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Education, Video Tutorials
Groove3 ShaperBox 3 Getting Creative TUTORiAL-HiDERA screenshot
HiDERA | 22 February 2025 | 232 MB
If you're familiar with ShaperBox at all, you know it's a powerful plug-in that puts all kinds of automation at your fingertips. But you may be surprised at how versatile it actually is! In this Shaperbox video tutorial course, production wiz Thomas Cochran shows you many different ways of using ShaperBox 3 to generate sounds you may not have thought of before. From adding swing to a sample and creating evolving reverbs to using side-chain for movement and adding pitch-shifting delays, there's plenty here to go around! By the time you're done with this Shaperbox course, you'll have a completely new appreciation for ShaperBox 3. These Shaperbox videos are designed for those with basic ShaperBox 3 experience.

Education » Video Tutorials
Udemy Fingerstyle Guitar Methodology Arranging and Writing TUTORiAL screenshot
P2P | 22 February 2025 | 1.85 GB
Hey guys! It's time for an advanced level series that I've designed specifically for guitarists that are ready to embrace writing and creating on a more experimental slate.

There are chord structures, lead fills and percussive fingerstyle methods that will be studied. In my previous material on fingerstyle guitar techniques and masterclasses for etudes a lot will be infused into the progressions in this course.
Software » Mac OSX
Native Instruments Massive X 1.4.6 macOS [HCiSO] screenshot
TEAM HCiSO | 22 February 2025 | 1.15 GB
MASSIVE X is Native Instruments’ new flagship synth, built by the same team as its predecessor. Based on a state of the art architecture, it delivers pristine sound, and huge creative flexibility for artists and sound designers alike – allowing them to create, modulate, and experiment with sound from a huge range of sources, in any way they like.
Software » Mac OSX
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol 3.4.0 macOS [HCiSO] screenshot
TEAM HCiSO | 22 February 2025 | 588.98 MB
KOMPLETE KONTROL is a easy-to-use tool that cleans up your workflow. It organizes all your instruments, effects, presets, loops, and samples, smartly mapping everything to your hardware so you can find, play, and tweak all your sounds in one place. This free plug-in runs in any DAW and works seamlessly with any MIDI controller – or your trusty mouse and keyboard.
Software » Mac OSX
Native Instruments Kontakt 8.2.0 macOS [HCiSO] screenshot
Native Instruments Kontakt 8.2.0 macOS [HCiSO] screenshot
Native Instruments Kontakt 8.2.0 macOS [HCiSO] screenshot
TEAM HCiSO | 22 February 2025 | 1.82 GB
KONTAKT 8 is everything from instant inspiration for music makers to the industry’s leading instrument-building tool. For the eight generation of KONTAKT, we’re bringing its 20-year legacy into the future. Explore new musical ideas and find fresh inspiration with an overhauled Factory Library 2, newly added effects, and under-the-hood audio improvements.
Education » Literary
And the Roots of Rhythm Remain screenshot
English | 2024 | ISBN: 9798988670025 | 916 pages | True EPUB | 63 MB
From the legendary producer of Nick Drake, R.E.M., Toots and the Maytals, and Pink Floyd and author of White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s comes a riveting, world-spanning tour de force illuminating the artists, histories, controversies, and collaborations that shaped global music.
Education » Literary
Piano and Keyboard for Intermediate screenshot
English | May 16, 2024 | ASIN: B0D4FCG369 | 134 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
Welcome to the captivating world of the intermediate pianist, where melody intertwines with mastery, inviting you to embark on a journey of musical discovery. Are you eager to hone the skills necessary for navigating the complexities of advanced piano repertoire? If so, prepare to immerse yourself in a realm where every keystroke is a step closer to musical excellence.
Education » Literary
Beginners Guide to Playing the Guitar screenshot
English | May 24, 2024 | ASIN: B0D56Z6SWW | 165 pages | EPUB | 6 MB
Are you a guitar player looking for a concise guidebook for players of all levels? Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, this comprehensive book has everything you need to know to take your playing to the next level.
Windows, Mac OSX
Momo Universal Editor and Controller Synth Bridge WiN macOS-ARCADiA screenshot
Team ARCADiA | WiN macOS | 120.20 MB
Here is my ‘Universal Synth Editor and Controller - Synth Bridge’ for any Synth, Sampler, Drum Machine and so on that can be controlled with Midi Control Change data (MIDI CC).

