Serum 2: Making Synthwave

HiDERA | 01 June 2025 | 241 MB

In this Serum 2 video course, electronic music wiz Thomas Cochran shows you how to create an entire synthwave track using nothing but Serum 2 for all the sounds. From plucks and arps to drums, bass, pads, and more, it’s all covered here. Not only will you learn all the elements needed to build a great synthwave track, but you’ll learn all kinds of tips and techniques for Serum 2 that will have you designing your own patches from scratch before you know it. These Serum 2 video tutorials are designed for Serum 2 users. Thomas begins by welcoming you and briefly discussing what all he’ll be covering in the course, followed by a complete playthrough of the track, so you’ll know what’s coming. Then it’s on the foundation of the track: the drums. Thomas will discuss not only the sounds commonly used for synthwave drums but also the types of patterns typically used. You’ll also see how to fill things out a bit more with some added percussion and create a rough drum mix with the effects plugin version of Serum 2.

Electric Vintage KONTAKT

HiDERA | 15 August 2025 | 7.75 GB

The unmistakable sound of a vintage 50s solid-body electric, captured by a session pro. Over 230 strummed and picked patterns…

Electric Sunburst KONTAKT

HiDERA | 15 August 2025 | 7.63 GB

ELECTRIC SUNBURST precisely captures a timeless, playable electric guitar, ideal for modern productions. It combines a comprehensive library of strumming patterns, picked arpeggios, and genuine riffs with real-time performance controls. The innovative playback engine allows for a virtually endless number of chord variations, and creates convincing, musical results from effortless input.

Electric Sunburst Deluxe v1.2.0 KONTAKT

HiDERA | 15 August 2025 | 6.40 GB

THE SESSION ELECTRIC PLAYER YOU REQUESTED

ELECTRIC SUNBURST DELUXE is a powerful, expanded version of the hugely popular ELECTRIC SUNBURST. This DELUXE instrument draws from the same meticulously captured iconic electric guitar and adds a wealth of user-requested features, including a second instrument for melodic playing, more patterns, enhanced performance controls, and new effects. With a fully versatile instrument, you can produce authentic, finished tracks for any modern production effortlessly.

Picked Nylon KONTAKT

HiDERA | 15 August 2025 | 6 GB

PICKED NYLON captures a one-of-a-kind, nylon-stringed guitar, in an intuitively playable production tool. The instrument’s clean and mellow timbres are perfect for a range of genres, from classical to electronica, as well as distinctive styles like bossa nova and flamenco. Whether you’re producing film scores or pop tracks, the powerful effects and performance controls give you everything you need for your perfect sound.

Strummed Acoustic v1.2.0 KONTAKT

HiDERA | 15 August 2025 | 7.76 GB

STRUMMED ACOUSTIC is your always-on-call, professional session guitarist – perfectly strummed and recorded patterns, vivid sound, and real-time performance control. SESSION GUITARIST – STRUMMED ACOUSTIC captures the sound of a benchmark dreadnought acoustic, played by a seasoned studio pro. Easily browse an encyclopedia of authentic strumming patterns and load them as fast as your inspiration strikes. STRUMMED ACOUSTIC distills years of dedicated practice into an interface designed for simplicity. A convenient keyboard layout lets you control strumming patterns and endings with your left hand while playing chords with your right hand. Mod- and pitch wheels adjust playing position and accent strength – all in real time. Search strumming patterns by where the accents fall on the beat. The Pattern Browser shows you every pattern matching that accent structure. STRUMMED ACOUSTIC even handles the most esoteric jazz chords with ease. And every performance features the smoothest chord transitions, real string noise, and impressive musicality for world-class playing every time.

DECODA Explained®

HiDERA | 14 June 2025 | 110 MB

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for an informative video series on DECODA, the new plug-in from zplane that makes learning songs easier and quicker than you thought possible. From playback controls like looping and speed to input FX (amp simulation, etc.), tempo beat grids, MIDI editing, and more, it’s all covered here! By the time you’re done with the series, you’ll be ready to start using DECODA right away to learn that huge pile of songs for your next gig! These DECODA videos are designed for new DECODA users. Larry begins the DECODA course with a brief overview of what DECODA is, followed by a quick tour of the interface, so you can see how everything is laid out. Then you’ll learn about project navigation, which allows you to quickly go to a specific song section, loop sections, and more. Playback controls are covered then, and you’ll see how to change playback speed, enable looping, etc.