Laniakea Sounds "Trap Soul & RnB"

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Following the enormous success of F9 Instruments Vol1 for the MPC, we embarked on an inspiring journey to develop volume 2, now ready to enchant the MPC community. F9 Neptune for MPC was designed from the ground up to offer you some of the most inspiring, detailed and atmospheric keyboard patches possible. The MPC platform's Keygroup engine allows us to deliver these as round-robin, playable patches that will bring your melodies and chords to life almost instantly and save you hours of preset diving. The pack includes 18 MPC Kits and 11 Drum and FX Menus. Coupled with 17 Bass patches, these provide an incredibly robust rhythm section that grounds your production from the start. These sounds are all you need to create emotional, musical beats. Sourced from classic and modern synth hardware, acoustic / electric pianos and instruments, production and editing of this pack took well over 18 months. All patches were finalised using the height of contemporary digital technology. The resulting patch collection brings producers of all genres a modern palette of sounds designed to fit inside contemporary mixes without hassle or stress. Explore the breadth and beauty of this collection in our comprehensive audio demos. This unique MPC expansion includes: 5.5Gb+ MPC Expansion (installed) Over 100 Fully playable MPC Keygroup instruments 18 Drum Kits 11 Drum and FX menus Full set of Qlink macros for each patch/Kit Audio previews for all patches, kits, menus and kit sequences F9 Neptune Keys This collection's core consists of 54 Keyboard patches, 23 Pluck, and 9 Piano patches. Each key, subjected to up to three layers of re-sampling and post-production, resonates with emotional chords, natural movements, and expressive sonics. By using the round-robin capabilities of the MPC Keygroup layers, we can create a lush soundscape within the 5.9Gb of multi-samples and are proud to present you a collection of MPC instruments that we feel beats anything else out there. F9 Neptune Pianos Dusty grand pianos that sound like they are playing from a Havanna backroom meet dusty practice-room uprights whilst the vibrating tines of electric pianos processed through analogue chorus pedals ( combined with layers of atmospherics ) will allow your chord sequences and melodies to shine. F9 Neptune Plucks The rise of pluck instruments in modern productions is undeniable. With our collection, we delve into a unique blend of ethnic string sources, hybrid mallets, re-imagined guitars, ethereal digital synth combinations, and physical modelling. Use these distinct patches to bring your soundscape to life. Layer two of these, pan them wide, and discover remarkable results. F9 Neptune Kits Our 18 Neptune kits blend the modern with the classic, providing a diverse set of beat kits that can hold their own against the best. Each kit has been meticulously processed, emphasising transients and details, making these kits a one-stop shop for rhythmical inspiration. All drum and FX sounds are included in 11 additional menu patches for rhythmic overdubs, igniting your creativity. F9 Neptune Basses The 17 Bass patches range across all the subsonic essentials your music may require. Careful sampling, production, and internal FX processing deliver velvety tones for the lower octave without overdoing it. Once again, the MPC Keygroup engine proves its mettle, providing an abundance of low-end power. Please note: The main audio demo was created with sounds F9 Neptune 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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Tim Kelley Vol. 1 Akai Professional proudly brings to you Tim Kelley Presents Vol. 1, the newest Producer Series Expansion Pack for your MPC. Representing half of the production duo Tim and Bob, Tim has crafted a Grammy-winning sound showcased on countless R'n'B and hip-hop hits from the last two decades. Over the years, Tim and Bob have produced hits for a crazy list of R'n'B, pop and hip-hop royalty including Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, TLC, Beyonce to name a few. Vol. 1 features features over 1100 samples, all handpicked from Tim's library and fully processed through his custom outboard chain. This expansion has been optimized for MPC 2.0, utilizing the software's new realtime time-stretch/pitch shift and clip launching features. All melodic and looped samples can be manipulated in realtime. Tim Kelley Presents Vol. 1 comes packed with over 1.9 GB of radio-ready drum hits, melodic riffs, chords, stems and clips ready for your next killer track! Pack Contents 16 MPC Drum/Clip Kits | 9 MPC Multi Kits | 11 Sequences | 1103 Samples | 1103 Melodic Loops

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Akai Professional and UK RnB vocal sensation Marie Dahstrom proudly presents “Vocal Destiny” an outstanding collection of the most soulful and smooth vocals Inspired by the sounds of artists such as Brandy, Kehlani, and H.E.R. Vocal Destiny delivers 14 MPC-ready programs professionally recorded with everything from Vocal leads, Phases, hooks to vocal harmony stacks ready to create new soulful tunes with.   Marie Dahlstrom is a Danish vocalist, producer and songwriter, who consistently proves herself as one of the most essential voices in underground R&B. Her 2nd album ‘A Good Life’ was released May 2023, and has been featured on BBC 1xtra, Joe Budden Podcast sleepers pick, Jazz FM to name a few.    Her critically acclaimed debut album Like Sand was released in 2020, recorded between LA, Copenhagen and London. Like Sand featured collaborations with acts including south London singer James Vickery, California based songwriter and producer Jeremy Passion, Brooklyn based singer/producer Elijah Fox, London-based Conor Albert and guitarist Beau Diako to name a few.

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NEW JACK THROWBACK Akai Professional proudly presents NEW JACK THROWBACK, the newest expansion pack for your MPC. Authentically bringing the flavor of early 90s RnB and hip-hop to your MPC, this pack features all the drum machine samples, orchestra stabs and soulful digital synth chords you need to faithfully capture the vibe of the era. If you’re looking to bring the sound of 90s chart-toppers such as Teddy Riley, TLC, Bell Biv Devoe and Babyface into the new school, this pack is for you. Pack Contents 20 MPC Drum Kits | 9 MPC Multi Kits | 20 Sequences | 511 Samples | 115 MIDI Patterns