Monthly Archives: March 2024

Abrsm Piano Scales & Arpeggios Grade 1 [TUTORIAL]

By | March 4, 2024

Abrsm Piano Scales & Arpeggios Grade 1 [TUTORIAL]

Abrsm Piano Scales & Arpeggios Grade 1 [TUTORIAL]

Welcome to this course on Piano Scales and Arpeggios for Grade 1 written for anyone who wants to take the ABRSM Grade 1 practical exam, or anyone who wants to get started playing scales on piano or keyboard. I’m RL your instructor, and I’ll show you how to play scales on a piano or keyboard, and also bring you behind the scene to understand why you are playing the scales and arpeggios this way!

This is a COMPLETE scales and arpeggios course for Grade 1 Piano. Here’s what you’ll get in this course.

In this course, you’ll learn how to play the following:

LEARN TO GRADE 1 SCALES ON THE PIANO OR KEYBOARD

You’ll learn to play C Major scales first one hand at a time, and then with both hands.

We’ll also learn to play G Major, F Major, A minor and D minor scales.

In this video course, I will guide you step-by-step how to play each of them! You’ll also get tips and tricks on how to play them easily.

LEARN WHAT IS CONTRARY MOTION AND HOW TO FORM CONTRARY MOTION

We’ll use C Major as an example on what is contrary motion, and how to play it. This is way easier than playing C Major scales in unison, and I’ll tell you why in the course.

LEARN ABOUT CHORDS — TONIC TRIADS

We’ll learn what are tonic triads, and how to form them.

LEARN TO ARPEGGIOS ON THE PIANO OR KEYBOARD

You’ll learn step-by-step through our piano video tutorials how to play the arpeggios for G Major and A Minor key.

Understand why you use the fingering you

Getting the right fingerings is essential to be able to play scales and arpeggios smoothly. In this course, you’ll get to understand why you use these fingerings!

Is this what you are looking for? Then what are you waiting for? I’ll see you inside my course!

This course does not require any prior knowledge of scales or arpeggios. I’ll be explaining them.

This is the most complete Grade 1 scales and arpeggios course you can find. If this is what you are looking for, I’ll see you in the course!

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Beats24-7 LoFi Tunes [WAV MIDI]

By | March 4, 2024

Beats24-7 LoFi Tunes [WAV MIDI]

LoFi Tunes” by Beats24-7 brings you smooth and chill Hip Hop Lo-Fi vibes. This Sample Pack features 5 Beat Construction Kits that include soulful chords, dusty sounding pianos, guitars, Lo-Fi drums, smooth basses, vocals and more.

All sounds are professionally mixed to give you the dry & old LoFi sound straight out of the box. Each Beat comes with an unique instrumentation and smooth textures that will give your productions an unique style. We only used the latest and high-end plugins to create this Pack and give you the best quality possible.

For an easier creative process you will also receive MIDI files and Key & Tempo labels for each Beat so you can alter the melodies or use them with your favorite VST plugins.

Furthermore, we even included One-Shot WAV Drum Samples so you can create your own drum lines. This Lo-Fi Sample Pack will help you to create radio-ready LoFi Beats in just minutes!
You can use everything included 100% royalty-free in your productions. The overall sound is inspired by artists like Chance The Rapper, Erykah Badu, 6LACK, Freddie Gibbs, J. Cole, Joey Badass, Gang Starr, Kendrick Lamar, G-Eazy, Mac Miller and many more.

Drag and drop them into your favorite DAW and start working on new Hits!

Pack Contents:

  • 5 Beat Construction Kits
  • 68 High Quality WAV Files
  • 49 MIDI Files
  • 21 One-Shot WAV Drum Samples
  • Used BPM: 80, 83, 86, 87, 92 BPM
  • Used Keys: B, Bmin, C#, Dmin, Gmin
  • Tempo & Key Labels included
  • WAV Samples in 44.1 khz / 16-bit Quality

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Function Loops Afro Pop Vibes WAV

By | March 4, 2024

Function Loops Afro Pop Vibes WAV

Function Loops Afro Pop Vibes WAV

‘Afro Pop Vibes’ from Function Loops delivers all the sounds you need to get this genre running on your side! Afro Pop is everywhere now and you don’t wanna miss the trend!

