Toontrack Emotional Ballads EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

AN OCEAN OF EMOTION.Modern pop and rock ballads chock-full of drama and melancholy. From jazz to R&B, soul, pop and even metal – piano-based ballads have made lasting forays into all different genres over the years. It may be that the timbre of the piano adds another dimension of heart-wrenching narrative or that its harmonic color translates especially well in wound down tempos – but regardless of reason, pair the piano with a slow tune and it seems to unequivocally throw a wet blanket of melancholy over any song. Needless to say, the piano is the perfect vehicle for infusing your ballads with an extra dose of emotion.

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Toontrack Shuffles EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

STRAIGHT UP SHUFFLE.A broad palette of piano and keyboard playing styles – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. The shuffled groove has been immortalized in numerous timeless songs over the years. In more modern contexts, though, it’s become somewhat synonymous with genres like AOR and fusion, but it can be found in practically any style of music – from traditional blues to contemporary pop. This is where the Shuffles EZkeys MIDI pack takes off. Rather than pinpointing a specific genre, it focuses entirely on the groove. Expect the sophistication of AOR, the twang and finesse of fusion and all the funk-infused soul, rock and pop you’ll need – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel.

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Toontrack UK Pop EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

LONDON CALLING.EZkeys MIDI inspired by modern British pop. Adele, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, James Bay, Ellie Goulding – the modern British pop wonder is more than a fact, it’s a force in motion, unstoppably charging through the worldwide charts. Inspired by this wealth of music, the UK Pop EZkeys MIDI pack dives headfirst into the treasure chest of British pop to come up with new ideas that you can use to craft your tracks from.

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Cinetools Maximus WAV

Imagine that you are watching a great action movie. A strong-powered guy is on the scene and has just started chasing the bad guy, great tension in the air and you can see the bad guy starts sweat while he is running - everything looks great in the film as it should be, but something is missing. You can not feel the real feeling of the movie.. From silent comedies to modern blockbusters, cinema has always thrived on the thrill of the chase. Good music paints a mental picture of the suspense and thrill you might feel and fill all the missing parts of the emotions. And this time we're here to get you excited with the MAXIMUS and we’re ready to take you on the top of the action and excitement! So hold your breath and start counting down - we are diving deep in MAXIMUS!!

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Cinetools Otherworld WAV

It’s time to take a journey into the dark ages! Cinetools present Otherworld featuring +750 cutting-edge cinematic sound effects with dark sci-fi and mystery aesthetic - covering a wide range of trailer type sfx and futuristic scoring elements as cinematic hits, huge impacts and slams, whooshes, pass-bys, rises, sweeps, sequences, drones, ambiences, textures, pads, morphing layers, stingers, drastic synth lines, glitches and stutters + raw source sounds and field recordings - all of the sci-fi sound fx you need right here.

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Sonic Underworld Repro-5 Meridian Synth Presets

Repro-5 "Meridian" is a collection of 140 patches for u-he's Repro-5. Repro-5 is a beautiful emulation of the infamous "Prophet-5" synthesizer. Famous for its analog sound and stunning versatility, this synth can be heard on countless hit records.

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Academy.fm How To Make Your Leads More Exciting with Pitch Bending TUTORiAL

There are a ton of subtle tricks you can use to make your tracks infinitely more interesting – one of which is pitch bending your leads. Using pitch bends adds life to your melody and makes the lead sound more interesting by adding more movement.

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Academy.fm Using Organic Percussion to Spice Up Your Drum Loops TUTORiAL

Incorporating real-world sounds and foley samples into your productions is a great way to add an authentic, organic feel to your tracks. In this tutorial, Noah will take a standard drum beat and add organic percussion sounds to add flare and uniqueness.

