{"title":"SFZ","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tr-808-samples","title":"808 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iconic Drum Machine Sampled Through an API Console\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 is easily the most recognized drum machine in history. It's responsible for the birth of countless genres - hip hop, electro, techno, house, trap - the list goes on. And even though it was developed in early 1980, it is still among the best sounding drum machines of all time - with its classic and pure analog sound. Decades later it can still be heard everywhere - in fact, it's hard to escape the 808.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808_19_Horizontal_02.jpg?205\" alt=\"tr-808-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound of the 808 is Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've used many 808s over the years and it's true that each has its own sound. This is due not only to its 100% analog nature, but because of the internal parameters that, with even the slightest tweak, can completely alter the sound. The toms can sound like a 606 if the noise parameters are messed with, and the bass drum can range from a low G (if you're lucky) to an A#.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Re-Built the Library From Scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, 3 different 808s have been sampled to create the 808 From Mars, but our most recent unit is far and away the best sounding yet, and for this reason (and the fact we have better gear and more experience than ever) we've decided to completely re-sample it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we multi-sampled our 808 cleanly through our API console, and also dirtied it up with a slew of hardware saturators, EQs, filters and compressors (no plugin processing whatsoever). We re-pitched the Bass Drum through old skool samplers like the SP 1200 and MPC60, to get massive, tuned kick drums: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/490127646%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-PjT8U\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\u003eWhat's New:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TR-808 itself. We now have the best sounding TR-808 we've ever heard - it was serviced by an original engineer who worked for the company in the 80s. It's a very clean sounding 808, tuned to perfection, and features a Bass Drum with an amazing \u003cem\u003e4 second decay\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur studio. We now have an API console (thanks to your support!), with the cleanest possible balanced power (with hum eliminators), an Otari MTR-12 mastering reel to reel, Apogee Symphony MK2, and a big collection of hardware saturators, compressors, filters, and EQs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe now have more experience, better ears and feedback from you. Because of the sheer amount of hours (literally tens of thousands) since creating the original 808 From Mars, our small team is more experienced than ever before. This not only means better samples, but better organization, file-naming, and generally a collection of samples that works for a larger audience. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/a2274f51-0a96-4f32-a4e2-05a4752098ef_9c6773df-47ad-4e59-94be-972ac3b25702.jpeg?12280053015293031583\" alt=\"tr-808-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 recording session was a complicated, month-long affair filled with love (and some frustration). But if you break it all down, we basically focused on two different processes - clean samples and dirty samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Clean. \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded through the API 1608 with minimal gain and no processing. Includes both digital and tape versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color.\u003c\/strong\u003e Various types of processing including EQ, Saturation, Compression, Gating, and more. Groups of samples with multiple levels of saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the processing, we overdrove the 1608 console, and used dynamics like the API 2500, Distressor, SPL transient designer, and SSL. We used overdrive mostly in parallel, to color the sustain and bring the RMS up - and these consisted of an Overstayer Saturator, a Moog filter and Reddi. For EQ, we turned to the Thermionic Swift Tube EQ, API 550B and 560 EQs. And for samplers, we stuck to the classics - SP1200 and MPC60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808-processing.jpg?2378261793897630159\" alt=\"tr-808-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Multi-Sampled Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accents on the 808 hugely affect the drum sound, but most sample packs neglect this. The accent can add a transient spike, slight pitch modulation, or opening of the filter (depending on the voice). For the bass drum, using the accent actually means a less bass-heavy sound. The accented toms become punchier and less tonal, and the rim completely changes timbre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also multi-sampled every drum voice that had synthesis parameters (bass drum, snare, cymbal, etc) - capturing different decay times, snappy and tone amounts, for both accented and un-accented. The end result gives you full control over the drum sounds - just like the real thing: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/490066386\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a detailed rundown of what types of multi-sampling is included in the 808 From Mars, see this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?17226629440910843673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 From Mars - Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting the Samples and Formatting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce all of the recordings were finalized, we spent a week exploring and jamming with all of the sounds, carefully building 16x hit kits of drums that play well together. The kits range from clean to saturated, to completely distorted, and are the perfect way to get going quickly if you're overwhelmed by massive sample counts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we formatted everything for as many samplers as we could manage. The Ableton rack is quite special, in that there are macros to adjust the actual 808 parameters (snappy, tone, decay). And, you can select different levels of hardware saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-building this library was a huge endeavor, but it was well worth it. As our sampling techniques grow, we continue to update our old products, so that they too become better. That said, the original 808 From Mars has a lot of charm that we didn't want to replicate or replace, so we're including that as well, as a separate download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/11717784\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\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\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?17226629440910843673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 From Mars - Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for extensive details on what is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1500 24bit WAV 808 Samples organized into folders for easy navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean (digital and tape) and color versions for all hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensively Multi-sampled for every voice (tone, snappy, decay); includes Accent \u0026amp; No Accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned Toms \u0026amp;amp; Congas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(12) 16x hit Kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through an API 1608 console, mastering reel to reel, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing - no plugin processing whatsoever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC60 \u0026amp; SP1200 Tuned Kicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes the old 808 From Mars (Legacy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Rack: \u003c\/strong\u003eMacros for all multi-samples give you knobs just like on the 808 itself (tone, snappy, decay, etc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason \u0026amp; SFZ:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 Individual Hits instruments + 12 Kit Instruments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaschine, Battery, FL Studio, MPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500: \u003c\/strong\u003e(12) 16x Hit Kits mapped for instant use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e301.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003eReady For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny DAW or Sampler Compatible with 24bit WAV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt 5.6.5+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton Live 9.7+ (Not Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\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":26304765382,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/808.jpg?v=1542983208"},{"product_id":"707-from-mars","title":"707 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jackin' Drum Machine - Modified \u0026amp; Sampled Through the SP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1985, the 707 was a digital drum machine resembling the 909, but was much more affordable. 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. But, unlike its relatives, the 707 is punchier and tighter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this, the drums naturally cut through a mix, with no EQ required. So when sampling, we opted for no additional EQ or compression - tracking the machine through our Reddi tube DI into an API 512C, to tape. We grabbed every hit cleanly (with no modification engaged), and some flams for good measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording the Modified Sounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we had the classic kit, we engaged the circuit bending \/ tuning knobs. Each knob controls the sample rate of an oscillator that has been built for every drum voice. 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. There is a reason we come back to the SP again and again: it just sounds punchier and stranger than anything else. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SP-707-HDR-final-2.jpg?6859713129435146054\" alt=\"707-sp1200-samples\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften we'll clip the converter on the SP, but for this batch of samples we opted to preserve the 707's punch, with no input clipping. Once the sounds were on the 1200, we engaged different (analog Curtis) filters at each output, and sampled every pitch for every drum voice, through our API 1608 console, to tape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything entered the computer (it has to at some point!). 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. At least until the next 7\/07 day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\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\u003e(1462) 24bit WAV 707 Samples in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, Circuit Bent and SP1200 707 Samples recorded to tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Bass Drums, Rims, Toms, Cowbell, Hi Hats, Tambourines, Cymbals, Snares and claps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized into 10 16x hit kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbleton contains 1 master Drum Rack with \"hardware pitch\" macro for selecting 707 mod knob and SP1200 tuning; 10 Kit drum racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKontakt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLogic, Reason \u0026amp; SFZ \u003c\/strong\u003efeature: 36 individual hit instruments and 10 16x hit kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKits mapped for \u003cstrong\u003eMaschine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFL Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMPC1000\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eMPC2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Used: TR-707 (Modified), Sp1200, API 1608 Console, Apogee Symphony, Otari MTR 12 1\/4\" Tape Machine and Reddi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203 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":23891658374,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/707-From-Mars.jpg?v=1542983207"},{"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. The resultant sound is a crunchier, more colored transient, which has a different affect on each drum voice:\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\/CcU6ZJKDS9E\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapturing the Original 606\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled the 606 cleanly (turning down the volume of each drum voice) and also with 7 different levels of clipping. The 606 was tracked through the punchy API 512 preamp, coupled with a Reddi (tube DI) for added warmth. 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. Time to replace your 808 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\/234545861\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1700 606 samples including clean, modified, and re-sampled sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through Class A recording equipment to Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled through MPC60 and SP1200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(8) pre-built 16x hit kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned Kicks \u0026amp; Toms, Clean \u0026amp; Saturated Analog Snares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty Cymbals \u0026amp; Metallic Hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mapped for Ableton Push, Logic, Kontakt, Reason NN-XT, SFZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKits mapped for Battery, Maschine, FL Studio, MPC1000 \u0026amp; MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e270.3 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\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 138px; top: 5129.38px;\"\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":11124759238,"sku":"H8iARG","price":6.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/606-Art.jpg?v=1542983205"},{"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. 