Drums, percussion, basslines, instrument loops, fx and also vocals hooks in dry and wet versions, to make your music outstanding. In addtion, you also get unique drum and synth shots.

All content is 100% royalty-free. Use in commercial projects, no strings attached.

109 Samples

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Late Nights Aaliyahs Sounds Collection (Sound Pack) [WAV]

By | March 4, 2024

Late Nights Aaliyahs Sounds Collection (Sound Pack) [WAV]

Late Nights Aaliyahs Sounds Collection (Sound Pack) [WAV]

R&B samples inspired by our favourite era: Aaliyah, Timbaland, Donnell Jones and Missy Elliott. Develop that late night trapsoul sound with these samples.

Also included is a BONUS Drum Kit, designed in the style of Dpat & Timbaland.

Samples labelled with BPM and original names.

What’s Inside?

  • 14 x Samples
  • 52 x Drums (One Shots & Drum Loops)
  • BPM, Key + Scale Labelled
  • High Quality Stereo WAV Format
  • 24bit 48kHz
  • Compatible with any DAW

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Waxie Music Library Vol.4 (Compositions & Stems) [WAV]

By | March 4, 2024

Waxie Music Library Vol.4 (Compositions & Stems) [WAV]

Waxie Music Library Vol.4 (Compositions & Stems) [WAV]

Vol. 4 is the latest original composition/sound pack from producer Waxie who has been known to compose a large variety of genres, this pack brings spacey, ambient, & dark vibes and contains a large range of sounds and textures in it which makes it perfect for all genres.

*Any drums used for previews are NOT included, they are used solely for demo purposes*

Included in this library is 10 original samples BPM labeled, processed using a variety of vintage analog and digital gear to give them warmth, texture, and color.

Stem Option Available perfect for looping, chopping or taking each individual instrument/texture and building entirely new ideas.

  • Stereo WAV 16/44 Format
  • Instant Digital Download
  • Gear used: Moog Sub37, Sequential Prophet, Whirli, Fender Stratocaster, Teletronix LA-2A, Precision Bass, and a Neve 1073 Pre Amp
  • Compatible with any DAW (Reason, Logic, Ableton, FL, Pro Tools, Etc)
  • Master Clearance Guaranteed (Full disclosure agreement)
  • Stem option available

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Function Loops Dreams Hiphop Sessions WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Function Loops Dreams Hiphop Sessions WAV

Function Loops Dreams Hiphop Sessions WAV

Introducing ‘Dreams – Hiphop Sessions’ a captivating sample pack that seamlessly blends the vibrant elements of jazz and hip hop.

This meticulously crafted collection offers a original set of jazzy hip hop loops and shots, including drums, basses, pianos, guitars, and FX, to inspire your musical creations and elevate your production game.

Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythms and grooves that define the essence of jazzy hip hop.

All the sounds are 100% royalty-free.

188 Samples

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Function Loops Sunlight Soulful Beats WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Function Loops Sunlight Soulful Beats WAV

Function Loops Sunlight Soulful Beats WAV

‘Sunlight – Soulful Beats’ from Function Loops is the latest collection, loaded with top notch sounds, including live guitars, hip hop drums, basslines, vocal chops, keys, synths and atmos loops.

Use these rare sounds in your productions, to help you produce your next tracks where soulful presence is needed.

All our sounds are original and 100% royalty-free.

229 Samples

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Function Loops Trap Soul & Modern Hip Hop WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Function Loops Trap Soul & Modern Hip Hop WAV

Function Loops Trap Soul & Modern Hip Hop WAV

Fresh collection of soulful Trap and Hiphop, delivering the most modern sounds in the industry.

