Reason Minimal Techno Combinators

It's been a long time since I've posted on here but I thought Id share my latest release. Patchworx Minimal Techno Combinators is available now on Loopmasters.com.

For more information visit the product page here.

Tweet

I'm Now On Facebook! DWSoundDesign

I've just created a Facebook Page to post my latest goings on. I'll be posting links to articles and reviews along with my ongoing Sound design projects. I'll also be posting cool articles, videos and pictures that I find around the net.

So hit the like button in the sidebar or click HERE to visit.

-Dan.

Tweet

Massive Urban Bounce Vol. 1 available now

I've been keeping myself busy recently and to prove it I would like to introduce you to 'Massive Urban Bounce Vol.1'. My first commercial soundpack.

"'Massive Urban Bounce Vol 1' from Equalsounds is a brand new collection of 64 Native Instruments Massive presets, Construction Kits and MIDI loops from EqualSounds for use in Urban, Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Soul and Chillout. You’ll find presets like arps, basses, chords, keys, pads, plucks, sfx and sounds filled with drums, percussion, synths, pads, keys, guitars, basses and various drum loop mixes.

These presets and sounds are influenced by the most fresh and up-to-date producers’ works, created for composers, DJs and producers looking for creativity and originality in their creations.

All of the Sounds and MIDI Loops in this pack are Royalty-Free for your use in commercial productions."

You can Buy Massive Urban Bounce from Equalsounds Now

Tweet

Korg x Little Bits Synth Kit introduction video

Korg are well known for pushing the boundaries of electronic instruments and they are brave enough to take the plunge on products that are a little bit unconventional. They've proven this countless times with their analog gadgets that continue to inspire the geek in all of us.

When Korg announced that they were teaming up with Little Bits to make the Synth Kit, it made our inner geek scream 'I WANT IT NOW' once again.

The Synth Kit comes with 12 modules that easily snap together with magnets. There's no wiring involved; it's just as simple as Lego. Let's just hope that we will be finding one of these nifty little modular synths in our Christmas stockings this holiday season.

Below you can find Korg's introduction video to the Synth Kit, complete with cheesy backing music.

Tweet

Korg introduces Volca grooveboxes

Korg have just introduced three brand new analogue grooveboxes at Musikmesse. It's not that long ago that we were all getting exited about the release of Korg's all analog Monotribe, so it seems that these grooveboxes are a step in the right direction.

The Volca Beats, Bass and Keys are all fully analog desktop synthesisers, each with their own built in sequencers. It seems that korg are listening to the masses when they are calling out for new analog gear (I think they proved that when they announced the Mini MS-20).

I've not been this exited about new gear in a while now and these little boxes have definitely grabbed my attention. The device that I'm looking forward to the most has to be the Volca Beats; having an affordable mini analog drum machine sitting next to my studio computer would be a dream.

Check out the videos below to the Volca machines in action. The first is the official Korg demo and the second is live from Musikmesse (Thanks to FutureMusic Magazine).

Tweet

Rob Papen EDM and Urban synth bundles

Rob Papen currently has two very special (limited edition) synth bundles available. The EDM and Urban bundles from Rob Papen both feature three epic software synthesisers that are sure to get your creative juices flowing.

The folks at Rob Papen are well known for developing top notch plugins that never fail to deliver the goods and this new offer is well worth checking out. If you’re looking for a new synth or two to add to your arsenal then you won’t want to miss out.

Included in the EDM bundle:

-Punch

-Predator

-Blade

Included in the Urban bundle:

-Punch

-Predator

-SubBoomBass

As you’d expect from any of Rob Papen’s instruments, the Products in these bundles are beautifully designed and sound absolutely phenomenal. They’re well worth checking out.

The EDM Bundle will meet all of your dance floor needs. At the heart of this bundle you will find Predator; a beast of an instrument that is capable of a vast array of sounds. This synthesiser can be subtle, aggressive or completely off the wall, but it will always find its place at home in your productions. Predator is the perfect virtual analog synth for pretty much any situation; you’ll quickly find yourself going back to it again and again as your ‘go to’ synth.

Punch stands alongside Predator in the EDM bundle and provides your tracks with hard hitting professional sounding percussion. Just by skipping through the presets you will find that a lot of care has been taken in producing the sound of punch. A combination of synthesis and sampling to provide you with one of the best software drum machines that’s available.

Rob’s newest synthesiser completes the trilogy and gives the EDM bundle that special something. Blade is a sharp digital synth that will bring brand new textures to your productions. The synth uses its own brand of additive synthesis to create its unique sounds. Blade is a great way of getting into additive synthesis without all of the confusion and hassle that other additive synths are often burdened with.

If the EDM bundle isn’t your thing then why not check out the Urban bundle. In the Urban bundle Predator and Punch join forces once again, but this time they stand alongside the monstrous SubBoomBass. This dedicated bass synth will provide you with the hottest bass sounds available. Your productions will rumble and boom under the pressure of awesome bass synth.

Both of these bundles are well worth the asking price and they’ll give you a whole new sound design pallet for your latest productions.

These Limited edition Bundles will be available until March 31^st 2013 at the generous price of €199/£169.

For more information check out the Rob Papen Website

Tweet

Reason 7 announced

Propellerhead software have just announced the the release of Reason 7.
For more information on the new features check out the video from Propellerhead below.

Tweet