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All of our samples have been painstakingly mapped to your favorite DAWs and samplers and recorded through some of the best recording equipment in the world. We craft everything by hand in our studio: \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\/UUpgM1gHmFI?rel=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Everything Bundle is constantly growing bigger and better, as we add our latest creations to it, pushing our sonic boundaries further with each release as we gain more experience, come up with new ideas, and ask you what we should sample. By its very nature, the bundle is at its biggest and best any time you're reading this page. It includes every sample pack we've ever made at the time of purchase, but does not include future releases or Serum presets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Black-Friday-2025-Main-Image.jpg?v=1763059947\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessing the Past to Inspire the Future\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur goal is not just to document and preserve these incredible instruments by capturing them cleanly, but to also add to their unique charm with our own hardware processing techniques that we've cultivated over the decades. We want to bring the sound of these beautiful machines into a modern context, for people who can't afford or source the real thing (and even for those who can 😉). Recently, we sampled the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/ekko-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erarest drum machine of all time\u003c\/a\u003e: \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\/ml-IidkW-AI?rel=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolding ourselves to the highest sonic standard possible and utilizing years of experience with some of the nicest consoles, tape machines and outboard processing gear around, we've aimed to create our own sound along the way, and include \"color\" versions as well as clean samples for all packs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd by diligently mapping these samples to countless instruments for Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, Maschine, MPCs and so much more, the packs are immediately inspiring and playable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic \u0026amp; Rare Drum Machines and Samplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrum machines and drum samplers are our speciality, and our samples feature both clean and processed, extensively multi-sampled one shots. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe've recorded everything from classics (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-909-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909\u003c\/a\u003e, etc) to the more rare, hard to find drum machines like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1\u003c\/a\u003e (we sampled two!), and even stuff that has never been sampled before, like the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/ekko-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEkko\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soviet-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eobscure Soviet drum machines\u003c\/a\u003e and more. While our main focus is vintage, we've also captured some amazing modern units like the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePulsar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/recodrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecodrum\u003c\/a\u003e, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e[scmBannerSlider-13292]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many low quality drum machine samples floating around, we always begin our journey by capturing the cleanest possible samples at 24 BIT, making sure our machines are serviced, and recording through high end DIs, our API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony MKII converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, we spice things up a bit for the crowd that likes a little more flavor - engaging tape machines, saturators, re-sampling, compression, EQ, and even printing the sounds to vinyl and sampling that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following are some of the hundreds of demos we've composed for you to hear the one shot drum samples in action: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/252917342%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-WTrRj\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\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Vinyl Drum Samples\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to rare drum machines and synths, we've started building an extensive library of custom vinyl sounds, which have proved to be our best-selling packs to date. In 2022, we pressed \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eone-shots of our acoustic drum kit to vinyl and sampled it\u003c\/a\u003e. Think: gritty, dirty, dusty, vinyl, acoustic drum samples. These sounds have been featured on many classic hardware samplers from the Teenage Engineering OP1 field, OP-XY, KOII, the Elektron Tonverk, the MPC Live III, and more.  \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\/NKmB59kzQZY?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, we made another vinyl pack but \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith 40 drum machines\u003c\/a\u003e. For both packs, we physically degraded the vinyl to obtain all sorts of characterful artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this year, we finally made our dream sample pack: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-breaks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Breaks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e. Our most in-depth acoustic drum sampling project to date, we worked with four incredible drummers to press classic disco, funk and drum n' bass loops to vinyl. The result: royalty-free loops that knock like the rare records you've always wanted to sample. \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\u003eMulti-Sampled Vintage Synths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat better to pair drum machines with than some extensively sampled vintage synths? We focus on classic, vintage synthesizers, and more obscure stuff like the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/voyetra-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoyetra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soviet-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage Russian synths\u003c\/a\u003e - most recently, we created an extensive \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJuno\u003c\/a\u003e pack: \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\/OfYOJ313OqE?rel=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSampling a synthesizer has proven to be somewhat of a dark art. Basically, we start with a synth we love, create around 30 patches, and then sample every single note, looping each sample when possible, and mapping the results to keyboard instruments in software like Ableton, Kontakt, Logic and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results: juicy analog bass, warm pads, cutting leads, wild FX - the list goes on, and greatly varies, with each synth creating its own, unique sound. Just load them up and start getting inspired, like we did when we made all of these demos! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/soundcloud%253Aplaylists%253A252935292\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=\"450\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Drum Machines \u0026amp; Synths\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-sampling synths and drum machines is our speciality, but throughout the years we've done more than just this! We've created \u003ca href=\"\/products\/found-sounds-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFound Sounds\u003c\/a\u003e by recording rain hitting various objects, thunder, traffic, the ocean, elevators, refrigerators, drill bursts, etc - in different environments, and then re-pitched these on tape machines. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe've made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samples-from-mars.myshopify.com\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eexperimental tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samples-from-mars.myshopify.com\/products\/trumpet-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003etrumpet instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and have\u003c\/span\u003e also created the most comprehensive collection of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grooves-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrum machine midi grooves\u003c\/a\u003e in existence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe love using old samplers (because of their sound) to transform acoustic instruments. This year, our long awaited deep dive into the E-mu Emulator II finally happened - and it might be our most character-driven synth project yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA classic, 8-bit sampler with juicy analog filters, we set out to capture not only our favorite ’80s presets, but also the chaotic one-shots, uneven mappings, and downright strange looping that defined the early days of sampling. We kept the quirks intact, because that’s where the magic lives: \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\/A0N2MDAd4YU?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove, Care \u0026amp; Experimentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is all to say that a huge amount of time, effort, love, care and attention to detail and experimentation goes into our process. We do everything the hard way and are constantly challenging ourselves because we consider this an art, not a business. The team and I are always exploring and embracing our constant mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince there isn't enough space here to truly detail our process over the past decade +, I recommend browsing the store and reading any pages that interest you - it's all included in this download 😉. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Offer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only reason we're able to give away all of this hard (and very costly) work for this price is because of \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e continued support. I truly believe that something high quality can and should be delivered for a low enough price to reach people who don't have a high budget - hey, I started Samples From Mars \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/10-years-of-samples-from-mars\" title=\"origin-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith almost no gear to my name\u003c\/a\u003e. And just as drum machines and synthesizers democratized the music making process in the early 80s, these sample packs should continue that legacy and give you access to those same machines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe put *everything* we make back into recording gear, new instruments to sample, and new team members, to continue giving you even better packs every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Studio-Wide-OG-Ratio-Web_2023.jpg?v=1700683199\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe 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MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/727-Art_icon.jpg?v=1493243611\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/727-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e727 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/808_icon.jpg?v=1493825226\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-808-Loops-From-Mars-32x32.jpg?v=1748619726\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/808-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 LOOPS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/909_small_f21eaa7f-6cab-493f-a183-a5a924fc5320_icon.jpg?v=1417106511\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-909-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/909-loops-art_icon.jpg?v=1476837439\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/909-loops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909 LOOPS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/acid-from-mars_icon.jpg?v=1431106771\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/acid-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eACID FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/ARPOMNI_icon.jpg?v=1416961940\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/arp-omni-synth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eARP OMNI FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-CassetteDrumsFromMars_11886da6-9cf5-4767-ad4d-a032e3a11d1c_icon.jpg?v=1778702673\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cassette-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCASSETTE DRUMS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/CR78-samples_icon.jpg?v=1416956027\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR-78 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/image_icon.png?v=1421102648\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/databenders_toolkit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDATABENDERS_TOOLKIT\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Drumtrax_small_0760db67-d5e8-44b3-b69b-a14a1a401d8a_icon.jpg?v=1416413428\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumtrax-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDRUMTRAX FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Drumulator-Art_icon.jpg?v=1506528323\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumulator-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDRUMULATOR FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/DX-re-sized_icon.jpg?v=1438355095\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dx-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDX FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/DMX_icon.jpg?v=1522765016\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dmx-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDMX FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Dr-Bohm-Art_32x32.jpg?v=1573241524\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"DR BOHM FROM MARS\" href=\"\/products\/dr-bohm-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDR BOHM FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/drsampleart_32x32.jpg?v=1603215175\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"DR SAMPLE FROM MARS\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/dr-sample-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDR SAMPLE FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/dx-100-art_icon.jpg?v=1471551602\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dx100-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDX100 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-Ekko-From-MarsICON.jpg?v=1714746930\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ekko-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEKKO FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork_-_Emulator_From_Mars_-_32x32_39c7833b-ea5c-45f4-83d3-85caaca65824.jpg?v=1763495689\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/emulator-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEMULATOR FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Essential-WAV_icon.jpg?v=1542662509\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essential-wav-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eESSENTIAL WAV FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/found-sounds_icon.jpg?v=1458070740\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/found-sounds-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFOUND SOUNDS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Grooves-Art_icon.jpg?v=1538682241\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grooves-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGROOVES FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork_-_Indie_Tapes_From_Mars_ICON_3ec509ea-6096-4fba-9988-f7ba20afeecd.jpg?v=1756476594\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indie-tapes-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eINDIE TAPES FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos-From-Mars---WEB_32x32.jpg?v=1726071304\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJUNOS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Jupiter_icon.jpg?v=1559842366\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Jupiter Drums From