HIGHER PLACE was created in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer, Alexkid and his team: Brawther, Okain, Garrett David, Robin Ordell. Additional content by Monty Luke, Christophe Darbouze, and Thilini.
‘Ultra Rave Vocals’ is a groundbreaking vocal pack that fuses the raw energy of 90s Techno with the powerful, modern sounds of Big Room and Rave music. Designed for producers seeking high-impact vocal elements, this pack draws inspiration from top artists like Hardwell, Creeds and Maddix. Packed with dynamic vocal samples, it seamlessly blends nostalgic rave atmospheres with cutting-edge production trends, making it an essential tool for creating festival-ready anthems.
‘The After Party’ MPC Expansion. Inspired by the iconic sounds of Andre Harrell, DeVante Swing, Teddy Riley, Eddie F., Kyle West, Puff Daddy, to H-Town and many other classic 90s RnB producers and artists! This new MPC Expansion is more than a homage to that era, but simultaneously looks back while moving forward. Packed with 40 x MPC-ready constructed Drum kits packed with 90s warm, punchy kicks, Crispy Snares, Claps and Rims to silky RnB melodics created from classic analogue synths of the era! Also included are 24 x MPC Keygroups carefully created and processed using the finest outboard gear, delivering smooth leads, pads, and basses with a deep rich tone while sprinkling in a few that carry otherworldly vibes.
EVERY SYNTH HAS A STORYTO TELL Iona is a faithful recreation of your favorite ‘80s monosynth. Authentic analog tones made for modern production workflows. From groundbreaking tech innovations in the early days of electronic music to futuristic sounds that define emerging genres, analog synthesizers have done it all. That’s why so many artists and producers still crave the sound of vintage monosynths like the Model D, MS-20, and SH-101 today. Enter Iona. Meticulously modeled on one of the most hardware coveted synths of the ‘80s and ‘90s techno and acid house scenes, Iona delivers timeless basses, leads, and sequences in a powerful new form. With a 128-step pattern sequencer and graphical editor with flexible performance controls—all integrated for standalone MPC, MPC Desktop, and DAW users—it fits effortlessly into any workflow. From the moment you select an initial preset and start experimenting with Iona’s intuitive interface, nearly any sound you can imagine is at your fingertips.
Sugar & Spice comprises 260+ sounds inspired by the stage keyboards and polyphonic synthesizers of the 80s and 90s. Although the presets focus on playability, more radical morphing is immediately available via Hive’s XY Pads (there are over 100 examples of this in the extra XY Showcase folders). Experienced keyboard players will appreciate the nuanced velocity and aftertouch response.
Blow the dust off that retro game cartridge – this kit is dripping with CRT and VHS Lo-Fi FX to evoke classic chiptune drum sounds with an early 90’s edge.
Each parameter of this celebrated synthesizer has been measured and carefully modelled to bring you the famous sound of rave, techno or 80s and 90s pop. The original synth has been used by countless artists like e.g. Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Faithless. It massively shaped the origins of electronic dance music – switch on the Hoover!
