{"title":"$29 Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cr-78-samples","title":"CR-78 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Analog Rhythm Machine\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CR-78 is our favorite rhythm box, and has been used by everyone from Phil Collins to Blondie, Jimmy Edgar to Todd Terje, (and too many 90s Techno tracks to count). Metallic percussion, warm analog kicks, crisp 808-ish snares, and some of the smoothest hi hats of all time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the sounds, the grooves in this machine are unparalleled. Combined with the right amount of accent they have a human like feel - as if a miniature drummer is playing groovy backbeats on a 70s analog drum kit. Especially when you start combining shuffled and triplet rhythms with straighter grooves, things get jazzy quick! These patterns lend themselves perfectly to layering with heavier beats, but they're also great on their own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/CR-78---crop--web.jpg?449\" alt=\"cr-78-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've captured both the one hits and the patterns, sampling two different CR78s for added variety. The first CR78 was extremely clean sounding, almost as if it had never been used. We began by opening it up and dropped the tuning of the bass drum, extending the decay, to get a really subby CR78 kick like we've never heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we plugged the 78 into the amazing Reddi (Tube DI), and multed the signal, recording one hits and rhythms to tape - both unprocessed and completely distorted to hell with a vintage 60s Ace Tone Mixer. Check out the distorted grooves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/309179829\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second CR78's sounds were a bit lower in tuning - and for this guy, we tracked through an SSL console, with EQ, compression and gating, straight to tape. Once on tape, we re-pitched all of the hits, giving you deeper kicks, trashier snares, and more percussion than the original machine offered. As a result, the sound is quite unique:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/108086901\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for the classic CR78 sounds, unprocessed one hits and patterns, you'll find them here. But you'll also find a really unique 78 - re-pitched hits on tape and weird rhythms distorted and club ready. Either way, enjoy this excellent sounding rhythm box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e165 CR78 One Hits - clean and processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e51 Clean Patterns \u0026amp; 51 Distorted Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Ableton \u0026amp; Midi Groove files from preset patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Hits include original sounds and sounds re-pitched on tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoops include all preset patterns and combo \/ custom patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton, Kontakt \u0026amp; Logic One Hit Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREX2, Apple Loops \u0026amp; WAV Loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e244 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36401821254,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/CR78-samples.jpg?v=1542983217"},{"product_id":"simmons-drum-samples","title":"SDS800 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Simmons Analog Toms, White Noise \u0026amp; Tuned Kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Simmons SDS-800 is an analog 80s drum synth, responsible for the cosmic syn-tom ('beeww beeww') sounds used on countless disco, boogie \u0026amp; reggae recordings. In the 90s, it became re-popularized in the techno world, with the raw, resonant white noise oscillator being used for jarring hi hat and snare programming. And most recently, the Simmons drum sounds have become a signature for punk funk groups like LCD Soundsystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the different Simmons brains vary in sound, and the SDS800 is no exception, easily holding its own against the bigger (and much more expensive) \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sdsv-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDSV\u003c\/a\u003e. The voices are a bit tighter and faster, the resonance on the snare is capable of a wider range of sounds, and the 2nd skin Toms are 2nd to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/sds800.jpg?912556979578481514\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tracked the 800 mostly raw, to allow for maximum subtractive sculpting in your sampler or DAW of choice, only occasionally applying compression with an 1776 to some bass drums. Recording the majority of hits to tape, we twisted the (many) knobs in all types of combos for the snare, getting many variations of resonance, envelope and filter settings. To create \"hi hats\", we incorporated an additional (Moog) high pass filter.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the bass drum and toms we took a more calculated approach - tuning groups of bass drums (including digital, unprocessed) with a guitar tuner. Every filename is labeled with its corresponding note number and you can create some amazing basslines and analog melodies, like this: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/153280118\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe toms were recorded in groups, which makes them perfect to work with as traditional tom sounds. Various combinations include: noise, no noise, long decay, short decay, and 2nd skin - which sounds like a sort of ring modulation or frequency modulation, and is very cool. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe results: 480 classic Simmons drum hits - bass drum, snare, toms, and (our own) hi hat. Access the extensive organized individual hits or get jamming immediately with eight pre-made 16 hit kits - assorted kits with those classic toms, white noise kits, wonky FX kits, and chromatic bass kits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDS800 From Mars, and Simmons in general, can do that classic syn-tom, but they are capable of SO much more. The hits sound excellent on their own, but when you begin layering the samples with other (eprom or sample based) drum hits, they really start to shine. If you ever have a weak sample that you like the character of, try using these analog hits to fatten and focus it. Layer the white noise to add depth, energy and punch to an existing snare, use an analog sub under an existing bass drum. Or, just program \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6xG4oFny2Pk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLosing My Edge\u003c\/a\u003e and see the checks come raining in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480 24bit WAV SDS800 Simmons Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(8) pre-made 16x Hit Kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Syn-Toms, White Noise Snares \u0026amp; Hats, Tuned Sub Bass \u0026amp; FX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations of sounds include pitch bend, tune, resonance, decay length, noise amount \u0026amp; more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToms and Bass Drums recorded in groups for better playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromatic Bass Drums, labelled by note name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost drums recorded to tape and largely unprocessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton: includes 1 master drum rack with all samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic \u0026amp; Reason: include: 15 Individual Hit Instruments \u0026amp; 2 Kits instruments containg 8 pre-made 16x hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 8 pre-made 16x hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 8 pre-made 16x Hit kits on 2 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e107 MB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748090694,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/SDS800.jpg?v=1466864412"},{"product_id":"databenders_toolkit","title":"DATABENDERS_TOOLKIT","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemented FX Created From Scratch by Manipulating Computer Data\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw video game code sounds crazy when you pump it through your computer's audio driver - more devastating than an oscillator from any synthesizer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatabending is the process of manipulating digital information meant for one format, like a .jpg image file, within the context of another file format - in this case, .WAV audio. 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It featured a combination of Linndrum, LM1, and 909 style sounds, but sounded grittier and more compressed. Because of its character and price point, it's no wonder the 707 defined countless early Detroit Techno and Chicago House jams and is still widely used today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the 707 was quite limited - with no control of tuning (or any parameters). Thankfully, our 707 features a very unique and crunchy sounding modification: a custom oscillator controls the sample rate for every voice,  providing all sorts of tuning options and aliased circuit bent madness: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/YhTILWPlyro\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapturing the Clean Sounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707's drums are inherently familiar: Linn-esc bassdrums, snares toms, and cowbells and tambourines, and 909 hi hats, claps, and cymbals. 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This allows super crunchy and aliased pitching to the right, and extreme circuit bending to the left, turning this 707 into one of the more special drum machines I've ever used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe captured a huge amount of these knob positions for every drum voice (sometimes up to 65 pitches!). Then, we jammed more spontaneously - twisting and turning knobs, sequencing multiple hits at once, capturing the results to tape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/210165280\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling Through the SP\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we plugged the 707 into our favorite sounding sampler: the SP1200. 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And once all of the hits were chopped (thanks Ben!), we made 10 16x kits comprised of the best sounding drums. This gives you the clean 707, the SP1200 kits, and the modified \/ circuit bent 707 kits . So - I think we should all be covered for 707 sounds for a while. 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weird (but highly useable) sounds and instruments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result: clubby kicks, modern claps, punchy snaps, cosmic toms, synthy hi hats, Villalobos-style perc and tons of wonky FX hit. Clean one shots, dirty lo-fi drum kits, and fully tweakable chromatic keyboard instruments for Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, WAV \u0026amp; more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1SbD3PM_Hx4?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800+ One Shot 24bit WAVs of drums, percussion \u0026amp; FX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat 909 style kicks, electro snares, modern claps, punchy snaps, cosmic toms, synth-hats and weirdo percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for Ableton Push with fully mapped drum racks, lo-fi drum kits \u0026amp; keyboard instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 fully mapped instruments for Kontakt, Logic EXS \u0026amp; Reason NN-XT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 pre-made kits for Kontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NN-XT \u0026amp; FL Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll kicks and tonal percussion are tuned and labeled by note name where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded to tape through a variety of analog hardware - API, SSL, Neve \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive bit crush, pitching, filtering, warping and processing gives you sounds the original machine wasn't capable of producing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e675 MB unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney Back Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/231903474\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan ffffff=\"\"\u003eFormats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24bit WAV (Compatible with All DAWs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Push \/ Live 9.7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ \/ Logic EXS \/ Reason NN-XT \/ FL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MO-PO-Scooper-Angle-2.jpg?7531093688228951229\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10414665667,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/MO-Art.jpg?v=1446840970"},{"product_id":"606-from-mars","title":"606 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic 80s Analog Drum Machine - Modified \u0026amp; Re-Sampled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 606 is an analog drum machine from 1982, originally built to accompany the TB-303. The original drum machine's sound is similar to an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e, but perhaps a little more unique. The bass drum, snare and toms are classically analog and warm, and the hi hats and cymbals are unbelievably groovy and organic sounding. The 606  can be heard all over early Plastikman, Aphex, Autechre, Paranoid London and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC00902.jpg?17911334893390783930\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the unique aspects of the 606's sound is the internal, dynamic clipping that occurs on each drum voice when you start using the accents. The louder the accent, the more clipping that occurs. 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This signal path went directly to our 1\/4\" Otari mastering reel to reel, and into an SSL gate *after the tape machine* to add slight analog VCA punch. Finally the results reached our computer via Apogee Symphony. No plugin processing whatsoever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-Sampling Through the MPC60 \u0026amp; SP1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile undoubtedly excellent, the 606 is limited - with no tuning for any of the drum voices. Not a problem! We ran it through our two favorite 12bit samplers of all time - the MPC60 and SP1200. By capturing the samplers' unique tunings (15 per voice) and clipping the inputs *just* the right amount, we ended up with a killer pack of re-sampled, dirty and characterful 606 drums. The noise and aliasing the samples give the sounds allow them to really punch through a mix - plus it's an interesting way to directly compare the sound of the MPC60 and SP1200 (in Ableton there is a macro you can use to switch between samplers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MP-606.jpg?7442128384156996062\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modified 606\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we sampled a heavily modified 606 that has an entire second body of controls built onto this classic drum machine. There's now a MASSIVE bass boost to the original tom, transforming it into a monstrous, booming sub kick that sounds like a cross between an 808 and 909. There are multi-pitched snares, uniquely metallic hi hats and trashier cymbals, and an extensive collection of tuned toms - none of which you'll find in any other 606 samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Modded-606.jpg?10502273977107417170\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately we ended up recording 3 different 606s - the original, the modified, and a third, sampled through the MPC60 and SP1200. The result is a super extensive 606 sample pack featuring clean, unadulterated, classic 606 sounds, but also heavily modified and re-sampled 606 sounds. 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We also used contact and condenser mics for some of the more eccentric sounds such as the electric signal noise. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sounds then underwent processing, including layering of different sounds together, stretching, re-pitching, cropping, compression, EQ and in some cases additional reverb\/ambience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce we got the sounds just right, we tube saturated the whole bunch with our Culture Vulture, opting for a low bias setting which allowed us to open up the release, achieving warmth and loudness. We then recorded all of the hits to tape at 15 ips, and played them back at 7.5 ips and 30 ips, giving us a whole batch of new samples at lower and higher octaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we reached for our secret weapon - the little known but very cool Lexicon Vortex - originally designed as a morphing effect for guitarists back in the day. This thing is super cool for weird, resonant modulations, dynamic delays and general wild stereo imaging. Plus Daft Punk toured with one in the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/vortex-2.jpg?10576388863620963092\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is a custom collection of percussive and ambient foley, repurposed for modern music making, and especially cool for layering with more traditional drum samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/252039692\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat You Get:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e650+ 24bit WAV Foley \/ Field Recording Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds up to Over 1 hour of Field Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, Tube Saturated, re-pitched Tape, and Vortex Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9 Session containing 15 fully mapped drum racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Kontakt, Logic \u0026amp; FL Studio Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAV Samples organized by folder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequirements: Ableton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro), Kontakt 4+ (Not Player), Logic 9+, FL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25 GB Unzipped\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16731364678,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/found-sounds.jpg?v=1458070740"},{"product_id":"rhythm-from-mars","title":"RHYTHM FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Rhythm Box Sampled Through an SP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's big and from the 70s\" is the most information you can find about the Rhythm 700, also known as the TR 700. It's a rare, 3ft tall analog rhythm box that doubles quite nicely as a piece of vintage studio furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1972, (the same year the company was founded), the rhythm represents one of [TRADEMARK REMOVED]'s very first products. The company's founder, Ikutaro Kakehashi, had originally built rhythm boxes as organ accompaniments in the 1960s with his company Ace Electronic Industries, (Ace Tone). The sound was unbeatable - early 70s analog drums, with airy hi hats, a punchy snare and the snappy analog percussion you might find on an old Suicide or Brian Eno record. It's older and a bit grittier (there is some noise) than its late 70s siblings the CR-68 and CR-78. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Rhythm-Final.jpg?10308454588683263352\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording the Original Rhythm 700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe played the patterns, turning up and down faders and recording all of the isolated hits cleanly through an API preamp and SSL gate to tape. The original kickdrum is punchy, but very high pitched, so in addition to recording it naturally, we applied further processing. By recording it to tape and playing it back at extremely slow speeds, we achieved much deeper bass drums. By inserting a Moog lowpass filter after the tape machine we captured all of the attack frequencies, while filtering the sustain, achieving a darker, more 808ish result. Then, we inserted a valley people dyna-mite gate, adding a punchy, analog click to each kick. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne the hits were recorded, we also grabbed full audio loops of each of the original patterns of the machine, with and without the kick drum. These patterns are great for adding momentum to tracks, especially in combination with the single hits. The Rex2 files are ready to be dragged into most DAWs, fully tempo synced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming the Sound Through the SP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original sounds are excellent but we wanted more, so we recorded every hit into our beloved Emu SP-1200. Multi-sampling each hit at 8-16 different pitches on the SP, we recorded the results to tape, and played back the tape at half speed, normal, and double speed to achieve even more hardware pitching. Ultimately this gave us up to 48 different pitches for each drum hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd since many of these sounds are tonal, the re-pitching allowed us to build keyboards perfect for basslines, chords and unique percussion melodies. If you've ever used percussion in this way you know how cool it sounds (check the demo). We continued to use the Dyna-mite for punch, and ran sounds through our Re-201 Space Echo for some vintage saturation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is a huge collection of crunchy and gritty analog-turned-digital drum hits, with that unique pitch aliasing the SP is so famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/263969126\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bed704Fu-X8?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWAV \/ Loops Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1026 Total Unique 24bit WAV One Hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46 Rhythm 700 samples recorded to tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 16 hit WAV drum kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e980 SP-1200 x Rhythm 700 samples re-pitched on tape \n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 Original Pattern Loops from the Rhythm 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick and No Kick variations of Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterns available as WAV, REX 2 Apple Loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Live 9.5 Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x fully mapped Ableton Drum Racks containing all drum hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x chromatically mapped melodic Ableton keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 x audio clips containing original Rhythm 700 patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom FX Rack for audio loops (see video)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; 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The Mini isn't any of those things - we chose to sample it because you can get sounds these older synths just aren't capable of. And unlike most of the other modern analog stuff, the Mini isn't trying to mimic anything from the past - it has a completely distinctive voice that's both futuristic and nostalgic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Mini-From-Mars.jpg?12762782003968694446\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynth Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomehow this synth is feature packed but feels uncomplicated, versatile and fun. It's a 4 voice VCO analog synth and with 4 LFOs (one per voice) you can get beautiful phase drift. Combine that with cross modulation, pitch modulation, linear FM and motion sequencing and you're on your way to some seriously cool patches (as one user said, it \"nails that Detroit sound\" quite well). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all of the patches we made were created from scratch, with the exception of a small handful of presets (shoutout to Jimmy Edgar) that we modified to taste. We multi-sampled the synth at different filter settings, captured the results of the motion sequencer and utilized all of the voice modes along the way - poly, duo, unison, mono, chord and delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal was to provide a rich, analog palette ranging from the simplest, most straight forward patches to the most oddball FX. We used a high end inductor style analog EQ to add more low mids, and incorporated some saturation (solid state and tube) to give an added boost where necessary. Overall this gave us a more \"professional\" sound than the synth out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce recorded, we added an extensive amount of programming in Ableton, Kontakt and Logic to give the sounds added depth and modulation possibilities. The demo showcases the variety of vintage and modern sounds this instrument is capable of and includes patch demonstrations from Ableton, Kontakt \u0026amp; Logic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/228644457%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-uMqZf\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Expertly Multi-Sampled Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic \u0026amp; FL Studio \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling, modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Bodied Bass, Epic Pads, Unique Acid, Modern Leads, Wonky FX and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and expertly looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, tape and tube recordings for the greatest depth between patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6 GB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Free Space Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20104254662,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Mini-Artwork.jpg?v=1464222524"},{"product_id":"sdsv-from-mars","title":"SDSV FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Biggest and Most Characterful Analog Drum Synths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1981, the Simmons SDSV was the world's first electronic analog drumkit and still remains the biggest and most characterful Simmons to this day. The oscillators sound ridiculously big, with almost an overload of bass and the same Curtis filters used on the SP-1200 and Voyetra enclose the entire sound in vintage warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First of its Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other drum synths existed before it (Synare, Pearl Syncussion, etc), no units had allowed for extensive editing of the individual components that make up a drum sound. At the heart of any acoustic drum sound two primary elements come into play - pitched tone and un-pitched noise, and the SDSV was the first analog drum unit to give users access to these parameters that we now use and take for granted every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDSV can be filled with 8 different drum modules and shipped with Kick, Snare and Toms (the same modules in the unit we sampled, which was in beautiful condition and owned by a former Simmons engineer). Each module uses fully discrete analog circuits and contains a variable triangle wave oscillator (with controls for pitch, pitch bend, and more) a super powerful noise generator and the famous SSM2044 4 pole VCF filter (Voyetra, SP1200) which can be used to warm up and tame the white noise signal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SDSV-crop-wide--web.jpg?454\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw oscillators sound absolutely enormous, with an unwieldy amount of low end (we recommend slight high pass filtering on these samples since we couldn't bring ourselves to cut any frequency content from the sounds). In fact, for 90% of the sounds, we applied no processing whatsoever, just API or Neve preamp to tape, through Apogee conversion. This allowed us to preserve the natural color and musical saturation of the unit (leaving the subtractive part to you). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recorded many variations of each drum voice, adjusting the tone, noise amount, filter, decay, and pitch bend. We then re-played the tape back at half and double speed, capturing even more tuning variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Toms and Kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kick and Toms can be used as huge analog kickdrums, ranging from short and punchy disco kicks to 808 style (no pitch bend) and 909s. And if you're after that classic power rock \/ disco \/ reggae \/ syn tom, we captured many variations of that as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat (no pitch bend) Toms and kicks were tuned with a guitar tuner, and we captured every note possible so you can play very cool basslines, melodic kickdrums and soft triangle wave melodies (check the demo, which uses only SDSV samples). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SDSV-crop-tight--web.jpg?454\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Snares, Hi Hats \u0026amp; Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe noise oscillator is very powerful and cuts through a mix no matter how you use it - as a techno hi hat, analog snare, white noise cymbal, or FX. The snare is also capable of 808 \/ 909 vibe depending on the shaping used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, by playing back the snare and white noise at half speed on our tape machine, we achieved some really tough sounding DX style claps, various percussion sounds and FX that the original unit was not capable of on its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpand Your Collection of Analog Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great library of samples if you're looking to expand your analog drum game into more unique territory than the standard 808 \/ 909. Although the SDSV is perhaps most popular for its role in 80s rock, it is equally at home in the modern electronic producer's studio as a secret weapon for deep analog groove. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/236081864%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Cq0tO\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"375\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWAV Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1050 24bit Royalty Free WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell organized into subfolders for easy individual hit navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKits folders give you (4) instantly useable 16 hit drumkits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSounds include: Kicks, Toms, Snares, Hi Hats, Percussion and Noise samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations of pitch, pitch bend, decay, filter and saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-pitched on tape for even more sounds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned Kicks \u0026amp; Toms labeled by root name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Live Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Fully mapped drum rack containing all drum hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive FX routings including filters, delays, reverb and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelector knob per drum pad makes selecting samples easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 multi-sampled chromatic Tom \u0026amp; Kick instruments so you can play the Simmons as a multi-sampled synth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimpler and Sampler options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKontakt \u0026amp; Logic Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 fully mapped .NKI \u0026amp; .EXS Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssorted Kits instrument contains 3 pre-mapped 16 hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual drums instruments have all drum hits laid out chromatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay the Simmons as a multi-sampled bass or lead synth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFL Studio Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x 16 hit FPC drum kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 MB Free Space per format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21507223622,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/SDSV-Art.jpg?v=1466435069"},{"product_id":"sh5-from-mars","title":"SH5 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe King of the Legendary SH Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top line of the revolutionary SH series is rarely talked about, yet it includes some of the most powerful synthesizers of all time. There's the SH-101, SH1, SH-3A, SH-7... the list goes on. And while these synths are all excellent sounding in their own right, the SH-5 is undoubtedly the King, with its huge oscillators, multimode filters, extensive modulation possibilities and a brilliant mixer at the heart of it all. In our opinion, the SH-5 is one of this company's greatest mono synths of all time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/1_SH5-v2.jpg?5126864883045452914\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Architecture and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from 1976 - 1981, the SH5 is similar to the highly sought after System 100 \/ 700 modular units. It's built around huge, raw analog oscillators and tough multimode filters that don't lose bass when you crank up the resonance (unlike the SH-7). There's also a resonant bandpass filter which can be used in parallel for amazing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a white \/ pink noise generator, ring modulation, sample and hold, semi modular LFOs, strong and weak oscillator sync, and it's no wonder this synth can cover such a wide range of territory. It's capable of everything from Human League to Hallucinogen and so much more. But genres aside, the SH-5 is a powerhouse of punch, with unbeatable bass, monstrous leads and wild FX. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Mixer-SH-5_d9f13882-b08e-436f-9558-eb40a7f19240.jpg?11085435625661521892\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sampling Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SH5 we sampled is in excellent condition and tuned to near perfection (OK, the lowest octave is a little off but this actually sounded pretty cool). As with all of our synth sampling efforts, we recorded many of the patches with no processing, so that the true character of the synth could shine. For other patches, however, we went over the top with analog distortion, saturating through tubes, tape, guitar pedals, hardware EQs and analog filters, and finally through Apogee conversion. This combination of recording techniques gives the instruments the widest sonic range possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Parallel Bandpass Trick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resonant bandpass filter can give you a super punchy and aggressive midrange, or a shockingly deep bass boost, depending on where you've set the cutoff. By sending one oscillator to the bandpass filter (with the resonance cranked), and the other oscillator straight to the VCA or lowpass filter, we were able to achieve some of the warmest but simultaneously aggressive basses we've ever heard. No other synth at this time (or now?) was capable of this type of processing. In fact, after using this technique extensively we read a Human League interview where they describe how discovering this bandpass filter changed their entire synth sound - pretty much the same experience we had. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the following example, 6 different bandpass filter cutoffs were multi-sampled and modulated via keyboard velocity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/272453514%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-mgwML\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperimental FX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX of the SH5 truly shine and we synthesized everything from telephone rings to dustbusters, oceans of white noise, sample and hold madness and old radio hiss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/272453521%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3mCYS\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nAnother cool technique we used was taking the headphone output and re-routing it back into the audio input to give us over the top harmonic distortion and a kind of vowel shape to the filter. \n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Polyphony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may seem obvious but perhaps the best part about sampling this monster was transforming it from a mono synth into a beautiful \u003cem\u003epolyphonic\u003c\/em\u003e keyboard, capable of lush chords, dark pads, analog vibraphones and insane polyphonic soundscapes. In the following example we recorded two slightly different patches separately (adjusting pitch, LFO and filter) and then panned the results to get an enormous chord progression:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/272453531%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-yyaKI\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, the SH-5 is a legend. The beauty of this synth is that it can sound classic or modern with ease. Head over to the demos for a better sense of the types of instruments we were able to build with this beast. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/239108672%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-2FfY6\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Multi-Sampled SH5 Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, FL Studio \u0026amp; 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuge sub bass, gritty leads, dark pads, experimental FX and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling, modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, tape and tube recordings for the greatest depth between patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 GB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23256944134,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/SH5-Art-1000.jpg?v=1467300537"},{"product_id":"dx100-from-mars","title":"DX100 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DX100 is 80s FM Synthesis at its Grittiest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha DX100 is a miniature FM synth from the mid 80s. It's similar in sound to the famous DX7 but grittier and tougher, due to its overdrive-able DAC. In fact, it has a similar vibe to the SP-1200. It is the sound of early Detroit techno (specifically the Solid Bass patch), Roger Troutman's talkbox (the Hard Brass patch), countless 80s Lynch-esc soundtracks, hotel lounge vibes and so much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the nature of FM synthesis, the DX100 is capable of many sounds that analog subtractive synthesis simply is not: hard bodied bass, dirty FM rhodes, fake brass, Seinfeld bass, metallic bells, clavinets, helicopters, bird chirping and more. So if you've been collecting all sorts of analog sounds the DX will really stand apart and cut through your mix in the best way possible. Plus you can add a strap, play it like a keytar, and look like a boss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/dx-100-5.jpg?14808320306747493993\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sampling Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe captured presets (despite what people say, there are some great ones) but also programmed the synth by hand, extending envelopes where neccesary, changing algorithms and modulations. For processing we were quite minimal, using API and Neve preamps with no EQ or compression. A few patches we saturated the hell out of, making the resulting FM sounds darker and more brash. We multi-sampled various frequencies of the carrier oscillator - creating strange harmonic structures and metallic overtones. So for something like the Solid Bass patch, the harder you play it, the harder and more metallic it sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefits of Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've tried any DX100 software emulations out there, you're missing what makes this synth so special - that dirty and super characterful analog to digital converter. These samples definitely capture that vibe. And because this synth is digital, these software instruments sound closer to the real deal than any other synth on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/251817398%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-YiFj0\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Multi-Sampled DX100 Instruments for Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, FL Studio \u0026amp; 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty 90s Techno Bass, Sine Bass, Marimba Bass, Synthe Bass \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM rhodes, Clavinet, Harpischord, Pan Flute, Soft Horns, Jazzy Organ \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird Chirping, Bells, Helicopters, Snare \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling of various FM synthesis parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and tube saturated recordings for the greatest depth between patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Free Space Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26871055686,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/dx-100-art.jpg?v=1471551602"},{"product_id":"modular-creations","title":"MODULAR CREATIONS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring the Chaos of the Modular World to Your DAW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little over ten years ago, Doepfer, with the help of Kraftwerk, released several small synth components in the newly designed Eurorack format. Beginning with simple analog modules, the company paved the way for others to create their own designs, which naturally began to stray (in the best of ways) from the traditional modules. Today, the format is more popular than ever, with hundreds of Eurorack modules, ranging from simple VCOs to advanced DSP effects units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Eurorack system is the culmination of collecting and piecing together these modules for the past ten years, and is a pretty good representation of where the modular world is at today. It's filled with unique sequencers, wonky FX, and almost infinite modulation possibilities. On any given day you never know exactly what you're going to get out of it, but you can be sure of one thing: whatever it is, it'll be a unique modular creation that is impossible to achieve with any other type of gear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Modular-Creations-Filt--2.jpg?2819644863469042231\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process \/ Capturing the Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording a modular system for people to use in their DAWs is a challenge, because the beauty of modular synthesis is not only found in the sounds, but in the continuously modulating characteristics of each patch. Whether this is the shifting of a sequencer's timing, or modulating an effect's internal digital processor with a slight CV signal \u003cspan\u003e(a modular trick that would actually blow up a modern computer's processor), the beauty is all in the movement. \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of this, we thought the most authentic representation of our modular would be to record batches of long loops and drones (at 120 bpm), and edit them down, isolating each at their most useable moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/262726472\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach allowed us to capture the weird, little (and sometimes big) nuances that modulars produce. In one instance, we used the filter cutoff as a modulation source, and applied that signal simultaneously to the room size of a reverb and the pitch of a frequency shifter. Creating these types of interactions, you soon start to hear how cool the results of unlikely parameters sharing the same modulation signals are...kind of like how two people that have been at odds with each other can become best buds (think Bob Moog and Don Buchla...RIP)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recording process, we patched many modules together, ultimately focusing our efforts on 7 primary sound sources: the Basimilus, Elements, Model15, STO, Teleharmonix, Tides, and VCO6, capturing the results through a variety of preamps (API, Neve, EMT, NonLinear) best suited for each sound. We synthesized all types of stuff: percussive synth syncopations, 8 bit basslines, wonky guitar sounds, mallets, sirens, falling jenga blocks and cracked out claves to name a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient Drones and Raw Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides rhythms and sequences, we also created super complex, long (sometimes over a minute) passes of evolving drones - using ultra slow sequencers to continually modulate the ambience. We created both waves of slow space\/time traveling modulation and a bunch of raw voltage clips, which are wild, synthesized madness that have no time or key affiliations...think modular anarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/262727898%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-q47ZT\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are great for adding energy and atmosphere to tracks, or incorporating spontaneity into your live set. Very little external processing was used on the final recordings so you have the option of keeping your modular drones raw or headroom to apply further processing on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the loops are certainly the most authentic representation of our Eurorack, the instruments give you the greatest flexibility, since you can write your own bass, chords and melodies with these weird modular textures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/262727183\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create the instruments, we took the loops and drones and created one shots - capturing static moments of modulation. Next, we mapped them chromatically and created single cycle loops for infinite sustain, moving those loops around to dial in the texture for each patch. We then layered different transients and one-shots from various loops modules, applying further LFOs, filters and FX routing within each instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Midi Racks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ableton midi racks are an excellent way to provide more flexibility when working with the modular loops. You get a drum rack, with each hit in a given loop assigned to each drum pad, and a corresponding midi clip will play back the loop. You can then start moving the midi notes around, copy, pasting and deleting, and further adjust the filter and amp settings with 8 macros, or on a per note basis. All this is to say you can come up with some very creative, realistic sounding modular sequences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-09-30_at_4.41.12_PM.png?14485200359830164067\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly it's impossible to put everything that such an amazing Eurorack setup has to offer in one sample pack. BUT. This is an excellent head start into the the world of modulars...especially if you're not quite ready to trade all of your money and time spent with loved ones in exchange for that sweet, addicting \"Eurocrack.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 Modular Loops Recorded at 120 BPM (24bit WAV, Apple Loops, REX2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46 Ever-Modulating Ambient Drones (WAV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 Raw Voltage Blips, Bloops \u0026amp; Modular Anarchy (WAV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Chromatic Instruments for Ableton, Kontakt, Logic \u0026amp; FL Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Ableton Loop Midi Racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 GB Total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29892181254,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Modular-Creations-Art.jpg?v=1474579511"},{"product_id":"lindrum-from-mars","title":"LINDRUM FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Comprehensive Lindrum Collection in Existence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lindrum is a classic, 80s drum machine known for its unique crunch, saturated acoustic drum hits, warm filters, and unbeatable groove. Also known as the LM2, this drum machine has made its way through countless 80s hits. And almost 40 years later, the Lindrum remains just as relevant and sought after as ever before.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lindrum-Web-Main-big.jpg?189\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Product That Started Samples From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Lindrum From Mars is the story of Samples From Mars. 6 years ago, this company began simply as a response to one question: \"why aren't there any great quality Lindrum samples around?\". I wondered why so many sample packs were based on trendy genres and made from software when these hardware machines themselves were so inspiring and had such a rich history. So I figured - if even a couple people buy the Lindrum samples, that'll be reason enough for me to start a company that can hopefully support my crazy drum machine addiction someday. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, with almost no equipment to my name,  I hired a car, trekked it out to New Jersey, and rented an LM2. Then, I rented a studio with an SSL console (I'd been engineering at a pop studio where I'd learned that an SSL console was the secret weapon to drum machines). With only one studio day booked, I went about sampling this drum machine every which way, processing hits however I wanted, and re-pitching the results on a tape machine.  Here's my first (somewhat lacking) product photo of the LM2 I rented, propped on an IKEA kitchen table:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/ld-1.jpg?17122070559062637040\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I had years of experience as a producer and engineer, sampling a drum machine was foreign to me. As a result, the original, \"legacy\" version of the Lindrum From Mars was not very faithful to the original machine. There were things I just didn't know yet - that the congas on this unit were actually LM1 congas. Or that I could move EPROMs around to tune them instead of using tape. Or that \u003cem\u003eit's important to have a less subtractive approach to sampling\u003c\/em\u003e, since the end user will be subtractive anyways (adding their own EQ, compression, etc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet as unfaithful as this sampling process was, it was full of character that's proven impossible to recreate - especially the re-pitched tape hits, and the SSL processing. In music I've learned to never try to re-track anything at a better studio - because that magic and emotion is impossible to replicate, and is more important than the actual quality. So, in that same regard, we're keeping this version forever, and including it as a separate download:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/304829695%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3VdRd\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA More Faithful Re-Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to 2019 - with over 10,000 hours of sampling experience later, and a Class A sampling studio built entirely from sales that began with the Lindrum samples, and we've (yes, I went from \"me\" to \"we\") decided we were finally ready to re-sample this beloved machine. Our goal: to create a more faithful and comprehensive Lindrum sample library. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, we recorded the LM2 100% cleanly, directly to the converter (finally!). Where tuning was available, we hand-pitched every feasible knob position, eventually narrowing these down to a more manageable number. (Roughly they are half steps but those knobs are hard to be precise with!). And for the congas (the real LM2 congas this time), \u003cem\u003ewe tuned them via CV\u003c\/em\u003e, so they are perfectly in key, labelled by note, and ready to play melodies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/613741410%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-tudMd\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere tuning wasn't available (like the clap), we swapped EPROMs around. So, we'd pop the Clap in the Snare Drum slot, and tune it. We did this for every drum voice. While pitching on tape was cool the first time around, this style of tuning is 100% the sound of the Lindrum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best parts of the Lin is the Hi Hat decay - so we made sure to multi-sample this. And, by swapping EPROMs, we also grabbed multi-decayed Claps, Rim Shots and Snares. They are short and sweet! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Gritty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce all of the samples were narrowed to the most manageable number and trimmed to perfection, we captured the color versions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, my approach to processing was to just do what sounded good - use as many types of gear as necessary, shorten things with gates, filter stuff, distort, compress, use different EQs. And while this is what makes the Legacy version so special, what I've come to realize over the years is - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eif you can focus your processing on as few pieces of gear as possible, the samples will sound more cohesive, like a single instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that in mind, we settled on the following: an API 1608 console channel saturation (the best saturation I have ever heard), API EQ, a CL1 diode compressor, SSL dynamics (a throwback to the Legacy version), and our beautiful, new MCI tape machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lindrum_From_Mars_0e68ce85-515d-4a79-b314-31c2916c6cfc.jpg?189\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile processing the Lin, we thought about each drum voice on its own - 1. how could the original hit be made better, and 2. how are people processing these sounds on our favorite records?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lindrum sounds themselves are actually very distorted. For something like the clap, where the sustain is really loud, we actually wanted to \"un-saturate\" it. So, we used our Diode compressor with a slow attack (adding punch) and a slow release (tightening the sustain, almost like a gate - which also adds punch). For most voices we opted for multiple color versions (in the Ableton rack you can use a knob to select the color), so for the clap we also opted for a super saturated version that's kind of the opposite of the first color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow our Processing Has Changed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years I've gone through a couple different phases regarding processing - first (with the legacy version) I was all about compression, and making things punchy. Sometimes at the expense of RMS \/ loudness. Then, a couple years later I got really into saturation and making things loud (sometimes at the expense of punch). Finally, I've learned that compression and saturation together can be used as somewhat opposite processes to balance each other out. Compression is great because it makes things super punchy - but, if you're just using compression on everything, your mix won't be loud enough, and will suffer in the mastering. So, you can use saturation before or after compression, to increase the sustain so that it matches the level of the attack (that you increased with compression). This topic deserves an entire article and is too deep in scope to detail here - but it's exactly what we did with the new Lindrum color hits, and they turned out fantastic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter our clean and color sessions we ended up with about 500 clean sounds (all with multi-pitches) and around 800 color samples. To make things easier, we also created (10) 16x Hit Kits of sounds that go well together - this is the easiest way to start using the samples, regardless of your DAW or sampler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of which, everything is mapped nicely in a bunch of different formats. The Ableton rack allows you to use knobs to select Lindrum pitching, decay, and different versions of the color samples. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lindrum_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?182\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e document for a detailed breakdown of everything. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say the Lindrum From Mars holds a special place in our hearts at Samples From Mars, because it tells the story of the beginning of this company. And re-sampling it has allowed me to reflect on how things have changed since then (for the better!). Six years ago I was broke and inspired and took a chance on an idea that might support my drum machine addiction for years to come. And after years of hard work, I've been able to slowly make that a reality (aka not rent stuff anymore!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/771561819\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"285\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1380 24bit WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(10) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean \u0026amp; Color versions of all samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Sidestick, Clap, Hi Hats, Toms, Congas, Tambourine, Cabasa, Cowbell, Ride and Crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 or more pitches for all drum voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44 Chromatically Tuned Conga samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Sampled Decay for Hi Hat, Snare, Clap and Sidestick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(14) Groove templates capture the Lindrum's signature quantize \u0026amp; shuffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso includes Lindrum From Mars - Legacy (Older Version) as separate download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e127.6 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lindrum_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?182\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum - About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (2) master drum racks containing all samples, with Macros for selecting Lindrum pitch, and Lindrum Decay. (10) additional pre-made kits racks, and 14 groove clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ, FL Studio include: (47) individual hit and kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: 10 pre-made kits on 3 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: 10 pre-made kits on 3 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14x Midi \u0026amp; Ableton Groove Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e127.6 MB Unzipped \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31689292806,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/lindrum-art.jpg?v=1542983226"},{"product_id":"101-from-mars","title":"101 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Punchy 80s Bass Synth with Undeniable Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 101 is a single oscillator, monophonic analog synth developed in the early 80s. At 32 keys, it's quite small (doubling nicely as a keytar), and offering simple synthesis sliders, allowing for quick and easy sound design.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut despite its simple architecture, the sound is quite famous - it's punchy, aggressive, rubbery and fast, capable of distinct acid, wobbly basslines and recognizable leads. But above all else, the SH-101 is all about character. There's just something about its sound that people love - especially when you start cranking the resonance and overdriving the VCF with a mean square wave. It's a great synth, at a great size, with excellent sound, serving as one of electronic music's go-to performance machines since its introduction in the 80s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/101-full.jpg?8803931044628464754\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur sampling efforts with the 101 were focused primarily in two areas: 1. capturing the simplicity of this single oscillator synth as it exists in the real world, and 2. extensively processing, multi-sampling and layering it to bring the 101 into new sonic territory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the simpler patches we captured raw waveforms, and opted for less processing, using fast preamps like an API 512C to maintain the 101's transients and squelching resonance. Things can get acidy quite quickly - there are definite sonic similarities between the 101, 303 and MC202, but the 101 offers its own brand of acid, making it perfect for techno. We also jumped into the manual, recalling and sampling some of the original patches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/294360446%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ljKGB\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create more complex patches, we utilized the 101's LFO, noise, and random modulation capabilities, processing the results with a Culture Vulture, Big Muff, and Neve preamps. We multi-layered different LFO rates, filter and noise settings. We even created huge, stereo instruments: dialing in a patch on the 101, recording it, and then slightly detuning \/ changing the filter and LFO rate, sampling that, and panning it with the original. This creates a huge stereo images and is epic for chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 101 doesn't have pitch envelope modulation but we really wanted pitched sub bass, so we drove the resonance into self-oscillation, creating a distorted sine wave (perfect for fat bass). We then used the filter envelope to modulate the filter cutoff, which created a pitched envelope effect because the resonance was acting like an oscillator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/294353538%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-a3VI8\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also decided to make really unique, crazy sounding synth drums, utilizing various outboard gear - external filters, compression, saturation, but mostly just a lot of 101 internal modulation and self oscillation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/294353540%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vBmjc\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd then there are a bunch of really cool and weird patches that we got so deeply into modulation that we completely forget how we came up with it. But if memory serves correctly, this patch was created with a random LFO modulating the VCO, filter, and pulse width, with a little white noise mixed in, to give us the (brilliantly named) Sizzler's Boogie Buffet patch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/294353527%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-yTsIZ\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough primarily described as a bass synth, the 101is not \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e a bass synth - it's capable of screaming leads, abrasive analog drum hits, bubbly FX, and (once sampled), beautiful stereo chord stabs, and acid that'll burn a hole in your head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/101-Style.jpg?8803931044628464754\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/277736599%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-LUgTo\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Multi-Sampled 101 Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, FL Studio \u0026amp; 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunchy acid bass, bubbly FX, dark leads, experimental patches and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling, modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, tape and tube recordings for the greatest depth between patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Free Space Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32595371590,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/101-art.jpg?v=1542983201"},{"product_id":"vp-330-from-mars","title":"VP-330 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstruments \u0026amp; Loops From the Most Seminal Vocoder of all Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VP-330 is a vintage, 10 band analog vocoder and string synth from the late 70s, regarded as one of the best sounding vocoders of all time. It's been used by Laurie Anderson, Midnight Star, Vaneglis, Pink Floyd - the list goes on. And although there have been many vocoders in the decades since its release (including a poor excuse of a remake), the VP-330 still remains the most iconic, continuing to forge expressive and unique vintage vocal textures and sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've extensively multi-sampled this beauty, cleanly capturing presets through the famous vocoder and lush analog string section, as well as completely customizing patches, vocoding with various input carriers, harmonizing dark strings with an Eventide H3000, synthesizing trashy pads through classic third party hardware (Space Echo), and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/vp-full.jpg?9585721655902198142\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Vocoder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vocoder is one of the few categories of synthesis that has truly historical beginnings. Originally invented by Bell Labs during WWII, the vocoder provided instant communication between world leaders, safe from Nazi and Japanese eavesdroppers. FDR used it to coordinate the infamous D-Day landings with his allies, and Churchill absolutely detested the new technology, spouting how unnatural and demonic it sounded...and honestly it’s been tripping people out ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward 70 years and (even though we aren't still fighting Nazis) the vocoder still manages to capture our attention through its balance of robotic and human textures - kind of like the sexy sci-fi cyborg that we still somehow find irresistibly attractive (Battlestar Galactica, anyone?)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we got our hands on two of the most classically renowned vocoders, the VP-330 and its rack-mounted brother, the SVC-350, and went to town on some instruments and loops, in an effort to capture the elusive harmony of man and machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/vp-vibe.jpg?9585721655902198142\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recording process we focused primarily on three main categories: the vocoder engine, the synth engine (comprised of a rich sounding vocal ensemble and lush analog strings), and finally, a combo of both vocoder and synth. Lastly, we used the SVC-350 (a rackmount unit featuring the same 10 band vocoder), and pumped drum beats through it to create some wild, melodic and percussive loops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture the vocoder section we experimented with a variety of techniques (sampling a vocoder is challenging, to say the least!). We combined pre-recorded vowels (looping them for sustain) with guttural slurs, and our own oohs and aaws, which ordinarily would sound horrible on their own - but through the VP they become magical, formant-filtered synth voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/301238890%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-QpHnH\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe VP's synthesis section is limited but lush - the ensembles are instantly recognizable and the strings are dark - straight out of an early 80's Moroder soundtrack. Even just a little processing on these guys (especially from our Eventide H3000) resulted in some surreal cinematic sonic beds...think Vangelis’ Blade Runner Theme. And by pushing the string section through a dirty old RE-201 space echo we got something worthy of Afrika Bambaataa’s approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/297788107%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-WTQnr\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, we slipped in 50 drum-coded percussive loops created with the SVC-350 by running modern and classic drum machines (TR-808, TR-707, Elektron Machinedrum and Analog RYTM ) as the modulating signal, combining them with a Juno-106 as the carrier signal. We also alternated the carrier and modulating signals to maximize weirdness. By the way, we exclusively used Swedish and Japanese hardware :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/297788132%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-40rke\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe End Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results sound something like if Moroder scored the soundtrack to a bunch of robot \/ aliens invading the bronx in the 1980s - demonic pads, primitive robot sounds, electro vox, and other-worldly FX (ie: what an alien sounds like when you kill it). You'll get over 50 vintage Vocoder and String instruments, and 50 groovy percussive vocoded loops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason the VP-330 remains so relevant and useable after all these years is because of the warmth and classic grit of vintage oscillators and filters, which, combined with some human formant filtering, result in some seriously warm patches that digital vocoding can't achieve. And while it's impossible to \u003cem\u003ecompletely\u003c\/em\u003e capture the beauty of this analog vocoder, we're confident there's a lot of great stuff in here to easily inject some vocoder voodoo into your own productions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/283245212%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-EpKKJ\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57 Multi-Sampled VP-330 Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, FL Studio \u0026amp; 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush Strings, dark pads \u0026amp; classic vocoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 SVC-350 Percussive Vocoder Loops for WAV, Apple Loops, \u0026amp; REX2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Pads, Alien FX \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, saturated \u0026amp; Hardware FX Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through discrete Class A gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware FX include: Eventide H3000, Re-201 Space Echo \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and expertly looped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 50px; top: 4154.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33046446406,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/vp-330-art.jpg?v=1542983250"},{"product_id":"mpc60-from-mars","title":"MPC60 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fattest \u0026amp; Warmest 12bit Drum Sampler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Roger Linn in 1988, the MPC60 is one of the best sounding samplers of all time and, (along with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sp-1200-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSP1200\u003c\/a\u003e), has shaped the sound of classic 90s hip hop, R\u0026amp;B and house music with its unmistakeable grit, warmth and punch. And despite looking like a cash register and having a resolution of only 12bits, this sampler still sounds better than any modern equivalent boasting higher specs. Quite simply, what you put into it comes out sounding better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually when you sample something (an analog drum machine, for instance) the samples are less desirable than the drum machine itself. But with the 60, you can actually make an 808 or 909 sound better (well, different) - hardening it, fattening the low end, crunching up the midrange and creating a hard hitting sequence with an amazing shuffle. And while the debate over the best MPC continues, the 60 is undoubtedly the best \u003cem\u003esounding\u003c\/em\u003e, with its instantly recognizable and classic color it imparts on everything that passes through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC60-vinylD2.jpg?6122968342009286265\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"email_signup\" class=\"none\" data-ajax-submit=\"\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/ajax\/subscriptions\/subscribe\" method=\"GET\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" action=\"\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cinput name=\"g\" value=\"KdRjh8\" type=\"hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"klaviyo_field_group\"\u003e\u003cinput value=\"\" name=\"email\" id=\"k_id_email\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Email\" type=\"email\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"klaviyo_messages\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"success_message\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003eThanks! 