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Splice Sounds Louis Futon's Pretty Cool Sounds WAV

Louis Futon is a multi-instrumentalist who’s toured with the likes of ODESZA, Louis the Child, and Troyboi. His flips of Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, and official remixes for Mos Def and Goldlink have garnered millions of streams. He seamlessly weaves multiple genres, like electronic, hip-hop and R&B into one cohesive sound. Now he brings these sounds into his first sample pack with over 150 smooth samples ready for your productions.

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Dance Music Production Tech House TUTORiAL

Combining both House and Techno, Tech House can be described as featuring hard/deep basslines and hypnotic beats mixed with the harmonies, melodies or vocal attributes of house music. Spread across 3 Modules we believe this to be our most comprehensive tutorial to date. Using numerous examples, we examine the production of this genre step by step with a focus on the Tech House style signed to labels such as Toolroom Trax, Suara and Deeperfect.

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Cymatics Element Arps for Serum Vol.1 Synth Presets

Many producers make the mistake of skipping over the arpeggiator when filling out arrangements. This small, but can be a crucial step to boost the quality your next track big time. Here’s why:

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Academy.fm Drip How To Make Hip-Hop: Start To Finish TUTORiAL DAW Templates

Hip-Hop has been topping the charts for decades and has had a tremendous impact on our society and the music world. While it’s usually filled with simple melodies and drums that hit you in the face, it changes yearly so it’s important to understand exactly how to achieve the basics.

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Academy.fm Masterclass Live-stream with Kompany TUTORiAL

This masterclass live-stream features seasoned producer, Kompany, who covers tons of different sound design tricks and techniques in Ableton Live and Serum. This stream is packed with information on how to make your sounds better in Serum, resampling techniques in Ableton Live, post-processing sounds, and plenty more!

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Cymatics Nobody Trap Project File DAW Templates

Trap Music has been dominant across all festival circuits for the past few years. People absolutely LOVE the feeling and vibe this genre brings. Just watch any DJ Snake or NGHTMRE set and look at the response the crowd gives at almost every single track.

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Arturia Mini-Filter v1.1.0.252 CE WiN

Ever wanted to use one of the world’s most famous synth filters in your DAW? The classic filter from our lovingly recreated Mini V software instrument is now in a dedicated plugin. Now you can add the familiar filter tone to warm or smooth out your audio, or to add sweetness to a sensitive recording.

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Arturia SEM-Filter v1.0.0.252 CE WiN

Combining simplicity with pure tone-shaping power, SEM-Filter is a futuristic twist on a classic synth filter. Renowned for its pioneering technology in the 70s, we paid tribute not only to its sound but also the SEM’s reputation as a trailblazer. Using the meticulous modelling techniques, and by adding exciting new features, we have created a true modern classic audio filter.

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Arturia M12-Filter v1.0.0.252 CE WiN

If you want a filter with depth, character, and complexity; look no further. M12-Filter is a full-featured recreation of the multi-mode filter found in Oberheim’s iconic Matrix-12, kitted out with awesome updates that make this plugin one of the most powerful, performable sound-shaping tools around.

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Arturia V76-Pre v1.0.0.263 CE WiN

From its broadcast origins to its use on some of the best-selling, most enduring records of all time, the V76 preamp has played a pivotal supporting role in the story of pop music.

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Arturia TridA-Pre v1.0.0.264 CE WiN

For decades, the concept of pop music was synonymous with Trident Studios, the pioneering facility in the heart of London’s Soho district. Their client list reads like a who’s who of pop: The Beatles, Elton John, David Bowie, the Bee Gees, Genesis, Frank Zappa, Joe Cocker, Kiss, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Marc Almond, Soft Cell, Queen, the Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy, Tina Turner, T-Rex, and Yes.

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Arturia 1973-Pre v1.0.0.265 CE WiN

The subtle nuance and tonal flavor added by a vintage preamp can have an amazing overall effect on the music you create. For years, top producers have coveted the sound of the venerable 1073 preamp. Now - through the power of Arturia’s advanced TAE modelling - you too can have a taste of that harmonically rich, classic tone in your DAW.

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