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James' Music Production Blog

A blog by James in Member Blogs

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General information about music production, also see my personal blog

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Music Software & Hardware

Ableton Live 12 released

About Ableton has officially released Live 12, the latest update to its popular DAW https://www.ableton.com/en/live/ Whats New UI Improvements Improved layout Filter based on tags in Live’s Browser Improved Workflow New Devices Meld (Synth) Granulator III (Sampler) Roar (Saturation Effect) New MIDI Tools Reshape MIDI patterns Generate new ideas
Music Software & Hardware

Arturia releases Pigments 5: Polychrome Software Synthesizer (Free Update)

About Pigments 5 is the latest edition of Arturia’s flagship modern software synth with the power to create any sound, from the best mix-ready presets to deep custom sound design. The 5th edition brings more ways than ever to design, sculpt, modulate and arpeggiate your sound.  Full Details https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/pigments/overview Videos  
Music Software & Hardware

Insane Deal: ALL The Samples From Mars (97% discount)

All The Samples From Mars is a 62 GB collection of 75 sample packs, created over the past 10 years by extensively sampling their favorite (often rare and vintage) drum machines, synthesizers, samplers, custom vinyl, acoustic instruments and more. https://samplesfrommars.com/products/all-products-from-mars As of Jan 2024 there is an amazing 97% discount for their entire collection! Sale price: $49 (worth $2,067) I've just purchased this, if you want to see the rest o
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Arturia Bundle Offer - Save 50% on Arturia's V Collection 9 & Pigments

Special offer from Arturia, including V Collection 9 & Pigments, valid until July 18, 2023 https://www.steinberg.net/promotion/ V Collection 9 33 incredible keyboards & synthesizers, over 9000 inspiring sounds, united in a single collection for an exclusive limited-time price. £257.00 (£515.00) Pigments Pigments is a softsynth VST with the power to create any sound, from the best mix-ready modern presets to deep custom sound design. Explo
Music Software & Hardware

Free Plugin: MDynamicEq

You can get MDynamicEq for free for the duration of two weeks (until July 16th). All you have to do is to put the plugin in your shopping cart and proceed to checkout to buy it for €/$/£0 (yes, also, in other currencies, it's still zero). MDynamicEq, the little brother of MAutoDynamicEq, is an unbelievably transparent and musical-sounding equalizer with a gorgeous interface stuffed with amazing features. It pushes the technology forward by introducing dynamic processing! https://
Music Software & Hardware

New Korg Opsix SE & Opsix SE Platinum

Opsix SE Opsix SE is a digital synth like no other. With a premium all-metal design, 61-keys, and aftertouch, it unlocks a new world of sonic capabilities. Building on the expansive sound engine in the original Opsix, Opsix SE enhances it with increased polyphony and voicing, resulting in a synth created for superior performance and precise control. Price: £1,899.00 Full details: https://www.korg.co.uk/products/opsix-se Opsix SE Platinum A limited edition mo
Music Software & Hardware

Plugin Alliance Summer of Sound Sale - Up to 90% off plugins (June 2023)

Plugin Alliance Summer of Sound Sale - Up to 90% off plugins (June 2023) New deals every day! During the Summer of Sound Calendar Sale, you'll receive individual codes for ALL of our time limited offers. Please use codes during checkout to knock down the prices! Links https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html  
Music Software & Hardware

Native Instruments - 50% off Sale (May - July 2023)

Native Instruments’ amazing Summer of Sound is back. Get 50% off all KOMPLETE 14 upgrades, step up to the latest instruments and effects, or save on a range of expansions 50% off Komplete 14 upgrades 50% off Traktor Pro 3 updates 50% off Instrument & effect upgrades 50% off iZotope All offers end on 6th July 2023 See the full details here; https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/summer-of-sound-2023/komplete-bundles/
Music Software & Hardware

Out Now: Native Instruments Komplete 13 (September 2020)

About Flagship synths, immersive platforms, unique sampled instruments, and sounds for any genre, production, or performance. KOMPLETE 13 packs the very best Native has to offer into a do-it-all production toolkit that includes brand-new GUITAR RIG 6 PRO, SUPER 8, NOIRE, and much more. Full Details Pricing These bundles save you anywhere between £5,000 - £14,000 ! KOMPLETE 13 SELECT - 12 instruments, 4 effects, 5 Expansions - £169 (upgrade £89) KOMPLETE 13 -
Music Software & Hardware

Maschine+ Standalone Production & Performance Instrument

No computer required ! Available 1st October (£1,099) - now available for pre-order ! MASCHINE+ is a sampler, a drum machine, a synth, and an on-stage superpower. In short, it’s whatever you make it. Leave the laptop behind, jam with your other gear, and create beats in minutes with a wealth of on-board sounds, instruments, and effects. It’s the iconic MASCHINE workflow, with fewer strings attached. Web Site: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/maschine/production-syste
Music Software & Hardware

Native Instruments Komplete Start - FREE !

Only just noticed that Native Instruments now offer a FREE download of Komplete, called Komplete Start ! Produce and perform with over 2,000 studio-quality sounds – for free 16 pro-grade synths and sampled instruments, plus effects, loops, and samples Browse, preview, and play it all in your recording software with KOMPLETE KONTROL Introducing Komplete Start  
Music Software & Hardware

My Music Production Hardware & Software

Current Hardware Apple Macbook Air (2020) 13.3", M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Space Grey Dell Alienware M17 Laptop KRK Rokit 5 Monitors (White) (awesome) Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 (awesome, although I have previous model) Maschine MK3 (unbelievably awesome) Novation LaunchKey 61 Yamaha Motif ES-8 (best weighted keyboard I've ever had) Current Software Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate 14  (unbelieva
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