Sunday, December 11, 2022

Cherry Audio Dreamsynth DS1. Review, Free Sounds, and Resources.

 


Cherry Audio Dreamsynth DS-1. Free Patches, Review and Resources. 

Rather than being a digital recreation of a vintage/realworld/hardware product, Cherry Audio's Dreamsynth DS-1 is an original digital plug-in instrument creation. 

Here, we'll take a closer look at Dreamsynth DS-1, offer up some programming tips, and give you 64 free Dreamsynth patches that I developed while I was going through it. 

Dreamsynth is a virtual digital/analog hybrid synth that combines digital/wavetable oscillators/waveform generators with with an analog sounding filter and an analog 'organ' style string 'synth' section. 

It has three oscillators, each capable of generating and mixing two waveforms each. So you've got a pretty powerful oscillator section capable of some rich and thick tones. I reckon, in total, you have 435 waveforms to choose from and, unlike some wavetable synths, they are divided into 14 descriptive groups to give you some idea of how they sound. I guess my first encounter with a software wavetable synth was Synapse Audio's DUNE and, great though it is, descriptive names for the waveforms would have helped rather than just a visual depiction of each one. 

So with all those waveforms, and three oscillators with two waveform generators per oscillator, there are almost infinite combinations and sonic possibilities. 

A single filter is provided with fully variable mode control between LPF and HPF as well as a fixed BPF mode. Despite having only a single filter, oscillators 2 and 3 rather cunningly allow you to bypass it so you can combine darker filtered tones with bright sparkly ones that go around the filter section. 


Dreamsynth DS-1. Waveform Groups and Characteristics. 

To offer a flavour of what Dreamsynth is capable of it might be useful to pick out some of the waveform groups and take a look at their characteristics. 

Analog. The first group is a collection of virtual 'analog' waveforms. Saw, ramp, sine, tri, and pulse are provided alongside white and pink noise. Each oscillator has a pulse width control. This group of waveforms, alongside the fact that you can have up to six of them going at a time, means that Dreamsynth is great for thick, warm, analog synth type sounds. Fat synth basses, warm analog pads, I got some great synth lead sounds from it, and some big CS-80 style polysynth/comp type sounds. 

Percussion. The percussion group provides some excellent tunes bells and marimba waveforms which are great for combining with the other waveform groups to provide patches with interesting 'attack' portions. Great for 80s Roland D-Series/LA Synthesis recreations. 

Wind. Similarly, the wind group provides those 'bottle' and flute type 'attack partials' 

Synthwave. The 'Synthwave' group supplies a mix of general 'pads' some hybrid ana/FM sine waveforms which are great for 'spikey' synth clav type sounds. 

Voice. 10 vox/choral waveforms great for vocal pads or combining with analog or string waveforms for hybrid pads. 

Wind. 7 wind type waveforms including 'classic' Roland D Series/LA 'shaku' and 'bottle' type sampled waveforms. 

One Shot. A selection of around 100 'attack partials' and 'one shot' sampled waveforms including classic drum machine sounds, fx samples, and 'hits'. 

String Synth Section. 

In addition to the three synth waveform generators/oscillators, Dreamsynth also offers an 'analog' string synth generator which has a basic envelope generator and mix level. 
 

Dreamsynth DS1: Effects Section. 

On top of it's powerful synthesizer engine, Dreamsynth also offers a comprehensive effects suite. Far more powerful and wide rangint than anything that was possible with the hybrid/wavetable hardware synths of the eighties. 
Reverb, delay, chorus, flange and 'tube drive' sections are available with all the basic parameter editing and they can all be synched to your DAW master tempo where applicable.   
 

Dreamsynth Programming Tips:

As with all synths, try and have an idea of the sort of sound or sounds you want to create, rather than just noodle around with the parameters and hope something magical happens. 