Beats, 808s, Basslines, Melodic Loops, Pitched Vocals = all there and ready to be sampled in your next productions.

Coming as 5 construction kits, loaded with Loops, One Shots and Presets, the full toolbox to help you get inspired quickly.

94 Samples

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Concept Samples Angelic Vocals WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Concept Samples Angelic Vocals WAV

Concept Samples Angelic Vocals WAV

‘Angelic Vocals’ by Concept Samples delivers a collection of Vocals by Russian vocalist Svetlana. Here you will find a stunning collection of Vocal recordings, that will elevate your tracks to a whole new level. Don’t wait, fill your basket & start developing cutting-edge tracks aiming for the top charts.

Concept Samples offers premium quality samples for producers of variety of genres. All our products are designed using state-of-the-art equipment & processed through the best outboard processors available today. If you are looking for professional sound then look no further – browse through our extensive catalogue of high quality sample packs and take your productions to a whole new level.

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Renraku Retro Soul [WAV FXP]

By | March 2, 2024

Renraku Retro Soul [WAV FXP]

Renraku Retro Soul [WAV FXP]

RETRO SOUL is a distinct and nuanced collection of warped, faded, and highly stylized Loops, One shots, and Serum Presets.

For people seeking that Ethereal, washed out, and dreamy sound.

Perfect for RnB, downtempo, synthwave, and other chilled-out genres, RETRO SOUL brings tons of warmth, big drums, and catchy guitar and bass licks for your projects.

Glide along with infectious basslines to finish up a track idea, or start something new with one of the included Serum Presets as a point of reference.

The sounds in RETRO SOUL have been painstakingly crafted to ensure that each one provides tons of inspiration and the sonic qualities needed to take a project from rough sketch to polished final project.

255 Samples • 13 Presets

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Renraku Labyrinth Drill Trap WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Renraku Labyrinth Drill Trap WAV

Renraku Labyrinth Drill Trap WAV

An endless maze of deep, dark, and powerful beats collide in LABYRINTH. Get lost in melodic hooks, tough grooves, and hard-hitting drums as you explore the sounds within.

Lingering and decayed melodies weave seamlessly through gliding 808s, tight percussion, and haunting vocal snippets appear around every corner in this electrifying pack.

With sounds primarily focusing on Drill Trap, this pack allows you to venture deeper into the uncharted sonic territory and create outstanding tracks with ease.

351 Samples

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Riemann Kollektion Riemann Melodic Synths 2 WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Riemann Kollektion Riemann Melodic Synths 2 WAV

Riemann Kollektion Riemann Melodic Synths 2 WAV

The melodic side of Techno is strongly inspired by Stephan Bodzin, Tale Of Us, Afterlife and Festivals like Awakenings, Tomorrowland or Melt Festival. Carefully crafted from scratch, we used the Black Corporation Deckards Dream and Kijimi, Moog Matriarch, MFB Dominion 1, Roland Juno-60, Chase Bliss Automatone and Dark World, Elektron Analog Heat, Erica Synths Fusion Box, Moog MF-108 and the Roland Space Echo RE-201 to host that so much apprechiated organic feel, which gives the required deepness for this genre. This sample pack contains 401MB of high end 24bit WAV recordings which captured every nouance of the analog synthesizers it is made of. 100 Synth Loops and one beat loop in total. Riemann Kollektion provides you with more than 15 years experience in Techno production. All sounds are made for maximum impact on large horn soundsystems like Funktion One, Lambda Labs or VOID.

Riemann Kollektion is a Berlin based Loops & Samples label focussed on underground Techno. Our strength are the established producers who are involved, they all have remarkable careers in the scene with releases on well known and credible labels and the use of heavy analog gear which can be seen on Riemann’s social media.

