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Ueberschall Soulful Pop Elastik Soundbank
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Soulful Pop is a comprehensive and versatile Pop Music library which delivers over 3.8 GB of authentic, high quality Pop arrangements spiced up with a breeze of soul. The 18 song oriented construction kits (including an intro, a main part, two variations and an outro) have a musical spectrum that ranges from slow soulful songs to smooth pop songs up to classy pop rock songs.

The whole content covers a bandwidth of tempos between 59 – 100 BPM and is filled with more than 1130 loops of precision engineered instrument recordings. All drum recordings are dry and without any extra reverb. Furthermore the library is stocked with...

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New eMedia Guitar, Keyboard and Violin Instrument Packs
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

eMedia Music Corp., publisher of the world's best-selling series of music instruction CD-ROMs and DVDs, announces the release of several new instrument packs for the upcoming holiday season. The Piano Keyboard Starter Pack For Dummies, eMedia Teach Yourself Electric Guitar Pack, eMedia Teach Yourself Acoustic Guitar Pack (Steel String), eMedia Teach Yourself Classical Guitar Pack (Nylon String), eMedia My Violin Starter Pack, eMedia My Piano Starter Pack for Kids and the eMedia My Guitar Starter Pack For Kids will be available in retail stores and online this Fall.

All instrument packs feature a quality starter instrument bundled with eMedia's award-winning tutorial CD-ROMs and bonus accessories. eMedia's tutorial software features new interactive Instant Feedback technology that listens through your computer's microphone as you play and highlights correctly played notes in melodies, making learning to read music easy and fun...

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Celemony Melodyne Explained Video Tutorial
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Presented by DAW and Plug-In pro Eli Krantzberg, this in-depth collection dedicated to Celemony Melodyne is a 'must have' if you're just getting into the world-standard of pitch and time correction, or just want to deepen your understanding of it.

Eli takes you from the very beginning all the way to advanced usage of Melodyne including topics such as window overviews, editing tools, using DNA (Direct Note Access) pitch and time grids, the different versions of Melodyne, advanced routing to and from your DAW, plug-in mode, tempo changes, practical usage and so much more. In today's 'hyper real' studio productions, you need to stay current with all the latest DAW tools to make your tracks shine. Celemony Melodyne is hands down one of the most used software packages and to get the most out of it, you need to learn it inside and out...

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The Studio Edge: Pro Audio Recording Tutorial DVD
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces The Studio Edge: Pro Audio Recording Series Tutorial on DVD. The first installment, entitled Studio Concepts, Gear & the Physics of Sound by Jim Pavett, is designed to give home recording enthusiasts a solid grounding in audio engineering and sound recording.

In this first installment of The Studio Edge, users will learn the fundamentals of sound engineering that are crucial to success in the studio. Understanding the physics of sound and how to properly use things like compression make all the difference in the quality of recordings. The tutorial's author, Jim Pavett, provides a detailed overview on every aspect of the recording process, with hands on projects...

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Ueberschall Jazz Colors - New Elastik Soundbank
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Ueberschall presents a huge color spectrum of Jazz in this one sample library. Including Swing, Bebop, Hardbop, LatinJazz, SmoothJazz, Fusion and BalladJazz. The focus lays on the modern Jazz music but is strongly influenced by great musicians such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, George Benson and many more. This production brings the authentic Jazz-Touch in every project.

The complete content of 3.8 GB and 1507 Samples was played by professional musicians. Instruments included are drums, upright jazz bass, electric bass, jazz guitar, grand piano, Fender rhodes, Hammond B3 via Leslie, several saxophones, trumpet and flute. The drums were seperately recorded and offer each part as single track: bass drum, snare drum top, snare drum bottom, hi-hat, ride, crash, toms, stereo overhead and stereo room. Due to the overlapping of each line you can generate authentic and many different soundmixes...

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Audio-Technica 2000 Series Wireless Mic Systems
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is enhancing its highly successful 2000 Series wireless systems with several new products and technology updates, including the ATW-R2100a receiver, the ATW-T210a body-pack transmitter and the ATW-T220a handheld transmitter. The 2000 Series frequency-agile True Diversity UHF wireless system delivers professional audio and RF performance unheard of in its class, and the new series enhancements update and broaden that functionality. Straightforward setup, automatic scanning, and other advanced wireless features bring the system’s performance to a standard that provides the audio quality and reliability necessary for the quality sound systems of today.

The ATW-R2100a receiver features automatic frequency scanning that eliminates the need for searching for clear channels by automatically selecting the most appropriate frequency for the area in which the wireless is operating...

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Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ System
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Native Instruments announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, an integrated DJ system with state-of-the-art performance capabilities and intuitive tactile control. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 combines a special version of the TRAKTOR PRO software with an advanced hardware controller, both developed in unison to give DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme work flow and ease-of-use.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 represents a new level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, more intuitive and more fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, all designed to professional specifications. All relevant functions including looping, cueing, effects control and track browsing are immediately accessible on the robust and portable hardware, while dynamic multi-color backlighting, LED status displays and comprehensive level metering allow DJs to focus on their performance rather than on the computer screen...

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Soundtrack Pro Explained Video Tutorial
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Presented by Apple Certified Logic Trainer Doug Zangar, this is the definitive guide to Apple's Soundtrack Pro 3. If you're new to Soundtrack Pro 3, pull up a seat, sit down and get ready to learn this powerhouse editing application inside and out. Doug really goes deep in his presentation of Apple's Soundtrack Pro 3, covering all the basics and advanced topics such as interface overviews, navigating the timeline, working with clips, editing, using fades, noise reduction, exchanging sessions and files with Logic and Final Cut Pro, mixing and exporting and so much more.

