Monthly Archives: August 2024

Groove3 Pitching Down Guitar for Lower Tunings Explained [TUTORIAL]

By | August 10, 2024

Groove3 Pitching Down Guitar for Lower Tunings Explained [TUTORIAL]

If you’d like to access heavier guitar sounds with low tunings but don’t have the capability with your current setup, you’ve come to the right place. In this guitar video course, guitar-tracking expert Gary Hiebner shares a method for going low by using a pitch-shifting tool in your DAW. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of this method, how to avoid possible artifacts that can occur, and other valuable tips and tricks. We designed these videos for those who are new to pitchshifting on guitars.

Gary begins with a basic demonstration using Pitchproof, a free plugin designed to transpose the input signal in real time by varying amounts (similar to a harmonizer pedal effect) to bring the pitch of a Drop D-tuned guitar down a perfect 4th to Drop A. Next, Gary discusses the artifacts that can happen when using this type of setup and illustrates how different pitch-shifting tools perform better than others in this department, so you can make the best choice for your own personal needs. To wrap things up, you’ll learn how to automate the pitch-shifting process so that you can access several different tunings within the same song.

Just because you don’t own a guitar with access to an extended low range doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. With this guitar video course, you’ll see that you still have options that can sound excellent and are a lot of fun as well. See the individual guitar tuning video descriptions for more information. Don’t be afraid of the deep… Watch “Pitching Down Guitar for Lower Tunings Explained®” now!

What You Will Learn:

  • How to use a pitch-shifting tool to tune your guitar down in real time, so that you’re able to access heavy-sounding riffs without having to touch your tuners or buy an extended-range guitar
  • Dealing with artifacts that sometimes occur with this method
  • Automating pitch-shifting effects for creative usage
  • And more!

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Groove3 Serato Studio Explained [TUTORIAL]

By | August 10, 2024

Groove3 Serato Studio Explained [TUTORIAL]

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for a deep dive into Serato Studio, the new DAW built from the ground up with beatmakers in mind. In this Serato Studio video course you’ll learn all about the incredible features like stem separation, audio manipulation, and more that make creating beats quick, intuitive, and easy. Larry will take you through all the various components of this DAW and illustrate their function with many musical examples so you’ll be ready to get started right away. These Serato Studio videos are designed for new Serato Studio users.

Larry begins with a brief overview of the interface so you’ll know how everything is laid out before getting into the details. Then you’ll learn about the Application and Project toolbars, which are used to control various aspects of your session like quantization, bouncing, key, tempo, etc. It’s on to the Sample Deck after that, which is used to play back cues with pads or a MIDI keyboard, slice them, manipulate them (reverse, attack/release settings, etc.), and more.

Next, explore the Drum Deck, which allows you to program your own beats and control such parameters as attack, release, pitch, tempo, EQ, and others. The Instrument Deck is then covered, where you’re able to select sounds from the built-in Serato library and make use of helpful features like Auto Chords to create parts. Larry then demonstrates the Plugin Deck, where you can select from a multitude of VST or AU effects for use in your session.

Throughout the rest of the course, the remaining features and functions are covered, including audio tracks, the Scene Player (a powerful arranging tool), the Song view, the Library (using crates and smart crates), Mixer view (individual channel controls), automation, content packs (regularly updated from Serato), projects/export options, loop record, and more!

If you’re a beatmaker or aspire to be one, Serato Studio is your one-stop shop. And this Serato Studio video course will teach you everything you need to know to start creating amazing beats right away. See the individual Serato Studio video tutorial descriptions for more information and other features included in this unique DAW. Get to work on your next beat before the inspiration fades… watch “Serato Studio Explained®” now!

What You Will Learn:

  • Organization of interface and toolbars
  • Sample Deck, Instrument Deck, Drum Deck, and Plugin Deck functionality
  • Arranging your elements into a song with Scene Player
  • Using effects and automation, recording audio, triggering/manipulating samples
  • And much more!