Wavetable synthesizers usually have lots of waveforms. Start with a single oscillator, with the filter fully open and go through all of the individual waveforms and check out their tonal characteristics. Maybe write down a list of them with some notes on how each of them sound. Note down some that might work for the sort of sounds you want to create.  

Use template programming. Work backwards from the envelope generators. For example, if you're looking to develop a slowly evolving synth pad with a long tail after key release, set the envelope generator with long attack and release times. Set the filter for a darker or a brighter tone, and maybe setup the filter envelope if you want the sound to have an 'evolving' tone. Then work back to the oscillators and try some of the different waveforms and combinations, knowing that your envelope and filter setting are generally set for pad type patches. You may come up with lots of combinations that you like. 

Dreamsynth Sound Characteristics. 

Cherry Audio characterize Dreamsynth as being influenced by wavetable and hybrid synths of the 80s such as Ensoniq ESQ1/SQ80/VFX Series, Korg DW Series, and I also think, since you have an 'attack' waveform group alongside an 'analog' waveform group you could also include Roland D Series/LA Synthesis products. So, as you might guess, it's capable of great 80s sounding bell/fantasy pads, big 'analog' style comps, I also got some great solo/lead sounds, and some interesting 'wind synth' type sounds. I wasn't particularly impressed with the bass waveform section, so I didn't manage to create any great 'synth bass' type patches, but that might just be me. 


Free Dreamsynth Patches. Download Link. 

Download 64 free Dreamsynth sounds using the link below. 


Download the folder to your hard drive and then move it or copy it to the the 'data' folder that was installed when you downloaded your copy of Dreamsynth or the Dreamsynth demo. 


Other Dreamsynth Resources/Links. 

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SOUNDWARE: SongLab Zampler Light. FREE Sounds For Zampler




SongLab Zampler Lite. Free Sounds For Zampler. Available Now. 


Computers are great tools for songwriters as well as electronic artists, dance music producers, and soundtrack composers.
 
For the songwriters out there, I've developed my SongLab series of products. 
SongLab Zampler is a library of 'beyond essential' ready-to-play patches for Beat.de's excellent Zampler freeware sample player/synthesizer. 

Songlab Zampler Lite is a collection of free Zampler sounds taken from the full library which can be yours for just a few pounds/dollars. 

It's perfect for freeware or entry-level music production platforms that support third party VST instruments, but come with limited initial soundware. Products such as Soundbridge, Akai's MPC Beats and Cubase Artist, spring to mind.

So download and install your free copy of Zampler via the link below. 



SongLab Lite Free Zampler Sounds Download Link.

Then download your free copy of Songlab Zampler Lite from the link below. 
Just download the entire folder to your hard drive, then use Zampler's 'Load Patch' function to load the sounds (.fxb files.)



Check out the sounds in this free pack, then consider purchasing the full Songlab Zampler library from my dedicated SongLab Zampler page. It's only a few quid/dollars and you get tons of high quality acoustic recreations, electric instruments, and synth patches for your songs, tracks, and demos.  

Full SongLab Zampler Version. 

You can checkout, purchase and download the full version of SongLab Zampler at my online Payhip digital download store via the following link. The listing also has full information on all the sound pack categories, all the demo tracks and videos, as well as information on the regular monthly updates. 


Songlab Zampler Updates.

The really great news is that SongLab Zampler is an ongoing project, so every month I'll send you the latest instrument sounds and patches, completely free of charge. So you'll get new inspirational sounds delivered to your email inbox every month. No subscription charge, no commitment, no worries.

And there'll also be free updates for the Lite version. So, again, check the dedicated SongLab Zampler page for the latest development, or Follow/Like my Facebook Page where you'll find updates on all my free and commercial soundware projects.   



Sunday, October 30, 2022

SOUNDWARE: Free Trumpet Section Samples, Soundfont .sfz, and Zampler Patches.

 



Free Trumpet Section Sounds. 

