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New Apple Loop Drum Library
Smart Loops has released Pro Drum Works Volume Two in Apple Loops format.
Description:
Now the complete, two-volume Pro Drum Works library of over 18,000 loops and samples is available in three major formats— ACID, REX2 and Apple Loops— making it compatible with all leading Mac and PC audio software, including Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, Apple GarageBand, Final Cut, Logic and Soundtrack Pro. Cakewalk Project5, SONAR and SONAR Home Studio, Digidesign Pro Tools, MOTU Digital Performer, Propellerhead Reason, ACID Music Studio, ACID Pro and Vegas, Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo and Sequel, and other programs.
This two-volume collection provides over 18,000 total loops and samples in straight-feel (Vol. 1) and shuffle-feel (Vol. 2) grooves, performed live on three separate drum kits (Acoustic, Trap, Thunder Kits). Read more…
Smart Loops has released three new libraries as part of its SL MultiTracks drum loop series: 6-8 Medium Rock 1, Medium-Fast Bossa Nova 1, and Medium Straight Country Rock 1.
SL MultiTracks are designed to let computer-based musicians and producers discretely mix drums and cymbals on separate tracks using any ACID or Apple Loops-compatible Mac or PC audio software. Each MultiTrack groove and one-shot is provided in two ways: as a set of multitrack drum and cymbal loops, and as a complete stereo mix loop.
SL MultiTracks work with all ACID and Apple Loops-compatible audio software, including GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Reason, Digital Performer, Session, Sequel, SONAR, Live, FL Studio, and other compatible products.
Pricing and Availability
SL MultiTracks libraries are available for download for an introductory price of $14.99 per library. SL MultiTracks can also be purchased as Volumes for $29 each (three libraries per Volume). All twelve SL MultiTracks libraries can also be purchased as a single download bundle for $99.
Smart Loops has released its popular SL Hit Tracks Hard Rock and SL Hit Tracks
Complete download bundles in Apple Loops format. Previously these bundles were only available in ACID WAV format.
SL Hit Tracks are live 24-bit audio recordings of actual drum performances and can be used with GarageBand, Final Cut, Logic Express, Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Digital Performer, and other Apple Loops compatible Mac and PC audio software. Each SL Hit Track is split into separate chorus, verse, fill, solo and other song sections. Additional short 1 and 2 bar fills and grooves based on the recordings are also included. Read more…
Smart Loops has released MIDI Drum Loops Volume 3, a follow up to their Volume 1 and Volume 2 collections.
MIDI Drum Loops Volume 3 includes over 240 unique loops, providing over 500 measures of drum grooves and fills. These real-feel MIDI loops can be used with any MIDI-compatible music software or hardware sequencer capable of reading standard MIDI files. Each loops is provided in four formats: MIDI Groove Clip, Standard MIDI File Type 0, Standard MIDI File Type 1, and Session Drummer 1.
Volume 3 loops are designed for specifically for Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B musical styles.
Pricing and Availability
MIDI Drum Loops Volume 3 is available as a download only, for an introductory price of $19.
Smart Loops has released 3 new drum loop libraries in their SL MultiTracks series:
- 6/8 Slow-Medium Thick Brushes 1– 37 stereo mix loops and one-shots perfect for rock, jazz, blues, and country songs. 129 individual track loops for discrete mixing of kick, snare, overheads, and toms; recommended tempo range 45-110 BPM.
- Medium Straight Rock 2A– 31 stereo mix loops and one-shots for rock, funk, hard rock, pop, and country songs; 128 individual track loops for discrete mixing of kick, snare, hats, overheads, and toms; recommended tempo range 74-152 BPM.
- Medium Straight Rock 2B (Half-Time Grooves)– 28 stereo mix loops and one-shots for pop, rock, and R&B ballads; 117 individual track loops for discrete mixing of kick, snare, hats, overheads, and toms; recommended tempo range 75-152 BPM.