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Home of Sound Masterclass with Manni Dee [TUTORIAL]

By | August 10, 2024

Home of Sound Masterclass with Manni Dee [TUTORIAL]

After his debut album on the esteemed and immovable Tresor Records, he kept on releasing on labels such as Perc Trax, South London Analogue Material, Leyla and remixed artists like Daniel Avery, Louisahhh and The Horrors.

In this extensive workshop Manni will show us how he goes from chaos to order, for instance how he resamples chaotic jams to make individual percussive hits or stab sounds or how he uses noise sources to make grooves and percussion.

He will walk us through a variety of VSTs, plugins, synthesis techniques and will show us how he creates his very well known kicks.

His unique industrial sound and broken beats got him released on labels such as Perc Trax, 47, Planet Rhythm, Genesa and THEM.

Do you want to learn how to build kick, synth/bass, glitch-like overlay and drums out of empty VST patches? And how to design a whole track out of a click?

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Home of Sound Rommek [TUTORIAL]

By | August 10, 2024

Home of Sound Rommek [TUTORIAL]

Rommek is one of the most promising talents of the London techno and experimental scene.

His extensive interest in sound design is crafted within the dense atmospheres, heavy broken drums and dynamic tones found within his productions.

He released his debut 12” ‘Thought Patterns EP’ on Weekend Circuit in 2014. Since then, he has released music on Leyla records, Methodical and in 2016 he joined the seminal Blueprint Records. Together with Aimee Mullen as Torn Relics, they debuted on Sacred Court with the Poisoned Chalice EP, which features a remix by label owner SNTS.

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Purafied LED Compressor 1.0.1 [WIN]

By | August 10, 2024

Purafied LED Compressor

Purafied LED Compressor 1.0.1 [WIN]

We can’t remember what life was like before this compressor, and we don’t want to. The modern, glossy, sound that cleans up unfocused or otherwise embarrassing tracks has now been transmogrified into a plugin, infused with the Purafied workflow that gets your mixes out the door.

A holy marriage of auto gain, three variable saturation modes, and straightforward controls make this a no-brainer insert to tighten up any track or bus. Despite how it may appear, this is a custom multi-step signal chain built around producer Sam Pura’s favorite VCA compressors, including their iconic LED gain reduction meters which lend the plugin its name.

It’s anything but a simple model emulation you can find elsewhere. Forged over a decade into an “always in” channel and bus compressor, this performance enhancing plugin is impossible to quit.

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Home of Sound Private Session with Ireen Amnes [TUTORIAL]

By | August 10, 2024

Home of Sound Private Session with Ireen Amnes [TUTORIAL]

Ireen Amnes is a producer, DJ and founder and label co-owner of Under My Feet.

Rooted in industrial – noise and experimental, her live hardware and DJ sets are moody and unpredictable, often exploring different mixtures of intensity and sounds.

When it comes to her own productions, Ireen’s music is defined by the combination of distorted aesthetics, melancholic drones and deconstructed rhythms, all of which are found in her most recent works – the collaborative EP ‘Unravelling’ alongside Kamikaze Space Programme (released on Under My Feet. in early 2021), and her first full length LP ‘In The Land Of Silence’ on Sonic Groove Experiments.

With a vast experience in teaching, from DJ tutoring at London’s B.A.D. Studios to curating and designing her own courses for Women & Non-Binary people at Berlin’s RAMP Music Academy, to hosting a masterclass at the Valencia’s Campus of Berklee College of Music; Ireen’s teaching methods focus on sonic experimentation and sound design.

Learn from Ireen:

  • Sound design
  • Creative sampling
  • Glitch/ Granular technics
  • Audio manipulation
  • Ableton Live basics

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Freak Music Trap Chords [WAV MIDI Ableton Live]

By | August 10, 2024

Freak Music Trap Chords [WAV MIDI Ableton Live]

Freak Music presents “Trap Chords” – a collection of 5 brilliant, pure trap construction kits, 35 samples and 80 loops. This pack fits perfectly for Trap, Chillstep, Chillout, Dubstep, but it can be used in other genres. Every loop is BPM-labeled, categorized in folders, compressed and EQ’d – only thing you have to do is dragndrop. In “Trap Chords” you can find hi-hats, percussions, snares, kicks, synths, basses, vocals, midi files.