Kick Trumpets is my latest free sample, soundfont (.sfz), and Zampler patch library. 
Eight free brass ensemble patches for Zampler are included alongside the .sfz soundfont for compatible players and the raw samples.

This free brass ensemble sounds collection is part of the Session Brass Collection which will be part of the SongLab Zampler soundware package. 

The brass patches for Zampler feature aftertouch swells, short brass stabs, and sharp brass ensemble falls for use in all your songs, tracks and demos. Great for pop, soul, and dance tracks. all the sounds are in ready to play 'Zampler patch' format so there's no additional keyboard mapping or editing required. 

Free Trumpet Sounds for Zampler Download Link. 

You can get your free sounds via the link below. Simply download the entire folder to your hard drive then use Zampler's 'Load Patch' feature to navigate to and load the patches. 
You can also edit and save the patches to develop your own creations using Zampler's comprehensive synth editing and effects suite.
If you like, you can use the raw samples and the .sfz sundfont file with other compatible instruments. 



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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SOUNDWARE: Free FM Synth Bass Added To Soundfont Library Page

 


Free FM Synth Bass Soundfont. 

.SF2 version now available to download via the Soundfont Library Page

Yamaha's famous 'Lately Bass' patch from the TX81Z rackmount FM synthesizer. 

Deep, warm synth bass with FM type attack. Sits in electronic pop and dance music mixes rather nicely. 

You can find it on my Free Soundfont Page along with a host of other free .SF2 soundfonts. you'll find it in the 'synthesizer' section towards the bottom of the page. Or you can download it via the link below. 


Just download the .SF2 file and load it into your favourite soundfont player. Reason's NN-XT and Bitwig's Sampler instrument are .SF2 compatible. 
No need for a separate sample folder, the samples are 'wrapped' within the .SF2 soundfont file. 

Hope you enjoy the sounds!

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SOUNDWARE: Lyrical Violin Patch Collection Added to SongLab Zampler

 


'Lyrical Solo Violin' Sound Library Added To SongLab Zampler. 

A collection of beautiful, melancholic solo violin sounds have been added to SongLab Zampler. 

Eight new patches, ideal for songwriting, ambient pieces, and soundtracks. 

SongLab is a comprehensive library of ready-to-play patches for Zampler that includes, but goes beyond, the essential.  

For just a few pounds you get a great sounding collection of instruments, synth patches, and ensembles, plus several new updates every month, 

Zampler is an amazing freeware VST plug-in instrument. In fact, it is an essential free VST sample player/synth with comprehensive synth editing, modulation routing, a powerful arpeggiator, and a flexible effects suite. 

You can download your free copy of Zampler from the link below.


Zampler/SongLab combination gives you a comprehensive set of 'foundational' sounds for any DAW. Most entry level of freeware music production platforms come with little or no supplied soundware. 

So download Zampler, get your copy of SongLab, and you're ready to rock 'n roll....

There's also a free Lite version to give you a taste of the quality of the sounds

Check out my dedicated SongLab page for more information and the download links....

Sunday, October 23, 2022

SOUNDWARE: Free 'Lately Bass' FM Synth Bass Soundfont and Zampler Patches.

 


FM Synth Bass Added To Songlab Zampler Library. 


Yamaha's 'Lately Bass' synth bass patch from their TX81Z four operator rackmounted FM synth has become ubiquitous among electronic pop and dance music genres. 

Here, it's recreated for Zampler within the SongLab library and further enhanced with eight new patches using Zampler's subtractive synth engine and effects suite. Facilities the TX81Z was not equipped with. 

Lately Bass became so popular because it was deep, warm and sits perfectly in pop and dance music mixes. 

So you now have this essential synth bass sound available for all your songs, tracks, and demos without having to go out and find a used TX81Z.  

As with all the sounds within the SongLab collection you can edit and save your own versions, so the possibilities are almost limitless. 

Zampler is a great free VST sample player/synth. You can download your copy from the link below. 


