tape bias options.
  • Analog hiss simulation.
  • Hiss level setting.
  • Group function to copy settings from instances.
  • Bypass button.
  • Mac OS X (>=10.7 Intel only) and Windows support.
  • 64-bit compatibility both on Mac and Windows.
  • Audio Units VST2.4, VST3 and AAX format.

HorNet Tape ChangeLog:

1.2.0
– Added Apple M1 support
– Fixed crash on Garage Band
– Improved mono track performance
– Fixed plugin GUI not scaling in hi dpi monitors on Windows
– Removed 32bit support
– Upped minimum requirements to macOS 10.11 on mac

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Abstract State Golden Tech WAV

By | April 24, 2022

Abstract State Golden Tech WAV

Abstract State Golden Tech WAV

¨Golden Tech¨ contains over 150Mb of materials that perfectly fit every dimension of Techno and Tech House Music! This monster sample pack brings you a rare collection of instantly usable loops and samples, that will surely add a dose of energy into your projects!

You will find everything from pounding Kick drums and speaker cracking hats, to deep analog synth lines and heavy sub bass loops. Totally fresh and previously unheard sounds just waiting to drop in your creative hands!

Sample pack details

  • 61 High-Quality Loops
  • WAV samples in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit Quality
  • Tempo and key Labeled
  • 106 MB of content
  • Usable in all DAWs (FL Studio, Cubase, Logic, Studio One, Reason, etc.)
  • 100 % Royalty-free

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Samplestar Neo Soul Sessions Vol.2 WAV

By | April 24, 2022

Samplestar Neo Soul Sessions Vol 2 WAV

Samplestar Neo Soul Sessions Vol 2 WAV

Samplestar is very proud to present Neo Soul Sessions Vol 2! Volume 2 gets more soulful than ever with a tasty blend of sublime live recorded brass, super smooth vintage keys, funky guitar licks, low slung bass & tight punchy drums all beautifully performed by seasoned professional session musicians.

With super duo Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak ) bringing the nostalgic sound of 70’s soul to the fore-front once again, there has a never better time get your Neo Soul groove on!

A truly flexible cross-genre production pack – you can expect to hear elements of R&B, soul, hip-hop, rock, funk, and blues. Delivering a cohesive blend of timeless and current sounds, Neo Soul Sessions Vol 2 is primed and ready to inspire your next studio session.

All instruments have been recorded and mixed to capture the true magical essence of neo-soul music.

Everything is 100% royalty-free, cleared & release ready – Get Inspired | Get Creative.

  • 22 one shots
  • 112 loops

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Louis Flynn & xynothing IMPULSE (Analog Lab V Bank)

By | April 24, 2022

Louis Flynn & xynothing IMPULSE (Analog Lab V Bank)

Louis Flynn & xynothing IMPULSE (Analog Lab V Bank)

Following the individual success of sound banks released by Louis Flynn and xynothing (ASTRAL and APERTURE respectfully), comes IMPULSE – a collection of sounds that challenges the boundaries of what can be imagined in genres such as r&b, pop and hip hop.

This bank that has taken over a year to sculpt and craft comprises of a sonic landscape created by two accomplished sound designers demonstrating their aptitude and pushing the auditory envelope.

70 Analog Lab Presets:

  • 38x Keys
  • 16x Pads
  • 7x Basses
  • 5x Leads
  • 2x Arps
  • 2x FX

Also Includes:

  • 10x Bonus Textures

*bank only compatible with Analog Lab V*

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Samples From Mars Minipops From Mars WAV

By | April 24, 2022

Samples From Mars Minipops From Mars WAV

Samples From Mars Minipops From Mars WAV

What happens when you combine the Minipops SR-120 analog drum machine with an H3000, Space Echo, and tape machine? We aren’t entirely sure either… but it sounds otherworldly!

Released in 1976, the Minipops has a wonderfully analog sound and sports a bigger kick drum than any other rhythm box we’ve heard (and we’ve heard quite a few).

But, we wanted to bring the Minipops into the future, so we pumped it through a variety of truly unhinged pitching, delays, and modulation effects on our H3000 and printed it to tape, re-pitching the results for deeper kicks, slo-mo beats, and frantic grooves.