This pack contains:

  • 5 full construction kits with Ableton Live 8 projects
  • 45 rolled hi-hat loops
  • 20 snare loops
  • 15 kick loops (808 style)
  • 35 professionally-made, clear snare and clap samples dedicated for trap and chillout music.

Specifications:

  • 24-bit WAV
  • Every loop lasts 4 or 8 bars
  • BPM: 140 BPM
  • Total size: 547 MB
  • Total number of sounds: 171

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Manifest Audio Max Audio FX Bundle (Max for Live Device)

By | August 10, 2024

Manifest Audio Max Audio FX Bundle (Max for Live Device)

Manifest Audio Max Audio FX Bundle (Max for Live Device)

Combine X-FX with X-Translate and Desolation Echo to create a real-time reactive suite of unique Max for Live Audio effects to inject new life and fresh approaches into any sound design workflow…

Max Audio Bundle includes the latest versions of:

Max Audio Effects: Desolation Echo | X-FX | X-Translate

Utility Boost: Global Hub | Mix Scoper | Note Scoper | Note Trigger | Sound Scoper | Time Zone | Track Notes | X-Relay

Free Devices: Cheat Code | Mod Squad | Note Raum

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Manifest Audio MIDI Toolset 001 (Max for Live Device)

By | August 9, 2024

Manifest Audio MIDI Toolset 001 (Max for Live Device)

MIDI Tools are an innovative new category of creative devices available in Live 12. Designed by Ableton Certified Trainer Noah Pred to accelerate workflow, enhance creativity, and access new musical ideas, our inaugural MIDI Toolset includes four MIDI Generators and eight MIDI Transformers.

Harness the power of seven different randomization algorithms to generate compelling new melodies and chords with Metaflux, take polyrhythmic expression to the limit with Metarhythm, intuitively draw complex gestures with Metasketch, and carve new melodic contours with Metapath.

Then take things further and transform your MIDI by imposing unique rhythmic patterning on existing sequences with Euclidifier, adding dramatic variations with Fluctuator or more subtle changes with Inebriator, harness note activation to rapidly generate pattern variations with Mutator, use Octavator for randomized transpositions by octave, use Swinger for randomized per-note shuffle timing, Tether to randomly add note ties, or apply Tilter to adjust chance, velocity, and length on a key-scaled, pitch-relative basis.

All MIDI Tools are scale aware and Info View annotated to seamlessly enhance your creative experience.

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Dillon Bastan Natural Selection P v1.0.0 [ADG AMXD]

By | August 9, 2024

Dillon Bastan Natural Selection P v1.0.0 [ADG AMXD]

Natural Selection explores an evolutionary process with sound design! It treats the parameter values of presets as DNA values which are mixed together and mutated over generations to create new sounds. You play the role of the environment, selecting preferable sounds to continue to pass their DNA to the next generations. And over the generations the sound will evolve closer to your preferences. Sound design with your sonic intuition, without even touching the synth parameters (unless you want to;))! There are two versions of Natural Selection. This device, Natural Selection P, can mix and mutate presets of any external device or rack of devices in Ableton to discover new sounds and combinations. Check out the features and videos below to understand more the evolution system!

The other version – Natural Selection S – applies this process to an internal versatile poly synth + rhythm generator + effects system without any limitations!

The design of these devices is by River Marchand

Comes with:
The device, user manual, 12 presets (each of which contain many presets!)

Version Info:
Works with Live 10 and up! Except for one reverb preset which is Live 11+

Features:
Genetic algorithm that treats parameter value presets as a genotypes or ‘DNA’. New ‘child’ presets are created by mixing 2 parents’ parameter values to create new generations of presets (all generations forming a ‘Family Tree’ of presets). Some of the functions included in this system:

