Mixing Heavy Rock Metal TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 09 December 2013 | 1.31 GB

MAKE YOUR TRACKS SCREAM

Multi-Platinum Engineer and Producer Kenny Gioia returns with an all-new mixing series, this time dedicated to mixing Heavy Rock / Metal! Step right up and see how Kenny sculpts an epic song by Days of Samara into a radio ready hit, explaining everything in detail as he goes. Kenny starts by welcoming you and discusses what you’ll learn in the series. He then shows how to import the previously recorded audio tracks into the DAW, rename them and set up markers for all the different parts of the song, creating a navigation map. He also gives you tons of helpful track management tips and tricks along the way.

Blue Tubes Bundle v4.0.1 WiN

Team R2R | 16 March 2026 | 84.14 MB

PLATFORMs: VST2/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

The Blue Tubes Bundle v4 is the complete collection of Blue Tubes processors, bringing together 19 plug-ins covering equalization, dynamics, modulation, saturation, delay, imaging, and channel processing. Originally conceived in the early days of digital audio to reproduce the warmth and musicality of analog studio equipment, Blue Tubes has become a recognizable toolkit for producers and engineers who value character, saturation, and tone over sterile processing. With tools covering all core mixing tasks, this collection is particularly well adapted to R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop, and Rock productions, where analog character and musical processing remain highly valued.

Fretted Pop Loops

BOMBASTiC | 10 July 2025 | 2.1 GB

We’re happy to introduce “Fretted Pop Loops”, a dynamic sample pack designed to inject vibrant energy into your Pop/Rock productions. This collection offers a fusion of catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and rich textures, all centered around the versatile sound of the live played acoustic and electric guitar, as well as Mandolin, Banjo, Sitar. The Instrumentalist behind the pack has played on songs by artists like Camila Cabello, Demi Levato, Pet Shop Boys, and more. And has been performing with artists like Lil Nas X, and toured with Selena Gomez. Within “Fretted Pop Loops,” you’ll discover five carefully curated construction kits, each brimming with musical inspiration. From shimmering clean tones to gritty overdriven riffs, every kit encapsulates the essence of contemporary Pop/Rock music, delivering a diverse array of sounds to ignite your creativity. Each construction kit includes a blend of guitar loops, basslines, drum patterns, synth elements, and more, meticulously arranged and labeled for seamless integration into your projects. With “Fretted Pop Loops,” you can effortlessly create dynamic arrangements, layering vibrant guitar textures atop driving rhythms to achieve a polished, professional sound. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or a budding musician, this sample pack serves as a valuable resource for crafting memorable Pop/Rock compositions with ease and finesse.

Prog Rock Bundle DiVA

FANTASTiC | 13 March 2025 | 1.29 MB

‘Prog Rock Bundle’ for DIVA synth contains 300 vintage sounding presets focused on Progressive Rock genre and other analog sound based genres. Prog Rock Bundle for DIVA is a collection of 4 soundbanks for a total of 300 vintage sounding presets. It is a full package focused on Progressive Rock genre but it could also be used for Cinematic music as well as for Electronic productions especially those with dark sound character and those which rely on warm analog sounds. The first soundbank of this collection is a generic journey through the Golden Era of music. Prog Rock 2 is focused on two opposite sides of synth sounds with Huge and Soft synths. Prog Rock 3 is even more focused and dives into the early 70s soundcolors. Finally Prog Rock 4 contains organ sounds that fit with all the other Prog Rock packs and fills the blanks to create a multidimensional collection dedicated to the genre.

Ilio Double Platinum Drums AKAi 2CD

P2P | 03 April 2011 | [1996] | AKAi 2CD Set | 844.80 MB

It takes raw talent and experience to make drum samples this good.

Enter producer John Boylan – Boston, Charlie Daniels Band, Johnny Lee . . . , drummer Michael Botts – Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg, Bread . . . , and engineer Paul Grupp – REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar, Little River Band . . . , all multi-platinum record winners brought together by exec producer, Anthony Harris. Recorded in one of LA’s premier studios, Double Platinum Drums delivers with over 500 loops and phrases and 400 individual hits on multiple discs, with Dry or Room ambience, for a total of nearly 2000 samples! Groove styles include Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Rock Ballad, Country, New Orleans, Funk, Hard Rock, 50’s Rock, Metal, Shuffle, Latin and more. Well organized by tempos ranging from 66 BPM to 203 BPM. Every tempo and style have corresponding Intros, Fills and Endings allowing you to create complete songs.

Vir2 MOJO: Upright Bass KONTAKT

Team ViP | 26 December 2024 | 17.18 GB

BASS JOINS THE FAMILY

Vir2 Instruments is proud to introduce MOJO: Upright Bass, a premier addition to the MOJO instrument family. We recorded acclaimed jazz bassist Stefan “Pista” Bartus on an exquisite 150-year-old double bass through an analog console to develop the most advanced and lifelike upright bass virtual instrument imaginable. With six dynamic layers, up to eight round-robins, eight articulations, five mic positions, true legato, and an array of superbly designed presets and MIDI grooves, you can take your standup bass performances to new heights. Humanize your sound with speed-dependent articulation switching for note repetitions, beautifully authentic vibrato sustains, simulated vibrato based on real vibrato curves, adjustable string buzz, and an FX suite for full customization.

Rock Grooves MiDi PACK

Team ARCADiA | 02 July 2025 | 1.96 MB

Make Your Grooves Rock

We are stoked to introduce the all new GGD Rock Grooves – one of the first of many genre-based MIDI Groove packs by GGD! This pack features hard-hitting beats and very tasty fills that will undoubtedly provide you with an incredibly strong foundation for your songs. Whether you’re writing hard rock, radio rock, vibe rock, classic-inspired rock & roll, or any other genre of rock you can think of, the grooves in this pack will keep your head bouncing and your ideas flowing for years to come.