This sample, soundfont, and patch collection is available free and is part of the SongLiteLab collection. The download link is available below. 
Be sure to checkout the full/commercial SongLab library which is now pretty huge, and you get all the new additions free. Forever! Check out the dedicated page. 

Free 'Lately Bass' Sounds Download Link:

Use the link below and download the whole folder to your hard drive. Then use Zampler's 'Load Patch' functions to load and audition the sounds....hope you find them useful. 



Sunday, July 3, 2022

FREE REASON SOUNDS: Tallis Pads. Vocal Pad Sounds. Reason NN-XT / Combinator Patches.



 

Free Vocal Pads for Reason. 

Collection of eight dark, ethereal vocal sounds for Reason NN-XT / Combinator. 

The patches make use of Reason's RV7000 reverb, as well as the M-Class Stereo Image processor to produce a collection of evocative and dreamy ready to play patches. 

This is a free download from a collection of Wavestate samples for Reason and Zampler. The collection includes vocal pads, string sections and arpeggio sounds. 

More information on the complete library soon. 

Get your free Reason sounds using the link below. 

Download Link:


Just download the entire folder to your hard drive then use Reason's browser to navigate to and load and play the .cmb (Combinator) patches. 

Why not follow me for loads more free and commercial soundpacks for Reason and many other computer music production platforms at my Facebook Page


FREE DRUM SOUNDFONT: Ultimate Acoustic Studio Kit. Soundfont Edition.

 


Free Drum Soundfont. Ultimate Acoustic Studio Kit.

Highly detailed free acoustic drum kit soundfont available as .SF2 file or Zampler patch. 

Reflecting the real dynamics of acoustic drums, the Ultimate Acoustic Studio Kit features 41 sounds with detailed velocity switching between soft, medium, and hard struck samples. 

The snare alone is made up of 16 acoustic drum samples including flams, buzzes, rim hits, and side stick samples as well as three velocity layers. 

The three toms all have flam strokes as well as two velocity layers each.  

Reason's NN-XT and Bitwig's Sampler instrument read Soundfont .SF2 files so you also have acoustic drums for Reason and an acoustic drumkit for Bitwig. 

This is the first of four acoustic kits developed as part of the SongLab products for Zampler and Reason, and this one is a free download to give you a flavour of the sounds. 

I think this is one of the best drum soundfonts there is, so why not check it out using the link below. 


Download Link:



Hope you enjoy the sounds, follow me at my Facebook Page for loads of free and commercial soundware as well as new product news and reviews, tips and techniques. 

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

CREATIVE COVER TRACKS: Powerful, Creative Backing Tracks/Cover Versions Now Available To Download Via Payhip.

 



I'm In Heaven. Backing Track. 

Backing tracks are now available to purchase and download from my Payhip store. 

First up we have an updated version of 'I'm In Heaven', a surprise number one from 2004 featuring Holly James based on Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature'. 

Thick polysynths combine with pounding bass and snare to provide a powerful, danceable version that would be a great addition to any female singer's set. 

I don't really do 'carbon copies', but rather more creative, original versions, so you can use them as the basis for cover versions if you want to add them to your Spotify or other music feeds. 

It is easy and straightforward to release a cover version. It costs a little bit more, but it's pretty easy. There's more info at the Landr website. 

You'll find a demo below. This has a synth lead line you can follow follow for the vocals, the pure backing track version is identical but with the lead line removed, ready for your vocal performance!




I'm in the process of producing new ones, and transferring the back catalogue to the store.....so if you're vocalist, or guitarist/singer looking for great sounding, powerful backing tracks to add to your live set or cover versions for your music streaming channels, then check them out. It's a relatively small collection at the moment, but they are some of the best backing tracks around, so why not have a listen. There's demo versions of the tracks, so you might find you didn't realise you wanted to add them to your set. 

