12 new MSynthesizer 4NN templates for various drums and percussion.
Advanced processing for every signal shape editor.
Added ping-pong mode, offset, input/feedback filter for MDelay.
Added 3 processing modes for MWaveShaper.
Random component selection in drumset designer.
Added hand-clap drum type.
All envelope points can now be locked.
Filled help on equalizer band editor.
Added tap feature for tempo.
Click protection for frequency modulation in MSynthesizer 4NN.
Added single output version.
Added input MIDI transpose.
Added output MIDI channel by drum channel feature.
Added preliminary MIDI out for AU.
Fix: Synchronization with songs with changing signature.
Fix: Compatibility with Digital performer.
Fix: Installer wasn’t working on some Mac OS X and Windows 7 systems.
Fix: GUI updating on Mac.
Fix: Effect 1 drum type didn’t have any assigned MIDI key.
Fix: Help windows occasionally failed to detect size properly.
Fix: Envelopes had invalid dB units.
Fix: SF2 and NKI import wasn’t working correctly.
Fix: Pitch-bend processing range.
Fix: Mac OS X implementation ignored spacebar key.
Fix: Color window copy & paste.
Fix: Import of MIDI files with aftertouch.
Fix: Triggering of long breaks for certain rhythms processed through double-tempo feature.
Fix: Multiple outputs were crashing on some hosts.
Price: MDrummer Large is available to purchase for PC and Mac (VST/AU) for 119 EUR. A free Small version can be downloaded from the MeldaProduction website.
Available in sizes 15” through 20”, the Suspended joins the recently released Vault Artisan Traditional Hand Cymbals in offering premium ‘Old World’ sounds that are tonally deep, dark and rich, with a robust vintage musicality. Medium-thin in weight, the Suspended responds readily for crashing or crescendos, ensuring complete control for the player.
Commented SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love, “The sound of a Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic cymbal is that of a century-old model that has matured through decades of playing. It’s a combination of high-density traditional hand hammering and a touch of innovation that actually improves on the performance and sound of those older cymbals. Like the Vault Artisan Hand Cymbals, this Suspended model responds easily and dynamically, so the desired sound is readily accessible.”
Added Nick Petrella, SABIAN Director of Education, “Because it sounds dark, responds quickly, has that age-old ‘mysterious’ tone, and quickly opens up to a roar, the Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic Suspended is perfect for today’s wide range of orchestral work. In my opinion, this is the best suspended cymbal available—bar none!”
Vault Artisan Traditional cymbals are designed by the SABIAN Vault Team in collaboration with a number of the world’s leading percussionists. “Accurately recreating, let alone improving upon the complex sound of hundred-year-old orchestral cymbals is a massive challenge,” concluded Love. “Thanks to the insight of these musicians and the traditional craftsmanship skills of our artisans we are able to design and craft such sounds.”
Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic models are individually hand crafted from premium B20 bronze by SABIAN Master Artisans. They are quality-protected by the SABIAN Two-Year Warranty.
Vault Artisan Traditional Suspended Cymbal
Size: 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”.
Weight: Medium-Thin.
Finish: Natural (Brilliant is optional).
Metal: B20 Bronze.
Hammering: ‘High-Density’ Traditional Hand Hammering, Innovative HHX ‘Tone Projection’ Dimpling.
Lathing: Narrow ‘pin-style’.
Special Feature: Combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative SABIAN techniques.
Splurgo Audio has announced the release of Darbuka Loops Pack 2 and Computer Sounds Pack, two new downloadable sample packs.
Darbuka Loops Pack 2 – This is the second installment of the bestselling Darbuka Loops. This pack contains the most popular middle eastern 3/4 rhythms. These rhythms are included: Abwanii, Daarij, Darj, Ghiita, Hazaj, Khalaas al awwal, Makhluf, Qantara, Quddaam, Shiishtosh, Tsamiko and Yuruk as-Samaa’ii. This pack contains 44 loops in 90 and 110 bpm (3/4 timing). All files are available in Acid Pro Wav and Apple Garageband AIFF.