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A lot of MPC60 libraries run pre-made samples into the 60 - but there is something really special about going *directly out* of an 808, 909, CR78, 606 and 707, straight into it. We also hooked up the SH101, Arp2600, and even SP-1200 for some hot sampler on sampler action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get a dustier vibe, we went \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.superiorelevation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecord digging\u003c\/a\u003e, grabbing everything from old school funk breaks, bonus beats and boogie 12\"s to (pre-software) early 2000s minimal techno records. Our intention was to create our own drum machine samples by hardening them through the 60. Recording directly from a super clean phono stage (Ortofon 2M Red into a Musical Surroundings Phonomena) worked perfectly with the 60's gritty converters and we ended up with a collection of spicy and complex drum samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, since the groove of the MPC is just as unbeatable as the sound, we captured every quantization setting from 50% - 75% as midi grooves for you to use in your own productions. The following is composed entirely from the Ableton drum rack with no additional processing, set to that unbeatable 60% shuffle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/317505514%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-4ifCY\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrick #1 - Clipping the Converter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big part of the 60's vibe is found when overdriving the input converter to taste, which, on the right drums, sounds really warm and gives you loudness, more sustain and a lower noise floor. The 808 kicks, for instance, sounded great clipping the attack. You can also take a funk snare and harden it into a 90s hip hop sample like no compressor or plugin can. But we also took care to *not* clip a lot of sounds, as many of the MPC60 packs out there seem to only have clipped sounds, which gets tiring quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a slower jam featuring a huge, saturated modded 606 kick (coming in around the 30 second mark):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/317034259%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-TuJl7\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrick #2 - Capturing the Pitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something really special about old school hardware drum tuning, and we wanted to showcase it majorly. For every sample we recorded up to 19 pitches, to reveal that sweet, vintage aliasing and fatness. This means you can choose which hardware tuning you'd like instead of pitching it digitally in your DAW, which will \u003cem\u003emajorly\u003c\/em\u003e affect production in a positive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ableton, this hardware pitching is incorporated into a massive 2800 sample drum rack in which you can select any drum sound and then \"hardware pitch\" it via a macro that selects the correspondingly pitched sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Screen_Shot_2017-04-14_at_10.37.17_AM.png?5503302306090612203\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a couple pieces of studio gear that are majorly featured on this sample pack. First, the Reddi Tube DI - which is one of the warmest and deepest sounding DIs I've ever heard (it seems to add a lower octave of bass). Coupled with the inherent warmth of the MPC60, this gave us extremely warm low end, especially on kicks, and a more finished tone overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next major piece of gear was our trusty Otari MTR-12 1\/4\" mastering reel - which almost all drum hits were recorded to. This seems subtle while sampling, but the tape gives the drums an unmistakeable analog punch and slight color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final two pieces of gear that imparted a major tone on this pack were the API 560 EQ and SSL expander \/ gate. While many of the drum machine hits were not EQ'd, the vinyl was processed quite heavily. The API was used for adding presence and air (think Questlove's rim shot) while the SSL was used after tape to add attack and control the tails of vinyl drum hits, effectively making them punchier and closer to drum machine samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/processing-2.jpg?3279702872296511877\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder of Operations is Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most interesting processing revelation wasn't a piece of gear, but the order in which the gear was used. After a little trial and error we found that processing the samples on their way into the 60 gave us superior results than processing the outputs of the 60. This makes sense if you think about it - take a static, 1 note kick drum - find the frequencies relative to that sample that you'd like to EQ (boost the fundamental), and record it into the MPC. Now, when it gets re-pitched, that fundamental frequency is boosted relative to every pitch you're recording. If you were to instead EQ those 19 pitches after sampling, you wouldn't be able to find a one size fits all EQ setting, because that fundamental frequency would be changing at every pitch along the way. Needless to say, this impacted the samples in a very beneficial manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC60-Final.jpg?12271788401876347372\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruthfully, sampling on the 60 can be a quite painful process (thank god there's an arm rest). There is no visual waveform display and you find the start point of every sound by turning the data wheel one sample at a time. It is time consuming and (after 100 hours) soul-sucking. But to say it was well worth it is an understatement. The drums are fat, thick and analog sounding, full of 12bit artifacts and noise that sound beautiful when tidied up a little with filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum machine samples compliment the vinyl perfectly, and when used in combination with the hardware pitching and those killer MPC grooves, your production starts to sound truly incredible. So enjoy the amazing sound of this machine without all the drawbacks of its antiquated workflow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/315228570%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-t2Kyr\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2800) 24bit WAV MPC60 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Drum, Snare, Rim, Clap, HH, Cabasa, Percussion, Tom, \u0026amp; Cymbal Hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples include: Modded 606, 707, 808, 909, CR78, Rhythm 700, SP1200, SH101, Arp 2600, Vinyl \u0026amp; More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(20) pre-made 16 Hit Kits for fast loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 MPC Groove Midi Files \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes 1 master drum rack containing all samples, with sample select and hardware pitch macros, 3 drum racks containing pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic \u0026amp; Reason include: 18 individual hit instruments + 5 pre-made kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 20 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 20 pre-made kits on 4 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e208 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40033653702,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/MPC-Art.jpg?v=1542983233"},{"product_id":"727-from-mars","title":"727 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 12bit 80s Drum Machine Percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in 1985, the 727 is the latin percussion version of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/707-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e707\u003c\/a\u003e and is the perfect add-on to any drum machine or sample collection. Like the other TR series, it has defined various genres of dance music with its instantly nostalgic congas, agogos, bongos, timbales, cabasas, whistles \u0026amp; more. But it's really the records that people have made with the 727 that give its kitsch charm meaning to the percussion sounds we've come to love - often appearing alongside the 707, you can find the 727 in everything from Chicago \/ Acid House, Detroit Techno, 80s Disco \/ Garage and Balearic and so much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 727 From Mars includes these classic drum machine percussion samples, plus an additional 30 pitches per voice, created by recording each hit onto a 1\/4\" tape machine, and playing the tape back at perfect semitones. This will give you not only the classic, instantly recognizable 727 samples, but bizarre and unique, tape-tuned drum machine percussion hits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/727-Closeup-2.jpg?v=1595860065\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sampling Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/707-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e707\u003c\/a\u003e, the 727 is extremely punchy, and to preserve this punch we captured its sounds as cleanly as possible - through an API 512 preamp straight to tape. The tape adds a noticeable analog punch and crunch, so we also captured the raw sounds, straight through our Apogee Symphony converter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original sounds on this machine are pretty perfect, there is only one tuning offered per voice, greatly limiting the unit's flexibility. No matter what you do, you're stuck with \"that 727 sound\". Don't get me wrong, that sound is amazing, but it's not always what you're looking for. And while you could tune them digitally in your DAW, you'd likely lose the vibe of the hardware along the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remedy this, we recorded each hit to tape at 15 ips along with a C note sine wave. Then, we played the tape back at 30 different speeds (from lower than 7.5 ips to higher than 30 ips), tuning that sine wave with a guitar tuner, to give you 30 perfectly chromatic pitches of every drum. The results mean you can get much more mileage out of these sounds - the following is all 727 From Mars (plus a 707 kick; also included): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/319637471%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-fiYSC\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Quijadas, bells and chimes become crazy, elongated, dark percussion hits (add a delay and things get really insane). And the agogos, congas \u0026amp; maracas become less recognizable and more malleable to your own production. You can now harmonically tune any of the percussion without introducing unwanted digital artifacts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also created a couple custom hits - cutting into the cabasa to provide an additional, punchier version, and chopping the star chime to create a metallic ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just over 1100 individual hits, this is a massive collection of 727 sounds. To make things a bit easier, we've created (10) 16x hit drum kits. These include: the original 727 sounds, assorted and re-pitched kits, conga \/ bongo \/ timbale kits with multiple flam levels, agogo kits, chimes, cabasa kits and more. The step sequencer on the 727 doesn't lend itself well to playing percussion - but these kits are really great for jamming on congas, bells \u0026amp; whistles. Plus they're consistently mapped across all formats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/727-right-2_ed714ca2-6745-43dc-9f2d-05a77b5547ff.jpg?v=1595860065\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"products\/tr-909-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909\u003c\/a\u003e, the original 727 is a very specific and iconic sound, and while its original drum hits are near perfect, they will always be instantly recognizable. This nostalgia can be really cool surrounded by modern production, but can lack flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 additional tape pitches of every drum hit in the 727 From Mars is something I've never seen in a sample pack or heard in a record. It allows you to use the 727 in a completely different (your own) context. Surround them with your other drum samples and they really start to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo whether you're after the original, unadulterated classic, or more malleable and unique drum machine percussion, the 727 From Mars is a must have. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1102 24bit WAV TR-727 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCongas, Bongos, Agogos, Timbales, Maracas, Shakers \u0026amp; more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Levels of flam for Congas \u0026amp; Timbales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original 727 sounds, unprocessed and un-pitched, are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery drum hit has been additionally re-pitched 30 semi-tones on tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(10) pre-made 16x Hit Kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes 1 master drum rack with all samples, with hardware pitch and hardware flam macros; 2 drum racks containing 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic \u0026amp; Reason include: 40 total instruments: 36 individual hit instruments + 4 kit instruments containing 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 10 pre-made kits on 3 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 MB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42343844038,"sku":"RKLPf6","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/727-Art.jpg?v=1542983208"},{"product_id":"sid-from-mars","title":"SID FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw \u0026amp; Eccentric 8 Bit Synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidstation is a three oscillator desktop synthesizer based around the infamous 8-bit SID chip. Back in the day, the SID (Sound Interface Device) produced all of the lovely music and sounds of the Commodore 64, one of the earliest mass-produced home computer and gaming systems of the 1980s. In addition to its uncanny ability to emulate the sounds of frogs evading traffic, the Commodore had a desirable, raw and aggressive sound and featured extensive modulation capabilities for its time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty years later, the Sidstation attempted to pick up where the C64 left off. With an original (and quite rare) 6581 R4AR chip at its core, the Sidstation has all the bells and whistles of a modern synth, including 3 multi-waveform oscillators, an analog resonant filter, and four LFOs. But despite these additions, its heart and soul remain in the dusty and nostalgic past of the 1980s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SID-1.jpg?4718256266981810300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Allure of its Flaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Commodore, the SID is known as being noisy - in fact, its oscillators never stop outputting, even when the synth isn't being used! This inherent instability and unpredictable nature is where all of the SID's character and sound is derived. From its pitch tracking to its envelope settings, every sampled note has a slightly different characteristic than its neighbor, making each key press dynamic and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resultant sound is no ordinary 8-bit machine, but a full-on synthesizer capable of producing all the waveforms of the C64 and further sculpting them with a 4 part LFO, and multi-mode analog filters. This gives us something much more musical than what you'd imagine is possible with only 8 bits - savage FX, Herbie inspired funk basses, drunken pads and more:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/320596632%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-FmDTM\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the synth's gritty, 8-bit integrity, we kept the signal path pretty clean. Alternating between an API 512C and NonLinearAudio Flexiguy mic pre, we incorporated some slight EQ and compression (courtesy of SSL and Tube-Tech) ending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a hint of saturation to achieve additional harmonics where needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo add some stereo width and the occasional (but subtle) pitch delay or shimmer, we employed the classic H3000. Both the Sidstation and 3000's digital converters are known for their grainy, almost 'analog' sound and as a result they complement each other perfectly: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/320596630%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-uhStb\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s doubtful that the Sidstation comes close to approaching the amazing sound of the SID in its native setting in a real Commodore 64, but that doesn't mean it can't produce some amazingly quirky, eccentric and musical tones, wrapped in convenient, modern synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd although digital at its core, the Sidstation's brute strength and sonic flexibility are virtually impossible to emulate in the software format. By capturing the audio, note by note (with up to 11 seconds of sustain), we can get a lot closer to those wild but extremely musical 8-bit sounds in your own DAW. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/320112063%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-oW59k\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Multi-Sampled SID Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, FL Studio \u0026amp; 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight 8-bit basses, broken alien technology FX, rude leads, modulating patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavenly to hellish pads, razor sharp leads, retro-insanity experimentation and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling, modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and processed recordings with a variety of Class A gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.96 GB Unzipped Per Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42505880326,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/SID-Art.jpg?v=1542983239"},{"product_id":"synare-from-mars","title":"SYNARE FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Drums, Subs \u0026amp; FX From the Most Evil Drum Synth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Synare is an analog drum synth created in the mid 70s by Star Instruments. It looks and sounds like the most evil, analog flying saucer you've ever heard. The oscillators are huge, and reminiscent of much more expensive vintage synths - colored and extremely characterful - and the filter has the meanest resonance we've ever heard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while it's most famous for that classic disco tom (beew, beew!), the Synare was also the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GS0DoZrJ28w\u0026amp;t=1m25s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoriginal reggae dub siren\u003c\/a\u003e and remains the ultimate secret weapon for all things other-worldly: UFO sounds, cosmic FX, brash white noise, and ungodly analog sub bass, to name a few. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Synare-Web.jpg?225\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt its original form (using a drum stick to hit the drum) the Synare can initially appear quite basic, featuring only 5 presets and a single pad. But with enough creativity you can coax the most evil, undying space creature from the 70s out of it. Combine its tough analog drums, demonic drones, soft synth leads and soul-sucking FX and you get the most wicked and evil psychedelia: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/334760070%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-DeZFS\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Analog Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drums, the Synare is quite expressive for a multitude of reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe filter is extremely characterful, and its resonance has a devilish tone unlike anything we've ever heard, especially when pushed into self oscillation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe envelope amount of this filter is modulated via velocity, and when combined with varying decays, can produce very unique tones and \"pitch modulation\" when in self-oscillation (like the famous Tom preset)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oscillators are \u003cem\u003egigantic\u003c\/em\u003e and extremely colored - reminiscent of pricey vintage synthesizers like old Moogs and EMLs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white noise is thick and, combined with the filter, quite brash. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LFO, combined with frequency modulation, and the velocity modulated filter, can lead to truly tripped out madness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take full advantage of these velocity modulation features while recording, we sampled a gate signal from a synthesizer, popped it in an Ableton sampler, and sent that signal out at many different velocities into the trigger input of the Synare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that for the majority of drum and FX sounds, you'll get heavily multi-sampled groups, featuring varying degrees of envelope modulation, tom pitches, frequency modulation, and more, capturing the flexibility and movement of the original Synare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll drums were recorded through our trusty Tube Reddi, API preamp and Otari 1\/4\" mastering reel to reel. Besides the Bass Drum (which does not exist on the Synare, and was created out of thin air with heavy processing), they are entirely unprocessed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Sub Bass and Chromatic Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oscillators on the Synare are comparable to the more expensive vintage synths, in both tone and weight. If this thing had a CV input it would be one of the most killer analog synths of all time. Unfortunately it does not, so we had to get a bit creative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe took the same sampled trigger from above, this time *looping it* to create an infinite sustain, equal in amplitude to the attack (thus creating the huge size of the sub). We then sent this to the Synare, and hand tuned (with a guitar tuner) every single note on the oscillator, capturing this cleanly, but also through an extensive array of analog filters (Moog, Overstayer), Hard clipping and EQ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild, Cosmic FX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the dry one hits, we ran the Synare through its best friend, an original Re-201 Space Echo, into an Eventide H3000, jamming, twisting and turning, achieving insanely psychedelic (and long) drones, Pitch shifted melodies, Industrial bells, screaming whistles, rabbit holes, UFOs (landing and taking off), effected toms, bit crushed percussion, space lasers, and UFOs. Recording the results to tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are perfect for ambient intros, outros, or adding instant cosmic energy builds, and dry versions are also available. This section of the Synare From Mars comes in at just under a GB on its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than any other product, the Synare is truly \"From Mars\". And If you can't tell, it's been a personal favorite for at least the past decade. Honestly I have no clue how many people know about these things - but to me the Synare is one of the most unique and evil sounding synths of all time and all should submit to its demonic power. Its heavy, analog sound is something that just cannot be achieved with any other synth or drum synth (none of the clones come close).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Synare From Mars is by far the largest and most in depth offering of Synare samples available - aside from the classic drum one hits, it's really these huge, multi-sampled subs, and wild FX \/ drones that set this pack apart. So whether you've been searching for high quality samples of this guy or you have no clue what a Synare is or how to pronounce it, you should definitely be able to find some crazy cosmic snacks in here for your favorite sampler. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1900+ 24bit WAV Synare Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 pre-made 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x multi-sampled chromatic Synare synths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum one hits, chromatic instruments and evil FX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog Bass Drums, White Noise Snares, Classically Cosmic Toms, all presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM Toms, spiraling LFOs, lasers, sirens, brash noise sweeps, UFO babies, blips, and rabbit holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrazy Synare twists and knob turns, long drones recorded through an original Space Echo \u0026amp; H3000 (includes dry versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (4) drum racks with extensive sample selection, hardware parameter and FX mapping and (8) chromatic instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason \u0026amp; Structure include: (40) individual hit instruments, (3) kits instruments, and (8) chromatic instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 10 pre-made kits on 3 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.06 GB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure 2+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976672710,"sku":"VwpUnN","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Synare2.jpg?v=1542983244"},{"product_id":"wasp-from-mars","title":"WASP FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemonic Bass, Cutting Leads \u0026amp; Swarming FX From the Insectile Synth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WASP is a funky, dual-oscillator synthesizer designed by Chris Hugget in the late 70s, who would later go on to make the esteemed OSCar synthesizer. One of the earliest hybrid synths, it features two digital oscillators that feed an insane, multimode analog filter whose character lends itself to the buzzy arthropod it was named after. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while the WASP looks more like a prop attached to a child's bumble bee costume than a synthesizer,\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e under its exoskeleton lies a bizarre, subtractive synthesizer capable of generating wild overtones, insane FX, slick bass lines and sweet leads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/WASP-final-2.jpg?7838255363362230865\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its simple interface, the WASP can cover a lot of ground, holding down raw, fat waveforms, but clearly specializing in more complex, circuit bent-like screeches and screams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the sound is due to its buzzy filter, which goes a long way in shaping the sonic spectrum of the output no matter what you do. Even when the cutoff is at 100%, turning the resonance up sharpens the sound like a knife as new frequencies begin to pierce out of the filter. And by lowering the cutoff and applying some envelope modulation, this sharpness becomes warmer and punchier, yielding funky, evil analog bass:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/341223657%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-jwLeu\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo get more bizarre sounds, we combined LFO and envelope modulation, and in the process found some flaws in the synthesis architecture that yielded some of the weirdest (but still useable) sounds we've ever heard out of a conventional synthesizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, many of the results were tonally inconsistent across the synth's temperamental (but super funky!) electro-static keyboard. To save you the headache of navigating the WASP's atonal qualities, we perfected and retuned all of the wonky notes, but still kept a layer of unpredictability within each instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we incorporated some third party hardware to spice things up - by adding a Lexicon PCM42 delay with its own modulation, we were able to create a special, drunken sound that served as a refreshing alternative to the WASP's otherwise sharp tone. Now, the WASP sounded like it was buzzed on some potent mead, creating dizzy swirling textures perfect for leads, pads and swirling FX: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/341503358%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vCFMZ\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spending even a little time with this synth, it's quickly apparent the WASP is more of a BEAST than an insect. With sharp leads, cutting bass, a buzzy filter, and wonky FX, it's clear why its sounds are sprinkled all over Broadcast's discography (we actually sampled the same one they used!). And it's no shock that John Casale (Devo) named checks the WASP as his favorite old synthesizer, (even after stage lights melted its cheap plastic casing during a performance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially when the sampling process is able to clean up the synth's irregularities a bit, the WASP From Mars is a powerful way to inject bizarre, late 70s digital x analog synthesis into your DAW (with no risk of melting). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Multi-Sampled WASP Instruments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrunken pads, skin-piercing leads and swarming FX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw waveforms, evil basses and deranged modulation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and processed recordings with a variety of Class A gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensively multi-sampled modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 GB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure 2+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49427088006,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/WASP_grande_d5f78c80-cc89-4ea1-a682-dbe0f0d10000.jpg?v=1542983251"},{"product_id":"linn60-from-mars","title":"LINN60 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80s 8 Bit Drums Transformed by the Classic 12bit MPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this release, we've taken one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour favorite drum machines\u003c\/a\u003e of all time (in fact, it's the drum machine that started it all for Samples From Mars) and recorded it into one of our favorite samplers, the MPC60. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original drum machine is composed of classic, 80s 8 bit percussion and sounds incredible. It's such a big sound often it needs to be EQd to fit in a mix. Think: Human League, Prince, 80s Boogie, early hip hop, disco and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy sampling the machine through the MPC, we crunched the sound up even further through the 60's 12bit converters, recording at different levels (some clipped, some not clipped). We also re-pitched every drum voice in the MPC, which lends its unique tuning \/ aliasing to the original drum machine sounds, giving them a completely new characteristic: gritty, punchy, and grainy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Linn60-Smaller.jpg?14158860142921700881\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFirst, we took the original drum machine and sampled every voice cleanly into the MPC. With tuning functions for the Side Stick, Snare, Toms \u0026amp; Congas,  we recorded multiple pitches into the MPC. We also opened the drum machine up, and by switching Eproms around, were able to change the tuning for a bunch of other drum voices as well (Bass Drum, Clap, Cabasa and more). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, we did a round of processed hits into the MPC, utilizing gear like the SPL transient designer (in parallel) on the clap to make it way punchier. We also employed some tube gear, API and Thermionic EQ, slight SSL compression, and various saturators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we trimmed all of the samples in the MPC, and recorded 19 MPC tunings (the max available) for every drum voice, directly from the MPC to tape, and finally through Apogee Symphony conversion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a cool collection of 80s 8 bit drums transformed by the classic 12bit MPC. Huge toms, early 80s cowbells, classic claps, fat snares, warm kicks, gritty rims, and more. Available for a limited time only, so grab it before it returns to Mars forever! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/339037868%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-MM06N\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1168 24bit WAV Linn60 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pre-made 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 80s drum machine hits including: Bass Drum, Snare, Claps, Congas, Cabasa, Tambourine, Cowbell, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll drums sampled and re-pitched extensively into the MPC60 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean versions of all sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional hardware processing for punch, saturation and analog color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (8) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, \u0026amp; Reason include: (15) individual hit instruments, and (2) kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 8 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 8 pre-made kits on 2 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e209 MB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 71px; top: 2054.