Mutation amount and two mutation modes
Ability to limit the number of generations copulating for a new generation
Ability to start a new tree of presets from those of a previoius tree
Two modes for adding ‘seed’ presets: (1) current values of the device with optional random spreading (this way you can also load in adv presets and add them as seeds to the tree). (2) Randomized seeds
Functions for remixing parent presets DNA to create a new child and for saving the current parameter values into any child’s DNA
Rating system to add bias to certain genetics when creating a new generation
Two page UI for navigating the various generations and children of presets
A section where you can morph up to 8 presets with two XY quadrants and a blend slider between them
For this device, the genetic preset system applies to presets of any external device or rack of devices in Ableton
A section where you can manage the targeted parameters from the target device(s):
Ability to toggle a parameter being included in the genetic preset system or not
Ability to scale the value range of any parameter for the genetic preset loading to function within
Toggle to automatically filter out problematic paramaters to target such as a ‘Device On’ parameter
Functions for selecting or deselecting all parameters for a selected device

*** LIMITATIONS AND CAVEATS OF USING THIS DEVICE. VERY IMPORTANT READ ***
This device works with external devices parameters. Therefore, it can only work with parameters that are Automatable and Visible. What this means is that the only parameters it (and any device for that matter) can access and set are ones that you can MIDI map and automate and map to macros. So parameters like Wavetable’s waveform selection, or any newer devices modulation matrix, or Operators’ custom partial multislider, etc etc cannot be accessed by this device and therefore can not be included in the child/seed preset creation, mixing and recollection. Additionally and similarly there are big limitations with plugins. The only plugin parameters it can access are the ones that are set visible through the ‘Configure’ process. Ableton only allows up to 127 parameter values in a plugin to be exposed, so Natural Selection P can only collect up to 127 values from presets to use, and of course complex parameters in a plugin that can’t be exposed to Live can’t be used.
So this means that if you want to use Natural Selection P to mix entire presets then you won’t be able to do that for cases mentioned above. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t use it at all on those devices, but maybe not in ways of evolving entire presets. For example, maybe you can;t change Wavetable’s modulation matrix at or or selected wavetable waveform. But you could still evolve and mutate a patch that includes other parameters of it, or the macros of a rack it is in, etc.
So if you do want to evolve complete entire presets of external devices, you will have to use more basic ones such as Operator, all the OG effects, etc, or plugins that don’t have over 127 parameter values. This is also the reason I made the other device, Natural Selection S, which applies the same evolution process to an internal synth/rhythm generator/FX engine.

To Install And Use Presets:
Drop the entire folder called ‘Natural Selection P’ (NOT the folder called ‘Natural Selection P v.x.x.x’) into the folder ‘ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect’. This is found in the ‘Places’ section in Live’s browser or in your finder/file browser. If you are going through finder (mac) the Ableton folder is typically in your ‘Music’ folder. If you are going through your file browser (windows) it is typically in the ‘My Music’ folder. The path to the .amxd file should be: ‘ableton/user library/presets/audio effects/max audio effect/Natural Selection P/Natural Selection P.amxd’

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Home of Sound Rodhad Music Production Course [TUTORIAL]

By | August 9, 2024

Home of Sound Rodhad Music Production Course [TUTORIAL]

We are excited to bring to you this widely acclaimed production course with Rødhåd. With hundreds of responses from the online community, we created a course that is divided into three modules and covers your most requested topics:

  • Module 1 – Deep look at the production process
  • Module 2 – Shaping your arrangement
  • Module 3 – Finalising the track before mastering

The full course and each module also include Rødhåd’s studio set-up, with a walk through of the instruments used, signal flow and thinking process behind them.

What you get:

This course is meant to illustrate principles and provide practical tips and demonstrations on producing one track from start to finish. The process follows the real process that Rødhåd himself applies in the studio, matured over the course of over one decade of work.

Who is this for?

All the modules are made to be easily followed by a beginner audience, but also cater to intermediate to professional producers.

Which tools are used?

Throughout the course, the artist heavily uses both Ableton and hardware machines. The explanations are structured in a way that principles are usable by any producers even by those who don’t possess or use the same machines and by those who work only in the box.

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Sample Genie Gremlinz & Jesta Working With Breaks [TUTORIAL]

By | August 9, 2024

Sample Genie Gremlinz & Jesta Working With Breaks [TUTORIAL]

As this month we are all about the atmospheric, darker aspects of the year, we deliver to you a brand new tutorial from some heroes of ours, none other than Gremlinz & Jesta.