These samples are nothing like what you’d expect from an early rhythm box. The drums drip, stretch and blast out of your speakers like some strange creature from a B-movie!

Along with 64 loops created with this monstrous chain, we meticulously isolated the best one-shots to make 5 16x hit kits – including a clean kit along with the processed, so you can still experience that original Minipops goodness!

  • 80 one shots
  • 64 loops

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Dispatch Recordings Presents Genic WAV PRESETS

By | April 24, 2022

Dispatch Recordings Presents Genic WAV PRESETS

Dispatch Recordings Presents Genic WAV PRESETS

Test Press proudly presents a collaboration with Dispatch Recordings and one of their newest artists, ‘Genic’.

Having already debuted on the Dispatch Recordings imprint, Genic released their most significant project on the label yet, ‘Rough Nights LP’. The likes of DJ Hype, Doc Scott, NOISIA, Rene LaVice and Ant TC1 (Dispatch’s label head) have been spinning Genic’s records throughout their quick ascent.

Genic’s approach to creating these samples uses the techniques they learned throughout writing their album.

Genic: “We like to keep our samples quite raw to experiment further with them whilst writing new tunes. We feel that samples are good for getting down quick musical ideas, but we love to develop them further in future sessions by processing with FX and other production techniques. So each track we create is like a journey, where the end product may be musically and rhythmically similar to the initial idea but will develop tonally over time.”

  • 163 one shots
  • 102 loops
  • 41 presets

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ModeAudio Colour Field – Piano Texture Samples WAV-FANTASTiC

By | April 24, 2022

ModeAudio Colour Field - Piano Texture Samples WAV-FANTASTiC

ModeAudio Colour Field – Piano Texture Samples WAV-FANTASTiC

Shafts of shimmering light filter through clouds of coloured smoke, throwing a kaleidoscopic panoply of Ambient hues across the room. Sounds begin to accompany this radiant dance, ebbing and flowing with the shifts from shadow to light – introducing our latest soaring sound pack release, Colour Field – Piano Texture Samples!

This sumptuous collection of 157 royalty-free piano texture loops has been delicately crafted by drawing rich recordings of our studio piano through cutting-edge sound shaping tools, creating layer upon layer of intricate sonic detail and tonality.

Ranging from smooth, hovering resonances and rippling spectra to fraying, subtly distressed harmonics, every file in this vibrant palette of Ambient sound is steeped in the timeless timbre of the piano and is presented as an 8 bar loop exported at 120 Bpm, which can be cycled indefinitely within your productions.

We’ve included a full spectrum of chord voicings and added notes in the pack, labelled for easy navigation, with 24 groups of 6 complimentary chords, both major and minor, organised by sound design flavour. A set of 13 single bass note loops rounds out the set, allowing you provide a deep foundation for your soundscape experiments.

This means that for the first time in one of our releases, you can build emotive, complex piano chord progressions from the included content with ease, lending your music the full power and expressive tone of this beautiful instrument.

Contents

  • 48 Piano Triad Loops (Open & Closed)
  • 24 Piano 7th Loops
  • 24 Piano 9th Loops
  • 24 Piano 11th Loops
  • 24 Piano 7th (add13) Loops
  • 13 Piano Bass Note Loops
  • 157 Texture Loops In Total (120 Bpm)

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Five & Xynothing APERTURE (Multi Kit)

By | April 24, 2022

Five & Xynothing APERTURE (Multi Kit)

Five & Xynothing APERTURE (Multi Kit)

APERTURE is a deep dive into the mechanical collection of sounds that five and xynothing have been known for incorporating into their compositions over the last year. This latest release from Loophole Sounds includes 100+ synth and bass one shots, as well as textures, percussion loops and vocal loops. It also includes 25 bonus presets for Analog Lab V utilizing synths across the Arturia collection.

APERTURE includes classic nostalgic soundscapes with a mix of futuristic inspiration, making any vibe you can visualize.

