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Remix Contest
Posted on: September 11, 2009
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Here’s a couple of remix contests that are going on.
Loopmasters Contest
“We’ll be accepting submissions until Sept. 30th. Grand prize is 5 artists series DVDs, and the runner up will get 1 Artist Series DVD. Download your loops from the widget ABOVE and get started on your own track!” – Loopmasters
Felicia Alima
“One winner will be selected for placement on “Know Me – The Remixes” (to be released later in 2009). The winner chosen for placement will be granted 15% publishing rights to the track.” Felicia Alima
Dr.Dre
“5 Winners will be chosen and will have their work pressed on vinyl and for promotional distribution. Each winner also gets a set of all Death Row releases. Winning Entrant’s Essays will also be incorporated into the packaging and promotion of the winning remixes.” Dr.Dre
DMX606 Samples by Goldbaby
Posted on: September 11, 2009
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“I have a new sample pack to give away. Still messing with the DMX/Prommer combo so…Here is the DMX606.” -Goldbaby
http://goldbabysamples.blogspot.com/2009/09/free-sample-pack-dmx606.html
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“Our samples range in tempo from 120 to 132bpm.
Although the techno sound is often thought of as minimal, it’s also one that gives you plenty of scope for experimentation, so think of these sounds as a starting point for your productions and see where they take you.”
http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/sampleradar-503-free-techno-samples-218884
The Sounds Remix
Posted on: August 31, 2009
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I have recently entered into The Sounds Remix contest featured on Indaba. Please listen to my submission.
Density MKII Rant
Posted on: August 30, 2009
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I normally don’t write reviews/rants on VST’s however, I’m always amazed by what Variety of Sound has to offer. I already was familiar with Density and other Variety of Sound VST’s ( BootEQ or epicVerb). However, this latest version of Density has already proven to be a plugin that I will always keep handy in my toolbox. Density MKII is a mix of a compressor and a limiter. What makes Density standout amongst other similar plugins is the fact that it is not modeled after any other piece of software/hardware. Making the experience of working with Density exciting. Density MK II has brought new life into my mixes. Primarily, I took another look at my latest remix for an Indaba contest with the use of Density MK II. Density MK II is easy to use and thank you Variety of Sound for making the GUI easy to read. The use of gain reduction comes in handy and I feel as if the limiter gives me back control of my mix by influencing the dynamics. Overall, if you haven’t please check out Density MKII and experiement. Also, there is a handy PDF document that comes along with Density. Read that manual!! That is the best advice I have for new users.
Impulse Library Now Online
Posted on: August 24, 2009
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Looking for some new IR’s? Now there is a library with various IR Samples available.
“An Impulse Response (IR) is an audio recording used to recreate the acoustic characteristics of a specific environment or filter. Recording a gunshot or a balloon pop provides a good approximation of a space’s impulse response. More accurate measurement techniques use swept sine waves or other specially encoded signals to minimize unwanted noise. Whether depicting a real space (such as a church with lots of echo), or a specific piece of audio gear (such as a classic tape machine), an impulse response allows one to digitally apply the sound captured by the IR.”
Signal To Noize – New Samples
Posted on: August 1, 2009
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Signaltonoize has released the Analog Impact One. The sounds came from a Modded Vermona DRM1 MKIII. There are 8 instruments in total.This is donationware.
Mario Paint Refills
Posted on: July 15, 2009
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I enjoy coming across little gems like these. Its not everyday you find a refill based on Mario Paint. Thought I share it with you all.
From Synthesizers.se – “Mario Paint Reason Refill! Got quite inspired by all those youtube videos with Mario Paint sequences, but, well, I kinda want midi sync.
One funny thing though, try playing “face” at around G2. Seriously, what is that sound? 
I love sound designers who just pitch shift. Who needs multi mode filters, advanced synthesis engines and all that stuff when there is… face. I wonder if it is some kinda easter egg-ish thing going on or if Nintendo thinks that’s how faces are supposed to sound. Well- here it is. Go create!“
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“I decided tonight that i would try to do some bending stuff with my pss-7 again since i have only messed with it once and never really did much, after awhile of messing around i found 3 contact points that would basically cause the unit to freak out in a different way every time.
The reason i call it the mystery bend is you never know what your going to get sometimes it will loop, other times it will be a Fx sound and it will fade all on its own other times it just does what ever it wants its a mystery, Hence the name.” Via SeeYouInSleep
This sample pack was uploaded using MediaFire. You can download the sample pack by following this link. Sample Pack Download
Turn on or off????
Posted on: July 10, 2009
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What do you think about the webpreviews over the links. Would like them to stay or removed? Comments needed.
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