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Rare Vibrations delivers a kaleidoscopic collection of organic and synthesized elements for the genre-fusing evolution of jazz. From lush synth textures and agile key licks, to buttery basslines, silky guitar chords, and a wide array of percussion – packed with kits, samples, loops, and MIDI patterns that resonate deeply between the worlds of jazz, hip hop, neo-soul, and pop.

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Lo-Fi Jazz delivers 40 outstanding MPC-ready kits featuring lo-fi hip-hop samples, drum kits, and presets designed to infuse your productions with smoky jazz vibes and lo-fi warmth. This MPC expansion features an array of instrumentation including lush keys, soulful guitars, dusty pianos, live-recorded drum & percussion hits, lo-fi loops, and more. With over 700 samples included, captured with a vinyl feel, this dynamic collection of kits and samples covers a range of styles from old-school jazz progressions to modern lo-fi harmony and chill-hop grooves for instant creativity. All sounds and samples have been professionally crafted, mixed, and mastered, ready to inject some chilled lo-fi jazz into your productions. Each kit includes an expertly programmed sequence so you can check how they sound before loading them up, as well as providing ideas and inspiration for your own beats! Inside, you will find 40 mixed MPC kits, as well as 8 playable multi-sampled bass guitar and synth bass instruments so you can play your own bass lines.

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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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Experience a new era of expressive neo-soul sounds with the “Cosmic Vintage Drums” expansion pack. In collaboration with Open Soul Audio, this extensive, expertly crafted sample collection was created using 100% original sounds and authentic, live instruments, tapping into the hip-hop and neo-soul sounds that transformed music forever. The heavy-hitting, crisp, and dynamic drum sounds in this pack will empower you to create beats that stand out from the crowd.  “Cosmic Vintage Drums” aims to channel the rhythmic energy of some of the greatest producers of our time, drawing inspiration from the likes of J Dilla, Madlib, Questlove, KAYTRANADA, and D’Angelo.  These sounds were created by Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist and producer Jake Still, who invites you to punch up your drum tracks with this dynamic expansion pack.     Expansion Pack Contents:    30 Complete MPC Kits  30 MPC Sequences  30 MPC Programs  480+ Total Sounds  300+ Authentic Drum Samples  30+ Melodic Compositions  30+ Bass One-Shots