Available for download for €25, the Jazz EZKeys MIDI track library offers tons of variety. Signatures include 3/4, 4/4, and 5/8 in both straight and swing. A range of tempo variation is also available. Whether you’re looking to use this library for you debut album, or just to make some music for personal enjoyment, the value in this library is great.
You can get more information here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/midi-file-bank/toontrack/jazz-ezkeys-midi/news/a.play,n.15346.html
Recording Software
CNTRL Samples Offers Free Download
Attack Magazine has coordinated with several vendors to offer free sample packs. The most recent release is from CNTRL Samples. This pack is made of some of the tracks from recent releases from the company. If you produce any kind of electronic music, some free samples never hurt to keep around. There are also sample packs from several other studios to check out.
For more information, read here: http://rekkerd.org/attack-releases-free-cntrl-sample-pack/
25% Off Ableton Live 8, Get Live 9 Free
Ableton Live version 9 will be available March 5th. Until then, you can purchase Ableton Live version 8 and receive version 9 for free when it’s released. There are some exciting features to this DAW, and several different price points available depending on your needs. The introductory version is only $99, the standard version is $449, and the full suite is $749. Remember, 25% off of each of those prices until March 4th!
You can read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/ableton/live-9-suite/news/a.play,n.15320.html
Serious Electro Sound Library Released By Famous Audio
Famous Audio has released the Serious Electro sound library, including synths, bass, and plenty more to get your electro creativity flowing. For £24.95 GBP (close to $39 USD), this sound library is a great combination of quality and value. If you’re not sure that these samples suit your needs, listen to the demo samples to help make a decision.
You can read more and listen to the demo samples here: http://rekkerd.org/famous-audio-releases-serious-electro/
JP8000 Collection For Omnisphere
If you use Spectrasonics Omnisphere and like to use synthesizers in your music, take a look at this new sound set. The Roland JP-8000 synthesizer was the first with the supersaw waveform, and contributed quite a bit to modern dance music becoming what it is today. This sound set is available for 9.90 EUR (about $13.50 USD).
You can read more about this sound set here: http://rekkerd.org/plughugger-releases-jp8k-legends-150-dance-sounds-for-spectrasonics-omnisphere/