Avant Garde samplemeister Johannes Kriedler is using his latest work, product placements, to create a nightmare for GEMA (the German RIAA, and explore the ways that copyrights limit art in the process. Here’s the text of his announcement: If you want to register a song at GEMA (RIAA, ASCAP of Germany) you have to fill… Read More Avant Garde Samplemeister Creates Nightmare for German RIAA
Zero-G has introduced Rhythm Organism – a sample library of electronic didgeridoo sounds, played by Charlie McMahon. Description: Charlie McMahon has been a master of the didgeridoo from an early age and is one of Australia’s most acclaimed players of this instrument. From traditional style didjs through to Seismic Face Bass and the newly launched… Read More Zero-G Intros Rhythm Organism Didgeridoo Sample LIbrary
Nine Volt Audio has released Action Drums – a collection of 100 new loops designed to convey movement, power and excitement. Action Drums One Hundred is FREE through August 31st with the purchase of any Nine Volt Audio. Video demo Action Drums One Hundred can also be purchased separately for $9.99. Specifications: The Download contains… Read More Action Drums Loop Library
LoopCache has introduced a new sample library, Abstract Percussion. You can preview it below, and download a free sample pack (.zip). Description: Providing over 250 odd, obtuse, vicious and downright funky loops designed for layering with a basic kick and snare. These kickless loops are ideal for dropping into a mix for some extra sparkle… Read More loopCache.com Abstract Percussion Sample Pack
Percussa has announced a lot of AudioCubes news in the last few days: They announced a new AudioCubes Shop. The new shop offers software such as Propellerheads Reason and Ableton Live, and sound packs, besides the 2 and 4 AudioCube sets. It should also make it easier to order from anywhere in the world, track… Read More Percussa AudioCubes News
New from the Ueberschall Nouvelle series comes a downtempo collection – Chillers Joint. Description: Chillers Joint is heavily influenced by 60 s and 70`s soundtracks, Soul, Funk, Dub and Jazz. Garnished with modern Downtempo Hiphop and electronic flavours. Highlights include 20 relaxed c-kits, each over a minute long, all including intros / outros verses and… Read More Ueberschall Announces Chillers Joint Downtempo Collection
Prime Loops is offering several free sample kits for Intua BeatMaker for the iPhone. Kits include: Dirty South Synth Loops Kit Platinum Crunk Grooves 1 Platinum Crunk Grooves 2 Prime Trip Hop Kit 1 via the BeatMaker
Propellerhead has announced three new software bundles Reason Premium Edition Studio Combo Rhythm Combo The bundles will roll out in early August in Europe and later in the month in North America. Reason Premium Edition The Reason Premium Edition includes a full version of Reason, bundled together with the four complete Hypersampled ReFills—Reason Drum Kits,… Read More Propellerhead Intros Three Reason Bundles
Time Unlimited and the samplemeisters from Germany, Ueberschall, have announced the Trance ID 2 Remix Contest The Jury consists of course of the four producers who have provided the construction kits on Trance ID 2: Mike Koglin (Noys Music) Darren Tate (Mondo Records) Mark Pledger (Anjunabeats) Marc Steinmeier (Time Unlimited) The contest starts at the… Read More Win A Label Release In New Trance Contest
Sonic State has introduced a new series, The Art Of Sampling. Episode 1 looks at the history of sampling: Before digital sampling, sound manipulation was seen as a subversive and avante garde activity. Composers were ostracized for experimenting with found sound sources and a belief that music could exist outside the strict confines of the… Read More The Art Of Samping: Free Video Tutorials