I also produce custom backing tracks, so if there's any programming and recording you need then please get in touch.

Thank for looking/listening, why not follow me at my Facebook Page for all the backing track and cover version news.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Studio Bass Collection for Reason. Free Finger P-Bass Electric Bass Sounds for Reason. Now Available!

 



The Finger P-Bass sounds from the Studio Bass Guitar Collection are now available free to download as a collection of Reason NN-XT/Combinator Patches. 

The full collection features four additional sound groups with 16 patches in each group. So there are 80 patches in total. 

The four additional groups are:

Precision Power Pick
Articulate Fretless
Power Funk Slap
Velocity Power Pull.

The collection makes full use of Reason's effects processors, particularly the Softube Bass Amplifier. All the effects processors used are Reason's standard items, so the sounds can be used with Reason Intro and Reason Essentials. 

Check out the demo video/track below. The free Finger P-Bass is featured in the first section and you can download your free copy in the section below. 





Free Bass Sounds for Reason Download Link. 


Just download the entire folder to your hard drive then use Reason's file browser to load the .cmb file patches. 

I develop lots of sounds for Reason, some free, some commercial with at least one major sound pack per month. If you're a Reason user why not get all the updates by like/following me at my Facebook Page

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Bass Guitar Soundfonts and Zampler Patches. Demo Track/Video Now Available.

Took a while to put this one together, but finally got there. Think I was waiting for inspiration more than anything.

But I found a couple of loops and built some tracks around them. 

I don't think quality bass sounds are that easy to come by without spending quite a bit of money. The Soft Finger P-Bass is available free of charge, whilst the rest of the collection can be had for the price of a drink.



 

So check out the demo, you'll can download 'Soft Finger P-Bass' via the link below. 

Free_Bass_Guitar_Soundfont_Zampler_Patches

....and the complete library can be purchased and downloaded via a fully automated process from my Payhip store/channel. 

Studio_Bass_Guitar_Soundfonts_Zampler_Patches 


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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

VINTAGE DRUM MACHINE SAMPLES: Ghost Machine. Alesis HR16B

 


Free Alesis HR16B Samples, Resamples, and Kits. 


Alesis' pair of late eighties drum machines may not be the first products people think of when they hear the phrase 'vintage drum machine' but on hearing these sounds again I really think they stand the test of time.

The HR16B was broadly the same machine as the HR16 but with a set of updated samples. Characterised by a heavier, more electronic sound, these samples offer a range of tight, punchy kicks and snares, crisp hi-hats and cymbals and a small but potent selection of percussion sounds. 

This was quite fashionable at the time. Launch a new machine, which was much the same as the old machine, only with an alternative set of sounds. Kawai did something similar with their R-50/R-50e machines, which there are also Ghost Machine collections for via the links below. 





You'll also find a Ghost Machine sample/resample collection for the HR16 via the link below. 




Like all Ghost Machine collections, a set of resamples are included. This is where I take the original samples and beef them up with EQ, compression, envelope shaping, and sometimes even bit-crushing and distortion effects. I think these resamples are stars of this collection and sound really good. Big, fat punchy kick drums, tight snares and a few select others. Check them out, I think you'll really like them. They stand up with some of the best modern digital drum sounds around. I think.

Alesis HR16B Free Sample Library Download Link. 

Just download the entire folder to your hard drive and use your DAW browser or individual instrument 'load' functions to load and play the samples.


Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.

Monday, May 9, 2022

Reason Studios: Piano Sounds for Reason. Piano Mechanics One. Prelude. Reason NN-XT / Combinator Patches.

 



Piano Mechanics One: Prelude. Grand Piano Sounds for Reason. 

This collection of great sounding acoustic piano sounds for Reason NN-XT/Combinator are now available through a fully automated download process via Payhip. 

8 great ounding NN-XT/Combinator patches using only the standard Reason effects and processors which means they can be used on almost any version of Reason including Essentials and Intro. 