Darbuka Loops Pack 2 – This is the second installment of the bestselling Darbuka Loops. This pack contains the most popular middle eastern 3/4 rhythms. These rhythms are included: Abwanii, Daarij, Darj, Ghiita, Hazaj, Khalaas al awwal, Makhluf, Qantara, Quddaam, Shiishtosh, Tsamiko and Yuruk as-Samaa’ii. This pack contains 44 loops in 90 and 110 bpm (3/4 timing). All files are available in Acid Pro Wav and Apple Garageband AIFF.
The Darbuka Loops 2 and Computer Sounds sample packs are available to purchase for USD 5.95 each.
Deep Percussion Beds : Percussion loop libraries have been, and will continue to be, a necessary tool for composers on the go. They can transform a cue into something completely different with just a few clicks and one pass on the keyboard.
We decided to have a go at an orchestral percussion loop library, but of course in the cinesamples way. We noticed many incredibly bombastic, active and gigantic sounding loop libraries yet we weren’t able to find a loop library suitable for the other moments we are called on to score. A dialogue scene with underlying tension, or the quieter moments before all hell breaks loose, a troubling flashback to a long forgotten memory, or a scene where the director says “I think the music is saying too much here, perhaps we don’t need music till the next part. Yes, the music needs to say much less or nothing at all (the editor nods his head in firm agreement).”
Deep Percussion Beds features
Massive 9GB library which uses a combination of Cinesamples’ live elements, private libraries and previously recorded materials.
50 Loop Suites, each loop suite is made up of 3 variations (A/B/C) and a Coda ending.
Each Variation grows organically as a piece of music would, variation B being slightly more complex, and variation C being more so.
Within each variation you will find the groups/stems which make up the loop to be mapped to Kontakt also. Allowing you to choose either the full mix of each variation or the building blocks.
The Tempo Syncing Engine in Kontakt was stretched to the limit – allowing you to use each loop at a wide variety of tempi. Each stem was painstakingly sliced by hand at multiple tempi allowing flexibility that the far surpasses the native time stretching engine.
Also included in the GUI are reverb controls, EQ controls and Compression Controls.
Kings of Bhangra : Suitable for everything from Bollywood soundtracks, right through to contemporary Western hip hop with a world music vibe, this pack is an essential for the producer seeking to add authentic Indian spice to their productions.
In addition to the five stunning construction kits, there are also folders containing standalone percussion and instrument loops, featuring Algoze, Sarangi, Dhol, and Dholak samples to name a few.
All files are key and tempo tagged to maximise your work flow, and the ACID/Apple Loops files will conform to the speed and pitch of your DAW project.
Price: Kings of Bhangra is available to purchase in various formats, starting at GBP 19.95 / EUR 24.69 / USD 25.62.
The Wooden Frog : Hey! This is one of my first sampled things so… i hope you can have at last some use of it!
So… why this wooden frog thing? Becouse i heard it on a recent soundtrack i really liked. I found it today at a music festival near my hometown and just had to buy it. Its about 14 cm large and has six spikes carved onto its back.
The Wooden Frog features
186 Samples, 24bit/44.1kHz – 67 MB.
Wooden Stick 01 (Stickside 1)
Scratches (Typical Instrument sound) – 6 Variations, 1 Velocity layer x 4-5 Round robin each. (26 Samples)
Quark (Up-down, down-up scratch) – 2 Variations, 1 Velocity layer x 8-10 Round robin each (18 Samples)
Hits (Top, side 1 and 2)
Top-hit, 4 velocity layers x 5-8 Round robin (27 Samples)
Side-hit-1, 4 velovity layers x 10 Round robin (40 Samples)
Side-hit-2, 4 velocity layers x 8-10 Round robin (37 Samples)
Effects
Short tremolo hit (bottom), 1 Velocity layer x 4 Round robin (4 Samples)
Slow, normal, fast and loud tremolo textures (bottom) (6 Samples)
Quarking tremolo textures (head) (3 Samples)
Click-noise-effects (4 Samples)
A nice bloob effect created by quickly removing the stick from the frogs mouth (1 Sample)
Wooden Stick 02 (Stickside 2)
Scratches (Typical Instrument sound) – 1 Variation, 1 Velocity layer x 6 Round robin (6 Samples)
Quark (down-up scratch, softer that stick 01) – 1 Variation, 1 Velocity layer x 9 Round robin (9 Samples)
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composers on the go. They can transform a cue into something completely different with just a few clicks and one pass on the keyboard.
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