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Renraku Lightform Beats WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Renraku Lightform Beats WAV

Renraku Lightform Beats WAV

Glimmering beats, fluttering synth leads, and angelic melodies merge together in LIGHTFORM BEATS. Inside you’ll find handcrafted drum loops built from the ground up, emphasising unique and infectious rhythms. Melodic leads draw inspiration from old-skool rave sound palettes, cutting edge experimental hyperpop sounds, and big room EDM tracks.

The included bass sounds have been designed to thicken up a mix, bring a little extra groove to your productions, and knock loud on your favourite soundsystem. With tempos ranging from 80 BPM to 165 BPM, LIGHTFORM BEATS runs the gamut of popular and contemporary dance music genres.

268 Samples

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Renraku Surreal Lofi Hiphop WAV

By | March 2, 2024

Renraku Surreal Lofi Hiphop WAV

Renraku Surreal Lofi Hiphop WAV

South of reality, floating downstream, eyes wide and taking in the surroundings. SURREAL both encapsulates and expands upon ethereal, dreamlike states within the lo-fi hip hop genre.

Reinforcing producers with the tools necessary to paint vivid sonic imagery, these sounds move past ‘beats to chill to’ and quickly & effortlessly move into ‘beats for imagining new realities’.

Soothing percussive elements, evocative pads, & mesmerizing melody loops can be quickly and easily combined to create tracks & inspire moments of reflection.

Contains:

  • 58 one shots
  • 329 loops

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NI 40´s Very Own Keys v2.0.0 [KONTAKT]

By | March 2, 2024

NI 40´s Very Own Keys v2.0.0 [KONTAKT]

NI 40´s Very Own Keys v2.0.0 [KONTAKT]

GENRE-DEFINING, SIGNATURE SOUNDS
Your go-to instrument for lush pads, dreamy harmonies, bottom heavy bass, and leads that sing, 40’S VERY OWN KEYS transports the iconic downsampled sound of Noah “40” Shebib’s productions straight inside your DAW. Get the downsampled, heavily processed synth sounds that 40 made synonymous with a new wave of hip hop artists, all within a single, easy-to-use instrument. Each preset comes with a dedicated range of creative effects, including amps, cabs, reverbs, and delays, plus a special “40” macro, so there’s plenty of scope to customize the shape and presence of the sounds to make them your very own.

ABOUT 40
Over the last 15 years Noah “40” Shebib has redefined the sound of pop, R&B, and hip hop with his filtered synths and spacious beats. Producing artists including Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, Sade, Alicia Keys, PartyNextDoor, Action Bronson, and most notably Drake, 40 has picked up 18 Grammy nominations, including 2 wins, along with production credits on dozens of platinum-selling records. Now 40 is giving back to his roots, letting the community of next-generation producers create with sounds straight from his studio.

UNDERWATER KEYS

  • Inspiring instrument for hip hop and pop, created and masterminded by Noah “40” Shebib
  • Explore 150 presets of electric piano, grand piano, and classic synth sounds, recorded and produced at 40’s studio
  • Shape sounds even more with a range of effects, including a dedicated “40” macro for “underwater” vibes
  • Part of the Play Series: Great-sounding presets and real-time control in an intuitive interface

Version 2.0.0 2023-11-13

CHANGED: Minimum required Kontakt version is 7.6
ADDED: Support for NKS2 navigation
ADDED: New effects available on FX page (Bite, Dirt, Freak, Maximizer, Supercharger GT, Tape Warble, Ring Modulator, Vibrato/Chorus, PsycheDelay, Twin Delay, Raum, Inverter)
IMPROVED: Glide Time parameters on Settings page can be assigned to macros now
FIXED: Macro assign popup didnt close when switching snapshots
FIXED: Pressing LFO Retrigger button disabled other layer’s LFO when Layer Link option is enabled
FIXED: Layer B Glide time did not report its value to host properly

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