Optimizing Your MediaBay Workflow

FANTASTiC | 21 December 2022 | 436 MB

Have you ever felt frustrated because your loop libraries, samples and presets are hard to find and work with? Do you wish that producing music was a totally creative process? Me too! This course shares tips, tricks and lessons learned about Cubase’s MediaBay – a powerful tool designed to solve these kinds of frustrations! If you’re a Cubase user like me, you’ve probably found managing loops and digital production libraries can be such hassle that it becomes a barrier to producing in a free, creative and fun way. I’m sharing my experience and MediaBay setup tips to help you optimize your workflow as a music producer with Cubase. Even if you’re an experienced Cubase user, but you haven’t been using MediaBay then this course will open doors to a smoother workflow. Steinberg invented MediaBay to help make producing music easier and more fun. With the simple customizations and tips in this course, you’ll be up and running quickly and getting more out of that Cubase license you paid for :). If you have any questions throughout the course, I’m always glad to help – so just reach out to me! Thanks for checking in. See you in the upcoming lessons…

Tribal Techno 2 WAV

FANTASTiC | 18 November 2022 | 210 MB

If you want to get that tribal percussion sound into your Techno productions, this sample pack is for you! Inspired by producers like Ben Sims, Oliver Ho, Prime Records in the years around 2000, Oscar Mulero, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, DJ Surgeon and Richie Hawtin. In this sample pack, which can be used in all DAWs like Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro or Cubase, you can find beat elements like percussion loops, kick loops, top loops etc. as well as full drum patterns, which are a mix of percussions and beats to have a quick beat structure! The oneshot samples can be used in software samplers as well as hardware sampler like Akai MPC, Toraiz SP-16 or Elektron analog Rytm. All Loops have been processed with the same saturation and mixers, which were used in 90s and early 2000 Techno productions.

The Main Themes 3

FANTASTiC | 16 November 2022 | 263 MB

Looking for some fresh melodic loops to start a new beat, something to inspire you to create a new song or just a melody to break a creative block? If so, then this pack is the best choice! Right off the bat it will help you produce placement ready beats and chart-topping tunes! It is made of 50 loops mostly focused on drill and trap, but also perfect for R&B, Hip Hop and Pop – just as always, it’s just a matter of how you’ll use them. This time we provide dry and wet versions of all sounds, so the actual number of files is 100. Enjoy! The Main Themes 3 contains 50 loops (dry), 50 loops (wet), 362 Mb material (24-bit WAV) ready to use in your favorite sampler or sequencer, both hardware and software, including: Cubase, Logic, GarageBand, Digital Performer, Sony Acid, Ableton Live, Audition, Cakewalk Sonar, Pro Tools and many more.

Uplifting Pop Anthems Session 1

AUDiOSTRiKE | 12/09/2015 | 3.96 GB

‘Uplifting Pop Anthems Session 1’ is the first in a series of all-in-one solutions for producers of modern Pop, combining five superbly produced Construction Kits with a vast array of One-Shot samples and OMF files for maximum versatility and ease of use. Accessible and catchy melodic progressions meet with high-energy pounding rhythm sections, all tied together with a cutting-edge contemporary sound and produced to the highest standards. Taking influence from some of the luminaries of the Pop and Dance world, this pack delivers five stunning original compositions, all supplied in multi-track format and featuring a variety of loops from buzzing basslines to side chained pads and pounding drums.

Deep Hip Hop Session 2

AUDiOSTRiKE | 12/09/2015 | 5.25 GB

‘Deep Hip Hop Session 2’ continues this series of slick & versatile Hip Hop Construction Kit with a gargantuan collection of loops, one-shots, MIDI files, Sylenth presets and OMF arrangements. Supplied in a range of formats, this is an essential tool for any Hip Hop producer looking for fresh new sounds inspired by Mobb Deep, Mos Def & Ken… This supercharged product weighs in at over 1.85 GB (uncompressed, per format) and features not only five unique and varied Construction Kits, but a vast array of percussive one-shot files sure to satisfy even the most discerning beatsmith. Each Kit has a distinct vibe and incorporates a wide range of scorching hot contemporary influences, from Trap and Electro to Chillout and Downtempo, with more than a hint of Soul and Trip Hop included for good measure.

Sound On Sound January 2023

English | 164 pages | True PDF | 155 MB

Reviews: SSL 12 interface • Avid MBox Studio interface • Neumann KH150 monitors • Roland Fantom-0 workstation • IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MTM monitors • Arturia MiniLab 3 controller • E-V Everse 8 PA • iZotope RX10 • Sony C80 mic • Massenburg MDWDRC2-Native dynamics plug-in • Eventide Misha sequencer • Sonicware Liven Bass & Beats groovebox • Dawesome Novum soft synth • Rockruepel Sidechain.one compressor • Ingram Engineering EQ52 • Problem-solving Gadgets • Latest sample libraries — and lots more!

Exotica: Afrobeats & Dancehall

FANTASTiC | 23 December 2022 | 200 MB

“Exotica – Afrobeats & Dancehall” includes 6 Beat Construction Kits crafted with rhythmic drums, catchy melodies and dreamy sounds inspired by artists like Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Swae Lee, Nicky Jam, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Davido, Tems, Buju, Omah Lay, Teni and more. You will receive all sounds separated as drums, percussions and instruments, all composed at a professional level to instantly step up your production! Every folder includes Tempo and Key Labels, WAV Loops and MIDI files.

The Main Themes 2

FANTASTiC | 17 August 2022 | 159 MB

Melodic, fresh and catchy song starters! Great sounding and what’s most important, ideal to start your own hit song. If you are looking for some inspiration, some ideas, some starting points, you are in the right place. Our multi-genre loops would be a helping hand in your work. Perfect for R&B, Trap, Pop and even some club styles. From 100 to 140 Bpm, root keys marked to help you fit them harmonically in your projects. What more can I say! You will simply love these sounds!

Sound On Sound September 2022

English | 164 pages | True PDF | 172 MB

(UK & USA Edition)

Neve 88M audio interface [front cover] • DPA 4055 kick mic • Qube Audio Mobi One control surface • Novation Launchkey 88 • Focusrite Vocaster Two podcast interface • IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2 virtual instrument • Waldorf Iridium Keyboard synth • Audeze Euclid in-ear monitors • Golden Age Premier Pre-73 Jr & EQ-73 • Hifiman HE400se headphones • KIT Plugins Mo-Q • AJH Synth Tap Tempo VC-LFO & Dual RVG Eurorack • PSI A21-M updated monitors • PreSonus Revelator Dynamic mic • Vanguard Audio V44S Gen2 mic • Wave Alchemy TRIAZ virtual percussion instrument • Latest sample libraries — and lots more!