Microhammer for Kontakt
Microhammer has released the February 2011 Bundle, a collection of sample libraries for Native Instruments Kontakt.
We are excited to bring you our latest four products: “Metal Bowls”, “Borosilicate Bells”, “99 Beer Bottles” and “Gnomehammer Vol. 2″ in an affordable bundle collection. The bundle is only valid until our next release, so grab it while you can. The original price is $66, however we are offering it for mere $45.
Microhammer February 2011 Bundle features
- Metal Bowls
- Borosilicate Bells
- 99 Beer Bottles
- Gnomehammer Vol. 2
- Format(s): Kontakt 3 and .wav
- Note: Native Instruments Kontakt 3.5 and later. Full retail versions required for Kontakt instruments.
- Note: Free Kontakt Player does not support this product. Full version required.
The Microhammer February 2011 Bundle is available to purchase for $45 USD (original price $66 USD). The offer expires upon the next microhammer release.
More information: Microhammer / February 2011 Bundle
Bluezone Corporation releases Hardstyle Loops & Hardcore Sample
Bluezone has a new release out, here is what they have to say about it:
Bluezone Corporation is proud to present Hardstyle Loops and Hardcore Samples. This brand new sample pack has a wide panel of loops and samples as the reversed kicks, distorted kicks, Hardcore drum samples, basslines, kick and Bass Loops, hardstyle drum loops, sound FX, synth sounds and many more.
Again, Bluezone Corporation propose a pack of Hardstyle / Hardcore. After the massive success of Hard Style and Core, the fresh new sample pack “Hardstyle Loops and Hardcore Samples” offers a wide choice of devastating sounds. With more than 390 loops and samples, this sound’s library contains an outfit of innovative and complex sounds. This exceptional pack consists of several directories containing drum samples ( claps, hats, percussions, rides, snares, hard kicks, Gabber kicks and more ), Hardstyle bass loops, kick loops and percussion loops for complex assemblies, as well as numerous atmospheric textured samples, pads , FX sounds and synth one shot.
Amateurs of great, fresh sounds and hard tunes will not be outdone. This pro audio tools offers great and various possibilities in styles as Hardstyle, Hardcore, Hard Techno, Schranz, Hard Dance and Hard Trance.
price : 26.95 €
Hardstyle Loops and Hardcore Samples Contents:
Kick Loops
No Kick Loops
Percussion Loops
Bass Loops
Sound Effects
Pads / Layers / Atmospheres
Drum Hits / One-Shots
Synth Hits
Technical Specifications:
385 MB Data / 793 files
Formats : WAV / AIFF
Recorded at 142 bpm
Instant Download
Royalty-Free with no extra cost
Ready to use in commercial production
A pure Mellotron M400 treat
Puremagnetik has released Microtron™ XL, a bundle of 3 tapes from Puremagnetik’s popular Microtron series.
All of the original performance nuances of the Mellotron M400 have been immaculately captured through a Neumann U47 Microphone and Reeves Custom 50 Amplifier.
Microtron XL integrates seamlessly into Ableton Live 8, Kontakt 3/4 and Logic 8/9. It comes packed with a palette of 9 expertly recorded instruments and over 1 Gigabyte of multisample content.
The Ableton Live version contains 9 individual multisampled instruments and a full “tape” instrument that has similar sound blending functionality as found on the original M400. Microtron XL also comes packed with over 150 professionally performed phrases complete with Macro and effects integration.
Microtron XL for Kontakt includes all 9 multisampled instruments complete with effects and a custom KSP user interface. Logic and Kontakt versions both come with a collection of over 150 professionally performed Apple Loops in SIAL format.
Microtron XL includes the following instruments as programmed from the original tapes.
- MK II Flute – Undoubtedly the sound that defines Mellotron, the MKII flute instantly conjures images of 1967 Abbey Road. Not only the most famous Mellotron sound, but perhaps the eeriest, the MKII flute’s dubious pitching has been in question throughout the decades. The change in timbre (they say two flutes were used) and odd intonation only adds to the haunting and mesmerizing character of this timeless sound.
- Octave Recorders – The Octave Recorder is a newer sound composed of soprano, alto and tenor recorders. Playing fast staccato chords on this one can make it sound a bit like a harmonium. It has a solid woody tone with breathy articulations and is definitely a contender to fill up the mix with some organic elements.