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527400454,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/linn60.jpg?v=1542983227"},{"product_id":"drumulator-from-mars","title":"DRUMULATOR FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLo-Fi 80s Drums From the SP1200's Predecessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drumulator is a 12 bit drum machine created in 1983 by Emu Systems. After achieving success with the Emulator, Emu took aim at creating a much more affordable Linn LM1. And while the results certainly didn't sound like an LM1, the Drumulator nonetheless had a successful run in the 80s, and is featured on countless productions, from Patrick Cowley to Depeche Mode (some people say it's \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e sound of Depeche Mode from '83-'84). And while it doesn't exactly do Linn, it does its own thing quite well: crunchy and lo-fi, 12bit 80's drums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Drumulator11353-crop-web.jpg?447\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drumulator's sounds out of the box are cold, dead and compressed. Originating from super dry, acoustic drums, but hardened through old skool converters, the bass drum is weightless but punchy. The snare is a recognizeable classic from \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e many 80s and early hip hop records. The rim is dry and surprisingly realistic sounding and the clap is one of my all time favorites from any drum machine. Plus you get an 808-ish clave and linn style cowbells and hats. And with the right processing (continue reading), you can get some insanely dirty toms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/344331665%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-LBIR5\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapturing the Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the sounds are already lo-fi and compressed, we wanted to first capture them cleanly, (so as not to disappoint the die-hard Drumulator fans). The one hits were recorded through an API preamp, straight to our mastering reel to reel, and finally through our Apogee Symphony MK2 converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we added some (much needed) color to the kit. The clean Bass Drum, while punchy, \u003cem\u003eseriously\u003c\/em\u003e lacks bass - so we magician-ed a sub out of thin air by using an analog high pass filter, and tuning the cutoff frequency to the bass drum fundamental. Cranking up the resonance into slight self-oscillation gave us a massive, and deeply analog sine wave sub, which we then tucked underneath the original kick in parallel. This resulted in some seriously fat bass drums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-pitching Everything in the MPC60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we sampled everything through our beloved MPC60, for some dirty, 12bit X 12bit action. We pitched every hit 19 times in the MPC, and this is the bulk of the Drumulator From Mars samples. It allowed us to get that \"other\" factor that hopefully makes this pack pretty unique - the MPC gave us amazing punch, crunch and all types of cool tunings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Drumulator-MPC.jpg?838506011575769285\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grabbed all of the clean hits directly into the MPC, but also sent colored versions in as well. It's important to apply any processing *before* sampling into the MPC (rather than processing the MPC's output). On that huge filtered bass drum for example, we tuned that sub to a specific fundamental of the bass drum (based on its pitch). Once this is sampled and tuned in the MPC, that sub gets tuned along with the kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toms and snare were heavily saturated with a modified Yamaha PM series mixer (believe the hype!) to get a type of vintage crunch I've yet to find in any modern preamps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is a collection of 500 classic Drumulator and MPC Drumulator hits, with pre-made kits for easy use, and extensively formatted for various software \/ hardware. If you're looking for something recognizable but slightly more esoteric and more lo-fi than its 80s brethren (especially when sampled into the MPC), the Drumulator From Mars is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 24bit WAV Drumulator \u0026amp; Drumulator MPC60 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 pre-made 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty, lesser known 80s drum machine hits including: Bass Drum, Snare, Clap, Clave, Cowbell, Hi Hats, Ride, Toms and Rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original drumulator samples captured cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional colored samples and MPC60 versions (at all possible tunings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFattest Drumulator Bass Drum of all time? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (7) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, \u0026amp; Reason include: (25) individual hit instruments, and (7) kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 7 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 7 pre-made kits on 2 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 MB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51947744838,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Drumulator-Art.jpg?v=1542983220"},{"product_id":"626-from-mars","title":"626 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8 Bit Brother of the 707 and 727\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 626 is a classic, 80s drum machine that's some sort of cross between a 505, 707 and 727, while adding additional sounds these other units don't feature. It's based around acoustic samples, and features 80s gated reverb snares, iconic congas, dry bass drums, crunchy cabasas, agogos, timbales, a cool assortment of cymbals and more. In fact, with 30 voices, the 626 packs in a greater variety of sounds than any other TR series drum machine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/626.jpg?4235177547718760291\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Underrated Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you head to Vintage Synth Explorer (actually, stay here!) the comments section is a huge, 10 year thread of people defending their love for this under-appreciated machine. The consensus: the 626 is simple but solid - featuring a large assortment of undeniably TR drum sounds, with individual pitching for all voices, individual outs, and a great sequencer. The sounds are useable and fun, (if you're obsessed with anything 80s house - related, this machine is a dream). And with a little bit of processing it's easy to get the 626 to really come alive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/348882174%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ffSLu\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe decided to capture the 626 in the spirit of the original samples - clean and dry. First, we popped some batteries in to remove the inevitable hum from the original power supply. From there, it was straight into our punchy API preamp, and directly to tape, finally capturing the results through the excellent Symphony MKII converter. We multi-sampled every drum voice at all 15 pitches (the pitching is digital and crunchy!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we'd captured the samples cleanly, we opted for an additional, \u003cem\u003eslightly\u003c\/em\u003e colored version of every drum sound. For this coloration, we called on the amazing Overstayer Saturator (in parallel, to open up the sustain a bit) and the super clean Thermionic Swift EQ. We purposefully only applied slight processing, so that whatever EQ, saturation, compression you use will sound better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results: just over 900 individual 24 bit 626 samples, formatted for your favorite software, and featuring (8) 16 hit kits, perfect for instant jamming. You'll get clean kits, color kits, percussion, hats \u0026amp; shakers, and cymbals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/626-2.jpg?491844412048047388\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 626 is a charming, fun, and super useable set of 80s drum samples. With its huge gated snares, china cymbals and dead-warm bass drums, it offers sounds you will not find on any other TR. Especially when surrounding the 626 with other TR samples, and applying some slight processing, this thing really shines and it's no wonder people have been defending their love for this drum machine for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e900+ 24bit WAV 626 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pre-made 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesser known 80s drum machine hits you won't find on any other TR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGated snares, dead bassdrums, dry rims, classic congas, toms, gritty shakers, timbales, hi hats, agogos, cowbells, china ride and crash cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original 626 samples captured cleanly, with additional color versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled at all possible 15 tunings per voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (8) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, \u0026amp; Reason include: (42) individual hit instruments, and (8) kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 8 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 8 pre-made kits on 2 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e136.8 MB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67350429702,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/626-Art.jpg?v=1542983206"},{"product_id":"505-from-mars","title":"505 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Simple but Solid Drum Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 505 is a charming little drum machine, kind of like a 707 and 727 in one box, with a great little sequencer to boot. But though it may seem basic at first glance, that is the essence of its appeal - a classic, 80s box with both drums and percussion. And with a generally punchy tone that fits easily into any mix it's no wonder there are way more lovers of the 505 than haters - among them producers like Vince Clark, Aphex Twin, and plenty of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zDwulx5ICYg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChicago House classics\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModifications and Sampling into the SP 1200 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut our 505 is no ordinary drum machine - it's been modified with a bizarre, circuit-bending knob that tunes all of the drums simultaneously - either into totally useable, tuned versions of the original sounds, or mangled into oblivion. And to go a step further, we sampled this modified 505 extensively into our favorite sampler of all time - the SP1200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/505-SP.jpg?14133545165756828991\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore anything else, we decided to capture the OG 505 sounds, without modification, cleanly through an API preamp to our mastering reel to reel and finally Apogee Symphony MK2 conversion. The clean 505 hits are among the best sounding 505 samples out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking it a step further, we captured an 38 additional pitches per voice to tape, by engaging the tuning modification. Each drum was tuned in half steps by hand and ear (time consuming and challenging to say the least). This gives you a huge variety of pitched sounds not available on the original machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also experimented with different combinations of switches to get extreme, trashy, odd-harmonic drum sounds, including crushed congas, metallic cowbells, crunchy hi hats, trashy timbales, smashes and blips. We can only guess what the mods actually do (the guy who did them couldn't even tell us) - but let's just say they re-arrange the internal architecture of the 505 in the coolest ways possible: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3k5BzlJYLPU?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the 505 Through the SP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, (and in celebration of 5\/05 day) we decided to run the 505 through the SP1200 sampler. The SP is a favorite at our studio (and any studio lucky enough to have one) because it gives everything that passes through it a ridiculously amazing vibe. It adds a gritty, 12 bit sound that, depending on how hard you clip the input, ranges from extremely punchy to dark, hard and warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, by playing back different tunings of our modded 505 into the SP, and tuning them even further (capturing 16 pitches for every sample) we were able to add a punchiness and crispness that no amount of EQ, compression, or traditional saturation can achieve. The 505 is inherently bright, so the SP helped give it an even more vintage and colored sound. Plus, it's been sampled through our new API 1608 to tape. These are the personal favorite of the pack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these sounds were compiled into individual hits but also an extensive selection of pre-made 16x hit kits for easy use - 7 kits for the 505, and 10 kits for the 505 SP-1200. 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The DMX is just about the closest you can get to the sound of a Linn LM1 without spending a mortgage on a drum machine. The drums are punchy and funky, instantly recognizable, and fully tune-able via internal trimmers: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BYvLc8CboNc?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the DMX are 11, 8 bit PCM acoustic drum samples that have been companded (compressed and expanded) to increase their dynamic range, making the sound quality approximately 12 bit in the analog domain. All samples pass through the famous Curtis 3320 analog filter chip, and are output through crunchy, old skool converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this you might assume the DMX sounds Lo Fi - but you'd be wrong! Instead, the sound is sophisticated and classic - like a pseudo - acoustic drum set frozen in time. And despite being digital, the filters give it an unmistakeable organic warmth, making the sounds come alive, and sit easily in a mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the DX, the DMX has a warm bass drum, crunchy snares, boxy boogie toms,  classic hi hats and shaker. But it also features a range of sounds the DX does not - a more LM1 type clap, that amazing 90s house rimshot and tambourine, a ride cymbal, and a second group of toms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapturing the Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to retain the exact character and punch of the original machine, the recording process was kept simple. We tracked every hit through an API 512 preamp, to tape, and through an Apogee Symphony MKII. Each drum voice was tuned by hand (tilting back the hood of the drum machine and accessing the little thumb wheel) 24 times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DMX-1.jpg?11656669838967126867\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the clean samples were captured we did a round of processing to provide some color and RMS (loudness) to the kit. Using our trusty Overstayer Saturator in parallel, we added more harmonics and dirt to the attack; by EQing a little bass out before the saturation, and back in afterwards (via API EQs) we were able to really drive the midrange on things like the Toms. Through parallel hard clipping (Overstayer M-A-S), we increased the fatness of the Bass Drum; tightened the claps with an SPL Transient Designer, and used a tube EQ to darken drum various drum hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sampling was complete, all of the hits were then chopped and painstakingly arranged into individual hits and 16x hit kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the DMX Through the S612\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMX samples are solid and straightforward - so in an effort to make things weird we ran it through our favorite sounding sampler of all time - the Akai S612. The 612 was Akai's first sampler, and is an amazing sounding 12 bit sampler with a user-definable sample rate (via midi note), a clippable input, start \/ stop sliders, and a sweet analog filter (just like the DMX) to top it all off, so it seemed like the perfect companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S612-Web.jpg?6168021595122767386\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the DMX sampling session was calculated, the 612 session was a lengthy, freeform jam. We played DMX drum hits into the 612, changing pitches on the DMX, recording in at different levels (from clean to smashed), changing sample rates on the 612, and applying various filter and decay settings, all the while sampling every useable pitch for each drum voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe modulated the ride cymbal with a pitch LFO, adjusted the start point on Toms to turn them into massive sub hits, reversed hi hats, and even created looping rimshots and shakers, whose delays get faster the higher up in pitch they go. Even the inherent hiss of the 612 played a major role in the sampling process - by leaving snare tails long at the end, the hiss acts as a kind of \"air\" that gives the samples depth, and reverb. The results: a strange, distant cousin of the DMX: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/422063445%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-uma86\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMX drums are iconic, and instantly recognizable, so naturally they fit into more retro productions. The filters really allow the samples to come alive, and while it's not as large sounding as a Lindrum, it sounds tighter and punchier, and is no wonder it's been a mainstay in such a diverse assortment of genres (from disco and boogie to 80s rock, dub, hip hop, drum n' bass and even dancehall). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the DMX sounds can also be re-contextualized in a more modern track and really shine - in fact, it can work quite well as a psuedo-acoustic drumset. Add a live hi hat and you really start to blur the lines between drum machine and drummer (Think: Tame Impala Currents). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you're after more unique, less recognizable sounds, the lo fi beauty of the DMX S612 is for you. With filtered, clipped, and looped 612 processing, this classic drum machine shines in an entirely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/422063445%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-uma86\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Samples:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2200 24bit WAV DMX Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 pre-made 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, Color, and S612 - sampled versions of all drum voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 pitches per DMX drum hit  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMX features: warm bass drums, crunchy snares, classic toms, hats, rides, crashes, rim, claps, shaker and tambourine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMX 612 features: filtered bass drums, Sub kicks, clipped snares, looped rimshots, reversed hi hats, LFO rides, airy hi hats and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, (13) pre-made kits racks, and 6 groove clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ, FL Studio include: (100) individual hit and kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine \u0026amp; Battery include: 13 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500 include: 13 pre-made kits on 4 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio contains: 13 FPC Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Midi DMX grooves to replicate the quantization and shuffle of the DMX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180 MB Unzipped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 12+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12186472284244,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/DMX.jpg?v=1542983219"},{"product_id":"modular-drums-from-mars","title":"MODULAR DRUMS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Shot Drums Created From the Depths of Modular Synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular synthesis has been around for decades, but has only recently experienced a massive resurgence, most notably in the Eurorack format created by Doepfer in the mid 90s. With over 5,000 modules available from hundreds of manufacturers, Eurorack has quickly become one of the most forward-thinking and inspiring technologies happening in the audio world right now. Companies are constantly competing to create the most original modules possible - everything from classic subtractive synthesis to morphable wavetables, phase modulation, audio folding, additive harmonic synthesis and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SAR0062-Edit.jpg?15422327895842679252\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such unique and seemingly endless modulation possibilities, it's no wonder the sonic properties of the Eurorack lend themselves perfectly to creating unique drum and percussive one shots - sounds that transcend what any single drum machine can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this in mind, we sat down with our favorite modules, a nice preamp and tape machine, and synthesized everything from analog bassdrums, to sinewave subs, synthetic impulses, complex stabs, melodic congas, syn-toms, lasers, obscure snares, bells and whistles, analog lasers, wavetable bongos and even classic TR sounds (with a modular twist).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/450851772%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-qvyXa\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablishing the Signal Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic of the modular is that (once you know what you're doing) you can really create any sound you're looking for from scratch, and this process starts at the source. For our modular sound sources, we used everything from classic VCOs (Cwejman VCO-6; Doepfer A-110 VCO), to digital oscillators, noise generators, and deeply complex wavetable modules like the Intelijel shapeshifter, which features audio rate frequency modulation, phase modulation, and a 64 band vocoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SAR0079.jpg?9482678859873426727\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we combined our sources with the Doepfer A-138 as our standard mixer, and a Tip Top Audio Fold Processor when we wanted to get funky. The Tip Top is described as a \"voltage-controlled wave multiplier and sub-octave generator\", and allowed us to add harmonics to incoming signals, generate sub octaves and gave us everything from dissonant, sub-divided square waves to sweet, harmonic stacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SAR0090.jpg?11236389426997562337\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add more excitement, we used filters - with our favorite being the CS-8 VCF-02 Multimode Filter. Inspired by its older brother, the Ebb Und Flut (Villalobos fans gear alert!), the CS-8 stands out in the modular world because its quality and performance can compete directly with any of the world's top analog filters. With 121 different filter modes, it can sculpt just about any sound to perfection. The CS-8's beautiful harmonic distortion gave some much needed \"Ummfff\" to many sounds - especially sub kicks: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/448167834%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-2Xi1a\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuchla Inspirations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're huge fans of west coast synth percussion, but since we didn't have a Buchla on hand (maybe someday!) we set out to create those weird synth bongos and lowpass blips from scratch. By modulating a complex VCO with a sine and sawtooth wave from another oscillator (with a little envelope modulation on the FM input) and then gating the sine and sawtooth outputs with our QMMG lowpass gate (with a super tight envelope triggering its VCAs) we were able to replicate those cool artificial bongos, as well as rim shots, bass drums, and pitched toms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SAR0006_8c77dd1f-bdf0-4c4c-9ba9-6c4630a16cad.jpg?7709491918805894764\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/450842931%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-q8Hnh\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplicating our Favorite Drum Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular drums isn't all blips and beeps - there are a host of companies making great modules inspired by classic drum machines - but with a gritty, modular twist. These modules offer a bit more control than their vintage counterparts, and allowed us to freak out the otherwise more traditional drum machine sounds. We modulated 909 sounding hats with pitch envelopes and pink noise FM modulation, for example. We also ran VCAs into overdrive and bit crushed claps. In this way we were able to sample a nice collection of our favorite 808, 909, and even CR78 - style drum sounds - all with a dirty modular twist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/450847005%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-iA1H1\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcessing and Re-Sampling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 95% of the work for this pack was done within the confines of the modular environment before hitting the converters, but some sounds needed some extra crunch. For this we turned to the Scooper (used heavily in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modern-oddities-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModern Oddities\u003c\/a\u003e). We recorded our modular bass drums, snares, hi hats and claps into the scooper, and added odd harmonic bit crushing (that sounds a lot like the SP1200). These overtones \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e help certain sounds cut through the mix and offer more of a \"sampled\" sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SAR0159_7d7970de-9208-45b7-8c5c-0baed200bf2f.jpg?4379869750564736619\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it All Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce everything was recorded, we spent months curating, deleting, organizing and naming all of the samples (describing some of these sounds with words was a challenge to say the least!) until ultimately we arrived at a collection of just under 1400 one hits that capture the sonic heat and cold precision of the Eurorack's percussive environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 sound categories and 24 16x hit kits, this is a well organized pack of modern modular drums synthesized from scratch - and coming in at about 1\/100th the cost of a basic Eurorack setup, it's a cheap and easy way to inject the addictive insanity of modular synthesis into your tracks. Because let's face it - the modular world can be very intimidating, secretive and EXPEN$IVE ! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/524007738%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-nCC5K\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1367) 24bit WAV Modular Drum Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(24) pre-made 16 Hit Kits for fast loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Drum, Snare, Rim, Clap, HH, Cabasa, Clave, Tom, Cymbal, Noise, Laser, Resonant, Tight Impact \u0026amp; FX Hits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog bassdrums, sinewave subs, synthetic impulses, complex stabs, melodic congas, syn-toms, lasers, obscure snares, bells and whistles, analog lasers, wavetable bongos and even classic TR sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModules used: Digital\/analog oscillators, Noise generators, Drum modules, Funky filters, Snappy envelopes, Wavefolders \u0026amp; DSP effects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through class A preamps to tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes 1 master drum rack containing all samples, with sample select, 24 drum racks containing pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic \u0026amp; Reason include: 60 individual hit instruments + 24 pre-made kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: 24 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000\/2500 \u0026amp; MPC Live\/X include: 24 pre-made kits on 6 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e226 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12213565587540,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/unnamed.jpg?v=1542983232"},{"product_id":"s612-from-mars","title":"S612 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Instruments Transformed into 12bit Synths \u0026amp; Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S612 is a massively underrated 12bit sampler from 1985 that yields endlessly inspiring transformations of whatever you put into it. Its features are simple but powerful: a selectable sample rate from 4 Hz - 32kHz, a sweet, analog filter, input clipping, old school pitching (with LFO), looping, reversing, and best of all: front-panel sliders for adjusting start, end and loop points. With these parameters the 612 is capable of everything from thick, juicy bass, to silky leads, overdriven drums, and lo-fi glitched out madness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S612---12132-crop---Web.jpg?444\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the S612\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the 612 is a blast - the sampling is instantaneous (it's kind of like a better sounding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sk1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSK-1\u003c\/a\u003e), all of your controls are right in front of you, and the sound is sublime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, you select the sample rate with your midi keyboard. Higher notes = higher sample rates, while lower notes offer powerful, lo-fi recordings. This, coupled with overdriving the input, provides a huge palette of colors and harmonic distortion at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter recording into it, the sample is immediately pitched across your keyboard and is ready to be filtered. The filter is fat and creamy, and the resonance is affected by how hot you've recorded into it. With a bit of overdrive it can result in massive bass sounds, and smooth over any sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most unique editing feature, however, is the front panel sliders. Engage a loop, and as you start moving the sliders around you can fully destruct your sound into granular synthesis territory. Once the start slider passes the end slider, for instance, the sound starts reversing. And because the loops themselves speed up and down relative to the note, this all makes for quite interesting and musical sounds: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/506137992%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-O6o8t\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreating Synths From Acoustic Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the above process, we set out to sample a bunch of acoustic instruments and transform them into 612 synths. We plugged all sorts of instruments directly into our API  console - electric bass, standup bass, a broken Rhodes, vocals, guitar, and Clavinet - and jammed, tracking ideas to tape and digitally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S612_Gear_13.jpg?17100436524347739366\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce those jams were captured, we singled out individual notes, and ran them directly into the S612. By adjusting the sample rate and input clipping to taste, we breathed new life into those single note samples, applying a combination of manual splicing, looping, reversing, filtering and LFO, and finally pitching that into a 5 octave keyboard and sampling it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allowed us to create playable, keyboard instruments out of acoustic instruments - transformed by the 612's filters, overdrive, and unique sample rate and 12 bit sound. The results are surprisingly hi fi and analog sounding - the following is made entirely from bass, guitar and acoustic drums sampled through the 612: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/504555768%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-7fKEr\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Glitchier and Lo-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also sampled rare African percussion, vocals, obscure records from 70's Catalonia, and of course, a bunch of analog synths (Polysix, Juno60, Voyager, Octave Cat, CS-5). This allowed us to create lo-fi leads and FX, but also really useable fat, analog synth patches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 612 is also amazing for drums, as it can transform them quite a bit by clipping the input, adjusting the start point, and applying some filtering (and even looping). So we set out to record an acoustic drum set, and transform it into drum machine hits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a vintage '60's Slingerland kit and a suitcase of percussion (wood block, clave, cabasa, tambourine and more), we used cheap, vintage broadcast microphones and recorded uber-dead, isolated one shot drum sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S612_13_1.jpg?5612912717637714426\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrum Recording Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting an acoustic set to sound like drum machine hits is tough and requires some imagination. For the bass drum, we mic'd the beater side of the kick, which is usually a no-go for actual drum recording because of the amount of snare leakage, but for sampling, this is a non-issue, and the result is a very punchy, linndrum sounding kick. And, by moving the start point on the 612, pitching and filtering we were able to get a huge range of kicks from subby to crunchy, punchy, distorted, and everything in between:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/506029392%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-4uasi\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also heavily processed each hit through the API 1608, with the API 560 graphic EQ, employing as much as 12dB of EQ at some frequencies! The 560 almost sounds like a filter when you add that much gain, and with some parallel compression and saturation before the 612, we were definitely able to achieve the punchy snares, hats and percussion we were after. We were also able to glitch out the drums on the 612 with looping, reversing, filtering and pitching - adding LFOs to rides and creating granular tambourines. The following is a completely unprocessed example of some of the glitchier drum hits: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/506047770%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-UVAV9\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Akai Sampler of All Time? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't tell, the 612 is a personal favorite here at Samples From Mars. With the right sample rate, the 612 is not lo fi or grainy at all, but massive sounding, adding instant analog mojo to everything that passes through it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything that comes out of the 612 is a unique transformation of what you put into it; you can take it as far out as you please by splicing, looping and reversing or you can create lush, harmonically rich tones. The selectable sample rate gives you a plethora of different colors at your fingertips, the LFO adds movement to your sample, and the filter can soften or harden your sound, depending on how loudly you've recorded into it. But whatever you do, the 612, as a vintage synth user put it, just \"oozes crunchy charm\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/504555174%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-0MDf7\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, is this the best Akai sampler of all time? That's obviously a subjective and loaded question - but it is \u003cem\u003eour\u003c\/em\u003e favorite Akai sampler for sure, because of its hands on simplicity and instant vibe. The only negative aspects - there is no real saving, barely any sample time, and not many modulation features - can be bypassed by using the samples! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"400\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/612385464%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-l55sF\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynth Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 Multi-Sampled 612 synth instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from: Rhodes, Clavinet, Obscure Percussion, Vocals, Guitar \u0026amp; Bass, Analog Synths, Drones, obscure 70s records, and dogs barking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynths used: Octave Cat, Polysix, Juno60, DX100, Voyager and CS-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi Fi leads, juicy analog bass, funky clav, oohs and ahhs, dusty tones, percussive lasers, and glitchy mayhem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning, filtering, LFO, looping and glitching on the S612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tuned to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrum Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550+ S612 Acoustic drum samples including bass drum, snare, rim shot toms, hi hat, cymbals, claps, wood block, cowbell, cabasa and tambourine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums built from a 60's Slinglerland kit and various percussion, tracked through an API console into the S612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums include regular and glitched, pitched, mangled and filtered, synthetic hits transformed by the 612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 pre-made 16x Hit Kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing on all samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes 1 master drum rack containing all drum samples, with sample and folder select, 10 Drum Kit Racks, and 35 synth multi-sampled synth racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, FL Studio \u0026amp; SFZ include: 35 Multi-sampled synth instruments, 63 individual hit drum instruments \u0026amp; 10 16x Hit Drum Kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine \u0026amp; Battery include: 10 pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000\/2500 include: 10 pre-made kits on 3 MPC Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.07 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 154px; top: 7380.62px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12736557514836,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/S612-Artwork.jpg?v=1542983235"},{"product_id":"dr-bohm-from-mars","title":"DR BOHM FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe German Drum Machine That Was Way Ahead of its Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dr Bohm Digital Drums is a 13 bit, EPROM based drum machine produced in 1982 - '83. It features 25 different (you guessed it!) digital drum samples that pass through an excellent sounding filter. The sounds can be punched into the Bohm's \"humanized\" internal sequencer, which is groovy beyond belief and makes the Bohm capable of more complex and dynamic drum patterns than other machines of its time. Also, it looks like a typewriter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Bohm-Perf-Final_2.jpg?v=1576252655\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mystery of Dr Bohm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfo for these machines is sparse (especially for a non-German reader) and it seems the only consensus is that there's no consensus (if you have info, please let us know in the comments!