BEAT Magazine July 2022

This much is certain: Mixing is (not) an art. The inclined hobbyist can try his hand at the perfect compressor settings, while turbo makers mix while arranging, true to the motto „sounds good, is good“. But what to do when the kick doesn‘t bang, the track in the car makes you howl or the hi-hats on the big PA make your ears bleed? Then there‘s our 13-point plan ...

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Digital Sound Factory E-MU Proteus Rack KONTAKT

The Next Generation of Proteus The Proteus Rack Library was produced by the original E-MU sound and graphic designers. Starting with the original hardware sound samples, instruments are mapped and programmed to match the hardware sound modules. The powerful script programming integrates the hardware functionality to the software for the same great look and feel of the sound modules.

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Marula Music Genesis Psytrance Essentials for Vital Synth Presets

Marula Music Genesis Psytrance Essentials for Vital is a collection of 64 presets for Matt Tytell's Vital Plugin version 1.03 and up. Hand crafted by Nate Raubenheimer of Protoculture and Shadow Chronicles, Genesis covers a range of cutting edge Psytrance sounds from complex sequences to lush pads and searing leads.

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Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production 5th Edition

Taking essential media production processes, this book deconstructs them into the most basic components. Students will learn the concepts of media production – frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing – and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film and television to fine art and online applications. They will also become well-grounded in the digital work environment and the tools required to produce media in today’s digital environment. The primacy of content and the importance of an ethical approach to media making are also emphasized.

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Blue Diamond Musiq Complexity WAV

'Blue Diamond Musiq' is back again this time fusing the sonic perfection and cinematic of Hip Hop with the Soul and depth of RnB. This carefully crafted sound pack comes with sultry melodies that are sure to grab the attention of any listener. Getting the best of both worlds (Hip-Hop / R&B), you will love to have this in your collection!

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Blue Diamond Musiq Compress WAV

'Blue Diamond Musiq' Brings to you a pack of true Hip-Hop jump starters. No matter if you are looking for that classic or modern sound, this pack has exactly what you need. Pick one sample, pick two samples or pick the whole pack, you will for sure have your inspiration sparked!

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Blue Diamond Musiq Formula WAV

'Blue Diamond Musiq' present another one! 'Formula' features 17 unique Trap and Hip Hop Samples influenced by the likes of Roddy Ricch, Juice Wrld, Gunna, Travis Scott, and more. Pure quality samples giving you that spark you are looking for to create something very special. Look no further, this pack is full of must have gems!

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Blue Diamond Musiq Infinity WAV

'The Bang Out Factory' presents to you a collection of excellent electric synths, crowd moving melodies, riffs and lofied leads that are sure to keep the party going! If you're looking for additional inspiration to finish that Dance, Techno, Dub, House track and more, then look no further than Infinity!

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Blue Diamond Musiq Level Up WAV

'Blue Diamond Musiq' has returned with another must have pack. This sample pack is inspired by artists such as Travis Scott, Roddy Rich, Ski Mask, Da Baby, Tha Slump God, Quavo and Drake and more.

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Blue Diamond Musiq Night Vision WAV

Now ... 'Blue Diamond Musiq' ... Formally known as (The Bang Out Factory) presents to you, Night Vision! This pack is a crazy jump start for any creative block you may be having. Filled with loops that will add some abstract and organic textures to your Hip Hop x Trap beats! From ambient lo-fi bells to organic out of this world abstract synth pads and piano's. This collection of sounds will surely make an impact on your productions!

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Blue Diamond Musiq Treasure WAV

'The Bang Out Factory' presents another pack displaying an exceptional spark to your creativity. This one is for all my Pop and R & B composers. Everything from sharp plucks, melodic chords, airy pads, smooth sub basses and blissful leads are included in a variety of creative ways. You'll be pumping out hits in no time with this pack.

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Frequency Response Audio UK Tech House WAV

UK TECH_HOUSE - FREQUENCY RESPONSE AUDIO: Frequency Response Audio are proud to present our latest dance music sample pack exclusive to Sounds.com, UK Tech House. At the Frequency Response Audio HQ we have been busy developing our latest sample pack to bring you a collection of UK Tech House Weapons, this must have collection of UK Tech House loops has all the ingredients to cook up something special in the studio.

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Steinberg Live Pro v1.0.0 MacOSX

Make your live easier with VST Live, the ultimate live performance system. A unique, stable software solution, it is designed for musicians who want to put on a great show, including sound, lights and video, wherever you are. VST Live comes with a vast array of virtual instruments, sync features for your music, text and chord symbol displaying on other devices, video, Cubase import, MIDI tracks for direct DMX light control and much more.

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Vandalism HQ DRUMS Progression WAV

'HQ Drums: Progression' is a brand new series which brings high quality samples for Progressive House and Big Room. It is a comprehensive production tool to help you get into these styles or give you an extra edge in the field. This collection brings you painstakingly designed, punchy and unique drums. All content is 100% Royalty-Free!

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Vandalism Ultra G-House Vocals 5 WAV

'Ultra G-House Vocals 5' are straight from the streets, raw, genuine and not for the faint hearted. It brings you catchy, original, dirty, pitched and powerful vocal loops. If you need to fill your track with energetic, crazy and shocking vocals that could make your production stand out, then this pack is for you. Get your hands on the most original vocal pack inspired by Confession or Gangster City. All content is 100% Royalty-Free!

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Truefire Tyler Grant's Song Lesson: Amie TUTORiAL

Accurate Lead and Rhythm Guitar Lessons for Amie Taught by our top educators, TrueFire's Song Lesson System is a hands-on contextual music-making experience designed to accelerate the learning process and simulate a full-band setting. Whatever level of player you happen to be, from beginner to advanced, there's a rhythm or lead guitar part you can learn to play that sounds great in a full band context.

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Truefire Seth Rosenbloom's Song Lesson: Iceman by Albert Collins TUTORiAL

Accurate Lead and Rhythm Guitar Lessons for Iceman Taught by our top educators, TrueFire's Song Lesson System is a hands-on contextual music-making experience designed to accelerate the learning process and simulate a full-band setting. Whatever level of player you happen to be, from beginner to advanced, there's a rhythm or lead guitar part you can learn to play that sounds great in a full band context.

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Truefire Andy McKee's My Guitar Heroes: Andy McKee TUTORiAL

Learn Signature Techniques of Fingerstyle Guitar Legends Every musician has a long list of other musicians, past and present, that have inspired, influenced and helped shape their own sound and musicality. It's the natural evolution of music. We asked Andy McKee to pass on to you some of the key learnings that his Guitar Heroes passed on to him.

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Truefire Sheryl Bailey's Spotlight On: Jazz Standard Approaches TUTORiAL

6 Performance and Stylistic Strategies for the Jazz Guitarist The complete jazz guitarist should feel comfortable playing duo, trio, quartet, or larger ensemble performance settings. Also, the musicians you encounter, on the stage or in the session, may have a more traditional approach, or bebop approach, or may lean towards a more modern approach using contemporary harmonic techniques.

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Truefire Albert Castiglia's Big Dog Blues TUTORiAL

How to Play Blues Guitar With Feel From The Heart Virtually every genre of American music has deep roots to the blues. Fueled less by proficiency and more by feel, heart and soul… the blues is one of the most expressive forms of music. Expressing emotion through your instrument to connect with an audience is all about “feel” and this is especially true with the blues.

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