Multi Kit consists of the following:

  • 25x Analog Lab V Presets
  • 216x One Shots
  • 24x Percussion Loops
  • 10x Vocal Loops
  • 9x Noise Textures

*bank only compatible with Analog Lab V*

*all presets and one shots are for use royalty free*

*vocal loops are not royalty free*

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Chase Vibez Artificial Vol.3 (Analog Lab V Bank & Sample Library)

By | April 24, 2022

Chase Vibez Artificial Vol.3 (Analog Lab V Bank & Sample Library)

Chase Vibez Artificial Vol.3 (Analog Lab V Bank & Sample Library)

Volume 3 of Chase Vibez Artificial series consists of 50 Analog Lab V Presets & 15 Bonus Samples created from scratch inspired by Nav, Gunna, Wheezy, Lil Durk & More.

Chase Vibez has worked with many notable Artists & Producers such as Nav, TM88, CuBeatz, Section8, Chi Chi, MoneyBaggYo, Lil Durk & More.

Create Interesting Melodies Instantly.
Hours Of Sound Designing And Mixing Went Into Creating These Ambient, Experimental & Dark Sounds.

Contains:

  • 10x Pads
  • 3x Atmospheres
  • 5x Bells
  • 10x Keys
  • 1x Piano
  • 2x Synths
  • 1x Leads
  • 1x Organ
  • 1x Choir
  • 4x Mallets
  • 3x Strings
  • 1x Flute
  • 7x Bass
  • 1x Arp

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Groove3 Preparing & Working with Movies in Logic Pro TUTORIAL

By | April 24, 2022

Groove3 Preparing & Working with Movies in Logic Pro TUTORIAL

Groove3 Preparing & Working with Movies in Logic Pro TUTORIAL

Logic Pro expert Doug Zangar presents a comprehensive series of video tutorials on working with movie files in Logic Pro! If you’re interested in film scoring with Logic Pro and all of the useful features it contains, this is the course to watch. Doug walks you through the complete process involved, from file management to getting the most from your virtual instruments and much more. You also get the movie file so you can follow along and create your own score! These videos are for Logic Pro users that are new to using video.

Doug welcomes you and starts by demonstrating how to import a movie into Logic Pro, including proper frame rate, audio sample rate, synced time code, and more. You’ll also learn different ways to navigate through the movie or how to change the SMTPE tie location, which allows you to place beat 1 in Logic at the start of the cue.

Next, explore how to work with markers, including naming, coloring, SMPTE locking, creating a tempo map, etc. Then dive into the world of articulations, configuring your virtual instruments in Kontakt and implementing key switches, CC values, note velocities, and more.

Throughout the rest of the course, you’ll learn how to employ automation (mapping to external controllers, MIDI automation, dynamics, etc.), approximate the Urei click (triggering click from software instruments, configuring odd meters, etc.), export to music notation programs, and much more!

To see exactly what these in-depth tutorials show you, and how they’ll help make working with video in Logic Pro a seamless and painless experience, check out the individual Preparing & Working with Movies in Logic Pro video tutorial descriptions on this page. Learn to create your next film score in Logic Pro… watch “Preparing & Working with Movies in Logic Pro” now!

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Groove3 Seventh Heaven Explained TUTORIAL

By | April 24, 2022

Groove3 Seventh Heaven Explained TUTORIAL

Groove3 Seventh Heaven Explained TUTORIAL

Plug-in wiz Eli Krantzberg presents comprehensive Seventh Heaven video tutorials! If you’d like to take full advantage of the dreamy, spacious reverb and delay effects possible with this Bricasti M7 emulation, this is the course for you. Eli walks you through the basics of both standard and professional versions and then demonstrates several creative uses on various sources! These videos are for new Seventh Heaven users.

Eli welcomes you and begins with an overview of the features and functions of the standard version, followed by a highlight of the differences in the professional version. Then learn some straightforward applications for both versions on a live multi-tracked drum kit.

Next, explore some alternate approaches to drum reverb, including longer reverbs incorporating the Ducker effect and non-linear presets for creating a gated effect. Also check out some rhythmic delay approaches for lead guitar using pre-delay and ducking.

Throughout the rest of the course, you’ll discover other creative uses for Seventh Heaven, including three different approaches to vocal reverb for subtle rhythmic effects, dramatic rhythmic blooms of a reverb tail on finger snaps, a shared space effect for a string quartet using the Scoring Stage setting, and more!