My Editor contains two functions, a universal Synth Editor to control synths from the software and also to record controller automation (DAW) and a Hardware Controller - Synth Bridge to connect and control a Synth with a Hardware Controller.
Education » Literary
Super Easy Snare Drum Lessons for Beginners screenshot
English | January 1, 2025 | ASIN: B0DS2WFKWV | 38 pages | PDF | 4 MB
Learning snare drum has never been easier! Super Easy Snare Drum Lessons for Beginners takes a progressive approach to snare drum education. Each of the book's lessons builds on the previous lesson, using drum rudiments and simple note combinations to reinforce the material.
Samples
LEX Sounds PSX Jungle WAV screenshot
WAV | AudioZ Exclusive | 196.04 MB
Step Back into the 90s: Nostalgia Meets Modern Production in PSX Jungle.

Get ready to infuse your tracks with the unmistakable magic of the 90s! Our latest sample pack “PSX Jungle” is designed to transport you back to an era of rich, unforgettable sounds and timeless grooves—while adding a modern edge to keep your music fresh. This pack captures the vibe of 90s hip hop, house, and jungle music with a selection of carefully crafted loops, fills, and one-shots, all ready to spark inspiration for today’s producers.

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Samples » Kontakt
Occult Audio The Death Plate Lite Kontakt [FREE] screenshot
Free | Kontakt Library | 231 MB
The Death Plate has been featured in numerous horror scores, renowned for its ability to produce gritty, dark, and almost untamed sounds.
The Death Plate has been featured in numerous horror scores, renowned for its ability to produce gritty, dark, and almost untamed sounds. Crafted in 2019 by Avro Pvrt, a French “noise expert,” it was initially tailored for experimental or noise music but found its place in the realm of horror scores.
Kontakt, presets, patches, impulses
Dan Keen Soft String Spurs + (Extras) Kontakt Decent Sampler EXS24 [FREE] screenshot
Free | Kontakt Decent Sampler EXS24| 472/475/875/333/169 MB
A collection of three distinct viola sample instruments including harmonics and swells.
Welcome to Soft String Spurs, a sample library of my viola. There are 3 main components to this collection of sounds; the Core, which has 4 dynamic layers (Levels 1 and 2 were recorded using a mute, Levels 3 and 4 were recorded without a mute), Harmonics (4 time-stretched and manipulated natural harmonics) and Swells.
Samples » presets, patches, impulses
Riemann Kollektion Riemann Dub Techno 11 TEMPLATE FOR ABLETON LiVE [Free For Limited Time] screenshot
20/04/2024 | TEMPLATE FOR ABLETON LiVE 10/11+ | 10 MB
This template is for you if you want to have insight into a mastered, club optimized and fully arranged Dub Techno track in Ableton Live 10 (or higher).

In total you will find 15 layers like kickdrum layers, hihats, a vocal layer as well as a synth and bass layer including MIDI files. The dub chord synths are playable incl. some automations and clever marco mappings. In this template you can mainly learn how to structure, arrange and buildup a Dub Techno track and how to work with synths and MIDI as well as oneshot samples.
Mac OSX, Mobile, multi-libraries, presets, patches, impulses, MIDI, SF, Akai
SlapAsSound Desireless Voyage Voyage v1.0 VST VST3 AU MIDi WiN MAC [Free For Limited Time] screenshot
19/04/2024 | VST VST3 AU MIDi WiN MAC | 789 MB
Desireless Voyage Voyage COVER-VST instrument with DAW project file & MIDI file included!

Want to observe and discover how your favorite hit song looks inside, under the hood? No problem. This unique VST has all the sounds and track arrangements for you to investigate and delve deeper. Basses, leads, drums, percussions, bells, pads, etc. Just grab the MIDI file and VST and investigate this iconic remake inside your favorite DAW. If you want to have quick access and open the project instantly, use the included Reaper project file where everything is already correctly set up for you.
Windows, Mac OSX
Bansaw Crown Band Saturator v1.0 VST3 AU AAX WiN MAC [FREE] screenshot
19/04/2024 | VST3 AU AAX WiN MAC | 42 MB
Three unique, carefully curated, saturation flavors you can apply to instruments, drums, vocals, or your entire mix.