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we do know is that the Digital Drums was created as a DIY drum machine kit by a company that began as Dr Bohm but shortly thereafter changed its name to Bohm, only to ultimately be re-badged by Hohner. The unit we sampled was a Hohner, but still says Bohm on the inside 😏\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Bohm2418_crop_temp_2_68e78707-d400-4169-b733-9cf6caef88c6.jpg?v=1576187969\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Bohm has been lovingly branded as the \"German Linndrum\", its sounds are actually a bit closer to an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" title=\"LM-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dmx-from-mars\" title=\"DMX\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDMX\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumulator-from-mars\" title=\"Drumulator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumulator\u003c\/a\u003e, but crunchier, as if they'd been sampled through an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sp-1200-from-mars\" title=\"SP1200\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSP1200\u003c\/a\u003e. The samples themselves are crunchy and compressed, but not lo-fi. And they all pass through internally adjustable high and lowpass filters that cloak everything in warmth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's when you begin creating your own patterns with the Bohm's funky onboard sequencer that this machine really shines. It can sound almost like a 90s Hip Hop beat, despite being from a decade previous (note: the vinyl used here is for demonstration purposes only and is not included in the pack): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uFIHDlpFjqY?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapturing the One Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dr. Bohm comes loaded with 25 unique samples, including a super warm and punchy bass drum, a crunchy snare, filtered snare, snare roll, an amazing rimshot, Kraftwerk sounding clap, bongos, congas and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also got our hands on the Dr's lesser known companion, which we're referring to as the Mini Bohm. The Mini Bohm is smaller in size - and it's noisier and grimier, which means the one hits are even dirtier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Bohm0812_crop_temp.jpg?249\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recorded all of these hits cleanly through our API 1608 console, to add a little console magic but preserve the warmth and filtering of the original machine. As a result, they're ripe for processing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sequencer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the drum hits are a big part of the sound, it's how they interact with the Bohm's highly intelligent, \"humanized\" sequencer that makes this drum machine so special. It comes loaded with funky factory patterns, crazy fills and breaks. Plus, you can program your own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D9iorKNsuYA?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut what's going on with the sequencer that makes the patterns so impossibly groovy? In the Dr's own words (or as close as our painstaking translation of the *PDF* manual could get us):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the so-called humanizer, the live character of an actual drummer is modeled by using a random generator - individual instrument stops are minimally delayed. For example: while the hand clap has a relatively large time delay and built-in chance of error, the bass drum's limits are set very tight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow cool is that? The Synth Doctors over at Bohm clearly put a lot of thought into this instrument, making every effort to build a drum sampler with character and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the groove of this machine plays such an important role in its sound, we needed more than just the one hits. So we sampled 40 factory patterns, 40 factory fills, 40 custom patterns, and 40 stripped patterns, at various tempos ranging from 70 - 128 BPM. Everything was recorded cleanly through our API 1608 console, to match the sound of the one hits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe factory loops give you the original sound of the Bohm, while the custom patterns offer more intricate and modern sequences. The stripped patterns are minimal, de-constructed loops perfect for adding Bohm flavor to existing tracks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Bohm-straight-on_v2.jpg?v=1576261031\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything is Stereo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike most other rhythm boxes of its time, the Bohm offers stereo outputs, and part of its quirk is the way it (somewhat arbitrarily) splits the sounds across the stereo spectrum. The beauty of this is that it gives you options. You can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a wide stereo image that you can narrow to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono sum the entire pattern,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolate a single channel, effectively doubling the amount of patterns you have access to.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loops are the most authentic way to get the sound of the Bohm in your DAW. And although they don't quite have the flexibility of the one hits, with a bit of tuning, layering, and processing you can easily bring the Bohm patterns into your own sonic territory and this is where it really gets fun:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/708786058%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-7UDI0\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn total, the Dr Bohm From Mars will give you 160 Dr Bohm loops, 55 one-shot samples, and 40 midi grooves. The loops include factory, custom, fills, and stripped patterns from the Dr. Bohm, while one-hits have been sampled from both the Dr Bohm and Mini Bohm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/BohmFlow4_2d099532-31d6-407c-9bba-afd34e2d7f3c.gif?v=1576253052\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo does the Dr Bohm deserve the nickname \"The German LinnDrum\"? We think it deserves even better. In building an over-engineered rhythm box, the Bohm was perhaps too ahead of its time to achieve commercial success but this is what makes it so charming, under-rated and ripe for an awesome sample pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/917411428%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3X3hF\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(215) 24bit WAV Samples (55 one-shots, 160 loops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Hits include: bass drum, snare, snare roll, snare filtered, snare brush, hi hats, rim, clap, congas, bongos, toms, maraca, tambourine, crash, ride, woodblock, clave and cowbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory patterns, fills, custom and stripped patterns loops range from 70 - 128 BPM \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled cleanly through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(40) Ableton Grooves of the Factory Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(40) MIDI clips of the Factory Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e277.6 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Dr_Bohm_From_Mars_About.rtf?246\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (2) drum racks containing individual hits, (8) audio tracks hosting all patterns and fills as clips, and (4) drum racks with all patterns and fills on separate pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoops include formatting for WAV, REX2, Apple Loops, and Kontakt slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt includes (2) Individual Hits instruments and (4) Loops instruments with Beat Machine enabled for syncing loops to a host tempo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic, Reason, FL Studio and SFZ include: (2) Individual Hits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine \u0026amp; Battery include: (4) Individual Hits kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (2) Individual Hits kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (2) Individual Hits kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31068701032532,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Dr-Bohm-Art.jpg?v=1573241524"},{"product_id":"mpc3000-from-mars","title":"MPC3000 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Drums From the Classic MPC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut in 1994 during the golden age of hip hop, the MPC3000 was the second and last collaboration between Roger Linn and Akai. It expanded on the MPC60 most notably with stereo, 16 bit sampling, a delay, and an excellent sounding filter with brilliant resonance and envelope modulation. Together with its signature sequencer groove and clippable input, this made the 3000 perfect for early 90s drum shaping,  and became a genre-defining staple for producers like Dilla, Dr. Dre, and a multitude of lesser known Hip Hop, House and Techno producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC3k_web.jpg?v=1589989163\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we Sampled Through the 3000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled a wide variety of electronic and acoustic drums and percussion, along with some vinyl, carefully clipping, tuning and filtering on the MPC along the way. Processing sounds with additional hardware on the way in and out of the MPC, we aimed for a balance of color, tone, punch, and weight: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/823973146%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-PDKOR7878Vk\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor our electronic drum sounds, we went straight to the source, plugging in classics like the 505, 626, 707, 808, 909, CR78, LM1, Lindrum Drumulator, and DMX, and recent acquisitions like the Minipops, an RZ1, OP1, Tempest, Kawai K1, ASR-10, M1, various Eurorack modules and Machinedrum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got everything from polite and punchy drums:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/823984462%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-TfWCGIB1DrE\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo fat, distorted madness: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/818307346%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-sAxRfyN0kUE\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor acoustic drums and percussion, we recorded a lot of stuff that lives in our studio - shakers, cabasas, hi hats, cymbals, clap, and kicks, rims and snares from our 1960s Rogers drum kit - with a vintage U87, Coles 4038, and Sennheiser MD 441. By editing these sounds in the MPC, the goal here was to blur the lines between electronic and acoustic sounds: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/818358202%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-IDOUCpCsmNT\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sampling Setup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur process sampling the 3000 lasted months, and comprised of arduous sessions followed by extensive editing, organizing, deleting and repeating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setup was centered around the MPC and our API console. From the beginning, we knew we wanted this pack to be heavily processed, since a lot of our recent libraries have been pretty clean. So we grabbed our favorite compressors, saturators, EQs and pres. You can read the full gear list \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC3000_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1590101908\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01140_web.jpg?v=1589983553\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using aux sends, busses, and multiple channels on our console, we devised a complex signal chain of EQs, saturators, compressors, and tube preamps that we could switch into series or parallel quite easily. For each sound, we'd start with everything bypassed, and one by one, turn on only the processing we deemed necessary. This was mostly on the way into the MPC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling into the MPC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording into the 3000 with our trusty hum eliminator, we adjusted the input to taste. Going clean will give you the biggest transients, while hitting the AD a little hot will give you a huge amount of sustain and loudness. But too much, and you've ruined your sample. it's a precise game we play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy engaging the lowpass filter and perfecting the resonance amount, envelope modulation amount, and filter decay, we were able to take even the dirtiest sounding drums from the processing above, and clean them up a bit. So, even though the processing was heavy handed, the samples retain their definition, with a huge amount of character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/818456026%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-QRZKkHgs7WD\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePutting it all together\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end we captured around 2,200 individual samples, and narrowed these down into a separate folder of (20) 16x hit kits for easy jamming. We also created (29) midi groove files based on the 3000's amazing sequencer. Try sequencing synths with them - it's magic. Finally, we mapped both the individual hits and kits to various DAWs and samplers. In Ableton, a macro will select the type of sample and various MPC tunings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC3K-Wav-Gif-1-5sec.gif?v=1590082812\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Takeaway\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3000 seems to be the perfect combination of sound and features in an MPC. While the 60 is indeed fatter sounding, it lacks the filter - which I consider vital to the MPC sound. And while the 2000 has more features, it is a bit colder in sound, with a smaller image. The 3000 sits perfectly in between these MPCs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut none of these MPCs sounds \u003cem\u003ebetter\u003c\/em\u003e than the next, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. They just sound different. So as far as sample packs go, it's really valuable to have access to all three, depending on the vibe you're after. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"430\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1049337409%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-IwYbUg5THEE\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2203) 24bit MPC 3000 WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(20) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(29) midi groove files from the MPC 3000 sequencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned versions of BD Subs, Tonal Toms and Percussion hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum machines, acoustic drums and percussion and vinyl hits, meticulously sampled and processed through an API console and array of hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Drum, Rims, Claps, Snaps, Various Percussion, Tones, Toms, Bongos, Cymbals and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorg Minipops, Casio RZ-1, DSI Tempest, TE OP-1, Octave The Cat, Kawai K1, ASR-10, Eurorack Modular, Volca Kick, Korg M1, 808, 909, LM1, DMX, and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e336.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MPC3000_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1590101908\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (20) additional pre-made kits racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, and SFZ include: (315) Individual Hits Instruments and (20) Kits Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, FL Studio and Reason Kong include: (20) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC3000 includes: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e336.1 MB Unzipped \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC3000, MPC Live, MPC X \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32268484018260,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-MPC3000.jpg?v=1593532815"},{"product_id":"wendel-from-mars","title":"WENDEL FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage Drum Replacer, Transformed into a Drum Machine Pack\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut in 1984, the Wendel Jr. was a lighting-fast drum replacer featuring acoustic drum and percussion samples engineered by Roger Nichols. Based on its $80,000 predecessor (simply known as the Wendel), the Jr. featured the same sounds - most famously used (and created specifically) for bringing Steely Dan’s Gaucho drum sounds to life during failed studio sessions. Ultimately the Wendel itself was awarded a platinum record for \"his\" contribution, and the Jr. featured on numerous hits, from country to rock and disco. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wendel emphatically stated it was not a drum machine, and instead intended to replace drum machines' \"horrible\" sounds. But since we \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e drum machines, we decided to turn it into one, sourcing 20 of the original cartridges and creating the most extensive multi-sample Wendel pack in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Wendel-Edit-Web.jpg?v=1596135777\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wendel claims to have some of the best drums and percussion ever recorded. That is likely an overstatement. But it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e packed with interesting, useable, and downright quirky acoustic hits. We've got the classic \"Heart\" kick and snare, plus 2 more snares, a snare echo, rimshot, hi hats, cowbells, toms, duck quacks, explosions, and more. Above all else, the Wendel is unique and FUN: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1101353902%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-8qkJ5855IzK\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sampling Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wendel was known for being clean - boasting hi fidelity, digital samples with no EQ - unlike most drum machines of the time, whose sounds were often recorded to tape first. So naturally, we followed suit, preserving the original transients and punch by recording directly into our Apogee Symphony MKII converter. The original samples were recorded at 50 kHz, so we set our sample rate to 96k.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01268.jpg?v=1595446601\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel tuning control on the Wendel offers a 2 octave range, so we sampled 24 pitches for each voice, doing the best we could with these tiny tuners! Each sample was then carefully trimmed to maintain the machine’s inherent timing, with the Wendel triggered via audio pulse from an ERM multi clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Colorful\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean samples are a chance for us to preserve the integrity of what we sample, without injecting our own philosophies. Conversely, the color samples are an opportunity to do whatever we want! And since Mr. Nichols was so adamant about not using tape or EQ, we immediately reached for our EQs and tape machine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of the processing was to get the Wendel on tape, add flavor, hype the transient, raise the sustain, and capture varying degrees of aggression. We wanted a fast, solid state sound, and only used tubes on the Toms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/wendel_color0526_cd58d740-c933-4834-b65c-a87703cc319f.jpg?v=1596211517\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile each voice was treated somewhat differently, the basic process was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ -\u0026gt; Saturation -\u0026gt; Compression \/ Transient Design -\u0026gt; Tape (15 IPS) -\u0026gt; Gate \/ Filter -\u0026gt; EQ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first EQ prepared the sound for the saturator (namely, removing bass or boosting mid-range, so it saturates more pleasantly). The saturator raises the sustain, but at the expense of punch, so we compressed after the saturation, often in parallel. The compression exaggerates the attack (that will be reduced by the tape machine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the tape machine, we used our SSL gate on everything, further shaping the attack and release. The filter was used after the tape machine on the Kick, to have a darker sustain that wasn't covered in tape hiss. The final EQ was used to add more bass after the tape machine (another extremely important trick). You can read more about all of the gear we used \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Wendel_From_Mars_-_About_2da3a67f-c614-44ea-b9e8-b9fa682622e8.rtf?v=1637769891\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately we captured 20 unique drum voices with 24 pitches each. For each drum sound you'll get 1-3 processed versions of every pitch. In total this amounts to 1536 samples, which have been broken down into 7x 16 hit kits for easier use, and mapped to various DAWs and samplers. In Ableton, a master drum rack has macros for changing the Wendel's tuning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Wendel_Rack.png?v=1595447003\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, are the sounds some of the best recordings of acoustic drums and percussion ever, as Mr. Nichols claims? Probably not. but they are extremely well recorded, vintage acoustic drums and percussion sounds with loads of flavor and fun for all types of genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its explosions, duck quacks, echos, and unbeatable snares, the Wendel offers a unique take on rare 80s drum sounds that just aren't being used on many records anymore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1536) 24bit WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and processed versions for all hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(7) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(24) Multi-sampled pitches for Kick, 4 Snares, 4 Cowbells, Echo, Cross Stick, Block, Hi Hats, Ducks (Guiros), Tom, Explosion, and Handclaps.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll samples from the original Wendel Jr. cartridges\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e166.7 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Wendel_From_Mars_-_About_2da3a67f-c614-44ea-b9e8-b9fa682622e8.rtf?v=1637769891\" title=\"About\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (7) additional pre-made kits racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, and SFZ include: (64) Individual Hits Instruments and (7) Kits Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, FL Studio and Reason Kong include: (7) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (7) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (7) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e7 MB Unzipped (44.1k)Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e166.7 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stylebot\" style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stylebot\" style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stylebot\" style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32569344950356,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-WendelFromMars.jpg?v=1606453187"},{"product_id":"modular-drum-loops-from-mars","title":"MODULAR DRUM LOOPS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy Modular Drum Loops From the Depths of the Eurorack World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular Drum Loops is a collection of 225 Eurorack drum loops, sequenced with our massive modular (10 years in the making), and lovingly processed through our favorite outboard gear. More than just blips and boops, these are club-ready rhythms centered around 120 BPM, ranging from clean and tame to strange and deranged. With a wide array of analog, digital and FM textures, impossible drumscapes, modulated FX sequences and syncopated polyrhythms, these loops are an immediate way to inject the off-kilter funk of the modular drum world into your next creation (without emptying your bank account). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Main.jpg?v=1600963203\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vast Sonic Range at Your Fingertips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most appealing aspects of a modular rig is its diversity in sound. Because we're dealing with so many different forms of synthesis, brands, electronics and devices simultaneously, the tones we get cover a much wider range than say, sampling a drum machine. And yet they are still cohesive and work perfectly together: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1133067751%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-YMMdLi0uaXl\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"350\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Modular Drum Loops From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/sets\/modular-drum-loops-final\/s-YMMdLi0uaXl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModular Drum Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach module has a life of its own, which can be flipped on its head in an infinite amount of ways depending on where it is in the signal chain, and how it's connected to another module. We chose a wide variety of analog, digital, and hybrid sources (both traditional and drum-based), and then processed those with various filters, drives, and FX. All of this, including filter and FX parameters, was then sequenced to create the loops. Here are some of our favorite modules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e[scmBannerSlider-17620]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthesizing the Drum Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modular rig is deeply complicated and potentially paralyzing for those just starting out - and, like most things, it's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it!  Particularly when synthesizing drum sounds from non-drum sources, it's important to have a few tricks up your sleeve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instance, we had no tom module. So, we ran two frequency modulated waveforms into a low-pass gate and modulated it with a tight envelope, to create Buchla-style bongos and toms: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1134118417%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-xShDxYGdd2E\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/sets\/synthesizing-percussion\/s-xShDxYGdd2E\" title=\"Synthesizing Percussion\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSynthesizing Percussion\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding Movement and Modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling one shots is like taking a single snapshot in time, whereas loops are a chance for FX and modulation to really shine. And as opposed to a classic drum machine, a modular system like ours will have no shortage of modulation options (LFOs, envelopes and highly advanced sequencers) to breath life, depth, and unexpectedness into an otherwise stagnant drum loop. This can be achieved by patching oddly timed LFOs into filter or VCA inputs, or by using a sequencer to modulate bit depth, distortio, or reverb size. You can also go old-skool and just use your hands 😃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/dry-wet.jpg?v=1600782449\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can make a world of difference, especially on hats, cymbals and tops: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1134124453\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"350\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Modulations - Modular Drum Loops From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/sets\/oddly-timed-lfos-and-envelope-modulation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModulations - Modular Drum Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing the Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the only things the Eurorack format \u003cem\u003ecan't\u003c\/em\u003e do is process these loops with Class A studio weapons like an API console, parallel compression and EQ. Luckily, we are no strangers to these tools, and jumped at the chance to breath a little more life and \"doneness\" into these drum sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we ran the drums through our API console with a little EQ, and into an Overstayer Saturator, an Overstayer Modular Channel, and a touch of API 2500 compression. This was actually done \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samplesfrommars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elive on instagram\u003c\/a\u003e, so follow us there if that's your thing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Overstayer.jpg?v=1600963366\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis toughened up the loops, and added some sustain and pump that, in my experience, is unachievable with plugins. This processing definitely took the loops over the top, and made them record-ready straight out of the box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it all Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting this pack together was a blast, and above all else, the loops themselves are FUN. With full beats, tops, stripped down patterns and individual drum grooves, this is an immediate way to inject that big modular drum energy into your productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile loops may be more limiting than one-shots, they sound more authentic. It's quicker and easier to drag a modular drum loop into your track than to try to program one from scratch with one-hits. That said, we've created meticulous REX files, so you can easily export one-hits (MPC Programs, anybody?) to your hearts delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...And even though these loops are techno-leaning, they can be used in ANY genre - in fact, that's where they might shine the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1133067751%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-YMMdLi0uaXl\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/sets\/modular-drum-loops-final\/s-YMMdLi0uaXl\" title=\"Modular Drum Loops From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModular Drum Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(225) 24bit WAV Modular Drum Loops\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(225) REX2 Loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Kontakt Instruments with REX2 loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Ableton session containing all WAV \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBPM centered around 120, and ranges from 90 to 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Bass Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Snares \u0026amp; Claps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42 Hi Hats, Maracas and Cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Toms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 Various Percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46 Various Combo Tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Full Beats\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrashing modular madness, creamy subs, spaced-out blips, TR Modular Madness, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModules used: Digital\/analog oscillators, Noise generators, Drum modules, Funky filters, Snappy envelopes, Wavefolders \u0026amp; DSP effects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through: API 1608 Console, Overstayer Saturator and Modular Channel, API 2500, API 550B EQ\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e463 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Modular_Drum_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1601046497\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny24bit  WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.8+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e463 MB Free Space \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SAMPLES FROM MARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32750943076436,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/hMpTdoBQ.jpg?v=1606453167"},{"product_id":"dr-sample-from-mars","title":"DR SAMPLE FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrums, Instruments \u0026amp; Textures From the Lo-Fi Sampler Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP-202, 303 and 404 are fun, easy to use, \"DJ\" boxes from Boss, produced in the early 2000s. For a lot of us, these were our first samplers, so they're quite nostalgic. And while each unit differs in sound and features, they all offer a distinctly Lo-Fi color, achieved through various FX, sample rates and conversion that to this day still remains impossible to achieve in a DAW. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe called on our good friend and SP guru \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/owenrossmusic\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwen Ross\u003c\/a\u003e to help us out for this one, and together we created a diverse pack of dirty drum hits, multi-sampled acoustic instruments, grainy textures, pitched vox, aliased pads and gritty soundscapes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/IMG_0373-WEB.jpg?v=1603986603\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the SPs Are Great Sampling Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll samples have their own personalties - pretty, clean, hi-fi, ugly, dirty, nasty - the list is infinite. One of the challenges we face when using samples is: how do we use stuff sourced from different places, but still make them sound like they belong together? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFortunately, this is where the Dr shines. Whether it's lowering the sample rate, filtering, pitch shifting, adding vinyl FX, chorus, echo, or adding nothing at all, you can sample stuff from \u003cem\u003eanywhere\u003c\/em\u003e (and we did) and the Dr. will fit it all into one gritty, lo-fi and distinct sonic home:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/919961050%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-BrM7NgELLt9\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\nThe 202 is the oldest and (like most old stuff) is the best for drums. The Lo Fi Sample 1 effect can add amazing grit to drum hits without compromising their punch and low end. The sound at times is almost like a bedroom version of an SP1200, but with way more tools for shaping.