- Cello – Renown for its melancholy timbre and described by some as “wheezing and groaning” the Cello sound was originally recorded in the 1960s. A double bassist was used for the lower registers. Apparently the original session cellist did not wish to detune his cello for fear of damaging the instrument. Nonetheless, the Microtron Cello recording is undoubtedly a unique character in the tape library.
- Clarinet – The original Mk1 Clarinet that was discontinued but re- introduced for Puremagnetik’s Microtron series. Warm and woody, the Microtron clarinet has an authentic sound that captures a vintage flavor all its own. The Microtron clarinet patch is programmed an octave higher for quick harmonic layering with other Microtron sounds.
- French Horn – Big and brassy, the Microtron French Horn is a uniquely expressive addition to the Microtron collection.
- Glenn Miller – Glenn Miller disappeared from the radar in 1944, but now he has returned for one last swingin’ arrangement in your DAW!
Glenn Miller inspires hours of fun and creativity with layered brass sounds, warped, flanged and mangled in the classic Mellotron tape style. - Brass – The recorded combined output of two saxophones, two trumpets and a trombone, this is a powerful and punchy sound much beloved of King Crimson, Rick Wakeman, The Moody Blues and even John Lennon who thoughtfully recorded most of a demo of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ using the black Mellotron Mk II he kept on his half landing. Never fails to impress. Never fails to scare small children either.
- 8 Voice Choir – Certainly one of the major ‘classic’ Mellotron sounds, and perhaps the most arresting, this recording of four females and four males was first used in the early 1970s with the advent of the M400 and was widely used by rock groups who found that the sound of a Mellotron was a bit better than the sound of their chronic off-key harmonising.
- String Section – A combination of violins, viola and cello, these multisampled strings are pre-arranged to sound huge! Layer them together in chords or clusters for some outlandish string effects.
Microtron XL is available to purchase for $29 USD
More information: Puremagnetik / Microtron XL
Transitions
Transitions is a package of sounds designed specifically to build trailer music, stinger sounds, musical transitions and epic buildups. Each product contains 110 sweeps, fade-ins, impacts and blended samples for a total of just over 375MB of content per product, which are meant to be blended into sequences which will work well for music producers, as well as producers of cinematic and broadcast media. Also included with each package is a set of 20 blended, or “mixed” samples, which have been created to show some ways that the samples can be used in musical/broadcast contexts.
Find them here and listen to some examples below:
Transitions by DNR Collaborative
Free Game Boy samples
Bedroom Producers Blog has released a free sample pack – Game Boy LSDJ Noise And Glitch Sessions:
Ok, here’s a brand new free bpb sample pack. It’s called Game Boy LSDJ Noise And Glitch Sessions, and contains sounds recorded from a black Game Boy running LSDJ software. I’ve created the sounds using LSDJ’s awesome synth engine, combined with the built-in pattern editor.
You’ll probably notice that the included sounds are much more aggressive than what you’d expect to hear in a standard Game Boy video game, for example. I was going for a glitchy, noisy vibe, and the LSDJ synth engine turned out as a great tool for creating such sounds.
All included sounds are 100% clean recordings of the Game Boy sound output, no post FX added. This is also my first sample set recorded in 24bit.
Specifications:
- Contents: 97 audio samples (24bit WAV)
- Download Size: 23.6MB (ZIP archive)
- Size On Disk: 38MB
Download at the BPB site.
Quick demo of virtual Quadra for Kontakt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0z4nJieGeE
SPFX has released Sounds of the Quadra , a sample library for Native Instrument Kontakt. This is a fully fledged instrument for Kontakt 4, based on ARP’s 1978 Quadra synthesizer and has a beautiful, intuitive user interface based on the real Quadra’s front panel. As you may be aware the ARP Quadra has four synthesizer sections; there are Bass Synth, String Synth, Poly Synth and Lead Synth sections
SPFX has released Sounds of the Quadra, a sample library for Native Instrument Kontakt.
This is a fully fledged instrument for Kontakt 4, based on ARP’s 1978 Quadra synthesizer and has a beautiful, intuitive user interface based on the real Quadra’s front panel.
