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Freshly Squeezed Samples - Driftmoon Spire Essentials Vol 1 WAV MiDi REVEAL SOUND SPiRE

Produced in collaboration with talented trance producer and sound designer Juraj Klička, we are proud to present Driftmoon Spire Essentials Volume 1.

This sound set is perfect for any trance producer, whether you produce pure uplifting, tech, psy or even epic orchestral style trance. It includes sounds influenced by artists such as Fisherman & Hawkins, Mark Sixma, Dave Parkinson, Dan Stone, Ferry Tayle, ReOrder, James Dymond, Arctic Moon, Aly & Fila, Photographer, and many others.

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SonicCouture Skiddaw Stones for Ableton Live v9.6.2 ALP

The Skiddaw Stones are probably the most unusual and certainly the oldest instrument that Soniccouture has sampled. A Lithophone (litho=stone, phone=voice) dating from 1840, the Skiddaw Stones are composed of 61 tuned and shaped rocks made from the rare hornfels stone, found in Cumbria, England.

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Mike Verta Online Masterclass Impressions TUTORiAL

I think we should be able to do passable “impressions” of our composing contemporaries. Doing so reveals our understanding (or lack thereof) of the colors and styles we’re surrounded by – which naturally influence our own work!

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XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 v2.1.5 MAC

MAGNIFICENT DRUMS. PERFECTLY RECORDED.
THE WORLD'S BEST DRUMS OUT OF THE BOX.
Addictive Drums 2 comes standard with three extraordinary drum kits including both of our acclaimed Fairfax kits (recorded at the legendary Los Angeles studio formerly known as Sound City) and the loud, large, and luxurious Black Velvet! The package includes 130 presets ranging from super-clean to highly polished and radio-ready to heavily processed and distorted. You also get our Core MIDI Library containing over 5000 inspiring beats and grooves covering many styles. You can use them as-is or easily tweak them to make them uniquely yours.

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XLN Audio Addictive Keys v1.1.4 MAC

Addictive Keys isn't just a collection of sampled keyboards.
That's easy. Anyone can do that. What Addictive Keys does is to capture the soul and essence of great instruments from multiple angles. That's hard, but Addictive Keys instruments pull
it off and make it look effortless.

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Mike Verta Online Masterclass ETHNIC and WORLD TUTORiAL

There is a world of interesting instruments, tonalities, colors, and harmonies out there which we can use in our work. Rather than just dropping a duduk on top of some strings, lets explore deeper the techniques and effectiveness of truly integrating these gems within our Western framework. When it’s done right, it’s both exotic and familiar, and extremely effective!

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An Encyclopedia of South Carolina Jazz and Blues Musicians

In An Encyclopedia of South Carolina Jazz and Blues Musicians, Benjamin Franklin V documents the careers of South Carolina jazz and blues musicians from the nineteenth century to the present. The musicians range from the renowned (James Brown, Dizzy Gillespie), to the notable (Freddie Green, Josh White), to the largely forgotten (Fud Livingston, Josie Miles),to the obscure (Lottie Frost Hightower, Horace “Spoons” Williams), to the unknown (Vince Arnold, Johnny Wilson). Though the term “jazz” is commonly understood, if difficult to define, “blues” has evolved over time to include rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and soul music.

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Mike Verta Online Masterclass COMPOSITION 2 TUTORiAL

This one’s all about moods. Heroic, wistful, ominous, elated, vengeful, bitter, liberated, mysterious – learning how to conjure a specific emotion for our audiences is a key skill. I’ll be covering some of the essential tricks for establishing a mood and discussing how to get from one to another quickly and efficiently. I lean on this skillset every day with every cue. Don’t miss this one!

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Mike Verta Online Masterclass COMPOSITION 1 TUTORiAL

This class is about creating simple, compelling, and engaging ideas which not only connect with your audience consistently, but have the inherent building blocks to merit sophisticated development over time.

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Prime Loops Neon Disco MULTiFORMAT

Get deep into the groove with Prime Loops' latest collection of funked out and 80s inspired House sounds: Neon Disco blends all the finest elements of nu-disco, funky house, french house, and retro disco vibes to create a super modern sound library that harks back to the original roots of dance & club culture.

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Ask Video Audio Plugins 101: 10 FREE Synths That You Can't Live Without TUTORiAL

There's a world of FREE synths out there that most producers don't know, haven't explored or taken the time to learn. Here's a course covering 10 of trainer G.W. Childs' favorites! See what these FREE synths can do for you!

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Groove3 Studio One Know-How VocAlign ARA TUTORiAL

Presonus and the wizards at Synchro Arts are pleased to bring you direct VocAlign integration into Studio One! VocAlign is THE way to align vocals, harmonies and doubling parts. Join S1 wiz Marcus Huyskens as he reveals what you need to know!