If you're new to Soundtrack Pro 3 or just want to further your operational knowledge, take a trip with Doug Zangar down the expansive Soundtrack Pro highway. He'll make sure you don't get lost and arrive safe and sound...

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From Drop to Top Producing Hip Hop Video Tutorial
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

If you're looking to get into the Hip Hop producer game, DrFord is the man to watch. Featuring the track 'Toast To This' with rapper extraordinaire Maccnifasent, DrFord shows you how to complete a full, professional 'radio sounding' Hip Hop production with vocals and mastering from the ground up, propelling your Hip Hop productions from 'wannabe' to pro.

DrFord has cut his production teeth in some of the biggest studios in Nashville and Los Angeles, and has toured nationally as a keyboard player with numerous Country and Pop acts. His tracks have landed on MTV and VH1 reality shows 'Making The Band 4', 'Pimp My Ride', 'Rob & Big', 'Punk'd', 'My Super Sweet 16', 'Next' and many more. In addition to being Pro Tools Certified, DrFord brings his own flavor to production work, which he shares in full in this awesome new series...

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New Universal Audio UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Lineup
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Universal Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio recording hardware and developer of the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform, announced a significant update to its popular UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages. All UAD-2 SOLO, DUO and QUAD DSP Accelerator Packages now feature smaller, “greener” packaging, and include the new “Analog Classics” Software Bundle at no additional cost — the perfect way to inject the true sound of analog gear into the digital domain.

UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Packages are instant sonic upgrades for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo or Digital Performer, providing rich, analog sound quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with a native Mac- or PC-based system. More notably, they grant users access to the entire catalog of UAD Powered Plug-Ins...

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Native Instruments KOMPLETE 7 Studio Bundle
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Native Instruments announced KOMPLETE 7, a significantly expanded version of its studio-standard software bundle. The next generation of KOMPLETE now combines 24 instruments and effects – including five entirely new products – with over 10,000 sounds and 90 GByte of samples, resulting in a comprehensive suite with unparalleled versatility for music production and performance.

KOMPLETE 7 includes the latest versions of Native Instruments' acclaimed full-featured instruments and effects, ranging from ABSYNTH 5, BATTERY 3.1, FM8, GUITAR RIG 4.1, KONTAKT 4.1 and MASSIVE to the upcoming REAKTOR 5.5. As the next generation of the legendary modular synthesis studio, the new REAKTOR version adds powerful modal and additive synthesis, a revised user interface, the unique "Lazerbass" synthesizer and many enhancements for both instrument builders and musicians...

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Native Instruments KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Native Instruments announced KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, a new software bundle that provides musicians and producers with an especially affordable arsenal of professional instruments and effects. Based on the acclaimed technology of KONTAKT, KORE, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG, the bundle includes over 2,000 production-ready sounds and 12 GByte of studio-grade sample material, covering a wide range of sound aesthetics and musical styles.

Together with the introduction of KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS, the popular free KONTAKT 4 PLAYER and KORE 2 PLAYER are now complemented with player versions of GUITAR RIG 4 and REAKTOR 5. KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS combines the vast synthesis, sampling and effects processing capabilities of these four player versions with a wealth of inspirational sound material that is derived from the full product versions contained in the professional KOMPLETE bundle...

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Musicrow CS Vibes Soundset for Arturia CS80 V
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

The CS Vibes is a collection of 200 extraordinary sounds for Arturia CS80 V. It is the fifth in Musicrow’s successful series of soundsets for Arturia vintage synthesizer recreations.

The CS Vibes soundset takes full advantage of the Yamaha CS80's classic qualities to deliver fresh and up-tp-date sounds. Rhythmic sequences, somber pads, unusual keyboard sounds, fat leads, thick basses, and a lot of unique arpeggiated sounds - this collection will bring new vibes to your CS80 V synthesizer!

The CS Vibes is now available for €35.A demo bank with 20 fully functional presets is available for download...

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Orphica Piano, French Harpsichord, and Italian Harpsichord 3
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

ORPHICA PIANO - produced by Realsamples. The Orphica Piano library offers an very special little piano: Invented by Carl Leopold Röllig, the small portable piano type was exclusively built by piano maker Joseph Donal at the end of the 18th century. Produced for merely about 15 years, the Orphica remains one of the rarest pianos today – worldwide, only 30 instruments have been preserved at the very most. Inventor Röllig was reminded of the “Lyre of Orpheus”, so he chose the name accordingly for what happens to be a predecessor of today’s portable keyboard.

The instrument featured in this sample library was built around 1798 and offers a slinky, charming and lively piano tone unlike any regular piano sound – thanks to its small size featuring three octaves, it has a different main focus: Twinkle-toed, yet present with chocolate-like mids and with the typical piano-like grace, it can be great for any piano track asking for a fresh, unconsumed sound...

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StudioBox Mark II Sound Effects Library
Posted by Scott R. Garrigus

Welcome to an exceptional library! Now with nearly double amount of sounds and gigabytes StudioBox Mark II is one of the most comprehensive sound effects libraries. Use it – Love it. Studiobox Mark II offers state-of-the-art high quality sound effects and ambiences. Sound tracks and special effects for multimedia web design, video, games, TV, jingles and ambient music. WAV files only!

VOL 1 Nature     4,08GB     680 Sounds - comprehensive collection of “nature” backgrounds. jungle atmos, rain forest, country, mountain, rain, hail, thunder, underwater, water (coast, creek, lake), mix (bubbles, fountain, drops, splash...), ocean, river, waterfall, wind and storm), animals: birds, chicken, ducks, geese, bull, cows, dogs, elephant, frogs, goats, horses, insects (bees, cicades, crickets, fly, grass-hopper), lion, monkeys, pigs, sheeps, whales, dolphin, sheeps, wolf ...

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