\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/202finalWebv2.jpg?v=1604071772\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recorded a wide range of electronic, acoustic and vinyl one-shots into the 202, additionally effecting them with onboard filtering, chopping and pitching, processing choice hits with our Overstayer Modular channel, through our API console. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/919808491%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-GCKGH7P9pZk\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the 202 is a great choice for more than just drums, as it sports a warm pitch shifter that was perfect for sampling short, ambient blips, field recordings, vocals, and horns. The shift gave certain samples a nice, rough quality, while others were degraded to the point of losing all of their essential qualities. All of this is distinctly 202, and perfect to use under beats for added vibe: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/919706929%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-13Fgqq4J9Xi\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 303\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 303 is the most well rounded of the bunch, and possibly the best compromise between sound quality and features. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/303finalWebv3.jpg?v=1604072680\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nWhile its pitch shift doesn’t replicate the magic of the 202, the 303 is the first SP to offer \u003cem\u003echromatic\u003c\/em\u003e pitch shift, incorporating a unique, wet dry knob, as well as two independent pitch knobs that shift precisely by semitones. We use this effect more than any other on any SP, and it really helps vocals, pads, and anything ambient cut through a mix:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/918591883%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-zMCnYyzD01J\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother great feature of the 303 is its ability to apply effects to external inputs. For this pack (and often in our own musical endeavors) we played almost all of the Rhodes and guitars through the 303, adding a touch of vinyl sim or chorus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DRS-Rhodes-WEB.jpg?v=1603989423\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to a lofi sample mode (not quite comparable to the 202 but still nice), the 303 allows us to adjust the bit rate and frequency of our sample. A full instrument played through the 202 lofi mode would be an interesting party trick, but overall much less practical than an instrument that has some lofi warmth dialed in without overshadowing the original sound. Along with its vinyl simulator, this helped tremendously in re-imagining traditional bass, piano, guitar, and synth patches: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/919925065%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-A4IxmTd0Rjz\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 404SX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 202, 303, and 404 OG are all great machines with their own unique charm, if you can only own one, the 404sx (or 404a, which is new but basically identical) may be the way to go. The addition of the ability to swap and copy samples is a massive time saver and the fact that it takes SD cards offers users essentially limitless sample time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/404finalWebv2.jpg?v=1604071773\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 404's most important (and least glamorous) function is that it was the brain of our entire operation. With the sample copy and re-sample functions, it allowed us to create multiple versions of the same sample with different processing. This is quite difficult, if not impossible, on the earlier models (and most samplers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis re-sampling capability also meant the FX, like chromatic pitch shift, for example, could be used in new ways. For instance, we'd take samples from separate sources, pitch shift them by ear to get them in the same key, and then resample them together onto one pad. Once you have them on one pad, we'd add another effect and resample that! Then, we might pitch shift and add another sample, and some delay, tape echo, chorus, filter\/drive, reverb, brutal compression and more. This allowed us to be extremely heavy-handed in processing the sounds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/913398292%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-NpBADMLNfFR\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing them Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we spent a great deal of time using the units together. A process we often employed for harmonic samples was to record them through the 303 (with chromatic pitch shift) onto the 404sx, with a touch of the 404 chorus. If we wanted to add some more distortion, we might sample that through the 202. This process is all about experimenting, re-sampling, degrading, and combining the sonics of each SP. And while you may think this process would lead to un-useably dirty samples, only suitable for the depths of 90s Techno, you'd be wrong! You can still keep things surprisingly smooth, but with more than a hint of dirt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/918528673%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-7b8CmMPbL6P\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the money, SPs are possibly the best hardware samplers ever made. While each model has its limitations, these limitations are part of their charm. We're in love with the idea of resampling a sound over and over again and finding the places where various effects and samples can live in noisy, lush harmony, all while never seeing a waveform display once! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut really, the best part about the Dr Sample is that they are a blank slate. You choose what you put in them, how you process those sounds, and how you play them out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy what we put in them, and that you can share part of the SPs sound and experience, however you might use this pack. Who knows, maybe you can even re-sample them yourself!     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1150145657%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-UK2085p9utv\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1096) 24bit 44.1k WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(10) 16x Hit drum kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll samples mapped to instruments in their respective software (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty drum machines, gritty vinyl and crunchy acoustic drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLo Fi synths, glitchy vocals, acoustic bass, guitar, piano, textures, horns, crackles, blips and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed and effected through the SP-202, SP-303 and SP-404\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrums additionally processed through an API console and Overstayer Modular Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples sourced from drum machines, sessions, vinyl, Prophet 08, guitar and bass, Rhodes, Piano, DFAM, Field Recordings and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic SP effects like LoFi, Vinyl Sim, Ring Mod, Chorus, and Pitch Shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.12 GB Unzipped \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Dr_Sample_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1604078602\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes: Drums session with a master drum rack containing all samples and (10) additional pre-made kits racks, Instruments session with (38) Instrument tracks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio and SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits presets, (10) Drum Kits presets, (22) Instrument presets, (6) Chords presets and (10) Textures presets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, Reason Kong include: (10) pre-made Drum kits, (6) Chords Kits and (10) Textures Kits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (10) pre-made Drum kits, (6) Chords Kits and (10) Textures Kits on 8 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (10) pre-made Drum kits, (6) Chords Kits and (10) Textures Kits on 8 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.8.1+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\" id=\"stylebot\" data-mce-style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\" id=\"stylebot\" data-mce-style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\" id=\"stylebot\" data-mce-style=\"top: 0; height: 100%; position: fixed; z-index: 100000000; line-height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 115px; top: 11219.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32902342213716,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/drsampleart.jpg?v=1606453156"},{"product_id":"tom-from-mars","title":"TOM FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory \u0026amp; Custom Drums From the Drumtraks Younger Brother\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tom, also known as the Model 420 (😉), is an 8 bit drum machine released in 1985. It is the younger sibling of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumtrax-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumtraks\u003c\/a\u003e, and offers up the same style of crunchy, early digital drum sounds that we've come to love. It is an 80s funk machine in a small, lightweight package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TOM_SECO_copy.jpg?v=1606492401\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Factory Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory drum sounds are likely sourced from an acoustic kit, and sound similar to the Drumtraks, but while the Drumtraks likely stole samples from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eits predecessors\u003c\/a\u003e, the Tom's samples are seemingly original - closest perhaps to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/samples-from-mars.myshopify.com\/products\/dmx-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samples-from-mars.myshopify.com\/products\/dmx-from-mars\"\u003eDMX\u003c\/a\u003e, but more Lo-Fi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, the kit just SMACKS and is great for less obvious, semi-acoustic sounding drum machine sounds. We captured 16 of the original sounds, at all 32 pitches, cleanly into our API console and Apogee Symphony MKII. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Custom Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut while the factory drums are great, they can only take you so far. So we loaded our TOM with custom EPROMs, starting with like-minded machines like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumulator-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumulator\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/727-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e727\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dmx-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDMX\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dx-from-mars?variant=14068772870\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDX\u003c\/a\u003e, but eventually grabbing analog sounds like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-909-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR78\u003c\/a\u003e and more). We also sampled a bunch of percussion and FX, ranging from standard to downright quirky, but still useable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/935160355%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-HfMr9JekVdu\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=true\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe selectively processed hits with EQ, compression and saturation, and again captured all 32 pitches for each voice. These custom drum sounds comprise the bulk of the TOM From Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TOM_Desk-2.jpg?v=1606492548\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tom's Charm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charm of the TOM comes from its primitive, digital conversion that adds strangle harmonics and dirt to each sound. Combined with a wonky pitch system (these are definitely not semitones!), the results are classic drum machines with a strange twist. An extra flavor that helps the hits stand out, punch through a mix, and probably have people asking you - \"How'd you process those drums?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TOM_Wendel_Web.jpg?v=1606413465\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total we captured almost 4,000 TOM sounds - that's 121 unique hits, at 32 pitches each. But don't stress - we broke this down into 14 pre-made, easily digestible kits comprised of 16 sounds each. For more tech specs, you can read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TOM_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1606335486\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a machine that'd been on our wishlist for a while, and I'm really happy to finally make it available for everybody. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/935160355%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-HfMr9JekVdu\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"TOM From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/tom-from-mars\/s-HfMr9JekVdu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTOM From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3872) 24bit TOM WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(14) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121 unique drum sounds, with 32 multi-sampled pitches for each sound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory sounds plus custom EPROMS with samples from LM1, Lindrum, Drumulator, DMX, DX, CR78, 606, 808, 909 and more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Drums, Snares, Rims, Claps, Percussion, Cymbals, Various Percussion, Various FX, Cowbells, and more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e239.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TOM_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1606335486\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (14) additional pre-made kits racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (105) Individual Hits Instruments and (14) Kits Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, Reason Kong include: (14) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (14) pre-made kits on 4 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (14) pre-made kits on 4 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e239.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e239.1 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37604323983550,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-TOMFromMars.jpg?v=1606453183"},{"product_id":"private-reserve-from-mars","title":"PRIVATE RESERVE FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Hybrid Acoustic and Electronic Kit Unlike Any Other Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Private Reserve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eis a stash of production-ready drum samples sourced from our in-house acoustic drum kit, various percussion, and my own music sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always looking to add diversity to the \u003ca title=\"all-the-samples\" href=\"\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSFM collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and have been getting a lot of requests to sample our in-house acoustic drum kit (a beautiful, late 60s Rogers). So we did just that - recording one-shots of the entire kit (plus all of our studio percussion) directly to tape, processing, and re-sampling the results through various devices (like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mpc3000-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC3000\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/sp-1200-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSP1200\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/dr-sample-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSP404\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Private-Reserve-Email.jpg?v=1637680973\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then combined these sounds with a smattering of electronic samples used in my own music - the goal here being to provide more production-ready, effected electronic sounds than our classic drum machine packs can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1162581382\u0026amp;color=%23d2ba91\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter combining, sorting, and processing all of the sounds to our heart's content, everything was pieced back together to form a hybrid, acoustic-electronic drum library, unlike any other pack we’ve ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1162581382\u0026amp;color=%23d2ba91\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(442) WAV samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(10) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique electronic\/acoustic hybrid drum samples\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through an Eventide H3000 and various outboard saturators and compressors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrispy hi-hats, stacked cymbals, rides and crashes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToms, udus, djembes, and congas for any style or genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger snaps, hand claps, tambourines, and shakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII and API 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e247.5 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Private_Reserve_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1637702506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits Rack containing all drum samples, and (10) pre-made Kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits presets, and (10) Drum Kits presets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (10) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (10) pre-made kits on 3 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (10) pre-made kits on 3 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e247.5 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40938353328318,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-PrivateReserveFromMars.jpg?v=1637684835"},{"product_id":"mr10-from-mars","title":"MR10 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Overlooked Analog Rhythm Box From 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe MR10 is an unassuming powerhouse of a rhythm machine. It's simple, funky, and has lots of lovely pulsing noise due to its small power supply. Sounding something like a more tune-able \u003ca title=\"808\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e crossed with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR-78,\u003c\/a\u003e it feels like a missing link in the canon of analog drum machines. Familiar, yet still in a class of its own and almost totally untapped by producers. This pack contains every possible one-shot as well as our favorite loops at a couple different tunings - so now you can use this weirdo machine in your music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/18wwDdBpgj8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by Yamaha in 1982 as part of a line of budget producer gear, it's the only analog drum machine they've ever manufactured, and it truly seems to have been released and then forgotten, perhaps due to its limited functionality. To be frank, it sounds incredible, but this little box is a (fun) pain to use. We wanted to give these awesome drums their time to shine and make them accessible and usable in a way that the original machine never was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MR10-Email-Campaign-B.jpg?v=1660919429\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording one-shots was an interesting challenge, as the MR10 has only 5 one-shot pads: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hi Tom, Low Tom and Cymbal. However, within the loops are various other sounds - closed hats, open hats, various percs and snare combos. To get these, we recorded the loops at the slowest possible tempo and used the volume controls to get every possible one-shot out of the MR10. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recorded each hit at 6 different exact pitches (except for the bass drum which isn't tune-able), and captured the clean and color versions with the same recording chain as the loops, so they will all integrate perfectly when combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1320177649%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-cYnL7aZms50\u0026amp;color=%237a7a7a\u0026amp;inverse=false\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;show_user=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Loopy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor loops, we knew we had to narrow down the tunings and tempos if we were ever going to get a usable pack, so we settled on 100bpm for the tempo of all the loops. We then found the most usable tunings for each pattern, including some higher and lower tunings. We got the direct clean loops, recorded using a Radial J-DI into our API1608 into the Apogee Symphony MKII. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then did a color variation of the loops using the Summit TPA-200B tube pre-amp, the Overstayer NT-02A, API 2500 Compressor, and DBX 165A, finally printing them to tape using our Otari MTR12 1\/4\" 2 track tape machine to bring out some of the modern bite that is possible with these sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor both of these, we made sure to print some \"stripped\" versions - loops with no kick drum - to use in layering. We also captured 4 MIDI grooves from these loops, so you can apply the feel of the MR10 to whatever you're sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Sampling-MR10-Crop.jpg?v=1660670711\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal with this pack was to transform the very cool sounding but limited MR10 into a secret weapon for modern producers. After unlocking the \"hidden\" one-shots available through recording loops, and having access to all the loops and different pitches in one place, we found this pack to be incredibly fun and easy to create with. The color hits lend themselves very nicely to hard techno and more aggressive styles, while you can just as easily use the loops in a pop or indie production. We wound up being surprised by the many possibilities of this tiny old rhythm box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1320177649%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-cYnL7aZms50\u0026amp;color=%237c7c7c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(204) Total samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(66) MR10 loops including clean, color, and stripped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(138) One Shots, with clean and color variations of each sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne Shots organized into (5) 16x hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Cymbals, Snares, Toms and Hi Hats sampled at 6 pitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Ableton and MIDI Groove files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded though a Radial J-DI, API 1608 console, \u0026amp; Apogee Symphony MKII and Otari MTR-12 1\/4\" tape machine, and processed with a Summit TPA-200B, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverstayer NT-02A, API 2500 Compressor, and DBX 165A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e258 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MR10_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1660312597\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits rack, (5) pre-made kits racks, and 66 loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio and SFZ include: (6) Individual Hits instruments and (5) Kits Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (5) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (5) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (5) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e235 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41682374426814,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-MR10-WEB.jpg?v=1658510823"},{"product_id":"viscount-from-mars","title":"VISCOUNT FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Funky \u0026amp; Rare \"Italian Lindrum\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Viscount R64 is one of the more mysterious drum machines we've ever sampled. There's little to no information about it online, and by some accounts there are less than 10 functional units left in existence 😳 (not to be confused with the later and more common model R64S). What we do know is that the R64 was released in 1980 by Viscount, an Italian, family-run manufacturer that began in the 1800s making accordions, and have since made everything from synths to bicycles!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFchl5TU6sM?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe R64 has the functionality and limitations of a typical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/collections\/rhythm-boxes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erhythm box\u003c\/a\u003e, but sounds quite different, as it's sample based rather than analog. 12bit PCM samples, sourced mostly from acoustic percussion, give the Viscount a punchy quality more akin to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/drumulator-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumulator\u003c\/a\u003e than a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR78\u003c\/a\u003e. But unlike these classic EPROM based machines, the Viscount sports analog sounding cymbal samples, giving the unit a unique, hybrid flavor all its own.... Like a lo-fi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e crossed with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e 🤤.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Viscount-Main-0007-WEB.jpg?v=1663693293\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Groove Lies in the Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viscount ships with 64 factory patterns, and while you can't program your own, extensive mutes and volume knobs make these beats highly customizable. And because they're grouped seemingly at random (for example one knob controls the volume of Hi Hat, Bongo, Cowbell, Tom 1 and Rimshot all at once), they make for a myriad of patterns in interesting and often surprising configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we spent days jamming and figuring out our favorite loops and variations - ultimately recording all of the full factory patterns, and a bunch of stripped loops, tops, and breaks. In the process, we discovered a \"secret\" tuning pot and cymbal control inside the machine, so we made sure to capture various tunings as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Viscount-Tuning-New-WEB.jpg?v=1663358785\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, we made a mission to showcase how well this machine does disco and dance music, and these loops do not disappoint! They sound and feel exactly as the machine does, and layer beautifully....crunchy and funky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also included \"repaired\" versions of 150 of the loops. The percussion pot on the Viscount has a particularly noticeable noise on some loops, which is certainly part of its charm, but we were able to use some digital filtering to clean it up. The results are loops that sound nearly identical to the original, but without the noise - these loops will take to processing better, and layer more easily in a modern context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1345289113%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-VZIRjzowaNo\u0026amp;color=%23e40b00\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocking the Viscount's One Shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we set out to create a complete one shot library of the Viscount and take it into the 21st century - straight off the Mix Out of the machine into our recording chain. Using the volumes and mutes, we were able to record and extract every possible one shot from the Viscount's 64 patterns. We used the tune and cymbal controls to sample 5 different pitch variations and 6 different cymbal variations. For the shorter cymbals (functionally hi hats), we took 3 Round Robins of each variant, resulting in a much more lively and bouncy sound - just how they sound on the machine itself! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Viscount-Sampling-WEB.jpg?v=1663358785\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn certain hits we also took the Headphone Out, as there was a certain distortion and RMS boost that we loved. Lastly, we processed the kicks, snares, toms, and claps with outboard EQ, compression, and saturation to really bring a modern roundness and make them even more universally usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Proof Is In The Pasta 🍝\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, is the Viscount the Italian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e?? Not quite - but the machine certainly captures some of the same punch and vibe, but with a distinctly more lo-fi twist. Between its snazzy, \"analog\" cymbals, awesome breaks, and lo-fi percussion sounds, the Viscount lives in a class of its own. It is an impossibly fun drum machine that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esimply bleeds italo disco, yet remains totally useable for modern genres as well. The Viscount is a joy to jam with, and we feel lucky to be able to share it with you! So fix yourself a Limoncello and dive in! 🥂 ✨ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1345289113%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-VZIRjzowaNo\u0026amp;color=%23e40b00\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(560) Samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(320) Viscount loops including Full, Tops, and Stripped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(240) One Shots, with clean, color, and pitch variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all 64 Factory Loops, in stereo, with additional stripped and tops patterns at various tunings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(150) Repaired (de-noised) loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(5) pitches for Bass Drum, Snare, Rimshot, Handclap, Agogos, Bongos, Hi Hat, Clave, Cowbell, and Percussion Combos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLoops are stereo with original panning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound Robin Cymbals at (6) different tone settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne Shots organized into (5) 16x hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Ableton and MIDI Groove files\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded though a Radial J-DI, API 1608 console, \u0026amp; Apogee Symphony MKII, and processed with an \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverstayer NT-02A, API 2500 Compressor, and API 560 EQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e850 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Viscount_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1664988930\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits rack, (5) pre-made kits racks, (320) original loops as audio clips, and (150) repaired loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio and SFZ include: (14) Individual Hits instruments and (5) Kits Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (5) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (5) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (5) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e850 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; 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Despite its intimidating look, this mashup of classic and modern analog synthesis provides immediate fun and inspiration, so it's no wonder it was your #1 choice for what we should sample next! (via a survey we sent out earlier this year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo much more than just blips and beeps, the Pulsar's 23 modules give this machine an un-rivaled, vast sonic pallet that allowed us to sculpt some of the most unique loops and one-hits we've ever made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Pulsar-Main-T?v=1693933691\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1601193375%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-dbOLZnLgzIi\u0026amp;color=%23ccc5ba\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complex Yet Familiar Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eHaving a Pulsar 23 is like having an entire modular drum rig in a dedicated desktop format. While it sports four channels with unique sound generators labeled BD, Bass, SD, and HH, we quickly found these names to be purely suggestive, as the machine is capable of generating a near infinite variety of sounds, due to its comprehensive patching capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003ePatching is done via Alligator clips, which, while tedious, allow for easy multing (using one source for more than one patch). The connections are conductive, so you can use your hands to live-circuit-bend, creating interesting cross modulations! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Pulsar_01.jpg?v=1693250164\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to fully featured analog synthesis, the Pulsar sports a characterful master distortion, perfect for smashing transients, and an equally vibey FX processor with multiple delays and reverbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperimenting as Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBefore doing any research, we sat down with the Pulsar and connected clips randomly, cooking up batches of tangled, patch-cable-spaghetti along the way. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOf course, we couldn't resist Soma's aptly labeled \"WTF?\" and \"OMG!\" parameters! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Pulsar_Close_WTF.jpg?v=1693250164\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, this yielded great results! Our first impression: the Pulsar has a rich assortment of sounds that can quickly go from clean, snappy analog transients, to distorted and aggressive modular chaos, to ambient, soft and intricate, drifty tones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecoming Experts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eBut to create truly interesting flavors, we'd need to become masters of this machine. With hour long youtube tutorial videos *per channel*, this was a somewhat daunting, but highly rewarding process, as it provided a method to our madness and led to the most interesting sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the following patch, we start with a straight-forward bass drum, modulating the tuning with an envelope to create a classic \"dive\" sound. The echo FX you hear is the bass channel, sent to the band pass delay (with a lot of feedback), while manually sweeping the low pass filter and Warp knob. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rfy7fpjwAzA?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe short, clicky hi hats are created from the clock divider, while the open hi hat is played in manually, and the entire channel's high pass filter is modulated with a slow LFO.  Finally, the snare's Release and FX send are modulated by hand, to give the entire beat more complexity and continuous energy ⚡️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating The Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was immediately clear the best way to authentically capture the Pulsar in a sample pack was through loops like you hear above. So, we plugged it into our Studer 962 console, recording the main out (dialing in distortion to taste), and individual outs for the 4 channels and 2 effects. To retain the sound of the Pulsar, \u003cem\u003eno additional processing was used\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEngaging the internal rhythm generators, punching in our own sequences, and triggering the Bass channel chromatically via midi gave us all the flexibility we needed to create a range of bangin' Pulsar loops. Opting for a variety of long and short-form grooves, we centered our tempo around 120 bpm for ease of use, including additional loops at 100, 110, 130 and 140 in order to capture different vibes and styles of drum pattern programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TKNBVlqXAA?