Mars\" href=\"\/products\/jupiter-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJUPITER DRUMS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/KawaiiDreamsWeb_32x32.jpg?v=1622045400\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kawaii-dreams-from-mars\" title=\"Kawaii Dreams From Mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKAWAII DREAMS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/LM1-Art_icon.jpg?v=1539706191\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/lindrum-art_icon.jpg?v=1477581638\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINDRUM FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/linn60_icon.jpg?v=1503429609\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn60-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLINN60 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Lin-Loops-From-Mars-ICON.jpg?v=1719598899\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lin-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLIN LOOPS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Samples_From_Mars_-_Lo-Fi_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_Cover-Art_32px.jpg?v=1774016818\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lo-fi-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLO-FI DRUM MACHINES FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Micro_icon.jpg?v=1450808778\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/micro-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMICRO FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Mini-Artwork_icon.jpg?v=1464222524\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMINI FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-MinipopsSnacksFromMars_32x32.jpg?v=1623954927\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Minipops Snacks From Mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/minipops-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMINIPOPS SNACKS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Mirage-Art-FINALWEB_32x32.jpg?v=1699985706\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMIRAGE FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/MO-Art_icon.jpg?v=1446840970\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modern-oddities-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMODERN ODDITIES FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Modular-Creations-Art_icon.jpg?v=1474579511\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modular-creations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMODULAR CREATIONS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/unnamed_icon.jpg?v=1524158933\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modular-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMODULAR DRUMS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/hMpTdoBQ_32x32.jpg?v=1600885757\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/modular-drum-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMODULAR DRUM LOOPS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Art_657229ad-42f9-4c40-bfa8-79f078318942_icon.jpg?v=1552403776\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC1 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/MPC-Art_icon.jpg?v=1491855852\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samples-from-mars.myshopify.com\/products\/mpc60-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC60 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-MR10-WEB_32x32.jpg?v=1658510823\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mr10-from-mars\" title=\"MR10 FROM MARS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMR10 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/ms10_icon.jpg?v=1498149213\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ms10-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMS10 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Screen_Shot_2019-06-27_at_11.20.52_32x32.png?v=1568393271\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"OB FROM MARS\" href=\"\/products\/ob-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOB FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork_-_Perkons_From_Mars_WEB_32x32_3fb406e9-4442-4d0f-bee8-22a32967143f.jpg?v=1744984222\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/perkons-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePERKONS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-PrivateReserveFromMars_32x32.jpg?v=1637902781\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/private-reserve-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePRIVATE RESERVE FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork-PulsarFromMarsWEB_32x32.jpg?v=1692388513\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePULSAR FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"recodrum-from-mars\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum-Artwork-WEB_32x32.jpg?v=1731944131\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/recodrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRECODRUM FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Rhythm-From-Mars_Art_icon.jpg?v=1462976790\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhythm-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRHYTHM FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/S612-Artwork_icon.jpg?v=1537287759\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s612-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS612 FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-S950SnacksFromMars_32x32.jpg?v=1629914841\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"S950 SNACKS FROM MARS\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/s950-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS950 SNACKS FROM MARS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-SampleJournalFromMars_32x32.jpg?v=1679676360\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SAMPLE JOURNAL FROM MARS\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\" style=\"color: #000000;\" 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Title","offer_id":376105238534,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/ATSFM.jpg?v=1606453151"},{"product_id":"dmx-from-mars","title":"DMX FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 80s Drums From the Digital \/ Analog Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DMX is an 8 bit eprom-based drum machine developed in 1981, featuring acoustic drum samples and a warm, analog filter. 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":"soviet-synths-from-mars","title":"SOVIET SYNTHS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsoteric and Characterful Synthesizers from Behind the Iron Curtain \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 70s and 80s, the Soviet Union produced dozens of funky, raw, and wonderfully characterful synthesizers. Because the USSR was detached from the West's exploding synthesis technologies, these machines bore their own mark that made them uniquely different than anything else produced in that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've always admired the unique, aesthetic beauty of these synths from afar, but were hesitant to try them, since their reputation for being heavy, finicky, hard to service, and expensive to ship has made them an intimidating purchase for the average electronic musician. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting our hesitation aside, we bit the bullet and ordered six classic Soviet Synths, and three drum synths. Some took over four months to arrive and others arrived needing repair, but luckily, their sound did not fail to impress. What we found is that, despite their cold exterior, these synths are capable of warm, deeply analog, characterful tones, and of course: meaty and cold psychotic mayhem. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Soviet_-_Estradin_230_T_playing.jpg?3296533037150924074\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA History of ADSRs in the USSR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s there was no real audio industry in the USSR; the state controlled almost all aspects of production, and there were no bespoke music technology companies to create instruments that Russian electronic musicians could use. Instead, state-owned plants \u003cspan\u003esimply manufactured equipment as part of a broad program to increase the overall volume of goods produced for the people. A plant would manufacture anything from military grade radios to, you guessed it, synthesizers! As a result, many of these synths are built, literally, like tanks—cold, heavy and able to take (and give) a beating! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01313_3_Crop.jpg?3296533037150924074\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately\u003cspan\u003e, many of Russia's brightest engineers were quite passionate about music technology and designed their own versions of synths to contribute to the state's quota of manufactured goods, despite the lack of demand for them (the average Soviet citizen simply could not afford them). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince American and Japanese gear was hard to come by, these engineers would borrow synths from touring western bands in order to learn new technologies and incorporate them into their synth designs. This explains why some Soviet synths, despite their unique nature, have some shared electro-genetic traits with western counterparts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot surprisingly, this unique time period resulted in synthesizers that sound like nothing else in the world. Each of them has its own distinct sonic trademark - from militant acid bass to retro pads, warbly, and soft chords, to dusty strings, lo-fi clarinets, psychotic modulations and so much more: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/522350904%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-8CCjO\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\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Formanta Polivoks: Dirty and Menacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Polivoks is by far the most popular Russian-made synth, and for good reason. It features two hefty oscillators, with pulse waveforms, cross FM modulation and a noise generator. These are held together in a massive aluminum case, is controlled by massive knobs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01308.jpg?1823353652833443169\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oscillators on this thing are insane; they're reminiscent of a Memorymoog and Prophet 5's bastard love child—menacing, unstable and pissed off. Add some modulation and together they make for a sonic nuclear explosion, which is probably why it was chosen for the creepy sound design of Doom (the video game).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut above all its other unique features, The Polivoks is best known for its massive, unapologetically dirty and fat filter.  Give it a little push and it howls like wolves during a hunt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/522350820%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-wcOAm\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\u003eThe Aelita: Cold and Deadly Resonance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aelita is a three oscillator synth with basic but pronounced features, housed in a massive metal case that's juxtaposed by colorful, horizontal sliders. Make no mistake - if you drop this thing, it will split the earth in two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Soviet_-_Aelita_Synth_hammer_playing.jpg?5062865504122275776\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirthed in a Soviet radio manufacturing plant (it has radio buttons), the Aelita has an unparalleled, aggressive and sharp sound, shaped by its deadly resonance and \"timbre control\" (cutoff). This, coupled with its \"strings\" FX feature and a subtle vibrato, can generate some very disturbing basses, chord stabs and epic leads: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/522350829%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-EYkI1\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAltair 231: The People's Minimoog \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Altair 231 is a three oscillator mono synth that sports red, white and yellow knobs (all of these color schemes are so cool). If you can read Russian, you'd notice that the signal flow and features are nearly identical to a Minimoog: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01298.jpg?9479959648818627104\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut whether it's the unique Russian-made circuitry or military grade engineering, the Altair 231 does not sound much like a Moog at all. Instead, it expels a vibey sound somewhere between a 101 and a drunken 2600. It is a deeply vintage sound, and, because the samples can be used polyphonically, it can produce epic strings and pads: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/522350838%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ewf2o\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\u003eEstradin 230: The Zangief of Soviet Synths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estradin 230 was the predecessor of the Altair 231, and it's technically  identical in features and functionality. However, the Estradin 230 differs from its younger brother in that it is one of the largest monophonic synths of all time (certainly the largest we've ever played). It is basically a massive suitcase, with storage compartments embedded in the lid, and knobs that are big and trustworthy. Thankfully, the parameters are labeled in English!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Soviet_-_Estradin_230_Close_up.jpg?5062865504122275776\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis synth is capable of snappy, funky madness, but also excels at lush soundscapes and slow, juicy bass:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/525723681%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-PLXQT\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\u003eThe Maestro: Digital Heart with an Analog Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maestro was the first hybrid digital\/analog synth manufactured in the USSR. With a digital microprocessor at its core, it's capable of faithfully reproducing your favorite preset sounds, like \"Flute,\" \"Harp,\" and \"Clarinet\"... oh and \"Bass\" !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut despite its primitive and slightly cheesy digital processor, the Maestro's filter, effects, and arpeggio sections more than make up for its sound generator's shortcomings. The tremolo and vibrato tastefully soak the synth's output in just the right amount of sonic vodka. Its simple analog filter can generate some squelching Russian acid, and the arpeggio has a slight Crystal Castles (the Atari game) feel. It can generate some nasty pad-like glitchy textures when the rate is bumped up!