Sunday, July 12, 2020

BACKING TRACKS: The Cars 'Drive'.


Backing Track/Cover Version: The Cars 'Drive'. 

Cover version of The Cars 'Drive' with a warm sort of RnB feel. 

As usual this version has the instrumental top line, but that can be removed for anyone requiring the 'pure' backing track version. 

Take a listen, and check out my other backing track/covers at my hearthis.at page:




Slightly extended intro then the rest of the song pretty much follows the original. 

If you require any kind of custom backing tracks, let me know via email, text or my facebook page

info@thenoizeworks.co.uk
Mobile: 07802 640373. 






Wednesday, July 8, 2020

SOUNDWARE: Fender Agenda. Fender Rhodes Stage 88 MK2 for Steinberg Halion Sonic SE3.

Fender Agenda is now available for Halion Sonic SE3 with a brand new demo video on Youtube. 





Great sounding Fender Rhodes instrument sampled in detail with a suite of effects including reverb, delay, phasing and chorus. 

Check out the videos.....
 

Quick demo video:




Slightly more in depth look:


'Fender Agenda' Fender Rhodes Stage 88 for Steinberg Halion Sonic SE3 Download Link:

Just download the Fender Agenda.vstpreset file onto your hard drive then drag the file into an empty 'slot' on HSSE3. Select Edit for GUI editor. 


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. 

Sunday, June 28, 2020

TECHNICAL: Korg Kross 2. Converting Pad Samples to Programs.

Korg Kross 2. Converting Pad Samples to Programs. 

Moving pad samples into a program allow samples to be edited as a program making it much easier to record sample loops in the sequencer.


 

Pad samples can not really be edited other than choosing between looping the sample or a 'gate' so the sample ends when you take your finger off the pad or when it ends.
This means retriggering samples every bar or two is impossible and leaves a 'gap'. 

The Korg Kross 2 has a little 'routine' called 'Convert Pad Sampler to Program'. This converts the 16 pad samples into a program and allows program style editing of the samples so you can filter them and apply envelopes, etc. In 'Pad Sampler Setup' just select 'function' then scroll down. Select the function and then select an empty (init) program. 

The 16 samples are mapped across the first 16 keys of the keyboard and you can't edit them separately, but if you've got several loops you could just them singularly into the pad sampler then convert them singularly. You have plenty of user programs. 500+.

Using the Amp-EG you can apply some release time to the sample so you can retrigger the loop every bar or two without  gap. I found a release time of between 50 and 70 seem to works quite well. 

Here's the video:






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. 



  


 

NEWS: Production Suite/Studio Spruce Up and Update.

July 2020 Update and Studio Spruce Up. 


Spruced up the aesthetics of the production suite/studio to make it a bit 'easier-on-the-eye' and pro-looking for visiting artists, collaborators and clients. Found another home for some of my personal junk (record collection, old hifi, etc) and developed a new spacious open plan arrangement. A few pics below:

New dedicated soundware/video development area. 
Now developing soundware for Korg Kross 2, Roland FA-06 and Steinberg Halion Sonic SE3 via Halion 6. 

First Korg Kross 2 package is ready. Analog Pack One. Check out the 36 minute (!) demo video here. 

Working through Halion's 550 odd page manual but I'm getting there, and Fender Rhodes Stage 88 Mk2 with a great effects suite is already available for Halion Sonic SE3 (free version). Click here for update.  





Soundware/video area. 







 

Saturday, June 27, 2020

SOUNDWARE: Fender Agenda for Halion Sonic SE.

Fender Agenda Rhodes Stage 88 MK2. 

Now available for Steinberg Halion Sonic SE





Great sounding Fender Rhodes sampled instrument for Steinberg Halion SE (free VST instrument.)
Utilising Halion's powerful effects suite, Fender Agenda offer fully adjustable reverb, delay, phasing and chorus for some amazing sounds.

Download your free version of Halion Sonic SE here


'Fender Agenda' Halion Sonic SE3 Screenshot.