To give you a flavour, here's a few demo 'vignettes' via my Youtube channel. 




I haven't found anything around in the freeware world that sounds anything like as good, or any of the standard pianos that come with some of the major music production platforms. 

So for a few quid you get a really great sounding set of grand piano sounds suitable for a wide range of musical styles and genres. 

Piano Mechanics One: Prelude. Reason NN-XT/Combinator Patches Download Link. 

To purchase and download your patch collection, just click the link below. Download and unzip the entire folder to your hard drive then just use Reason's browser to load your Combinator patches. 

Why not follow me at my Facebook Page for all the latest free and commercial soundware products including sample libraries, synth patches, loops and beats. 


Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.


Saturday, May 7, 2022

Controller Keyboards. Part Four. Arturia Keylab Essential Series.

 



Arturia Keylab Essentials Review


So next up in my closer look at usb and midi controller keyboards comes Arturia's Keylab Essentials Series of products. 

Here we'll look at the mid-range 49 and 61 key versions. We'll take a look at the 88 note and 'Mini' versions in some forthcoming posts looking at these sectors as a whole. 

I must admit, of the products in this market sector, I think these are the most aesthetically pleasing with their white fascias and wooden style end cheeks. 

The keyboards are velocity sensitive but with no aftertouch sensitivity which maybe a drawback for some compared to the Alesis and Akai products we've taken a look at.

The usual performance pitch bend and mod controls are joined by nearby keyboard transpose buttons so you can instantly adjust the range of the keyboard and a chord play/memory feature is included. I love chord memory features on synths and keyboards, so this feature is a winner with me. 

8 'Pad' controllers are provided which can 'triple up' as preset selectors or controller switches, with preset channel and note assignment. The pads are velocity sensitive. 

Eight each of 'knob' and 'fader' style controllers are provided. These output controller information to control your DAW's level and pan or as controllers for the bundled Analog Lab software, but if you want to re-assign these channels and control change assignments, again,  you'll need to use the bundled editor.

It should be said at this point that deeper programming of Keylab Essential Series' controllers is only achieved using the bundled Arturia MIDI Control Centre Software. So the Pad, Knobs, and Faders note and/or controller mappings can not be edited or changed directly from the front panel. However, any settings that you make using the MIDI Control Center software can be stored as presets within the keyboard for instant recall for live use or for studio controller maps. 

So whilst it offers instant integration with the supplied Analog Lab software (more later....) as a number of preset 'maps' are provided, universal integration with DAWs and other software instruments will require the use of bundled software editor. Whilst it's true to say, almost everyone choosing this type of product will be using a computer, how quickly and easily realtime controller channels and numbers can be assigned is compromised by the use of software rather than the front panel. 

The Keylab Essential Controllers also offer a DAW control section/command centre which offers stop play and record functions as well as forward, rewind and loop commands, all on single buttons, so you don't have to keep reaching for your mouse of computer keyboard. These function buttons follow the MCU/HUI protocol. 


Keylab Essentials Rear Panel. 




Around the back, these Keylab Essential keyboards offer USB connectivity, MIDI Out, sustain pedal (with switchable polarity) and an input for the optional DC power supply if you're using the keyboard purely as a MIDI controller with no USB bus power provided. 

 
 

Keylab Essentals Software Bundle. 





.....and that brings us to the software bundle which includes the aforementioned Analog Lab which includes thousands of sounds and presets from Arturia's V Collection of vintage software emulations. Also included is Ableton Live Lite which is an ideal introduction to what is probably now the most popular software DAW around, and UVIGrand Piano Model D virtual Steinway Grand Piano instrument. 

So with the possible exception of the grand piano plugin, I think it's fair to say that the Keylab Essentials bundle is tilted more towards electronica/EDM producers than, say, singer songwriters.


Arturia Keylab Essentials 49 / 61 Review Conclusion. 