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe groove of the Pulsar is unbeatably funky, as synthesis parameters like attack times, LFOS, filters etc will create different amounts of pre-attack (the time before the first big transient) in each drum sound. Plus, you can modulate this, offsetting the timing for each drum voice, creating naturally funky grooves like you hear above 💃🏻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, these beats run the gamut from soft and simple, stripped back drums, tonal basslines and melodic percussion, to nasty modular chaos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 Full Beats will serve as the foundational inspiration for a new track, while 100+ individual, part-specific loops for bass drum, bass, percussion, snares and claps, hi hats, cymbals, and effects will pave the way for all kinds of new creations via layering: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1603663410%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-twbG7Zohfe2\u0026amp;color=%23261e34\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling the Lightning via One-Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the loops are the most authentic representation of the Pulsar, the one-shots will give you the most flexibility in terms of composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing one-hits from such a vast machine can seem intimidating, but we employed three very effective methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the sequencer stopped on the Pulsar, we triggered each channel manually and create clean, isolated, individual drum hits, with and without FX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the sequencer running, we utilized time based modulations like LFOs, clock generators, various triggers and cross mods, giving us constantly changing tracks from which to pull one shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe searched through our loops and pulled out any useable hits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Ryan-pulsar-sitting-2.jpg?v=1694012694\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing a range of drum, melodic and FX hits, we created 8 16x Hit Pulsar kits ranging from clean and simple to overdriven and chaotic. These kits will give you the most flexibility to create your own arrangements from scratch with the sound of the Pulsar.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Pulsar-Ableton-Racks.gif?v=1693253066\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee Ya Later Alligators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Pulsar took us on an epic journey - what seemed daunting at first quickly became insanely fun, and we stayed excited the entire way (which can be rare in these drawn-out sampling endeavors!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum machine is our favorite for a reason - it's a complex yet familiar machine, rewarding both the studious and experimental user equally. With a natural ability to create juicy, modern grooves, heavy basslines, melodic polyrhythms, psychotic, dystopian madness, and everything in between, the Pulsar provided us with a rich toolkit to sculpt modern drum grooves and hits from scratch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pulsar From Mars stands out a\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003es a diverse and modern addition to our catalog - with unique hits and modern analog grooves that are distinct yet easily adaptable for use in any genre. We're confident this pack will excite you in the same way the real machine did for us, but at a fraction of the price and learning curve ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1678260906%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-AbfSEi3Uj1P\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"300\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(450) 24bit WAV Pulsar Samples\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(250) Loops centered around 120 BPM, ranging from 110 to 140 BPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(200) Individual Hits with 8 16x Hit kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Loops, Stripped Beats, Bass Drums, Snares and Claps, Bass and Synth Lines, Percussion, Hi Hats and Cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty subs, punchy bass drums, tuned bass, complex stabs, dry congas, lasers, distorted snares, bells and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Ableton and MIDI Groove files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo external processing used \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through a Studer 962 and API 1608, Symphony MKII Converter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e690.6 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Pulsar_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1697216582\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits Rack containing all drum samples, (8) pre-made Kits racks, and 1 session containing all loops, with a Pulsar Shaper audio rack for further tweaking  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (8) Individual Hits presets, and (8) Drum Kits presets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (8) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (8) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (8) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC Expansion pack included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e690.6 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; 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Luckily, we have two! And after we first created our one-shot pack a few years ago, we quickly noticed a lot of songs on the radio pop up with these iconic sounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut while the one-shots are super useable, they don't quite capture the mesmerizing experience of running the LM1 in real time, pumping out impossibly groovy and organic beats. So, we knew what we had to do. We grabbed \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/comparing-two-lm1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eboth of our LM1s\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM2\u003c\/a\u003e, plus some choice outboard gear, and created a super groovy collection of loops showcasing this magic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GNrq4nVWOXQ?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of what makes these machines so groovy is the space at the beginning of each sample, which becomes longer when a sound is pitched down, and shorter when pitched up. Every drum hit has a different amount of space, and this creates a very unique feel to the machine, for instance, the snare happens later than the kick drum, but the clap sits earlier than the kick and snare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ibtKxnUpOXY?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe other piece of the puzzle is that an \u003cem\u003eanalog gate\u003c\/em\u003e opens up the hi hat samples on the LM1, constantly varying the attack of the hats, similarly to how a real hi hat would vary with each hit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LinLoopsMain-WEB?v=1719431697\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e So, we synced everything up, ran it all through our API console, and captured clean beats, but also applied various gated reverbs, filtering, compression, saturation and tape machines, to give these loops the iconic feel we've heard on so many records. These drum machine loops sound more like a classic record than any loops in our collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1842537639%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-NGMTAqTlFyR\u0026amp;color=%23424244\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"310\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find a range of classic and modern loops that are stripped enough to be super useable, but have enough going on to truly inspire you. With full beats, tops and individual drum loops, reach for Lin Loops to add this iconic groove into your own productions! 🕺🏻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1842537639%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-NGMTAqTlFyR\u0026amp;color=%23424244\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"310\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(380) Total Lin Loops at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(148) Full Beats inspired by classic and modern records, and original drum patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass drum loops, hi hat and percussion loops, various snare, side stick and clap tops and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and processed loops\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(16) Ableton and MIDI Groove files\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded though a Radial J-DI, API 1608 console, \u0026amp; Apogee Symphony MKII, and processed with an \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverstayer NT-02A, Otari MTR-10 1\/4\" Tape, 1\/2\" Tascam Tape, A\/DA Flanger Pedal, T.C. Electronic P210 Chorus \/ Flanger Pedal, DBX 160a, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAPI 2500 Compressor, API 560 EQ, H3000, Space Echo, and SE-70\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e988 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (380) original loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e988 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328706670782,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin-Loops-From-Mars-WEB_2460a26d-a4c5-4a18-90b1-7f47db54d0c0.jpg?v=1747320401"},{"product_id":"recodrum-from-mars","title":"RECODRUM FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern, Hand-Built Analog Drum Synth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Recodrum is a limited production, analog drum machine created by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recosynth.com\/sobre\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArthur Joly\u003c\/a\u003e in 2021.  Inspired by the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e, this beauty features hand soldered, through-hole components, analog oscillators and VCAs, amazing woodwork and gorgeous deep blue-green metal faceplates. And how about that VU meter? Can't say we've seen that on a drum machine before:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum-Main-1.jpg?v=1730996336\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike a More Tune-able 808, but Quirkier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Yes, the TR-808 is the drum machine that inspired this equipment\" says the Recodrum manual. But while the inspiration is apparent, the Recodrum has its own unique sound. With so many more on-board parameters, it offers a more expressive, tune-able, and unpredictable experience. The bass drum, for example, can be tuned over an octave, while the 808 can't be tuned at all. And oh, what a world of difference it makes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1961128935%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-d8Vwwj04xay\u0026amp;color=%23345452\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith similar controls to the 808, the snare adds one more parameter, charmingly labeled \"Botton\" (perhaps a typo?), which can control the overall noise of the snare a bit more, similar to tightening the snare wires on an acoustic snare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clap has maybe the widest range here, and when using it, it becomes obvious why most drum machines don't offer us these parameters - its wide range can easily produce anything from chaotic, aggressive white noise (which we love), to soft, clicky transients, splashy claps, and something somewhat similar to an 808 clap.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lo and Hi Perc can act as tone generators, producing infinite sustain at their highest decay setting, but dialing them back down to their minimum values can produce lovely, soft little rhythm box style toms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stick is perhaps the most unlike the 808. Try as you might, you won't get that exact rim sound (which is fine by us). But what it can do is produce all sorts of percussion, resonant woodblock sounds, by turning the vague controls which modulate 3 VCOs. Perhaps only Arthur knows what is actually going on under the hood here. Regardless, quite interesting results can be had! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Reco-Sequencer.jpg?v=1731609126\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Samples and Tube Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this pack, we focused on cleanly capturing an extensive amount of one-hits, tuning perfectly wherever possible (for the bassdrum and perc), and employing as many unique combinations of these parameters as was reasonable.  Each voice includes a full range of tones, decays and mods, giving you a very close approximation to using the machine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the hi hats, where the parameters are more limited (there is decay on the open hat only), we captured six round robins for each closed, combo and open hats, at various decays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the clean samples were sorted, we processed color versions of every sample, focusing on tube saturation in parallel (to retain clean attack), with a bit of compression, EQ and gating where needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Reco-Serial.jpg?v=1731609126\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecodrum From Mars has been fully formatted for the most popular DAWs, with 50 Individual Hits instrument presets so you can really dive through all samples parameters and tunings (which are chromatically mapped) in addition to 6 pre-made 16 hit kits for jamming with straight away.  With 624 total samples we are pretty sure this is the most extensive multi-sampled version of the Recodrum available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum-Racks.gif?v=17319468656\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt For Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Recodrum is one of the best, most vintage sounding new drum machines we've ever heard. It's also a remarkable piece of engineering, and a beautiful work of art. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile it can be taken into some pretty experimental territory, it's easy to dial in a more classic and refined sound. It may evoke the nostalgia of the 808, but the Recodrum clearly carves out its own unique identity that is just as left-of-center, fun and quirky as we image Arthur is. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love programming the real thing (those mute switches!), sampling this machine \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e elevated its potential - since you can play with multiple tunings and parameters at the same time, which is not possible on the machine itself.  Having the ability to sequence perfectly tuned bass drums and percussion really lets the Recodrum shine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, If you have the opportunity to own an actual Recodrum, we highly recommend it. Arthur Joly has created a truly special instrument here and we are grateful for the chance to share it with you all 🤗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1961128935%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-d8Vwwj04xay\u0026amp;color=%23345452\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(624) 24 bit WAV Recodrum Samples\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned Bass Drums and Perc at multiple decays and tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(32) variations each of Snare, Stick and Clap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound Robin Closed, Combo and Open Hi Hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and Color versions of every sample\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Ableton and MIDI Groove files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through Summit TPA-200B, Overstayer NT-02, API 2500, Overstayer Modular Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e183.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1731944727\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (6) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ: (50) Individual Hits and (6) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFL Studio includes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(48) Individual Hits and (6) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (6) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (6) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (6) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e183.1 MB Unzipped \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; 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It adds a magic texture to anything that you sample into it. We made a pack with the SP \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/sp-1200-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eback in 2016\u003c\/a\u003e and have been dying to revisit it ever since. But this time, we wanted to explore how the SP interacts with our favorite recording medium, vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we sampled drum machines, acoustic drums, guitar, synth, bass, vocals and music stems directly into the SP, clipping, re-pitching, chopping, and processing it to taste. Then, we pressed the results to vinyl and sampled that, creating an incredible library of 700 Vinyl SP one-hits, caked in character from the beautiful interaction between our favorite sampler and recording medium 🤝 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcI0Xzysp98?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sound of the SP + Vinyl \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe SP's uniquely \"dusty\" and \"gritty\" sound comes from a combination of factors. In addition to its 12 bit depth, it features a 26.04 kHz sample rate, analog SSM2044 filters (also found in the Polysix), pitch-shifting that creates iconic harmonics, and the ability to clip its input. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2030954148%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-d6nRi8YjMDV\u0026amp;color=%234c546c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl, too, can create a similarly \"dusty\" and harmonically rich sound  (especially with certain needles), but the medium is 100% analog, so it can counteract a lot of the SP's digital-ness. We believe that the final part of the signal chain is the most important, in terms of the overall perception of the aesthetic of sound - so in this way, pressing the SP to vinyl essentially makes it sound more analog. And it can take the original crunch of the SP even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02686-WEB.jpg?v=1739213587\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, The SP + Vinyl combo is the ultimate cheat code for adding texture, instantly elevating a simple drum machine like the DR110 with more range and punch. Just listen to these DR110 samples as they transform—from clean to SP-treated, then pressed on vinyl and sampled again for the final, character-packed result:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VxXdD61g5GU?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSampling into the SP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most of our packs, we're sampling the onboard sounds of a given drum machine or synth. But with a sampler, we get to create any sounds that we want (that can fit within the 2.5 second maximum sample time!) We focused on drums, dusting up our acoustic drum kit, re-pitching classic drum machines, and fattening up modern favorites like the Machinedrum and Perkons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Machinedrum-2-WEB.jpg?v=1741280950\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recorded guitar, bass, and synth into the SP,  and pulled used reels of tape from our studio, sampling random sessions and jams to get closer to what it sounds like sampling vinyl. Oh, and we sampled some of our own vinyl drum sounds, to get that twice-baked vinyl vibe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Guit-2-WEB.jpg?v=1741023014\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting and Sampling the Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've learned a lot since we first started cutting vinyl three years ago, so we headed to Josh Bonati's mastering studio with a clear plan. First, we pressed all of our one-hits to an acetate (also known as a test record) and immediately sampled it off the lathe. This would be our cleanest possible recording, anytime we wanted sounds with the least amount of crackle and distortion (like cymbals and smooth subs). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uc0l_8_D14k?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, we took the record back to our studio and recorded a series of passes with different cartridges. Cartridges are like microphones - they each color the sound \u003cem\u003ea lot\u003c\/em\u003e - so, for classic, overdriven sounds, we used our Shure M447 and White Label, and for more dynamic sounds, we reached for our Ortofon 2M Red. The turntable was plugged into our favorite mixer (Alpha Recording Systems) with a parallel-processed version running through our Overstayer Saturator and slight API 2500 compression for extra saturation and color.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02710-WEB.jpg?v=1739215598\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe acetate wears out after each play, creating a more distorted and \"vinyl-like\" sound. So we ran the record out for days, capturing some of the more crackly and staticky hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd by turning the turntable motor off and spinning the record by hand, we were able to create varispeed hits - things like diving cymbals, wonky basses, bendy effects and random drum pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it All Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we spent weeks exporting, chopping and sorting through all of the samples and their various iterations of processing and needles. We jammed and sequenced the sounds, sorting them into useable and inspiring 16x hit kits. We focused on clean, classic sounds, but also rough, gritty, dusty, re-pitched kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl SP From Mars has been fully formatted for the most popular DAWs, with 11 Individual Hits instrument presets and 20 pre-made 16 hit kits for jamming with straight away.  The kits range from CR78 to Machinedrum to acoustic drums and percussion, so there's a wide variety of sounds to play with here. And as usual there's more to explore in the individual hits, containing 700 total samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VSP-Ableton-Racks.gif?v=1740499842\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Boom Bap \u0026amp; Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to come out swinging for 2025 and we think this one hits HARD. Combining two of our favorite sounding mediums - the old skool sampler and vinyl - this is easily the crunchiest selection of samples we've ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about the interaction between the SP1200 and vinyl that you have to hear to believe - there's a grittiness and crunch that is just as useable in a modern context, as it was almost 40 years ago. These samples are not for the faint of heart! You'll find a lot of character, grit, and grime here - feel free to carve it out as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 700 hits of drums, melodic elements, subs, bass and vocals, the pack is powerful enough on its own to make countless records, in a wide variety of genres (as our demos demonstrate). So, let's get to it! 🥂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1967209056%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vX1ffMVVjCT\u0026amp;color=%234c546c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"350\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSP-1200 samples pressed to vinyl and sampled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(700) 24 bit WAV Vinyl SP Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(20) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic machines like the 808, 909, 707, CR78, LM1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern favorites like the Perkons and Machinedrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic Drums and Percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynth stabs, Various FX, Subs, Static and Vocal Chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mix of clean, processed, pitched, dusty and degraded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through Overstayer NT-02, API 2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(20) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e177 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1731944727\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_SP_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1740674198\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (20) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio includes: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (20) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e177 MB Unzipped \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44819271516350,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork---Vinyl-SP-V4-Lighter.jpg?v=1737735875"},{"product_id":"perkons-from-mars","title":"PERKONS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGritty Grooves \u0026amp; Hard-Hitting Drums From the Analog-Digital Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perkons HD-01 is a powerful, four-voice drum machine featuring wavetables and digital oscillators fed into multimode analog filters, overdrive, and an analog bucket brigade delay. It can deliver everything from experimental sound design to modern techno, trap and everything in between, all within the twist of a knob. The Perkons From Mars gives you access to the distinctive, hard-hitting sound of this modern classic via 650 one-hits and 350 loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02789-WEB.jpg?v=1743690527\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound of the Perkons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the Perkons’ four voices is equipped with a unique digital engine that runs through analog filters and overdrive for additional shaping and character. Labelled simply as Voice 1, Voice 2, etc, it's clear that each part can be used to shape nearly any kind of drum sound you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we aren't actually sculpting sounds scratch on this machine (due to its digital nature), it feels like we are - it's easy to dial in a classic 808 or 909 sounding kick, and then turn a few knobs to make it a bit more alien sounding. The beauty of the Perkons is that it can ride this fine line between recognizable, classic, strange and experimental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/2003847784%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-8kA5Xq3v4GA\u0026amp;color=%2361a29e\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height='“300\"' width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapturing Complex Movements and Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perkons thrives on motion - all made possible from a robust sequencer. Not only are all of its deep modulation possibilities (fold amount, pitch modulation, wave-surfing, sample rate and more) recordable, but we get per-step probability and ratchets too. Put it all together and the Perkons can create driving rhythms, evolving patterns, glitchy FX bursts, and twisted melodies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2062066036%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-nWXOb7ocRiP\u0026amp;color=%2361a29e\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile creating our loops, we leaned into these modulations, recording full, rhythmic phrases filled with automated filter sweeps, ratchets (quick rolls on certain steps), time-based delays and per-step modulations. Loops were centered around 120 and 130 bpm, with some light console EQ and saturation from the Zahl AM1 console to smooth out some of the more peaky spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02849-WEB.jpg?v=1743690527\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the One-Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture the range of the machine, we also sculpted hundreds of one-shot samples from each voice, surfing wavetables and tweaking knobs. We tracked the hits cleanly, and additionally through a combination of Moog filters, outboard compression and saturation to add some extra color, weight, and (most importantly) analog noise that the Perkons lacks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most unique aspects of this machine is that, in addition to its convincingly analog-sounding noise stabs, percussive synths, resonant pulses, bleeps and blips, you can get natural, acoustic-sounding hi hats, almost like an LM1. This proves to be an unbeatable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom soft and lightweight to banging club hits to downright strange and otherworldly, these samples offer maximum flexibility for building your own beats from scratch while still carrying the hard-to-place tone of the Perkons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02804-WEB.jpg?v=1743784380\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perkons surprised us. While we were initially wary of its digital nature, with a little experimentation the machine quickly revealed itself to be an expressive performance instrument - equal parts precision and chaos. It’s just as comfortable laying down straight ahead four-on-the-floor as it is breaking apart into unstable, beautiful rhythmic noise.\u003cbr\u003eThe Perkons From Mars is a versatile, punchy, and inspiring modern, toolkit, packed with sonic character and ready to fuel your next track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Perkons-WAV-Ableton-Racks.gif?v=1744146148\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/2003847784%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-8kA5Xq3v4GA\u0026amp;color=%2361a29e\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\" title=\"Samples From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamples From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/sets\/perkons-from-mars-1\/s-8kA5Xq3v4GA\" title=\"Perkons From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerkons From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1000) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 bit WAV Perkons Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(350) Loops \u0026amp; (650) One Shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(8) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and Processed One Shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat Bass Drums, Punchy Snares Ratchet Claps and Tasty Toms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious Bass and Synth hits, FX, Subs, Blips and Lasers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608, Zahl AM1 console and Apogee Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed through Overstayer NT-02, DBX 165 A, API 2500, Moog 500 Series Ladder Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e999.8 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Perkons_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1744142026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits Rack containing all drum samples, (8) pre-made Kits racks, and 1 session containing all loops, with a Perkons Shaper audio rack for further tweaking  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits and (8) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio includes: (11) Individual Hits and (8) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (8) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (8) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (8) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e999.8 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44947192250558,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-PerkonsFromMarsWEB.jpg?v=1742825706"},{"product_id":"indie-tapes-from-mars","title":"INDIE TAPES FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcoustic Instruments Recorded to Tape in the Style of Lo-fi Bedroom Pop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by some of our favorite records and retro home recordings, Indie Tapes is a nostalgic blend of vintage synths, electric guitars, Wurli, acoustic drums, percussion, rhythm boxes and more - recorded to tape, in the form of loops and drum one-shots. This pack showcases the beautiful interplay of analog gear and tape saturation through deeply musical songwriting and instrumentation ☀️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GIFzzE1ah5E?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Music is the Inspiration \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that we love gear! And when we're sampling something like an 808, the inspiration is the machine itself. But with this project (our first genre pack??), we wanted to inspire you with the music first and foremost, and how the method of recording (tape, here) and creative processing can add further magic. The results: an album's worth of catchy, fun, sophisticated yet useable musical ideas which you can use outright, or re-shape, chop, and sample into your own unique creations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2148470589%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ZTF7qjs8kW3\u0026amp;color=%235c7c8c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Aesthetic Meets Timeless Songwriting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this pack is an extensive assortment of short form loops, both melodic and drum-based, created from scratch with acoustic instruments (and naturally, a few drum machines). Swirling wurli riffs, fuzzy guitar lines, jazzy chords, and ear-candy arpeggios are interwoven with iconic synth leads, sunburnt pads, and muted basslines from classic analog synths and bass guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe synth work ranges from lush, Juno textures, to gritty Mirage keys, saturated SH-101 bass, and fat Moog lines from the Prodigy and Sub 37. We've also layered in shimmering Omnichord lines, and acoustic and electric guitar riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie-Tapes-Guitar-V1.jpg?v=1755624855\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here has been captured either on 1\/4\", 1\/2\" or cassette tape machines. For the widest possible sound palette, we've experimented heavily with sometimes opposite approaches - recording some instruments cleanly and adding saturation, EQ, compression, reverbs, etc to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loops have a nice range of tape noise. By utilizing vintage dbx noise reduction, we captured ultra-clean bass and synth-lines with 70s style compression, while intentionally recording other instruments at low tape levels for added hiss and analog artifacts, and flanging the tape manually by hand to get that pitch-warble we all love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery loop has been carefully constructed with vibe and musicality at the forefront, in order to create not just simple building blocks, but true song starters. In fact, we've even \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie_Tapes_From_Mars_-_Melodic_Chord_Progression_Reference.rtf?v=1755617985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edocumented every chord progression\u003c\/a\u003e used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mGwsp0AaudU?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Drums, Percussion \u0026amp; Rhythm Boxes Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the melodies, chord structures and basslines were put into place, it was easy to create inspiring drum grooves. We called on our dear friend (and first Samples From Mars team member!) \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marcin_sulewski_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarcin Sulewski\u003c\/a\u003e to lay down 24 dead simple acoustic drum patterns (don't you hate when drum loops have too much going on?