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/525732438%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-UywUA\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom 1501: Gulag Orchestra Synth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tom 1501 is a five part analog orchestral synthesizer with Piano, Clav, Alto, Violin and Brass sections. We've played a lot of these types of synths over the years, but the 1501 has something very distinct brewing in its electronic orchestra pit. It sounds like a warm and fuzzy sonic pie baked with Arp Solina, Crumar Performer, and a touch of Moog Opus—familiar but at the same time distant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance our favorite section of this synth (the strings, of course) we recorded to tape, at both regular speed and pitched down varispeed. The result: classic, lo-fi strings you can play your favorite melodies with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/526857324\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Russia with Drums \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USSR also made some weird percussion synths, and we felt we needed to include some of these. We focused on three: the Formanta UDS, LELL UDS and RMIF ELSITA. These machines have Simmons-style synthesis sections and architecture, but with an aggressive and lo-fi sonic twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Soviet_-_Drumz.jpg?5062865504122275776\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance the raw sonic quality of these funky little beatboxes, we ran them though some choice outboard gear. Two desks, the API 1608 and Studer 962, allowed us to achieve some needed clipping, and an assortment of compressors and saturators were used for additional punch and coloration. This allowed us to build an assortment of Drum Synth one shots, thus completing our Soviet sampling session. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the End \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter admiring these synths for years, too nervous to pull the trigger because we had no clue what they sounded like or whether they'd get broken in shipping, the consensus is clear: despite their cold, machine-like exterior, these synths have a wonderful amount of warmth, soul, and characterful drift. But make no mistake - they are still capable of ice cold bass, psychotic leads and downright strangeness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting sample pack captures the charm, grit and diversity of the Soviet electronic sound in the most musical and useable way possible. By focusing on each synth's specific strengths (and neglecting their weaknesses), you get the best of everything. From basic waveforms to bizarre pads of disarray, we hand sampled 50 presets (many with multi-sampled synth parameters) and created a drum instrument loaded with meticulously curated Soviet one shots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now, comrades, we are at last ready to share them with you. May the sounds of the soviet synths take your productions to new, cold war-inspired heights! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/634012179%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-oDPcL\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\u003e50 multi-sampled synth presets from six vintage, Soviet era synths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Drum instrument featuring 100 Soviet Drum one shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic waveforms, chaotic leads, militant bass, retro pads, warm strings and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynths sampled: Formanta Polivoks, Aelita, Altair 231, Estradin 230, Maestro and Tom 1501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum synths sampled: Formanta UDS, LELL UDS and RMIF ELISTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and processed recordings with a variety of Class A gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.8 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 127px; top: 11102.1px;\"\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":12659271860308,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/unnamed_grande_72894206-0993-40e8-9928-dcc5f9c31e8f.jpg?v=1542983241"},{"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":"lm1-from-mars","title":"LM1 FROM MARS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Comprehensive LM1 Sample Pack Yet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LM1 is one of the most rare and sought after drum machines of all time, and as a result, not many sample packs exist. And the ones that do are either incomplete, low quality, or have the wrong sounds (many units are unknowingly loaded with custom samples).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, after waiting around for years trying to locate one, we ended up finding \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etwo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same week this year. Needless to say, we were excited, and set forth creating the most comprehensive and highest quality LM1 pack in existence. W\u003c\/span\u003eith extreme attention to detail, we multi-sampled a combination of both units, at as many pitches, decays and even round robin (Hi Hats) as we could, without going overboard! Everything was run both cleanly and heavily processed through our API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony MKII. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LM111323-crop-web.jpg?448\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Ground Breaking Machine for its Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1980, the LM1 was based around 8 bit, 28kHz digital samples of a drummer (who is unknown!) passed through analog filters. It was the first drum machine to introduce record quantize and shuffle, which was a \u003cem\u003emajor\u003c\/em\u003e accomplishment at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon its release, the sound immediately became ingrained in pop culture, most notably by Prince (who was often mistaken for using the Linndrum) and followed by legends like Michael Jackson, Gary Numan and Roger Troutman. Its sounds were also most likely stolen by other drum machines of the era, including the Drumtraks, 707, DMX and more. Regardless, with its laid back groove, constantly changing hi hats, and crunchy, 80s drum sounds, the LM1 is an organic machine that oozes funk. It is a beast of a drum machine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"340\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/631268541%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-jqcFO\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 Sound \u0026amp; the Groove \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the head of every sample is a long, low frequency waveform. I'm guessing this is air moving from the motion of the drummer about to hit the kick, snare, etc while recording the samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever it is, this pre-head is precisely what gives the drum machine its signature laid back, funky feel that Prince loved so much. It allows the snare drum, for instance, to sit well after the bassdrum even though both are quantized to the same beat. And when you pitch each drum sound, this pre head becomes either shorter or longer - for every voice - so the pitch of the drums ends up hugely affecting the groove of the machine. Just look at this pre attack! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Screen_Shot_2018-10-26_at_2.38.28_PM.png?3068240224650738948\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*We also included trimmed versions of these samples if you're after something a bit faster*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi Hats That Come Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LM1 sounds ALIVE (especially considering it is not analog) and this is due largely to how the hi hats work. There is just one sample: a sizzling open hi hat (it almost sounds like an LFO). The closed Hi Hats (you get Accent and No Accent) are created by an analog VCA that opens and closes the open hi hat sample. Because the attack and release of the gate is always changing, so are the hi hat transients. Plus, each hi hat button's gate sounds slightly different. And finally, there's a hi hat decay knob!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all leads to quite dynamic hi hats (and sample anxiety!). To re-create this without going overboard, we captured three different versions of each hi hat, at 4 different decays, and 30 different pitches. The hi hats alone are as big as the rest of the pack, at over 1600 samples, but as a result, when used in a \"round robin\" sampler, in combination with the different decays, they really come alive: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/519342000%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ZVB7b\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 Recording Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording process was broken into two parts: clean and color. Both the clean and color versions include up to 30 pitches per drum voice, including round robin hi hats at 4 different decays for every pitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LM1 was first recorded cleanly, at low volume through our API 1608 console, through the cleanest possible balanced power, directly into our Apogee Symphony MKII converter. Without any processing, the beauty of this drum machine is clear. The clean samples sound amazing and ready to go. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LM111341-crop-web.jpg?450\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color versions were also recorded through our API 1608; we drove the input hot (sometimes creating duplicate channels and running one even more distorted). The 1608 can be saturated much harder than its API 500 series counterparts since there are so many more transformers. The benefit of console saturation is that, as opposed to using a bunch of different distortion devices (which we tried at first), using only the console resulted in a much more cohesive color, allowing the samples to play like one instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also used our API 560, API 550B, some slight API 2500 Compression, and the Overstayer Saturator, to create colored hits. These are mostly subtle colors that bring up the RMS, make the sounds a bit darker, and add more hardware harmonics so they cut through a mix more easily. But, we made sure to smash some bass drums, snares and toms for all of your dirtier needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Sampled Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems that every LM1 sounds a bit different - not in the same way that every 808 varies, but because so many LM1 owners modified them in various ways that suit their needs. People loaded their own sounds (Most LM1 sample packs unknowingly have the wrong sounds because of this), and some even had their EPROMs edited to get rid of that funky head at the top of snare samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first LM1 we sampled comprises the majority of the drum hits in this pack. In all aspects, this was a traditional LM1 with working filters and no chopped EPROMs - except that instead of Congas it had a second pair of Toms. AND - Quincy Jones modified the unit to have a Ride and Crash Cymbal! The crash is identical to the one on Prince's \"777\" - it's a non standard crash that I haven't heard anywhere else, so it is likely this unit may have been used on that recording. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second LM1 (ours) had the filter removed from the Bass Drum and Toms. That, or the filter is broken. Either way, this allows for a much more cutting Bass Drum, closer to a 707 (which I'm told may have stolen sounds from the LM1). It also had those original congas we were after. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC01202.jpg?428631337910790171\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we combined the best aspects of both LM1s and were able to create a super extensive pack, offering both filtered and non filtered bass drums and toms, all original sounds, a crash and ride, and even trimmed versions of the bass drum, snare, toms and cowbells. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is a detailed, well organized and extremely high quality collection of LM1 samples that allows you to just as easily dive deep into any individual sound at any pitch, or just jam out on the pre built kits. The LM1 is a beast - I hope you enjoy it! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"340\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/631268541%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-jqcFO\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3,374 24bit WAV LM1 Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(12) 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, Rim, Clap, Hi Hats, Conga, Tambourine, Cabasa, Cowbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional: No Filter Bass Drum, No Filter Tom, Crash, Ride, and Trimmed samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily multi-sampled: up to 30 pitches per voice \u0026amp; round robin hi hats at different decays\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(8) Midi Groove templates capture the LM1's signature quantize \u0026amp; shuffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e211.3 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/LM1_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?7380151548315805941\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1 - 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 (1) master drum rack containing all samples, with Macros for selecting LM1 pitch, clean \/ color, Hi Hat Decay \u0026amp; Round Robin. 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And while it's definitely capable of lush pads and epic chords, the Jupiter's wide variety of expressive controls also make it ripe for synthesizing powerful, analog drum hits reminiscent of Roland's early drum machines - but more unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Jupiter-Hands-Web.jpg?202\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound of the Jupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jupiter 4 is, in my opinion, not only the most raw sounding and punchy of the Jupiter series, but one of the most powerful polysynths ever made. It's one of the few polys that can sound as powerful as a mono when you play a bassline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VCOs are massive sounding, and the filter (BA662), which can also be found on the Promars, SH-9 and other favorites, has a deeply musical resonance that provides classic zaps, odd harmonics and howling self-oscillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controls on this synth are some of the most expressive and responsive I've ever used. The envelopes are lightning fast, and the LFO can easily go into audio rate. Even the Keyboard Follow switch results in drastic changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Jupiter-Full.jpg?203\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chorus is beautiful, and can create a gigantic stereo image; unwieldy for most mixes = perfect for samples. And the VCA can go from clean, to smooth harmonic overdrive, to downright nasty distortion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these offerings make the Jupiter 4 perfect for sculpting sweet, vintage analog drum hits that can easily be mistaken for some unknown vintage drum machine or rhythm box. The following demo has no processing other than a touch of reverb and delay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/632686818\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\u003eCrafting the Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating useable drums from a synth requires creativity, patience, and thinking outside of the box. The basic building block of drum hit synthesis begins with an oscillator whose pitch is modulated by an ADSR. Because the Jupiter doesn't have this modulation capability inherently, the first step was to actually to \u003cem\u003eturn off the