Great looking, portable USB controller keyboards with lots of features and a great set of bundled software products, if they're the sort of thing you're after. 

Drawbacks include the lack of keyboard aftertouch, either channel or polyphonic, and channel, note, and controller assignments for the pads, knobs and faders is only available via the bundled software editor. 


Arturia Keylab Essentials Links.




STM Keyboard Controllers Links:

 
 


Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.

Friday, May 6, 2022

FREE SOUNDFONTS: Wavestate Breathing Pad. .SF2 Soundfont.



 
The latest free Soundfont is taken from a patch written for the Korg Wavestate. 
'Breathing' is a free vocal Soundfont in the form of a synth style 'pad'

This month, I'm working on a library of Soundfonts, Zampler patches, and Reason Combinator Patches from the Wavestate. 

They'll include a collection of Vocal 'Motion Pads, String 'Motion Pads', and Arpeggiator samples, and they'll be available under the title of Best of Wavestate One. It won't be like owning a Wavestate, but for £6 it'll include some pretty useful stuff, and, as usual, there'll be a demo track or two so you can get a flavour of some of the sounds you'll be getting.

If you don't have a Soundfont compatible device or Reason, then why not download Zampler? It's a really powerful VST sample player/synth and is available free from Beat.de. No magazine subscription is necessary. Check it out via the link below. 


Free Wavestate Soundfont Link:

You can get your free vocal synth pad soundfont via the link below. 
Just download the .SF2 file then either drag it to a soundfont compatible instrument or load via a file browser. 


Loads more free sounds are available from my Dedicated Soundfont Page, and why not follow me a my Facebook Page for all the latest free and commercial soundware products including sample libraries, synth patches, soundfonts, loops, and beats, as well as computer music news, technical articles, and reviews.  


Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

FREE ZAMPLER SOUNDS: Wavestate Breathing Pad.

 


Loads of free digital synthesizer sounds this month, alongside a collection of free vintage analog synth samples. 

First up is a library of sounds from Korg's amazing Wavestate synthesizer. 

Over the next three month's I'll have a comprehensive library of free Wavestate sounds, samples, and patches. 

Wavestate is great for all kinds of motion pads alongside innovative and creative wave sequencing and arpeggio patches. It's not quite the same as owning a Wavestate, but still some very powerful and useful sounds.  

This month, I'm focused on 'Motion Vocal Pads'. 

To give you a taster, Breathing Pad is a free patch collection for Zampler, a .SF2 Soundfont, and a collection of Reason NN-XT/Combinator Patches

Zampler is a free VST sample player/synthesizer developed by Synapse Audio. With powerful synthesizer parameters and a great effects section, it's one of the best freeware instruments out there and I develop lots of my sounds for it. Therefore, I would urge you to download a copy. 

https://www.zampler.de/


Free Pad Sounds For Zampler. Download Link:

You can download your free Wavestate sounds using the following link. Just download the entire folder and use Zampler's 'Load Patch' function to load the .fxb patches. The samples and associated .sfz file are included within the folder so the patches shoulkd load instantly. No further sample mapping or synth editing is required. 


 

Part of 'Wavestate Motion Pads' sample/patch collection, coming soon......so why not follow me at my Facebook Page for all the latest updates. Free and commercial soundware, new product news, equipment reviews, and technical articles. If you're into computer music, you'll find heaps of interesting stuff. 


Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

SOUNDWARE: Korg Kross 2 Analog Pack One Now Available Via Payhip.

 


Korg Kross 2 Analog Pack One is now available via fully automated processing and downloading from my Payhip store. 

64 great sounding synth patches, vintage drum sounds, and 64 'European' synth arpeggiator samples. 

You can check it all out via the 36+ minute video demo below. 



  

You can order and download your copy via the Payhip store from the link below. 

https://payhip.com/b/Hsdcv

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Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.

Used Computers For Music Applications. PC and Desktops Bursting With Great Software, Sounds, and Creativity.