The plugin features versatile pre-post filter options, resonance level, and hard/soft clipping allowing precise control over the sonic qualities of your sound. Band Saturator, free version, is the perfect introduction to its big brother, Band Saturator Pro. Download it and try it out – it might soon become your favorite saturator!
Kontakt, presets, patches, impulses
Dan Keen Solo Cello Spurs Kontakt Decent Sampler [FREE] screenshot
Free | Kontakt Decent Sampler | 275/274 MB
Evolutions that grow out of single notes from a solo cello.
Welcome to Solo Cello Spurs! Truth be told, during the last weeks of 2020, I’ve been recording a brand new sample library in with many modules and layers, due to be released soon! This library is the first in the series. The premise is simple, and plays homage to one of my most popular concept – short looped sections of indeterminate lengths that weave together into soft string spurs – evolutions that grow out of single notes!
Kontakt, presets, patches, impulses
Dan Keen NFO: Orchestral Swells Kontakt Decent Sampler [FREE] screenshot
Free | Kontakt Decent Sampler | 1.02 GB
600 recordings from over 40 players of the Northern Film Orchestra
About a year ago, I got an email from Jack Hughes, founder of the Northern Film Orchestra, based in Manchester. Following my Soft String Spurs project and my Isolation Collaboration, he proposed we do a similar thing but on a grand scale, with a full orchestra. The resultant library features over 600 combined recordings from over 40 players, in the shape of a Kontakt 5 and DecentSampler virtual instruments.
Software » Windows
Atlas Audio Auraleak (Vocal Compressor) v1.0.0 VST3 AAX WiN [FREE] screenshot
19/04/2024 | VST3 AAX WiN | 21 MB
A VERSATILE PLUGIN, DEVELOPED WITH THE AURALEAK MUSIC BAND.

Features: Compression Modes:
Clean Mode: Soft compression with 5ms attack and 250ms release.
Scream Mode: Hard compression with 1.8ms attack and 150ms release. Threshold: Amount of compression you want. Saturation: Add saturation to disort your vocals. Sibilance: How much “ess” you want in your vocal signal. Waveform Visualizer: See what you are doing to the audio.
Samples » Kontakt
Kompose Audio Arcturus (Celestial Soundscapes) KONTAKT [FREE] screenshot
19/04/2024 | KONTAKT | 3.31 GB
Embark on a Beautiful Cosmic Journey

Step into a realm of celestial soundscapes with Arcturus, brought to you by Kompose Audio and Pulse Audio. A brand new free Kontakt Instrument, meticulously crafted to transport you to the ethereal realms of sonic exploration. Born from the intricate recording of a harp, delicately interwoven with the evocative tones of vintage keyboards, Arcturus emerges as a testament to sonic innovation. Renowned for its enchanting, tranquil, and romantic allure, the harp serves as the cornerstone of Arcturus' mesmerizing melodies.
Windows, Mac OSX, Linux
discoDSP OB-Xd v3.4.1 Free Version x64 x86 VST AU STANDALONE LiNUX WiN MAC [FREE] screenshot
18/04/2024 | x64 x86 VST AU STANDALONE LiNUX WiN MAC | 137 MB
OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer with a timeless sound that continues to captivate musicians and producers alike.

With its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design capabilities, the OB-Xd is the perfect choice for those looking to add a vintage touch to their music. Whether you're producing electronic tracks, recording live instruments, or composing for film and television, the OB-X is an invaluable tool that will bring a unique and expressive quality to your sound.
Windows, Mac OSX
SampleScience Majestic Celesta Piano v1.0 x64 VST VST3 AU WiN MAC [FREE] screenshot
18/04/2024 | x64 VST VST3 AU WiN MAC | 83 MB
Discover our Celesta Virtual Instrument plugin, a digital rendition of the bell piano.

It features a multi-sampled celesta and adds effects like distortion, delay, chorus, and reverb. It also includes a multi-LFO, amplitude ADSR, and a lowpass/highpass filter. Majestic Celesta is perfect for film scoring, video game music productions, and anything that requires a mystical and magical sound!
Education » Literary
Black British Gospel Music: From the Windrush Generation to Black Lives Matter screenshot
English | 2024 | ISBN: 9781003259800 | 263 pages | True PDF | 2 MB
Black British Gospel Music is a dynamic and multifaceted musical practice, a diasporic river rooted in the experiences of Black British Christian communities. This book examines gospel music in Britain in both historical and contemporary perspectives, demonstrating the importance of this this vital genre to scholars across disciplines. Drawing on a plurality of voices, the book examines the diverse streams that contribute to and flow out of this significant genre. Gospel can be heard resonating within a diverse array of Christian worship spaces; as a form of community music-making in school halls; and as a foundation for ‘secular’ British popular music, including R&B, hip hop and grime.
Windows, Mac OSX
Audiority Dr Drive (Analog Modeled Modern Overdrive) v1.3 VST VST3 AU CLAP AAX WiN MAC [FREE] screenshot
17/04/2024 | VST VST3 AU CLAP AAX WiN MAC | 34 MB
Dr Drive is an analog simulation of a modern overdrive inspired by the Horizon Devices® Precision Drive™.

This overdrive fits a large variety of applications for either the classic and the modern metal guitar player. DR DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS: Analog Modelled Overdrive,
Drive, Tone, Attack and Level controls, Pre and Post effect gain, Mix control, Noise Gate, Resizable interface.

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