To see exactly what these in-depth Seventh Heaven tutorials contain, and how they’ll help you create a myriad of sophisticated and musical ambient effects, check out the individual Seventh Heaven video tutorial descriptions on this page. Take your mixes to a new sonic space… watch “Seventh Heaven Explained®” now!

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LinkedIn Writing Great Lyrics TUTORIAL

By | April 24, 2022

LinkedIn Writing Great Lyrics TUTORIAL

LinkedIn Writing Great Lyrics TUTORIAL

Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing song lyrics, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve already written songs but want to take your lyrics up a notch? In this course, Grammy-winning songwriter Cliff Goldmacher shares his tips to writing great lyrics, looking at both the big picture and the nuts and bolts of the songwriting process.

He starts with general concepts, covering what exactly makes a good lyric and basic lyrical structures, then moves on to specific tips like setting up your lyric writing section, how to craft a memorable chorus, developing and expanding on verse lyrics, and ways to add thematic depth to your writing. If you’ve got something to say, and you want to say it in song form, join Cliff as he shows you how to paint concise, powerful, word pictures that enable you to genuinely connect with your listeners.

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Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.1 WAV MIDI SPF

By | April 23, 2022

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.1 [WAV MIDI FXP]

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.1 WAV MIDI SPF

‘Brainwashed Techno’ by Dark Magic is a sample pack featuring 20 Mini Techno Construction Kits loaded with WAV, MIDI and Presets.

Each kit contains 3 Drums folders including compressed and uncompressed kick, percussion loops, wet and dry loops for all the main parts, MIDI files, and a mixdown demo. The pack also includes a set of presets for Spire.

Product Details:

  •  20 Techno Mini Construction Kits
  •  40 Kick WAV Loops
  •  100 Percussion WAV Loops
  •  20 Mixdown WAV Demos
  •  79 MIDI Files
  •  79 Spire Presets
  •  126 BPM
  •  44.1kHz/24-Bit
  •  100% Royalty-Free

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Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.2 WAV MIDI PRESETS

By | April 23, 2022

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.2 WAV MIDI Spire Sylenth1

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.2 [WAV MIDI PRESETS

Brainwashed Techno 2′ by Dark Magic is a pack based on 20 Mini Techno Construction Kits loaded with WAV, MIDI and Presets.

Each kit contains 3 folders loaded with drums, MIDI and Presets, plus a mixdown demo. The drums folder consists of a compressed and uncompressed Kick as well as several percussion loops. The MIDI and Presets folders contain all the MIDI and Preset files needed to recreate the demos.

Product Details:

  • 20 Techno Mini Construction Kits
  • 126 BPM
  • 40 Kick WAV Loops (20 Compressed & 20 Uncompressed)
  • 58 Percussion WAV Loops
  • 20 Mixdown WAV Demos
  • 60 MIDI Files
  • 40 Spire Presets
  • 20 Sylenth1 Presets

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Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.3 WAV MIDI PRESETS

By | April 23, 2022

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.3 WAV MIDI PRESETS

Dark Magic Samples Brainwashed Techno Vol.3 WAV MIDI PRESETS

‘Brainwashed Techno 3’ by Dark Magic Samples features another 20 superb Mini Techno Construction Kit Songstarters, including WAV Drums, MIDI files and Presets.

Each Kit contains three folders, Drums, MIDI and Presets plus the mixdown demo. The drums folder consists of a Kick Compressed and not Compressed, several Percussion Loops are belonging to that Kit. The MIDI and Presets folders contain all the MIDI information and Preset files.

For the VST instruments used in this pack please use the currently available version. Please note, if you do not own any of the above VST Instruments, you can still use any virtual instrument of your choice with your own presets to assign the VST instrument to the MIDI files and create your own sound.

Product Details:

  •  20 Techno Mini Construction Kits
  •  24-Bit
  •  MIDI Files
  •  Drum Kick Compressed & Uncompressed
  •  Several Percussion Variations
  •  WAV Loops.
  •  Key & Tempo Labelled
  •  49 Spire Presets
  •  1 ANA 2 Preset
  •  8 Diva Presets
  •  5 Hive 2 Presets
  •  2 Zebra 2 Presets
  •  10 Sylenth Presets
  •  100% Royalty-Free

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