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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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2 Step Garage Akai Professional, Niche Audio present 2 Step Garage capturing the pulsating drums and slick chord progressions from the UK Garage scene. 2 Step Garage serves up a bumpin’ selection of 13 diverse MPC kits allowing producers worldwide to start creating inspirational Garage jams immediately. Taking influence from legendary producers such as MJ Cole, El-B and Artful Dodger, this package contains over 200 authentic samples in pristine 24bit and seamlessly brings together the full spectrum of sounds, effortlessly running the line between classic UKG vibes and modern trends. Niche Audio have enrolled Scott Diaz, another top-notch producer who has created a 100% authentic 2 Step Garage pack for MPC. Combining the dusty flavour of the old-skool with nu-skool production techniques and sound design, the samples are as authentic as it gets - sexy and soulful chord progressions, editable guitar and Rhodes riffs, flexin’ underground beats, pitched vocal cut-ups, vintage organs, grimey stabs and resampled analog subs and basses. These 2 Step Garage samples can be effortlessly swapped out for your own sounds within seconds, along with the ability to edit any of the included midi patterns and sounds. Within a few minutes you have will stamp your own identity and creative ideas on to a kit making it totally unrecognizable from the original. This is what Niche Audio is all about - We don't want anything getting in the way of your creativity and you won't find any other sample packs out there quite like this - Guaranteed! Inside you will find thirteen MPC ready kits, consisting of an assortment of Deep Club Kicks, Crackin Snares and Claps, Vocal cuts and FX for instant creativity. Also included are Midi Patterns and MPC Sequences along with One-Shots for customising your own kits. Pack Contents 13 MPC Drum Kits | 13 Sequences | 26 Midi Patterns | 208 Samples

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“Fire up this funk!” Divided Souls Entertainment holds no punches with this latest pack entitled Funk-O-Rama. Bringing you 40 kits rooted in that classic late-70s/early 80s Funk, this time out they invited some of their funky friends to give you exclusive sounds found NOWHERE else! First up, multi-instrumentalist and master percussionist, Carl “Butch” Smalls, who played with Parliament, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, The Dramatics, and more, brings his percussion talents that were so prevalent and integral on classic Death Row Records’ releases from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Tha Dogg Pound to name but a few. The shakers, vibraslaps, and congas come alive for the end user, allowing them the opportunity to use vintage instruments played by a musician with one of kind resume. How can you have an expansion pack covering this Funk era without some talk box? Next up, SlimWav (Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and more) delivers some expert vocals via this instrument, allowing the end user to season up their productions with some hard-to-find funked out vocals. He REALLY opens up, gets busy, and rounds out the kit with excellent vocal fills and phrasings. Lastly, be sure to check the 24 Keygroups that we carefully processed using outboard analog gear: SSL Fusion and Eventide H7600. These synths, leads, and basses provide a unique vibe as this marks the first time we’ve processed outboard synths like this. Experience Funk-O-Rama as you embark on a journey capturing the best of the past with an eye on the now! Some of the outboard gear used: Avalon U5 DI and Preamp Neve 511 Mic Preamp dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter SSL Fusion Stereo Outboard Processor Eventide H7600 Multi-effects Processor Roland JU-06 Yamaha DX

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With a career spanning decades, his groundbreaking work on chart-dominating hits like “Still D.R.E.,” “Lean Back,” and “Candy Shop” has solidified his legacy as one of the most influential producers in the industry. Establishing himself as a powerhouse in music production, Storch’s innovative fusion of classical piano with hard-hitting drums has defined the sound of countless platinum records. His unparalleled ability to create timeless anthems has earned him collaborations with industry giants such as Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, and 50 Cent. “Scott Storch Presents” brings over 2GB of iconic sounds to your fingertips. This expansion includes 13 full MPC projects from the legend himself, including MIDI, audio stems, and sequence arrangements with melodic leads and drum samples that you can craft into your own masterpiece. Dive into 13 drum kits, handcrafted by Storch, showcasing the hard-hitting drums from his chart-topping hits, hypnotic hooks, groovy basslines, and all the other ingredients it takes to sonically stand out. Step inside the mind of a master with “Scott Storch Presents.”