FaderPro In The Studio with Eelke Kleijn TUTORiAL

It is extremely rare in this day and age to come across an electronic artist who can boast such a wide variety of talents as much as Dutch native, Eelke Kleijn. Whether he is dazzling us with his international live sets as a sought after DJ, or schooling us with his unique blend of deep and melodic House and Techno productions, he’s blowing our minds with his Hollywood scores as a top Sound Designer.

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Audiomodern ModulARPS 2 KONTAKT

Introducing ModulARPS 2, the second volume of our loop based series of instruments for NI Kontakt. Created by a unique modular setup and controlled by Sound designer Pau Cabruja, ModulARPS 2 holds one of the finest collection of Modular Synthesizer loops we’ve ever assembled.

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Atom Hub Cuckoo Clay Bird KONTAKT

A long long time ago, when I was a kid, this little birdie was initially bought to me by my father during our visit of Romania sometimes in 1980s. Since those times this cuckoo sits here and there, moving with me from a flat to a flat, from my childhood to present days. I bet it has never dreamed about being finally sampled :-). But it happened and did a nice job, singing those two tones patiently for me (it has a hole in the front that can be covered by a finger to produce lower tone). Soon after I started to play with the samples in Kontakt I decided to release two versions of this instrument - one freebie containing some basic patches and also some experimental one and the full version, which brings cca 3 times more sample content, more controls in GUI, more patches, dynamic ones, looped ones - all together with nice experimental possibilities. You can come up with kind of jungle scenery with various exotic birds tweeting, get to the sci-fi territory with weird pads and effests, or to get to the rock pub with overdriven (cuckoo) rock organ (I am using the word "hammond" here and there just to give you the idea about the type of the sound)... Really, this little one exceeded my expectations. I hope you will like it too and if not with full version, you will have some fun at least with the freebie.

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Academy.fm How To Balance Your Bass Layers with EQ in Logic Pro X TUTORiAL

Follow along as Jake Shanahan explains how to balance your bass layers by applying proper EQ technique in Logic Pro X. This treats your layers by properly allowing your sub to push through without interfering and allowing clarity between your lower frequencies. Understanding how to separate each bass layer will help with many other situations of EQ control.

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Toontrack New Wave EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

A NEW WAVE OF IDEAS. Piano and keyboard variations inspired by the new wave of synth-driven pop predominant in the ’80s. While stemming from the post-punk era of the late ‘70s but eventually becoming more and more synonymous with the budding synth-pop scene of the early ’80s, the catch-all use of the term “new wave” has been subject to debate and stylistic confusion. However, monumental success of acts like Alphaville, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and a host of others in many ways claimed the genre, making their synth-driven pop the predominant soundtrack in the ’80s and well into the ‘90s.

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Toontrack Country Pop EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

COUNTRY SONGS THAT POP.A contemporary fusion of country and pop playing styles for piano. Already back in the 1970s, artists started deviating from the traditional country mold by incorporating obvious elements of pop music, both in terms of songwriting, instrumentation and production. It proved hugely successful in reaching new audiences outside the core demographic. Still to this day, chart-topping stars like Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and many others keep pushing the boundaries of what country is and can be.

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Toontrack Singer-Songwriter EZkeys MIDI MiDi WiN

INSTANT INSPIRATION. Piano playing variations inspired by some of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the past few decades. For decades now, the piano has been a natural vehicle to help songwriters voice their craft. There’s just something about its expressive range that speaks on a fundamental level – it’s the perfect instrument to set a scene. In the right context, a lone piano piece can say a thousand words. Add your voice to it, and you can move mountains.

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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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