Production & Methods

Steve Lawler’s Dark Pressure Expansion for MASCHINE through Native Instruments

Steve Lawler’s Dark Pressure Expansion for MASCHINE through Native Instruments

Native Instruments today introduced DARK PRESSURE, a new MASCHINE Expansion, created in association with the acclaimed DJ and producer Steve Lawler and sound design house Loopmasters. Steve Lawler’s career is deeply entwined in UK dance music culture. Steve started out organizing some of the seminal late 80s illegal raves, and later went on to residencies at Cream in Liverpool and Space in Ibiza while touring the world extensively. His production and DJ style walks a line between upfront sounds for main rooms and tough, percussive underground grooves for dark warehouses. Now, with ...

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Max Graham – Studio Quick Tip 8 – Reverse Sound from FYC

Max Graham – Studio Quick Tip 8 – Reverse Sound from FYC

This week I talk about using Sylenth, I made a very simple reverse sound that gave the track a lot of drive... here's how i did it. Sylenth can be purchased here - http://www.lennardigital.com/modules/home/ Ableton is available here - http://www.ableton.com More info about me here - http://www.facebook.com/djmaxgraham Related articles Max Graham Studio Quick Tips: Fast Warping in Ableton 7 (beatsmedia.com)

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Producer Release Supalife Classic Trance Vol 1

Producer Release Supalife Classic Trance Vol 1

Supalife Classic Trance Vol 1 is an energetic and euphoric blend of old school Trance vibes and razor sharp modern production packed to the brim with pounding drums and bass, lush pads and epic builds. Producer Eddy Beneteau brings his considerable talents to bear on the Trance genre with Supalife Classic Trance Vol 1. Drawing on all of the best influences from the last decade of Trance music and infusing it with his own unmistakeable style, the result is a monstrous feature packed product with excellent potential for commercial crossover. Within the ...

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Bluezone Corporation releases “Dubstep FX”

Bluezone Corporation releases “Dubstep FX”

Dubstep FX is an ultimate collection of 155 WAV Dubstep samples including impact sounds, boom drops, astonishing transition elements, intense hits, sweeps, dark and perfect rises and falls for Dubstep / Drum n Bass Producers. Armed with high quality sound effects, this new Bluezone Corporation sample pack is an overload of cutting edge audio elements you never heard. As these samples are all royalty-free, you can inject them into your music production, game or TV project without having to worry about any additional licencing fees. Directly out from the Bluezone Corporation ...

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Blu Mar Ten – Drum & Bass Vol. 7 [Loopmasters Sample Pack]

Blu Mar Ten – Drum & Bass Vol. 7 [Loopmasters Sample Pack]

Loopmasters and Hospital Records are very proud to present this fresh and exciting collection of Drum and Bass samples from one of the most dynamic and consistent duos in the industry - namely Blu Mar Ten. Formed in the big-bang of 90′s drum & bass and regular faces at Rage, Metalheadz, Speed & AWOL, Blu Mar Ten were rapidly spotted by LTJ Bukem and signed to Good Looking Records, cementing their position in the genre as originators of complex, atmospheric music. They quickly grew and mutated beyond the confines of the jungle ...

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Download The Free Pack: Producer Loops Releases World Tek Vol 2

Download The Free Pack: Producer Loops Releases World Tek Vol 2

'World Tek Vol 2' was produced by sound designer Jeff Rhodes, and multi-instrumentalist, Todd Milne. It's jam-packed with 600+ loops and samples. Stand-out features include the 189 flute and wind instrument loops, along with acoustic drum loops and other instrument loops. Tempos range from 61 to 154 BPM. After one year of ultra hard work, we are very proud to unveil 'World Tek Vol 2', the sequel to our best-selling world music sample pack! 'World Tek Vol 2' can be used to create Ambient, World, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Lounge, Drum ...

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Production & Methods: Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound Effects

Production & Methods: Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound Effects

Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound Effects: Samples, sample pack and sound library, sound FX, soundscapes, drones, Impacts and dark ambiences for film, TV and ambient composers. Inspired by all the great sci fi / dark movies and video games, 'Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound Effects' is perfect for any composer seeking to add dark eerie cinematic elements to their music. This downloadable sample pack provides you deep atmospheres, soundscapes, curious monster sounds, drones, terrific and organic sounds, heavy industrial background, textured metallic audio samples and much more. 'Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound ...

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Max Graham – Studio Quick Tip – Sidechaining Bass in Ableton

Max Graham – Studio Quick Tip – Sidechaining Bass in Ableton

Thursday means another studio quick tip! Here's the oldest trick in the book, sidechaining. A quick look at how to use the sidechain compression technique to make your bass pump with the kick in Ableton. Ableton is available here - http://www.ableton.com Max Graham Max Graham needs no introduction, from his early Trance hits “Airtight” and “I Know You’re Gone” to his 2010 Vocal smashes “Sun in the Winter” and “Nothing Else Matters” this man clearly knows how to make, and play, records that both get you dancing and touch you emotionally. Along with these hits in ...