My refurbished computer store is now open on my Payhip channel. 
Used laptops custom loaded with lots of music software, instruments, and sounds!
Get creative from day one!
Great computers for songwriters, students, EDM artists, electronica producers, and anyone looking for a great start in computer music. All without breaking the bank. 

If you need a dedicated computer for music and don't want to break the budget, then take a look. 

There's a lot to say here, so check out my dedicated refurbished computer pages to see what these machines have to offer, and, of course, they're great for the environmentally minded as well. 

The computers themselves are competitively priced, but when you add in the free software and soundware, then it's really a no brainer. 

Powerful, fast computers with the latest operating systems, speedy processors, lots of RAM, and high speed SSD hard drives. 

I'm based in East London / Essex, so for used computers London, refurbished laptops Essex, or used laptops Kent, give me a call or send me a message.   

So check out the dedicated pages via the link below. 



Or go straight to the store for loads more info:



....and why not follow me at my Facebook Page for all the latest developments and news on the computer hardware front, including new offers, sample/soundware packs, synth patches, and free instruments. 
 

Sunday, April 10, 2022

SOUNDWARE: New Payhip Web Store for Commercial Soundware Products.

 


Most of my soundware projects and packs are available free of charge. They are all awesome, but there are a few extra awesome ones which I make a small charge for. These commercial soundware packs for both software and hardware instruments are now available for just a few pounds from my dedicated Payhip sales channel/store. 

The process of purchasing and downloading these products is completely automated, so you don't need to contact me or send any emails, etc......well not unless you really want to. 

All the products have demo videos/tracks embedded into each product listing. 

I'm currently transferring existing commercial soundware sets here, and there are plenty more on the way. As we everything I do, you can get all the updates via my Facebook Page

Check it out via the link below.......



Saturday, April 9, 2022

GHOST MACHINE: Free Alesis HR16 Samples, Resamples, and Kits.

 



Continuing the series of vintage drum machine samples, here's the Alesis HR16. 

Hitting the market in 1988, Alesis' first drum machine instrument came as a bolt out of the blue to offer 16 bit samples and touch sensitive pads at an affordable price, all housed in what legend has it was an off the shelf telephone equipment enclosure.

Alesis HR16 users included Arrested Development, OMD and apparently Prince had one, but I think he owned almost every drum machine ever built at some point.

So here you'll find all the HR16 sounds, alongside a set of souped up resamples and the HR16 Eighties Ambient Kit for Ritmix. As ever, the HR16 resamples are EQd, Squashed, repitches, and re-shaped versions of the original samples and I think these sound great and are well worth checking out.

Free Alesis HR16 Sounds. Download Link.

Use the link below to download your free soundware pack. Just download the whole folder and use the browser on your chosen instrument to load your chosen sounds.



Follow me at my Facebook Page for more free vintage drum machine samples, and updates all my soundware packs which include sample libraries, synth patches and virtual instruments.

 

Disclaimer:

The information contained within this blog post is offered on an informal basis and is correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept no responsibility for outcomes arising from the mis/interpretation or use of this information and/or associated download files. Always download files via security/scanning software.


Thursday, April 7, 2022

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO: Tunnel Of Love.

 


Instrumental/electronic/piano version of Bruce Springsteen's epic Tunnel Of Love

Synth bass arpeggio patch from ANIMAtronic Volume 1 for Steinberg's ANIMA wavetable synth, various synth pads from 'Widescreen Pads and Soundscapes', and synth arpeggios from 'Motorik City Vol 1' for DUNE CM wavetable synth (free with all copies of Computer Music magazine) and the synth solo sound is from 'Analog Solos' for THORN CM (also available with all copies of Computer Music magazine). 

Piano is from Piano Mechanics One: Prelude. 

Alongside some images from Asbury Park. 

Other than that, it's really just a song I wanted to do a version of. 

Hope you like it.