Gold Dust

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Snipe Young Presents Vol.1 AKAI Pro & Multi-Platinum Producer, Grammy Winning Engineer “Snipe Young” returns with a sensational instalment to his Akai MPC and iMPC catalogue. As a follow up to the highly acclaimed two-part DARK PARALLAX Expansion series this piece “Snipe Young Presents Vol.1 “doesn’t shy from its excellence. Snipe Young whose produced or designed sounds for many of the top artists delivers a brand-new collection of Hard-Hitting Kits and Hypnotic Melodic Loops and much more processed to the highest quality. Snipe Young Vol.1 includes a beastly collection of Drum Hits, Bass, Keys, Melodics, and vocal loops transforming your ideas into the sound off chart-topping production. Inspiration starts here yet again!!! Snipe Young Presents Vol.1 “Sound Development Process List” Gear Used: • HydraSynth • Moog One • Prophet X • 500 series • SSL EQ611 (E series) • SSL DYN611 (E series) • Neve 1073 LBEQ • API 527 • SPL TDX Transient Designer • Focusrite Red 1 500 • SMPRO Tube Box • SMPRO MBC 502 • SMPRO PEQ 505 • DBX 160 • SSL Six • UA 6176 • Focusrite ISA One • API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor “Like all of my pieces, I wanted to use the same analogue approach with digital thoughts. The inbox processing was done with the McDsp’s amazing plugins to keep the vibe in the same realm. McDsp plugins allowed me to keep the textures that I created outside the box and lastly, I had to give the sounds a second pass of analogue through the SSL. As an MPC user, you will once again gain a ton of well ready to go samples that will give you that authentic MPC feel, chunky snares, big kicks, glassy live hats, thick live toms, and plenty of loops to get your next track going!” Fully Compatible with All MPC Standalone models, MPC BEATS , AKAI FORCE and MPC 2 Software.

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[Special Edition] DARK PARALLAX Vol 2 AKAI Pro & Multi-Platinum Producer/Sound Designer “Snipe Young” are back with the incredible follow up to the highly acclaimed DARK PARALLAX Expansion series for MPC & iMPC. Developed exclusively from the ground-up by Snipe Young whose production credits include many of the top artists, Dark Parallax Vol 2 delivers a brand new collection of breath taking Kits and Melodic Loops and much more processed to the highest quality. DP 2 includes an unstoppable rugged collection of Drum Hits, Bass, Keys, Melodics, and vocal loops transforming your production to a new level. Inspiration starts here again!!! Who said – “lighting doesn’t hit twice”! DARK PARALLAX VOL 2 “Sound Development Process List”   500 series SSL EQ611 (E series) SSL DYN611 (E series) Neve 1073 LBEQ API 527 SPL TDX Transient Designer  Focusrite Red 1 500 SMPRO Tube Box SMPRO MBC 502 SMPRO PEQ 505 DBX 160 Other Outboard Hardware UA 6176 Focusrite ISA One  API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor “Like DP Vol,  I wanted to use the same analogue approach with digital thoughts. The inbox processing was done with the Slate Digital Plugins to keep the vibe in the same realm. Slate plugins allowed me to maintain the atmosphere that I created outside the box and lastly, I had to warm everything with the Virtual Tape Machine. As an MPC user, you will gain a ton of well processed samples that will give you that authentic MPC feel, chunky snares, big kicks, glassy live hats, thick live toms, and plenty of loops to get your next track going!” Included Content: 37 Drum Kits | 5 Multi programs | 37 Sequences | Melodic Loops 194 | 872 Samples

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Retro 80s Funk Instruments + Kits for MPC F9 Audio proudly introduces an unrivalled collection of retro 80s Electric Funk instruments and kits for the MPC platform. With painstaking multi-sampling of select vintage hardware, we're delivering the pulsating power and unique grit of the 80s through the MPC's industry-leading sample playback engine. We've curated the distinct synths, drum machines, and FX devices from the vibrant era when funk electrified transistor technology, sparking a brand-new musical trend. A 4Gb+ MPC Expansion 133 Fully Playable MPC Keygroup instruments 14 Robust Drum Kits 15 Dynamic Drum and FX menus 11 Expressive Melodic 1-shot menus Comprehensive set of Qlink macros for each patch/kit Audio previews for all components: patches, kits, menus, and kit sequences. F9 Electric Funk Kits Our 80s-inspired, 14-kit pack uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate the unforgettable punch and tonality of analogue filter chips. Featuring custom-burnt Eproms, a round-robin 808 kit, layered kits, and 15 drum/FX menus with sounds spread across multiple banks. Also includes 11 banks of melodic and chordal chops and one-shot hits. F9 Electric Funk Basses Experience the undeniable growl of an analogue synth bass from the 80s, featuring 38 clear, round-robin playback bass patches. Expect a unique blend of analogue power, drift, and swagger that's a welcome departure from today's 808 drones. F9 Electric Funk Synths The 80s were the era of knobs-studded keyboards and minimalist FM interfaces, but what stood out was the distinct, scorching sound of an 80s polysynth - a sonic signature that remains etched in public memory. Our collection perfectly captures the essence of major synth groups - Jupiters, Prophets, Junos, and OBX's, all vying to elevate your chords, lines, and improvisations to an unprecedented level of future-retro. With the flawless performance of the MPC's Keygroup engine, these synths will cut through your mix like a hot knife through butter. F9 Electric Funk Keys Featuring 34 Key patches that offer everything from the famous Glassy FM Pianos to unique 12bit sampler patches. These keys add chordal warmth to the analog underscore, lifting your beat while providing layering possibilities. F9 Electric Funk Plucks A nod to the golden age of sequencers, we've created 15 pluck patches, capturing the percussive FM, analog and early digital devices in constant motion, bringing the studio time-keeper experience to your fingertips. F9 Electric Funk Leads Our 17 leads perfectly close this expansion, capturing the melodic intensity of Arps, Moogs, Sequentials, and Fairlights from the Techno-Funk era. This pack promises high resonance and 5th-tuned second oscillators. Dive in fearlessly. Please note: The main audio demo was created with sounds F9 Electric funk for MPC ( every drum sound, instrument and FX / One shot ). Additional mixing, arranging and editing was applied to create the final demo. The midi information for the music you hear in the demos is not contained in this release. This product has been released previously at f9-audio.com

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SOUL PROVIDER Akai Professional proudly presents SOUL PROVIDER, the newest expansion pack for your MPC. Warm, punchy and delivering a truckload of classic vibe, this impeccably mixed collection of sounds delivers vinyl-drenched electric bass, chopped soul vocal stabs, gospel-tinged R&B keys, lush pads and much more to your MPC. Immensely versatile, SOUL PROVIDER is going to be a constant go-to for producers covering everything from Dilla-inspired boom bap to the Future R&B sounds of Flying Lotus, and everything in between. Also available as an iMPC Pro Pack. Pack Contents 25 MPC Drum Kits | 24 Sequences/Patterns | 384 Samples