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Pioneer launches limited edition brilliant-white models of the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus

Pioneer launches limited edition brilliant-white models of the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus

They’re among Pioneer’s most popular products, sought after by DJs who want equipment that looks as good as it sounds. With their superb high-definition audio, stunning club-quality effects and sleek user-friendly design, the industry-standard CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus offer the ultimate in style and substance. So, DJs are in for a serious treat as Pioneer launches limited edition white versions of its flagship multi-player and mixer. And, with just 1,000 units of the CDJ-2000 Limited and 500 of the DJM-900nexus Limited available worldwide, these unique pieces are sure to be snapped up ...

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Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V to support djay 4 for Mac by Algoriddim

Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V to support djay 4 for Mac by Algoriddim

The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller now benefits from native plug & play support built into Algoriddim’s djay software. This collaboration provides instant pairing of Pioneer’s high quality sound and intuitive operability to the popular and ever sophisticated djay 4 for Mac OSX Lion. “We were blown away by the new version of djay and felt it was a perfect fit for the DDJ-ERGO-V” said Jason Pook, Product Development Manager for Pioneer Europe. “djay packs powerful and innovative features such as Harmonic Match™, enhanced audio FX, and a visual key match wheel.” Since its ...

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Old Fresh Productions: Breakfast presents Keyworth “Median SFX” package available for free

Old Fresh Productions: Breakfast presents Keyworth “Median SFX” package available for free

Old Fresh Productions is proud to announce OldFreshFX.com (OFX) - providing producers with high quality, royalty free sound effects and samples to jump start their latest creations. In conjunction with Keyworthʼs current release on the world renowned electronica label Anjunabeats, OFX launches off with the Breakfast presents Keyworth "Median SFX" package available for free exclusively at www.oldfreshfx.com At OFX there is no charge to download recent samples, plus everything is royalty free. The OFX "Median SFX" pack will be the first of many free downloadable sound effects and samples. OFX will be ...

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Producer Loops: Deep House Progressions Vol 5

Producer Loops: Deep House Progressions Vol 5

'Deep House Progressions Vol 5' includes another deep and dark set of five multi-format Construction Kits for Deep House producers which are sure to take your House productions to broader, unchartered depths. This pack comes in a choice of formats. MIDI files have also been included to provide enhanced versatilty. Producer Oriol Benedet brings a wealth of experience to this diverse set of Construction Kits. You'll find smooth basslines, sparse percussion, stabs and sweeping FX inspired by some of the deepest and darkest House grooves around. Each Construction Kit is presented in ...

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Max Graham Studio Quick Tips: Fast Warping in Ableton 7

Max Graham Studio Quick Tips: Fast Warping in Ableton 7

Warping should be a fast process for quantized dance music. Here's how i do it every week for my radio show using Ableton 7. I tried 8 when it came out but found it took more steps and was annoying after the ease of 7. Might be better for other things but not for dance music in my opinion. Ableton is available here - http://www.abelton.com More info about me here - http://www.facebook.com/djmaxgraham

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Production & Methods: Sample Magic 28 – Vintage House

Production & Methods: Sample Magic 28 – Vintage House

We're delighted to announce the last release of the year for Sample Magic, SM28 Vintage House. 999 of the finest jackin' drums, bumpin' basslines and classic keys and synths from the warehouse era. A future classic in the making, Vintage House transports us back to an era of 909s and 101s, weaving together elements of authentic classic house with soul, disco and techno. Packing in 650+MB of jackin' beats, pumpin' bass and classic DX synths- the genre is revitalised with tight and punchy production for the demands of contemporary dancefloors. With deep chords, ...

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ProducerLoops releases Commercial RnB: Trance & Dance Bundle (1-6)

ProducerLoops releases Commercial RnB: Trance & Dance Bundle (1-6)

Release Date: January 5th, 2012 'Commercial RnB: Trance & Dance Bundle (Vols 1-6)' combines this awesome series from Producer Loops into one colossal bundle pack, bringing you a MASSIVE 30 feature-packed Construction Kits inspired by the latest sound to take the charts by storm. Combining RnB with Pop, Trance, Electro and other dance elements, this bundle pack boasts a soulful, yet club-ready vibe with endless crossover potential. Even the most successful and established genres need to diversify and evolve to stand the test of time, and to this end many producers have ...

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Bastian Unleashes The Golden Era – Sylenth Soundbank

Bastian Unleashes The Golden Era – Sylenth Soundbank

Edwin Koelewijn aka Bastian, the producer behind the trance legendary Ernesto vs Bastian sound. He's produced big hits like Thrill, Dark Side Of The Moon and Killer Tone. All the more gratifying to tell everyone that Bastian will continue with the famous EvsB sound in 2012 and is going to merge and develop his music in a new exciting musical direction sound, which will result in new releases very soon! Second surprise just before the end of the year is that Bastian has just released the second soundbank this year. ...

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