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe drums were recorded both cleanly and heavily processed and manipulated, to tape. Captured through vintage mics, tube preamps, saturators and compressors, we played back the drums at different tape speeds, either slowing down or speeding up the entire groove, re-pitching the sounds and giving us that perfect lo-fi flavor. We even used that DBX noise reduction to give the drums a very cool compression that we've fallen in love with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy layering in rhythm boxes and programming our own one-shots on top, we created the perfect hybrid of acoustic and electronic tape drum loops and one shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie-Tapes-Drums-V1.jpg?v=1756307568\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it all up and you get the shimmer of '70s psychedelia, the intimacy of bedroom recordings, and a pop sensibility that feels timeless, yet fresh. With a variety of tape textures, warble and hiss from various reel to reel machines, these loops are perfect for producers chasing golden hour tones, breezy hooks, vibey grooves and the lush sonic imperfections we’ve all come to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie-Tapes-Bass-V1.jpg?v=1756307294\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you’ll find 400 loops and 200 one shots, all recorded to tape at 24-bit and royalty-free. Tempos range from 80 to 140 BPM, with everything carefully organized and key-labeled for easy use in any DAW. Whether you’re producing indie pop, lo-fi beats, or retro-infused film cues, Indie Tapes offers a timeless palette of inspiration, wrapped in hiss, saturation, and soul. 😎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2148470589%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ZTF7qjs8kW3\u0026amp;color=%235c7c8c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(400) Royalty Free Loops and (200) Drum One Shots recorded to tape at 24bit 44.1kHz\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e215 Drum Loops \u0026amp; 185 Melodic loops, ranging from 80 to 140 bpm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eElectric and Acoustic Guitars, Wurli, Analog Synths, Bass, Omnichord, Acoustic Drums, Drum Machines, Percussion and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDrum tops and individual stems for various drum voices allow for easy beat creation and layering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSultry Wurli riffs, dreamy guitar lines, jazzy chords, classic arpeggios, iconic synth leads, hazy pads, and vibey basslines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn the style of bedroom \/ indie pop \/ chillwave, but perfectly suited for genre manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecorded to Otari MTR-12 and MX 5050 1\/4\" tape, Tascam Model 38 1\/2\" 8-track tape, Tascam Portastudio 4-track cassette, GE Portable Cassette Recorder, Radial J-DIs, API 1608 console, Apogee Symphony MKII, and processed with Overstayer NT-02A, Overstayer Modular Channel, API 2500, Echoplex EM-1, Lexicon Model 200, Space Echo and a variety of effects pedals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.54 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie_Tapes_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1754921297\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Indie_Tapes_From_Mars_-_Melodic_Chord_Progression_Reference.rtf?v=1755617985\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChord Progression Reference Doc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits Rack containing all drum samples, (6) pre-made Kits racks, and 1 session containing all (400) loops as audio clips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (7) Individual Hits and (6) Kits instruments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFL Studio includes: (7) Individual Hits and (6) Kits instruments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (6) pre-made kits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (6) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (6) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.54 GB Unzipped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.54 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45226135584958,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SamplesFromMars-IndieTapesFromMars-CoverArt.jpg?v=1752674654"},{"product_id":"vinyl-breaks-from-mars","title":"VINYL BREAKS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Drum \u0026amp; Percussion Breaks Pressed to Vinyl \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl Breaks From Mars is a collection of 200 royalty free, acoustic breakbeats pressed to vinyl and sampled. Featuring everything from classic funk to 70s disco, boom-bap hip hop and explosive drum n' bass, this is our tribute to those collections of iconic breaks we all want to use but don’t own the rights to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 4 of our favorite drummers from around the world, and a variety of kits and mics, Vinyl Breaks is our most diverse offering of acoustic drum loops to date. Pop these beats into your productions to get an undeniably live groove, coupled with the incredible sound of vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e    \u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_0Y4uTIytHc?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Power Of the Break\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began as fleeting drum solos on funk records has become a permanent backbone of contemporary music production. Decades later, breakbeats remain one of the most sampled and reimagined elements in music, bridging the energy of live drumming with the endless possibilities of modern production. Making our own royalty free breaks has been a long standing goal, and of course we couldn't resist pressing them all to our favorite medium - vinyl! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Marcin-RideWEB.jpg?v=1759343948\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drummers are the Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step in this journey was giving in to the fact that producing drummers \u003cem\u003eremotely\u003c\/em\u003e would get us the best results! The break is all about the groove, and the groove comes from the performance, which is determined not just by the drummer, but how comfortable they are while recording. So it made perfect sense to call on some of our favorite drummers (who also double as extremely talented engineers) to record everything themselves - in their studio, with their kit and mics, at their own pace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Timon-Funky-CC-WEB.jpg?v=1758303373\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI shared playlists of reference songs with each drummer, and they set up their kit and mics accordingly. By sending back their own two track mix, plus the unprocessed stems, we had everything we needed to either keep their original sound or modify it completely!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCapturing up to 8 bar loops, we were emphatic about preserving each drummer's natural pocket and feel, applying very little timing correction and editing. And no samples allowed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe re-created some classics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2175391083%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-DsTEhOEze6T\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd made new stuff, too:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2174937129%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-S1bw6OjveUi\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player brought a completely different sound to the mix. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/timon.schempp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimon\u003c\/a\u003e is the heart and soul of the classic funk and disco breaks - but with a deep, more modern kick sound. He tracked a lot of amazing percussion, too - check out these congas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2175390774%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-DwLfmP4JdVU\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd since I love disco - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e    \u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D8OE2gdsw8Q?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marcin_sulewski_\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarcin\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, has a more laid back, almost Dilla-esc, hip hop sound. Sonically speaking, he's very Samples From Mars - colored, vintage and somewhat lo-fi. Marcin was actually our first employee and contributed drums to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/indie-tapes-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndie Tapes\u003c\/a\u003e pack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2180192463%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-v22m7ZzFsCq\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simonepannozzo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimone\u003c\/a\u003e is a super clean and precise drummer who I found on Instagram. I shared some references with him, and he gave me back unprocessed stems. I went crazy processing these with hardware, recording them to tape, and then slowing them down on the degraded vinyl: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2175392112%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-MjWhmuMOlTT\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, there's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dnlfsn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaniel Fasano\u003c\/a\u003e, an insanely technical yet groovy drummer with a thick and aggressive sound. We weren't even planning on doing any drum n' bass beats, but his were so killer we just had to include them: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e    \u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fK-8zmCl4dc?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting The Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce all of the beats were in, we cut two 12\" acetate records (also known as test pressings). Then, we popped the records on our turntable and sampled them, cleanly, with our Ortofon 2M red through our amazing Alpha Recording Systems, and also in parallel, through a chain of vintage compressors and saturators, to tape. Finally, we ran the turntable at various speeds, capturing slower and faster versions of breaks with a Shure M44-7 cartridge for that classic, loud DJ sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Breaks-TurntableWEB.jpg?v=1759343948\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe result: A vintage sounding library of 200 vinyl breaks - 150 drum beats and 50 percussion-only grooves. From classic funk to proper disco, soul, r\u0026amp;b, hip hop and drum n' bass, the breaks range from clean and tight to downright dusty, distorted, re-pitched and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find there's a nice combination of more complex beats, but also perfectly simple (and super useable) versions -any grooves with percussion also have a non-percussion version - and all of the disco beats have alternate, snare-less versions 🕺🏻.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo if you want the undeniable groove only the best drummers can provide, paired with the classic crunch of vinyl, Vinyl Breaks is sure to be a new staple in your digital crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02990WEB.jpg?v=1758300652\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/soundcloud%3Aplaylists%3A2082421494%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Jjd5pidnirL\u0026amp;color=%23d65842\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(200) Royalty Free Vinyl Breaks loops at 24 bit 44.1k kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClean and processed loops ranging from 73 to 200 bpm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(150) Full Beats ranging from clean and crispy to degraded and blown out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(50) Hand played percussion stems including congas, bongos, shakers, tambourine, cowbell, claps and more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoops are long - up to 8 bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Breaks in a variety of styles including: 45 Funk breaks, 50 Disco breaks, 20 Soul and R\u0026amp;B breaks, 20 Drum N' Bass breaks and 15 Hip Hop breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded on a variety of vintage mics and processed through API 1608, DBX 160A, \u003cspan\u003eOverstayer NT-02A, Summit TPA 200B, API 2500 and tape machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e932.3 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Breaks_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1759335975\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (200) original loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e932.3 MB MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45409657716926,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork---Vinyl-BreaksV23-Orange.jpg?v=1758827374"},{"product_id":"lo-fi-drum-machines-from-mars","title":"LO-FI DRUM MACHINES FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Curated Collection of 20 Rare and Overlooked Vintage Drum Machines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever heard a drum machine on a record and couldn’t quite place it, Lo-Fi Drum Machines is for you. Built from the everyday gear that powered countless studios, bedrooms, and early productions, these nostalgic machines were the affordable, accessible alternatives to out-of-reach classics like the 808. At first glance they may seem unremarkable - but their limitations are exactly what give them a gritty, hard-hitting character that pricier machines simply can’t replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8moY3ubteCY?rel=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese drum machines aren’t about pristine fidelity or polite tones - they’re full of unmistakable character, with sounds that still feel fresh and less familiar today: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2258828177%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-oXgEJBa5OSI\u0026amp;color=%23535353\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Work, Not to Impress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the drum machines in this collection were designed as affordable, practical tools - not studio centerpieces. They weren’t meant to be legendary. They were meant to get the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut over time, those design limitations became their greatest strengths and we've found ourselves craving the sound of these early digital converters, noisy circuitry, limited memory, and straightforward yet hard-to-place sound sets. The drums lock into a groove easily. They sit in a mix without fighting for attention. They just work (unless they are broken, which is often the case!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lo-Fi-Wide.jpg?v=1773426022\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this pack, we grabbed well-known classics like the Roland R-8, DDD-1, Casio RZ-1, and Yamaha RX-11, but also less celebrated boxes like the Mattel Synsonics, Korg KPR-77 and Kawai GB-2 Session Trainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these machines were super common in home studios (I owned a few - did you?), some appeared briefly in professional setups, and some were never taken seriously at all. Yet all of them left fingerprints on records - sometimes obvious, sometimes impossible to identify, but instantly recognizable once you really hear them, influencing countless early Chicago House, Techno, New Wave, Italo and Hip Hop records. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LF-DDD1.jpg?v=1773426022\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Focused Sound That Cuts Through Any Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drums in this pack are direct, punchy, and full of usable character. Kicks tend to be compressed, focused and present rather than oversized, making them easy to place in a mix. Snares range from tight and snappy to dry and textured, with just enough edge to stay interesting. Hi-hats and cymbals often carry a noticeable grit or movement that adds life without clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LF-Super.jpg?v=1773426023\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the core drum hits, you’ll also find supporting percussion and digital textures shaped by the era these machines lived in, including early digital reverbs, flangers, delays, and onboard effects that were baked into the sound of many of these boxes. These effects aren’t polished or pristine; they’re simple, musical, and full of character, adding space, motion, and depth in a way that feels immediate and familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LF-MR16.jpg?v=1773426022\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampled with Restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery sound in Lo-Fi Drum Machines From Mars was recorded directly from the hardware with the goal of preservation, not enhancement. No compression, no EQ, no added saturation - just careful gain staging and faithful capture. The character you hear comes from the machines themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hit was trimmed, level-matched, and organized so it drops straight into your sampler or DAW without friction. The result is a library that feels immediate and musical from the first load, while still leaving plenty of room for your own processing and interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LF-Ableton-Racks.gif?v=1773684547\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Different Kind of Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to step beyond the usual drum icons, this pack offers 750 one-shots from twenty trusted machines that followed a different path, and quietly became classics of their own. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether you’re making house, techno, hip-hop, synthpop, indie, or anything that benefits from rhythm with personality rather than polish! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LF-DDD5.jpg?v=1773426023\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2258828177%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-oXgEJBa5OSI\u0026amp;color=%23535353\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(750) 24 bit WAV Lo-Fi Drum Machines Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(20) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic lo-fi machines like the RZ-1, DDD-5, RX-11, DR-550, and MR-16\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty Bass Drums, crunchy Snares, cutting Hats and classic eighties Toms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBongos, Congas, Guiros, Cuicas, Surdos, Claves, Snaps and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lo-Fi_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1773324088\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lo-Fi_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1774022870\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_SP_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1740674198\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (20) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio includes: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (20) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190945566910,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SamplesFromMars-Lo-FiDrumMachinesFromMars-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1770048614"},{"product_id":"cassette-drums-from-mars","title":"CASSETTE DRUMS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Drums and Percussion Recorded to Cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog recording mediums like tape and vinyl have always been a big part of how we make samples because of the punch, character, transient shape, and analog depth they add - especially to acoustic sources. But until now, we’d never really explored cassette. What we learned is that cassette tape isn’t just for lo-fi sounds - with the right machine, it can produce hi-fi, buttery, analog, re-pitched, and richly colored acoustic drums and percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\" class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ZOdZYXJM8U?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCassette Drums From Mars is a collection of acoustic drum and percussion one-shots that captures the full range of cassette tape processing - clean and natural to crunchy, saturated and re-pitched. This pack is a must-have for anybody looking for the charm, character, and noise of tape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2307240038%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-XgzbEtru8UN\u0026amp;color=%23e26a2f\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking The Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur journey began with recording drums at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garyselectricstudio.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGary's Electric Studio\u003c\/a\u003e, a beautiful live room known for its depth and natural ambience. The roomy, natural sound felt like the perfect counterpoint to our usual tighter, punchier drum aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/GarysElectric_MainRoom-WEB.jpg?v=1779206807\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit we recorded here was a very open-sounding jazz kit - completely different from how we’d normally tune or approach drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/GarysElectric_MainRoom_Drums-WEB.jpg?v=1779206807\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we wanted to capture our classic sound - expanding on the feel of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/collections\/Vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums packs\u003c\/a\u003e, but through cassette tape. So we tracked our tighter and punchier vintage Rogers kit, along with percussion, hand claps, finger snaps, and roto toms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette-Kit-Mid-White.jpg?v=1779206700\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple close mics, overheads, and room mics gave us a wide range of perspectives, which we brought up on an API console and processed in different ways - often sidechaining the overheads and room mics to the direct mics to reshape punch, movement, and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLo-Fi Grit vs Hi-Fi Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first stage of cassette recording happened through a Tascam Portastudio 424 MkIII. It immediately gave us that classic Indie texture that only cheaper machines can. We utilized some of the onboard EQ and clipping to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette-Tascam-Tom-2.jpg?v=1779207456\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut while the Tascam gave us a sound we all recognize and love, it stripped away too much of the lowend and generally reduced the size of the drums. So we reached for the  Nakamichi MR-1, a gorgeous sounding, hi-fi cassette deck. With repro-head monitoring, it allowed us to hear exactly how the tape was responding in real time. So we were really able to dial in our full, detailed, and open sounding drums, while still carrying the softness, compression, and movement that cassette naturally adds. We couldn't believe it was cassette! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette-Nakamichi-Rack-2.jpg?v=1779209067\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we repitched the sounds on the Nakamichi and recorded them back in with and without noise reduction, building up a wide range of tonal variations and reaching for saturation, compression, EQ, clipping, and hardware processing before printing them back again for a second generation of tape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette-DBX.jpg?v=1779207455\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Boom Bap and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you’ll find 430 one-shots and 16 pre made kits for instant jamming, with a variety of kicks, snares, hats, toms, cymbals, and percussion - leaning heavily toward classic boom bap, but flexible enough for hip-hop, house, lo-fi, and anything that benefits from acoustic drums with strong character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette-PercSnare.jpg?v=1776871118\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassette has a unique way of reshaping dynamics and texture, making drums feel glued together, worn in, and instantly musical. Tape compression, saturation, noise, and subtle instability give these drums a finished quality that’s hard to fake digitally. The pack spans everything from clean cassette warmth to heavily processed crunch, with acoustic hits that blur the line between live drums and electronic percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2307240038%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-XgzbEtru8UN\u0026amp;color=%23e26a2f\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(430) 24 bit WAV Cassette Drums Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(12) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDusty Bass Drums, snappy Snares, classic Claps, wobbly Cymbals, dead Toms, and Roto Toms!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Variety of Percussion including Claves, Cowbells, Shakers, Tambourines, Snaps and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded to Nakamichi MR-1 and Tascam Portastudio 424 MKIII cassette decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e488.5 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cassette_Drums_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1778776426\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_SP_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1740674198\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1719591673\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (12) pre-made kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (10) Individual Hits and (12) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio includes: (10) Individual Hits and (12) Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery include: (12) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (12) pre-made kits on 3 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (12) pre-made kits on 3 programs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669703315646,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-CassetteDrumsFromMars_11886da6-9cf5-4767-ad4d-a032e3a11d1c.jpg?v=1778702673"},{"product_id":"rhythm-king-from-mars","title":"RHYTHM KING FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Rhythm Boxes Gone Rogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and built in the US by Maestro in 1965, the Rhythm King drum machine helped establish the iconic sound of rhythm boxes (and electronic based grooves in modern music) long before drum machines would become a studio staple in the early 80s. These preset analog rhythm boxes appeared in the late 1960s and quickly found their way onto classic recordings like Sly \u0026amp; The Family Stone's \u003cem\u003eThere's a Riot Goin' On\u003c\/em\u003e, mid-70s Kraftwerk albums, as well as countless soul, pop, rock, and experimental records, all the way up to Drake's Hotline Bling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-Stack-WEB.jpg?v=1783530575\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took us a few years to track down both machines - the Rhythm King MRK-2 (1971) and MRK-4 (and 1975) - but it was well worth the wait. They sound surprisingly different, but there’s an unmistakable family resemblance - the kind you’d expect from distant cousins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled every available drum sound from both machines with multiple round robins, captured the original factory rhythms, and then pushed the machines far beyond their intended purpose to uncover entirely new grooves. Ranging from clean and classic to modern, distorted mayhem, the result is a collection of 376 one-shots and 200 loops ranging from authentic, vintage rhythmbox grooves to dirty, driving, saturated rhythms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2355765830%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ad1hJNTnEYi\u0026amp;color=%23e84521\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic, Vintage Analog Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth machines share the unmistakable feel that makes vintage rhythm boxes sound so organic - soft, analog transients, quirky timing, and punchy but compact drum grooves with a surprisingly human feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MRK-2 delivers the classic sound most people associate with the Rhythm King name. Softer, warmer, and more understated than its older brother, it encapsulates everything that made these early rhythm boxes sit so well with real instruments, including a pretty loud (charming?) clock noise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MRK-4, on the other hand, is a bit brighter, punchier, and more aggressive, offering a sound that feels surprisingly modern while retaining the charm of a vintage preset rhythm box. Together, they create a palette that ranges from understated, vintage accompaniment to driving machine funk, hypnotic krautrock pulses, stripped-down house grooves, and raw proto-industrial rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-Action-WEB.jpg?v=1783530575\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovering Rhythms Hidden Between the Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe began our sampling journey by sampling every available drum sound from each unit. Each kick, snare, cymbal, hi-hat, clave, bongo, and percussion sound was recorded individually, with four round robins each to preserve the subtle analog variations that occur from hit to hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext we recorded the classic factory patterns - many of the rhythms that helped define recordings from \u003cem\u003eFamily Affair\u003c\/em\u003e through modern hits like \u003cem\u003eHotline Bling\u003c\/em\u003e. But we quickly became fascinated by the sounds hiding between the presets. Inspired by artists like Can and Suicide, we started experimenting with partially engaging multiple pattern buttons on the MRK-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the most exciting discovery: by pressing buttons down halfway and nudging them at odd angles, we were able to get stripped, almost house-like grooves that the creators had certainly never intended, unlocking inspiring, hidden grooves and carpal tunnel along the way. 😅\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-Mash-WEB.gif?v=1783536091\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModernizing the Aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by minimal wave and modern techno and house tracks, we then set out to extensively color both boxes for modern productions. Processing long-form loops through our DBX 165A compressors, Overstayer Saturator, Electro-Harmonix Bi-Filter, and finally capturing everything on tape (even re-pitching the results) proved to be the perfect sauce for turning these humble vintage rhythms into something heavier, stranger, and unmistakably modern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EHX Bi-Filter did much of the heavy lifting here. By driving its input and carefully shaping the filter frequency, decay, and envelope amount, we transformed the already characterful rhythms into punchy, bouncy, and sometimes downright sinister grooves. Inspired by records like Kraftwerk's \u003cem\u003eAutobahn\u003c\/em\u003e, the resulting loops feel closer to krautrock, minimal wave, house, and techno than anything we expected when starting this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-EHX-WEB.jpg?v=1783531284\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Factory Presets to Happy Accidents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhythm King From Mars combines every aspect of these machines in a single collection. You'll find clean and color round robin one-shots, 4x pre-made 16-hit kits, and 200 loops spanning factory rhythm patterns, custom pattern combinations, stripped-down groove variations, and the strange accidental rhythms we uncovered while pushing the machines far beyond what their designers had in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loops range from clean and authentic Rhythm King beats to heavily processed analog variations, including tape-saturated grooves, filtered rhythms, and aggressively driven loops full of movement, grit, and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building custom kits, chopping loops, layering percussion, recreating vintage grooves, or searching for unconventional machine rhythms that don't sound like every other drum machine library, Rhythm King From Mars reveals just how much range can be hidden inside two seemingly simple boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-SideXSide-WEB.jpg?v=1783530575\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachines With Staying Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we originally set out to capture the sounds that made the Rhythm King famous, what surprised us most were the sounds that lived beyond its original role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a collection that moves from classic Rhythm King patterns to grooves the original engineers probably never imagined - from soul and pop accompaniment to krautrock pulses, machine funk, and modern techno rhythms. Not because the machines changed, but because musicians keep finding new ways to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/RK-MK2-WEB.jpg?v=1783530575\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2355765830%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ad1hJNTnEYi\u0026amp;color=%23e84521\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=false\u0026amp;show_user=false\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(576) Total samples at 24 bit 44.1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(376) One Shots with 4 Round Robins per sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(200) Loops with clean, color, and re-pitched variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClean and processed loops ranging from 60 to 158 bpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort and long-form (up to 16 bars) capture the movement of both rhythm boxes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples range from clean and classic to smashed and filtered, ready for use in any genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through Radial J-DIs, API 1608, Apogee Symphony MKII, and processed with an \u003cspan\u003eOverstayer NT-02A, Summit TPA 200B, Electro Harmonix Bi-Filter, DBX 165A, API 2500 Compressor, Overstayer Modular Channel, and Eventide H3000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e482.3 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Rhythm_King_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1787249125\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e About\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808_Loops_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1747845377\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton includes (1) Individual Hits rack with Round Robins, (4) pre-made kits racks, and (200) original loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (7) Individual Hits instruments with Round Robins, and (4) pre-made One Shot Kits Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (4) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (4) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live, One and X include: (4) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 24 bit WAV Compatible DAW or Sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000, MPC2500, MPC Live, MPC One, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e482.3 MB Free Space\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47636355678398,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Rhythm-King-Artwork-V6.jpg?v=1781543743"}],"url":"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/collections\/29-products.oembed?page=2","provider":"Samples From Mars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}