As you may be aware the ARP Quadra has four synthesizer sections; there are Bass Synth, String Synth, Poly Synth and Lead Synth sections. Each section has been recreated and a whole host of exciting extra features have been added, such as velocity to volume, pitchbend, effects processors, extra filters, lfo’s and more. There is even a 16 step analogue style sequencer based on ARP’s 1970′s design.
Free sample pack from Artfx
Artfx has introduced a free sample library, Artfx Sound Effects Sample Pack Vol 1.
The package containes 480 audio samples and loops ordered in 12 folders, total of 1GB. Below is a list of the main folders:
- Atmospherics
- Beatbox samples and loops
- Downlifters
- Impacts
- Metallic FX
- Robotic FX
- Scratches
- Swishes
- Uplifters
- Vocals
- Weird
Sound Preview:
All samples are originally recorded by ARTFX, especially for this sample pack. All sound design is done by Kaj van den Oord.
Metal Machines Trailer
This is a short trailer for Rabbit Ears Audio SFX Library, REA_004 Metal Machines.
I visited a shop whose primary focus is repairing old steam locomotives and building replicas for use around the country (Thomas The Tank Engine is big business). This library features 11 pre-1950s tools that will get your motor running and add texture to your mechanized needs. I hired a machinist to perform the following mechanical masterpieces of the industrial age: Wheel Lathe, Metal Planer, McCabe Metal Flanger, Metal Shaper, Summit Engine Lathe, Summit Engine Rapid Traverse, Hendy Engine Lathe, Vertical Turret Lathe, Bridgeport Milling Machine, Large Air Needle Scaler, Small Air Needle Scaler.
All of the machines have such wonderful qualities that smooth computer-controlled contemporary machines don’t possess. Metal Machines is here to bring on the flap, whirr, grind and whine that your work needs.
Metal Machines pricing:
- Hi-Res+ $70 usd – 24 Bit 192 kHz, 301 sounds, 4.07 GB content
- Hi-Res $50 usd – 24 Bit 96 kHz, 301 sounds, 2.02 GB content
- Std $25 usd – 24 Bit 48 kHz, 138 sounds, 661.1 MB content
- Basic $9 usd – 16 Bit 44.1 kHz, 66 sounds, 291.6 MB content
A free pack of samples is available from the product page as well.
More information: Rabbit Ears Audio / REA004 Metal Machines
LAX Aircraft Sound Library
Promo video for NSL002 LAX Aircraft Sound Library
Audio: Recorded in 24bit 192khz using a Sanken CSS-5 Shotgun in full Rycote windshield and Sound Devices 702 recorder.
This library features descending aircraft flyovers at Los Angeles International Airport. One unique aspect of LAX is that it’s nestled in the city, making it easy to stand directly under very low flying airplanes to capture a great sound.
A range of aircraft were recorded for this release, including the Airbus A330, Boeing 737, 747, and Bombardier 800.
Two different microphone positions were used: One facing the oncoming aircraft, and the other pointing in the opposite direction to capture the flyover and further decent as the aircraft lands.
Sounds were captured with a Sanken CSS-5 Stereo Shotgun mic in 120 degree stereo mode. The microphone was mounted in a full Rycote windshield kit and connected to a Sound Devices 702 recorder.
All sounds in this release are in 24bit 96khz Broadcast Wave format. Files are in a zip file, which includes a PDF with metadata. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with a link to instantly download the library.
Technical Specifications
- 44 stereo Broadcast Wave files at 24bit 96khz
- Library size is 625 MB
- All files are organized and tagged with metadata, compatible with Pro Tools, Audiofinder, Soundminer and other sound library management software
- Metadata PDF included
Introducing mlrv 2.0
mlrv is a hypersampling instrument for grid-based music contollers like the monome, livid ohm/block, novation launchpad, and akai apc/mpd. the software allows a sound file or live recording to be mapped across each row (or grid cell) and assigned a triggering behavior. within this simple set of constraints and a complete MIDI + OSC remote control system, the performer of electronic music can be freed from the laptop, and at the very least appear to be doing something interesting. mlrv is an refactoring of brian crabtree’s original mlr, extended by trent gill (galapagoose) and michael felix (%) of /parallelogram/
more infos: parallelogram.cc/mlrv
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