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Waldorf Nave Plugin v1.14 MAC

The award-winning Nave has succeeded in changing perceptions of what a serious iOS instrument can be, thanks to unique sounds simply unachievable with any other synthesizer. We have often been asked when Nave would be available on other platforms. This new Nave brings that notable Nave sound engine to your favourite DAW.

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Ardour v5.4.0 DAW WiN/OSX/LiNUX RETAiL-0TH3Rside

Ardour digital audio workstation is a powerful multitrack midi and video software . It was first created as a free DAW for linux based users. It it now available for windows , OSX-mac &linux x86 & 64 bit. Please read below for all the powerful tools available to you in ARDOUR Video/Audio DAW.

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BeatMaker RomPlay v1.1 VST AU MAC/WiN

RomPlay 1.1 is a sample-based instrument. The plugin includes 53 presets with 4 layers, with bass, leads, keys, pads, vinyl sounds, effects and noise. RomPlay 1.1 contains a total of 212 samples designed from scratch with different instruments and effects (Massive, Vanguard, Reaktor, Izotope Iris2, all these plugins licensed).

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Udemy Synthesis Using Synthesis for Music Production Intro Class TUTORiAL

This classes uses the same system I've used for years in my college courses for teaching sound design: Identify and master the 4 main pieces of any synthesizer, and you will be flying when you first approach any other unit in the future.

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Lynda - Mandolin Lessons with Mike Marshall: 1 Fundamentals TUTORiAL

Take mandolin lessons online and learn at your own pace. Mike Marshall—founder of Mandolin Symposium, Grammy nominee, and founding member of the David Grisman Quintet—teaches the fundamentals of bluegrass, classical, and Brazilian mandolin. This four-part comprehensive video library includes hundreds of online mandolin lessons, plus exclusive performances, special guest interviews, and study materials such as tab and audio samples. Part 1 covers basics such as holding and tuning a mandolin, positioning your hands and fingers, and playing simple chords. Mike also covers a bit of music theory and techniques like chops and picking, so you can start to play the mandolin in more modern arrangements. Plus, learn to play some simple tunes, including classics such as "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane" and "Wabash Cannonball," that will keep you motivated on your journey to mandolin mastery. Note: This course is one of a 4-part series created and produced by ArtistWorks. We are honored to host this training in our library.

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Lynda - Mandolin Lessons with Mike Marshall: 2 Soloing Ideas and Kickoffs TUTORiAL

Take mandolin lessons online and learn at your own pace. Grammy nominee Mike Marshall teaches the intermediate concepts that will take your mandolin skills to the next level. Get practice exercises to stay motivated and increase your speed and dexterity, and build your repertoire of solo and kickoff material. Mike starts the course with some techniques for keeping your instrument in tip-top shape, including changing the strings and setting the action (aka fret spacing). Then he segues into some intermediate music theory—keeping things fun and practical by showing examples in action. Next, learn how to play some intermediate mandolin tunes, including blues licks and scales, and practice some finger buster exercises to help refine your finger positioning, stamina, and reach. This course is part two of the Mandolin Lessons series, which includes hundreds of lessons, exclusive performances, and special guest interviews. Make sure to check out the exercise files for downloadable tab, audio samples, and other study materials. Note: This course was created and produced by ArtistWorks. We are honored to host this training in our library.

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Lynda - Mandolin Lessons with Mike Marshall: 3 Simplifying Difficult Tunes TUTORiAL

What does it take to become an advanced mandolin player like Grammy nominee Mike Marshall? Once you've mastered the basics, you may want to take on some more difficult tunes. This course, the third in the Mandolin Lessons series, helps you break down popular but challenging songs like "Ride the Wild Turkey" and build your speed, dexterity, and ability to improvise. Learn how to incorporate a metronome into your practice, play advanced arpeggios, and use open and closed finger positioning to navigate complex chord charges. In chapter 3, Mike goes in the opposite direction: making simple tunes more interesting. Learn how to spice up basic songs with embellishments, slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs; play four-finger scales; and reharmonize traditional melodies. Make sure to check out the exercise files for downloadable tab, audio samples, and other study materials to assist your practice. Note: This course was created and produced by ArtistWorks. We are honored to host this training in our library.

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Lynda - Mandolin Lessons with Mike Marshall: 4 Favorite Advanced Tunes TUTORiAL

Mandolin Lessons is a four-part comprehensive video library that includes hundreds of online mandolin lessons, plus exclusive performances, interviews, tab, and audio samples. You can learn mandolin at your own pace, anywhere you can take your instrument and your learning device. Part 4 introduces instructor Mike Marshall's favorite advanced tunes. He breaks down the chords and melodies of classics like "Silent Night" and "Auld Lang Syne" and then offers some variations that will keep the tunes fresh for years to come. Plus, learn how to use the circle of fifths as a tool for playing in all 12 keys (major and minor) and for finding chord progressions, arpeggios, and chromatics. These lessons offer mandolin students an inside look at a professional musician's own musical process. Note: This course was created and produced by ArtistWorks. We are honored to host this training in our library.

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