With an album due soon on Metalheadz and whole host of singles, past & forthcoming, these guys have the needle firmly in the groove right now, and it’s such a great to be learning in the studio with them.

This is a two hour deep-dive into their philosophy & process of working with breaks. A realtime foray into how they deal with samples, cutting editing, processing and arranging them into something fit for the labels they own and work with.

Although these guys have never veered from their course, in recent years raw organic jungle inspired beats have made a real come back, and so we thought learning from some legit OG breaksmen would be a cool thing to do. Enjoy!

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Digit Sounds Samba Rhythms WAV

By | August 9, 2024

Digit Sounds Samba Rhythms WAV

Authentic Brazilian Percussion Samples! Discover the rhythm and soul of South America with Digit Sounds’ new sample pack ‘Samba Rhythms’ – a collection crafted in collaboration with the renowned percussion artist El Guapo Musica. Designed for music producers and artists spanning a variety of genres, from House and Hip-Hop to Pop, this pack is perfect for incorporating authentic Brazilian and South American percussion sounds into your tracks.

We’ve included over 250 live percussion loops and drum loops, and over 100 one-shots, featuring a range of instruments directly from the heart of Brazilian music. This sample pack includes everything from the energising rhythms of the Afoxe and Agogo to the deep beats of the Surdo and the crisp sounds of the Caixa. These meticulously recorded Brazilian samples and drum loops offer an unparalleled depth of sound, perfect for creating dynamic and rhythmically complex tracks.

Whether you’re crafting the next chart-topping hit or adding a unique flair to your sound, this Brazilian Percussion pack provides the versatility and authenticity to elevate your music production. Perfect for Pop, Hip-Hop, House, Chillout, Samba, and more.

As always, all samples are 100% royalty-free, ensuring you can create freely without constraints, whether you’re working on personal projects or commercial releases.

Incorporate the vibrant energy of Brazil and South America into your music with ease!

Pack Contents:

  • 278 Loops
  • 127 One Shots
  • 70 – 120 BPM
  • 100% Royalty-Free

Total Number Of Files:

  • 405
  • 768.3 MB

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BVKER Synthpop Presets for Serum

By | August 9, 2024

BVKER Synthpop Presets for Serum

BVKER’s Synthpop presets pack for Serum is a complete collection of mix-ready synth sounds inspired by artists like The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, and many more. With an extensive range of 100 patches, including basses, keys, leads, pads, and plucks, you get access to all the essential elements you could need for your compositions.

And there’s more! To celebrate the launch, BVKER includes a bonus of 80 additional Serum presets and 41 unique analog wavetables taken from their top-selling Synthwave sample pack.

This means you’ll receive an impressive collection of 180 Serum presets, 11 noise samples, and 42 richly-textured wavetables.

So what are you waiting for? Secure your copy today!

Pack Contents:

  • 19 Bass Presets
  • 1 Drone Preset
  • 20 Keys Presets
  • 19 Lead Presets
  • 18 Pad Presets
  • 21 Pluck Presets
  • 2 Synth Presets
  • 11 Noise Samples
  • 80 Serum Presets & 42 Tables (from BVKER’s Synthwave Sample Pack)
  • 180 Serum Presets
  • 11 Noise Samples
  • 42 Serum Wavetables

Total Number Of Files:

  • 233
  • 133.9 MB

Software Requirements:

  • The latest version of Xfer Record’s Serum

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Amazound Samples Drawbar Organs [KONTAKT]

By | August 9, 2024

Amazound Samples Drawbar Organs [KONTAKT]

An extensive collection of Drawbar Organs specially programmed for the Native Instruments Kontakt Sampler. All nki instruments are multi-sample at 24-bit / Stereo. The samples includes all type: slow, fast, dirty, clean, jazzy, high and low draw bars, percussive and all other hammond sound you can imagine.

In addition to the Kontakt instruments you can use every wav sample of this library with any other compatible virtual or hardware sampler capable to load wav files such as the MPC.

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