oscillators, \u003c\/em\u003eand send the resonance into self oscillation, creating our own sine wave oscillator, whose pitch is controlled by the cutoff position of the filter. Now, the filter ADSR (which modulates the cutoff) is modulating the frequency of our resonant sine wave oscillator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of pitch modulation synthesis is the foundation of the 808 and 909 bass drum, where the ADSR of the pitch (the filter envelope in our case), the ADSR of the VCA, the oscillator frequency (our filter cutoff) and VCA distortion all play a major role in shaping kicks. By using these controls to shape the wave, you can get massive sounding kicks without using any processing at all:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/632678844%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-RmT9p\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\u003eEverything Else\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more drum hits, we started engaging other controls - turning on the noise for snares, adding the highpass filter for hi hats, and varying the resonance, cutoff and envelope to taste. By lengthening the decay we turned the hats into crazy, white noises crashes, adding Ensemble for that gigantic stereo sound. Then, we tightened up the release, slowed down the attack, and cranked the VCA , giving us gritty, 808 style maracas:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/632678829%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-axNpQ\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Processing Whatsoever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sculpting all of the drum hits, it was time to process everything. Except we didn't! The Jupiter 4 has such a rich character on its own (especially with that over-driveable VCA) that we wanted to keep this pack raw - so we left everything completely clean (ie: no subtractive processing), with no layering. In the same way an 808 or 909 is the ultimate building block to sculpt from, these sounds \u003cspan\u003e will shine if you choose to add your own processing to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter synthesizing about 500 drum hits in this fashion, we spent weeks slicing and racking the results - taking notes, deleting hits, re-sampling, organizing, etc. This is simultaneously the hardest, most tedious, and most important part of the entire process. It's where the sample pack can become 50% better than it was before, only by taking things away, organizing, and making sense of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we narrowed the sample count down to a 192 sample collection of sweet, analog drum hits, that could easily be mistaken for some rare, Roland drum machine that we got our hands on (the Jupiter Drum Machine From Mars?). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/797557233%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-kHQzf\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 24bit WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom, Analog drum hits synthesized from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoland Bass Drums, Analog Snares, Cutting Claps, White Noise Hats, Cosmic Toms, Crashes, Percussion, Maracas, and Wonky FX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analog white noise snaps, zaps and pops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub bass kicks, distorted bells, whistles, lasers and more\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(13) 16x Hit Kits for easy jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e108.3 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Jupiter_Drums_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?193\" 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 (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (13) additional pre-made kits racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ, FL Studio include: (21) Individual Hits and Kits instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery \u0026amp; FL Studio include: (13) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (13) pre-made kits on 4 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (13) pre-made kits on 4 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e108.3 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":28300759498836,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Jupiter.jpg?v=1575003671"},{"product_id":"sp-909-from-mars","title":"SP 909 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 909 Sampled into the SP1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP1200 is one of the only samplers that can actually make the 909 sound better - or at least, \u003cem\u003edifferent\u003c\/em\u003e, in a way that may suit your productions better. Originally, I sampled my 909 as a means of having more control over it for my own productions - but I immediately fell in love with the grit, warmth and punch it added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, after using these sounds for the past year, I thought it'd be great to create a really minimal, excellent sounding sample pack out of this combo, recorded through our API console and ready for \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e productions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SP-909-Web-Rect.jpg?215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound of the SP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP1200 is the best sounding drum sampler I have ever heard - Its crunchy conversion, low bit rate, harmonic overdrive and aliased pitching can provide cutting, midrange grit, hardening your samples so they punch through a mix. This drive can then be smoothed out to varying degrees by beautiful sounding, analog SSM filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling a drum machine into a sampler will undoubtedly add many benefits (ease of use, portability, cost-effective) but with almost all samplers, your sampled sounds will be sonically inferior to the original drum machine. But sampling into the SP, transforms your sounds into a new drum machine that is on the same level sonically (although completely different sounding) than the drum machine you sampled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/676433642%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-gtixQ\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\u003eThe Sound of the 909\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason the 909 has been sampled so many times - it sounds organic and alive, and its iconic sounds have defined dance music for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the 909 on its own can require a lot of processing, and sound a bit too familiar for many of us. Sampling into the SP, the 909 assumes a grimier character that requires less processing, and, thanks to the strangest tuning algorithm I've ever hard, suddenly becomes capable of more left-field 909 sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the 909 into the SP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many analog controls and such little memory on the SP, sampling the 909 might seem overwhelming at first. But it isn't, if you keep in mind this basic concept: tune the 909 so that all of its drum sounds play well together (so the toms go with the snare, the ride and crash work together, etc), before sampling them. Make sure to add a couple variations of attack, decay, tone and snappy while you're at it - but keep it simple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SP-Web-Rect.jpg?215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, determine how hot you want to run into the SP. Taking the direct outs of the 909, we slightly clipped the inputs - just enough for a touch of harmonic overdrive, without losing any punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we assign the filters for each voice. The SP 1200 has different lowpass filters on each output, and a pair of outputs with no filters. We opted to use the dynamic low pass on the Bass Drums, which meant the gritty attack cuts through in the mid range, but the sustain (which would otherwise sound dirty) is lowpassed, so it becomes smoother and more analog sounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other voices, it was as simple as using anything that sounded good on a certain voice - leaving a lot of things un-filtered (the snare, and hi hats, for example). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the SP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling the SP was straightforward: I wanted to use the exact same process sampling the SP 909 as I do using it in my productions - straight into the API 1608 console, a bit hot. Because it sounds so, so good. No compression, EQ, or any subtractive processing - just a great signal path, through Apogee Symphony Conversion into Pro Tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/API-Web-Rect.jpg?215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll get 16 SP pitches for every 909 sound, so you have access to any tuning you'd ever need. In Ableton, an SP Tune macro will select these pitches for you. In Kontakt, Logic, Reason \u0026amp; SFZ, the pitches for each voice are mapped out chromatically. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to keep things simple, you can load pre-made (8) 16x Hit kits of sounds that play really well together. These kits are included in all formats, and are a great way to get started playing the SP 909 quickly. They include a standard 909 kit (un-tuned), a bunch of tuned kits, a bass drum kit and a hi hat kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this makes for a simple but powerful SP 909 instrument, ready for your next production! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\/676433642%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-gtixQ\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\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(304) 24bit SP 909 WAV Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple versions of Bass Drum, Snare and Hi Hats with varying Attack, Decay, Tone \u0026amp; 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FL Studio 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\u003e71.1 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, 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":29289251799124,"sku":"UKyJWv","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/SP-909-Art.jpg?v=1575003687"},{"product_id":"ob-from-mars","title":"OB FROM MARS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5e750122545284005f483e5b\" data-shogun-site-id=\"89e38154-bd3e-4048-b19f-47268629d864\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5e750122545284005f483e5b\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5e750122545284005f483e5a\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5e750122545284005f483e5e\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-bc1b03a9-78f2-4567-9a1c-4ca6c9bf8839\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic and Custom Oberheim Synth Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\nThe OB-SX is an all-analog, six voice poly synth from the early 80s, whose sound lies somewhere between the more well known OBX and OBXa. A transitionary model between the two synths, the SX captures the funk of the OBXa and the grain and aggression of the OBX, while somehow sounding a bit different than both. For this reason, it seemed the perfect synth to sample for the OB From Mars. \n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB_T_Carpet.jpg?234\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oberheim Sound \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of people talk about the \"Oberheim Sound\" - but what exactly does that mean? Since these synths have had such a massive influence on modern music, the term can mean something different to everybody. The OB will certainly conjure up visions of prog rock bands experimenting with synths for the first time - Rush and Van Halen come to mind immediately. But Oberheims have also been used by synth masters like Jean Michel Jarre and Tangerine Dream and funkmasters like Prince, Roger Troutman. and a slew of Italo Disco artists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre aside, the Oberheims are quite simply some of the most organic, punchy, and \"pro\" sounding synths out there. They excel at everything from pads, strings, trumpets and organs, to bass, leads and crazy FX. And even with just a singular mono output, the SX can easily dominate a mix with a wide variety of sounds that are just...well...Oberheim: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/680304731%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Ee8Eu\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 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Funk is in the Filter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OB has some of the best sounding brass, rhodes, clav, and bell sounds I've ever heard from an analog synth, and this is due in no small part to the filter and its envelope. The resonance, when coupled with a lightning fast modulation envelope, adds a plasticky punch you won't find in many other synths - making it the perfect choice for warm, metallic keys:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/885304573%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-UqhmT\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 class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Lush Soundscapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midrange on this synth is inherently punchy, and even brash at times. This is what allows it to cut through a mix. Fortunately, as soon as you turn the cutoff down, the entire synth instantly warms up, making it the perfect choice for lush soundscapes, silky strings, warm basses and vintage leads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/687697534%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Hil7m\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\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Classic Presets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OB-SX comes stocked with 56 factory presets that Vintage Synth describes as \"a bit dated (e.g. early funk \u0026amp; late prog rock)\" - which means we absolutely love them! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB_T_Preset_01.jpg?235\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most part, these are excellent presets that give the OB an instantly nostalgic and familiar vibe. Some of them are blatantly reminiscent of our favorite records of the past, and we're ok with that: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/687709171%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-no0Tr\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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe sampled 23 factory presets in total (see the \"About\" doc for the exact patches), in the hope of capturing the classic and more well known side of this synth. Like those famous Oberheim chords: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/885320263%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-SAxtB\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\u003eCreating Our Own Custom Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sampling our favorite factory sounds, we dove head first into weeks of  synthesis until we felt we had rinsed this synth of all possible patches (well, as much is realistic while sampling a synth). We sampled 19 custom presets, with the hopes of bringing the synth into less-explored sonic territory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB_T_Main_01.jpg?235\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut how - this synth only has a couple knobs, right? Yes. Except that our OB-SX has a midi modification which allows for full access of the synthesis parameters that make this synth such a dynamic beast. This is what makes it capable of custom sounds similar to the OB-X and OBXa sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the mod, we were able to access both ADSRs, VCOs, detuning, cross modulation, and even a midi voice parameter that allowed us to either re-trigger the same voice while sampling (which allows for extremely clean and consistent sound) or, as the OB naturally plays, cycle through the slightly detuned and extremely characterful six voices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/690687478%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-iSNFD\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\u003eWhy we Chose the SX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they all share a major commonality in tone, each synth in the Oberheim line is different sounding than the next. We love the rawness of the OBX - it's a fully discreet, wild beast, especially with its cross modulation possibilities. But we also admire the softer sounding OBXa. The SX is kind of a combination of both, while not sounding exactly like either. For this reason, it seemed the perfect choice to demonstrate the vast range of the Oberheim Sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB_Straight.jpg?236\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OB From Mars gives you 42 multi-sampled OB-SX patches, 23 of which are factory presets and the remaining are custom, Samples From Mars presets. They've all been organized into categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB-Folders-V3.gif?v=1570198026\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each patch, every note has been hand sampled, trimmed, and looped (where applicable). Some patches have been multi-sampled with different parameter settings on the OB ( and mapped via velocity or as a stereo patch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use pre-built presets in Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, Reason, FL Studio, or SFZ so you don't have to map the WAV yourself (SFZ player is a free, cross-platform sampler for both Mac \u0026amp; PC, so you can essentially use these presets in any DAW). The Ableton, Kontakt and Logic presets feature extensive software synthesis implementation (Modwheels, LFOs, FX, and more).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you use it, the OB From Mars will give you that classic Oberheim sound while allowing you to venture into more unique and stranger side of this amazing synth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/883171189%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-dwPxm\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=\"340\" 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 Factory and 19 Custom presets, multi-sampled from the OB-SX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42 total OB patches, organized into 7 categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass, Brass \u0026amp; Woodwinds, FX, Keys, Leads, Organs and Strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4,286 24 bit WAV samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs are trimmed, looped, named by note, and mapped to various samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAV feature mapping and looping metadata, for easy drag n drop into unsupported samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded cleanly through an API 1608 console to Apogee Symphony Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Oberheim sounds: plastic chords, silky strings, smokey pads, organs, clav, trumpet and rhodes sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubbery basses, vintage leads, evolving FX and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing on all software instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.7 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/OB_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?236\" 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;\"\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFZ Player (Free, cross-platform solution for any DAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.7 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30085890179156,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Screen_Shot_2019-06-27_at_11.20.52.png?v=1568393271"},{"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":"mpc2000-snacks-from-mars","title":"MPC2000 SNACKS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Drum Samples \u0026amp; Grooves From the Legendary Sampler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96x MPC drum samples and 29 midi grooves created with the legendary MPC2000xl. Drums have been sourced from vinyl and drum machines, filtered, clipped and edited in the MPC, processed to perfection with an Overstayer modular channel, and mapped to your favorite DAWs and samplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC00080.jpg?v=1592238853\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Contest Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this pack, we ran a contest  - whoever can create the best track using only the MPC2000 Snacks samples for drums, wins an MPC2000XL and free samples for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter extensively reviewing 600+ submissions, we spent weeks narrowing down the results, with 7 judges ultimately choosing a winner who demonstrated an expertise in drum programming and music production, and showed off a healthy selection of the samples, while creating a catchy, super musical and understated track that can easily stand on its own regardless of this competition: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/837635584%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-PilR0U2fkjD\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\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe winner, Balanx, is an electronic music producer \/ audio engineer based in Romania\/Europe. In his own words:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"In the making of the track, I've used Ableton Live and a recently purchased Push2 Controller, basically following the learning curve of the Push2. I've started with programming the drums pattern, using the MPC2000 Snacks From Mars, which made me super inspired, afterwards adding various chords, bits and pieces, mostly using Ableton's Simpler device and stock effects (reverbs, delays, autopan). After I had all tracks coming together, I started arranging, automatizing stuff and mixing.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finalists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe received SO many outstanding tracks that we created an entire album with our favorites. The truth is, ANY of these contestants could have won the MPC - the tracks are all outstanding in different ways and showcase a wide variety of genres and productions from all over the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1068608326%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-gj3mxVv0V1W\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach soundcloud track description includes a short artist bio, and information on how they created their track. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the competition was a lot of work for everybody involved, it was extremely rewarding and inspiring to connect with so many producers worldwide, give away an MPC, and hear how are samples are being used in people's music. Until the next one! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1068608326%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-gj3mxVv0V1W\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=\"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\/mpc2000-snacks-from-mars\" title=\"MPC2000 Snacks From Mars Competition Finalists\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC2000 Snacks From Mars Competition Finalists\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\u003e96x 24bit WAV MPC2000 drum samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x pre-mapped 16x hit drum kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 Midi \u0026amp; AGR Groove Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e77.6 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003e(96) 24bit WAV MPC2000 drum samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(6x) pre-mapped 16x hit drum kit instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(29) Midi \u0026amp; AGR Groove Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e77.6 MB Unzipped\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, in the same order as the kits \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, Reason Kong, Maschine, Battery, FL Studio and SFZ include: (6) Kits Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (6) pre-made kits on 2 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC2000 \u0026amp; MPC5000 includes: (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\u003e77.6 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;\"\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, MPC2000, MPC5000, MPC Live, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e77.6 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":32208185229396,"sku":"PbN4ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/ArtworkNew-MPC2000WEB.jpg?v=1625156714"},{"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":"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":"2020-from-mars","title":"2020 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything we Sampled in 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 From Mars is a collection of everything we've sampled this year, and includes our latest and greatest: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wendel-from-mars?variant=32569344950356\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wendel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc2000-snacks-from-mars\"\u003ethe MPC2000\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc3000-from-mars\"\u003ethe MPC 3000\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modular-drum-loops-from-mars\" title=\"Modular Drum Loops From Mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModular Drum Loops\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-sample-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Dr Sample\u003c\/a\u003e, and our most recent release, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tom-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe TOM\u003c\/a\u003e. \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\u003eThe 2020 Quarantine Studio Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many, 2020 was a challenging year for us. When COVID hit NYC, it was scary, and we had to close the studio temporarily. I dropped a bunch of gear off at my assistants apartment, filled a rental car with everything I could manage, and headed to Maine for a couple months. This was the quarantine studio: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/IMG_1078.jpg?v=1606324493\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing away from everything, and stuck at home all the time, put what we do here into perspective. Above all else, I realized that the point of SFM is to spread a little joy during dark times, through sample packs and educating people about cool gear. Like Dave Chapelle said: while we can't change the entire world, we can make a small corner of it pretty nice 🙂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo during quarantine I made it a point to engage you all in new ways, by hosting a competition, giving away an MPC, conducting a detailed survey, and of course, sample packs! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tom From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tom-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe TOM\u003c\/a\u003e is our brand new pack, and we're super excited about it. Also known as the Model 420 (😉), the TOM is the younger sibling of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumtrax-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumtraks\u003c\/a\u003e, and shares that same famously gritty crunch. 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\u003cp\u003eThe factory drum sounds are sourced from an acoustic kit, and sound almost like a Lo Fi \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dmx-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDMX\u003c\/a\u003e. The kit just SMACKS and is great for less obvious, 80s drum 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\u003cp\u003eBut while the factory drums are great, they can only take you so far! So we loaded our TOM with custom EPROMs featuring classic drum machines (\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, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dx-from-mars?variant=14068772870\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDX\u003c\/a\u003e, \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), percussion and FX. This comprises the bulk of the TOM samples. We selectively processed many of the hits and achieved a very unique pack, that's like the classic, but with a twist. Recognizable, yet unique: \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\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more about the TOM and what's included \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tom-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wendel\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.\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\u003cp\u003eWe'd never seen a Wendel pack aside from a couple one-off samples, so we created the most extensive sample set in existence, sourcing 20 of the original cartridges, sampling 24 pitches per sample, and created a additional \"Color\" versions of every sample, by recording to tape and processing the results. The result is a killer pack of familiar yet unknown acoustic drum machine sounds: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"380\" width=\"100%\" 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\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more about the Wendel \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wendel-from-mars?variant=32569344950356\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Wendel_-_About.pdf?v=1596206303\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MPC2000 Pack \/ Contest \/ Giveaway \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as COVID hit, I knew our response, at the very least, could only be a \u003cem\u003efree\u003c\/em\u003e sample pack, and since the 2000XL was my main weapon of choice during quarantine, it felt like the perfect choice. So I created a fun collection of drums and vinyl one shots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I wanted to do more than that - I knew that most people can't afford gear right now (or ever, really), so I decided to create a competition : Whoever can produce the best track with the MPC2000 Snacks pack would win a 2000XL! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst place went to Romanian producer Ballanx - here's the MPC we sent him, sitting in his home studio: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Ballanx_MPC.jpg?v=1606229983\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe received SO MANY outstanding tracks that we created an entire album with our favorites. The truth is, ANY of these contestants could have won the MPC - the tracks are all outstanding in different ways and showcase a wide variety of genres and productions from all over the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1068608326%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-gj3mxVv0V1W\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\u003eThe MPC3000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 pack was fun, but it was just a taste of what an MPC can really do. And while the XL is my favorite for production because of its features, the 3000 sounds \u003cem\u003eincredible\u003c\/em\u003e - almost like an analog drum machine. With its signature sequencer groove clippable input, old skool conversion, and warm filters, the 3000 is my favorite sounding MPC (yes, even over the 60). \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\u003cp\u003eSampling into this beast was a massive endeavor, if you consider we started around November of 2019, and released the pack in May! But it was worth it - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1049337409\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\u003eYou can read more about the process and what the pack includes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc3000-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular Drum Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften when we're deciding what to sample next, we think about how we can add value to the collection, and bring in a new flavor. As opposed to one-hits, loops allow us to be extremely expressive, since we can incorporate sequences, grooves, modulation, pumping rhythms, and original drum programming. Our massive Eurorack system seemed the perfect choice to synthesize beats from scratch. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003etechno-leaning loops can be used in ANY genre - in fact, that's where they shine the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"350\" width=\"100%\" 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\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more in depth about the sampling process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modular-drum-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dr. Sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP-202 was my first sampler ever, back in the days when I didn't know what a waveform looked like and was full of hopes and dreams (OK, I still am). This pack was a chance to sample it, along with the 303 and 404, and pay homage to the bedroom producer, and people at the beginning of their musical journey. \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\u003cp\u003eThe lo-fi sound of these \"DJ Boxes\" is extremely distinct, and something that still can't be replicated in our DAWs in 2020. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith onboard pitch-shifting, sampling and re-sampling, adjusting bit rates, filtering, chopping, reverses, adding vinyl simulation and more, these are heavy handed sounds with an obvious digital footprint that could only come from the Dr. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" 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\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe sampled a wide range of drum machines, vinyl, and acoustic drums, but also capture many textures (perfect for layering), multi-sampled synths, acoustic bass, guitar, horns, and more, selectively process them through our API console and choice outboard gear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Hyperballad_2020_BF1896.jpg?v=1606232816\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is an epic collection of lo-fi perfection. You can read more about the process and what's included in the pack \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-sample-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 forced the world to face \u003cem\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e challenges on every level, to say the least. And while sample packs are not saving the world any time soon, they can hopefully bring a sense of inspiration and connectedness within our community of music producers, engineers, sound designers, and gear nerds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll continue to think of new ways to engage you and get to know you (maybe another competition??). But until then, you can sit back at home, pull up a sampler, and enjoy everything we've done this year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"450\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1168545787\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\" scrolling=\"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\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tom-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTOM From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Wendel From Mars\" href=\"\/products\/wendel-from-mars?variant=32569344950356\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWendel From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc2000-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC 2000 Snacks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc3000-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC 3000 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-sample-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr Sample From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/modular-drum-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModular Drum Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.41 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.41 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 83px; top: 18761.4px;\"\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":37570440528062,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/2020.jpg?v=1606453144"},{"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":"360-from-mars","title":"360 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the Earliest Multi-Sampled Synthesizers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 360 Systems Keyboard is a rare, sampled-based synth made in California in the early '80s, featuring real strings, flutes, brass, electric piano, basses, guitars, percussion, and more. Sharing similar components (EPROMs and an analog filter) as some of our favorite vintage drum machines, it's no wonder the 360 is as punchy as our favorite samplers, and as silky as our vintage synths. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360-close-2.jpg?v=1617979152\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo why then, have we never heard of it? Because, despite its grandiose vision to be a smaller and more portable alternative to the Mellotron, the 360 ultimately missed the mark for commercial success. Only 200 were made, and as a result, its epic sounds have gone largely unused...until now! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1014854614%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-JKARzbbTGri\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\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumble Beginnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 360 was created by an electronic musician who had always admired the sound of traditional instruments, but wanted a cheaper alternative - something that could be taken on tour. \u003cspan\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003ehile samplers like the Emulator had started to hit the market just a few years earlier, the sampling pioneers of the day were no longer impressed with the unrealistic sound of single samples stretched across the whole range of a keyboard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 360 was originally intended as a solution to this problem. It was one of the first experiments in multi-sampling, with each patch boasting between 4-24 separate samples, some as long as 8 seconds! This advanced sampling technique used an extraordinary amount of memory for the time (2 megabytes 🥳), which required nearly 50 EPROMS!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_eproms.jpg?v=1617907565\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnfortunately, the grand vision of the 360 ultimately proved too expensive for consumers (£3,500 – $13,401 USD today 😯) and too limited for professionals and studios (due to budget, it was not velocity sensitive, and did not loop any sounds). Further information about the 360 is scarce, and the machines themselves are even scarcer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_wide.jpg?v=1617907565\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe sound of the 360 is a combination of beautifully captured samples (recorded at the best studios in Los Angeles with top tier session musicians) and the inherent lo-fidelity crunch of \u003ca title=\"EPROMs\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EPROM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEPROMs\u003c\/a\u003e passing through a sweet CEM3320 analog filter (which we’ve come to love from the Lindrum and Prophet V, to name a few). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo does it emulate real instruments well by today’s standards? Probably not. But the instruments punch way harder than your typical modern multi-samples:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1013477722%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-EKOYFLwFP2n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut while the multi-samples were supposed to make the instruments more real sounding, they actually make a lot of patches sound even MORE unnatural - however it's these apparent shortcomings that make the 360 so charming, unmistakeable, and unique. The 360 forces even the best keyboardists to play differently, and things get quite interesting when you put its sounds in a modern context: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1014882292%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-7FJz3sMBciy\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\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSampling the 360 Cleanly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 360 originally shipped from the factory in a number of different configurations - you could get a heavily multi-sampled grand piano version (that resultantly has less other patches) or a setup like ours, that came with 20 factory patches (but no grand piano). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_format_2.jpg?v=1617978667\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled every note of every patch (to preserve the great sound of the 360’s tuning), cleanly through a Radial JDI, into our API 1608 and finally into our Apogee Symphony MKII. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdding Modulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNext, we set out to spice things up a bit. The 360 only offers basic modulation, but it sounds excellent. The vibrato section modulates the pitch in a classic style that imparts the vintage warble that we all love: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1013477758%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-2ldF5R2Sx85\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\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps equally important to the sound is the filter. While making music with the 360, it was obvious how much the filter helped certain sounds cut through the mix. So we captured filtered versions of the strings, flute, sax, and more. \n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_filter_2.jpg?v=1617908029\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere fitting, we also multi-sampled different cutoffs, which can be accessed via incoming velocity from your midi keyboard: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1016768962%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-6V1Gp1HVKfb\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\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdding External FX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce we’d covered our bases capturing all of the presets cleanly, we experimented with processing some of our favorite \u003cspan\u003epatches\u003c\/span\u003e - the goal being to create an inspiring, alternate version by introducing external processing and modulation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeeping almost everything in the chain vintage, we reached for our Otari tape machine to re-pitch and pan the strings, adding Space Echo and H3000 chorusing. We even ran the electric piano patch through our trusty CS5 synthesizer, which allowed us to filter and add a nice tremolo effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360-effects-2.jpg?v=1617978893\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe purposefully kept the processing minimal, so as not to obscure the sound of the 360 - but it really does help to add a space and vibe that plugins still can't achieve: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1013477773%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ECZb6kgXjGw\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\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUltimately we captured 37 total patches, including the 20 original sounds, and 17 multi-sampled and externally processed patches. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've kept the slow attack and natural decay on many of the samples, but also spent over 60 hours achieving perfect loops for 17 patches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, making the 360 From Mars much more playable than the original machine.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnlike sampling an analog synth, these instruments will get you much closer to, and perhaps an even better experience than, owning a real 360, due to its many limitations. And because they're samples, the sounds transferred very well to modern software. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpeaking of which, all of these patches are available to you as WAV files, and multi-sampled instrument presets for software such as Ableton, Logic, Kontakt, Reason, FL Studio, SFZ Player, and really any 24bit WAV compatible sampler or DAW. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Formats-GIF-3.gif?v=1617982111\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the End\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSampling back in the day was not the wide-spanning, creative endeavor it is today. It was more of an innovative experiment - a means of providing a solution to a problem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut even though the 360 never came close to replacing real instruments, looking back decades later, that's its charm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo, if you set out to use the 360 programming midi riffs or classical string progressions - it may fall flat. But if you brave these sounds into your next modern composition, it may force you to think, play and write in a completely different and unique way. And who knows - you may even be the first one to make these sounds iconic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1230604519%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-jFpqxTaZiAj\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=\"350\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"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 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\/360-from-mars\" title=\"360 From Mars\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e360 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\u003e37 total 360 patches, organized into 7 categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 original Factory clean patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 clean patches with additional 360 filtering, vibrato, and chorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 patches externally processed through Moog MF103 Phaser, Yamaha CS-5, Otari 1\/4\" Tape machine, H3000 and Space Echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClassic vintage and orchestral sounds: Strings, Flute, E Piano, Clav, Trumpet, Saxophone, Timpani and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass \u0026amp; Woodwinds, Keys, Strings, Guitars, Bass, Stacked patches and Percussive instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2,065 24 bit WAV samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs are trimmed, looped, named by note, and mapped to various samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs feature mapping and looping metadata, for easy drag n drop into unsupported samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded cleanly through an API 1608 console to Apogee Symphony Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModwheel parameters and FX routing on all software instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.96 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1617982155\" 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;\"\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFZ Player (Free, cross-platform solution for any DAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.96 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416731992254,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-360FromMars.jpg?v=1617984267"},{"product_id":"kawaii-dreams-from-mars","title":"KAWAII DREAMS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Dreamy Patches from Our Favorite Kawaii Keyboards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a recent deep dive into early rave records, I went down a rabbit hole to find out what synths were responsible for the sounds that made the music so special. So we grabbed a handful of vintage Kawaii synths and fell in love with the K3 (1986), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eK1 (1988), and GB-2 A.K.A. Session Trainer (1991).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wavetable synths have an inherent harmonic distortion from the era's conversion technology that give them a ton of character not possible from analog oscillators (and not captured on the recent plugins that have surfaced). So we sampled a mix of era-defining preset patches and custom patches. These sounds are cinematic, nostalgic, and orchestral... but above all, dreamy! \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\/jAPbRdoU4qU?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Competition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast year we ran a competition to see who could produce the best track with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mpc2000-snacks-from-mars\" title=\"MPC Snacks From Mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC Snacks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e drum pack. We were not only blown away by the quality of the submissions but by the sense of community the contest instilled. So, a year later, we ran another contest - but this time with a free synth pack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe asked you to create an original composition using only Kawaii Dreams for non =-drum sounds. With over 130 submissions, we were ecstatic about the results. Hearing how everybody used these sounds, seeing how our brand was incorporated into track titles and artwork, and above all else, the sheer musicality and originality of the submissions was inspiring, and, FUN. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, without further ado, here are the winners! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1272938299\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=\"400\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here was our example submission:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1055600614\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%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of 15 extensively multi-sampled, iconic patches, you'll get thoughtfully designed presets for Ableton, Kontakt, Logic EXS24, Reason, FL Studio, \u0026amp; SFZ to help you dream the sweetest of Kawaii Dreams ✨.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Kawaii-Formats-GIF-color.gif?v=1622214638\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\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\u003e15 multi-sampled patches organized into 4 categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples from the Kawaii K1, K3 and GB-2 Session Trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Kawaii sounds like Return Home and Hello !!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVoices, Keys, Pads and Organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom programmed K3 patches with Analog Filter modulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow sweeps, warm strings, random LFOs, punchy plucks, and 2 custom programmed organ patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e928 24 bit WAV samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs are trimmed, looped, named by note, and mapped to various samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs feature mapping and looping metadata, for easy drag n drop into unsupported samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded cleanly through an API 1608 console to Apogee Symphony Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModwheel parameters and FX routing on all software instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.73 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Kawaii_Dreams_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1622054170\" 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;\"\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFZ Player (Free, cross-platform solution for any DAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.73 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39811408658622,"sku":"R9XQxW","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/KawaiiDreamsWeb.jpg?v=1622045400"},{"product_id":"minipops-snacks-from-mars","title":"MINIPOPS SNACKS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Rhythm Box: Twisted \u0026amp; Mangled Through FX \u0026amp; Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you combine the Minipops SR-120 analog drum machine with an H3000, Space Echo, and tape machine? We aren’t entirely sure either... but it sounds otherworldly!\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\/F0NafrqvDI8?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eReleased in 1976, the Minipops has a wonderfully analog sound, and sports a bigger kick drum than any other rhythm box we’ve heard (and we’ve heard quite a few).\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/minipops_small_3d14dc75-c3f2-4963-b6f5-04f6f0482ed4.jpg?v=1623869036\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Weird With it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe wanted to bring the Minipops into the future, so we pumped it through a variation of truly unhinged pitching, delays, and modulation effects on our H3000 and printed it to tape, re-pitching the results for deeper kicks, slo-mo beats and frantic grooves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1069947907%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-dtJqsqCqvD2\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese samples are nothing like what you’d expect from an early rhythm box. The drums drip, stretch and blast out of your speakers like some strange creature from a B-movie! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1069945648%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-biMnQl6NyOi\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with 64 loops created with this monstrous chain, we meticulously isolated the best one shots to make 5 16x hit kits - including a clean kit along with the processed, so you can still experience that original Minipops goodness! Or you can just keep it weird: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1069945966%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3S6nc11CgHS\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 \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1273459048%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3sRiAZppNnM\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\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(64) Demented \u0026amp; deranged Minipops drum loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(80) One Shot Minipops drum hits, including 16 clean sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Shots are organized into (5) 16x hit kits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(144) Total samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessed though an H3000 \u0026amp; Space Echo, and Otari 1\/4\" Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e235 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Minipops_Snacks_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1624469214\" 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 (5) pre-made kits racks, and 64 loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, and SFZ include: (5) Kits Instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\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;\"\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\u003e235 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":39985160454334,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-MinipopsSnacksFromMars.jpg?v=1623954927"},{"product_id":"tape-fragments-from-mars","title":"TAPE FRAGMENTS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Synth Movements Captured Through Tape Feedback Loops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape Fragments is one of our more experimental, yet super useable, releases to date. It was created by sending analog synth movements through feedback loops using various tape machines, echoes and an API console. The results were then mapped to keyboard instruments and can be played melodically to achieve rich, dreamy, lo-fi tape synth textures and  soundtrack-esc pads, leads, and FX. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/tape_fragments_web?v=1627486828\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat we Sampled\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack is our most meta sampling to date. The story goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled an \u003ca title=\"Oberheim synth\" href=\"\/products\/ob-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOberheim synth\u003c\/a\u003e a few years ago, and Nico made a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/samplesfrommars\/nicos-ob\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeautiful demo\u003c\/a\u003e for it using the samples. In fact, I loved it so much that I wanted to experiment further with it - so I ran bits and pieces of the demo out into an Echoplex, and an Otari reel to reel (that spirals into white noise, from the tape hiss), and then sent the returns of those tracks on the API back into the tape machines (via Aux send), creating feedback loops. I then took those feedback loops and put them back through the tape machines again! ♻️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }\n.embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 178%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fl8ukr8K4Kg\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved the sound of this and wanted to get a few more sounds, so I dipped into a music session (also made with Nico) that used the Polysix synth, and sent that through the same feedback loops. In the process, I stumbled on some random artifacts from previous takes on the tape, like reversed drums, and decided to include those as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Pack Sounds so Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\nAs opposed to our traditional synth sampling efforts where we meticulously sit down and play one note at a time, these synth sounds were modulated with onboard filters, LFOs, and more - without the intention of ever sampling them. Because they existed in music sessions, there's a tangible, emotional quality to these sounds that can be hard to achieve with a traditional sample pack. \n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Final Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I took the most interesting fragments of all of these synth movements and tape artifacts, and mapped them to keyboard style instruments, so you can compose whatever you'd like with them- \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1290793288%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-KNUccC5HYzA\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=\"270\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent a lot of time building the instruments - creating repeating, energetic loops and honing in on a diverse array of sounds, deleting redundant samples and ones that didn't fit this specific vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ableton and Kontakt we focused a large part of our effort on creating huge echo chambers, reverbs, and tape FX emulations. If you're working in another sampler, I definitely suggest trying out some ambient FX 😃\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is 32 presets of soundtrack-esc pads, warbley flutes, textured leads, plucky basses, and tape FX. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been using these extensively in our own music, often instead of analog synths, because of the energy they provide. And now you can too :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1290793288%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-KNUccC5HYzA\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=\"270\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" 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\u003e32 Tape Fragments instruments and samples \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOberheim and Polysix synths manipulated through 1\/4\" Otari tape and Echoplex tape echo feedback loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundtrack-esc tape pads, Screaming Leads, Drifting Pads, Flutes, Spaced Out FX, Plucky Bass, and Dusty Keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs are trimmed, looped, named by note, and mapped to various samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs feature mapping and looping metadata, for easy drag n drop into unsupported samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded cleanly through an API 1608 console to Apogee Symphony Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModwheel parameters and FX routing on Ableton, Kontakt and Logic instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46.3 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Tape_Fragments_From_Mars_-_About_adfe5e43-d536-4cd2-831d-0214db7c16fe.rtf?v=1627577178\" 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;\"\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFZ Player (Free, cross-platform solution for any DAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46.3 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40209328275646,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-TapeFragments.jpg?v=1626723575"},{"product_id":"s950-snacks-from-mars","title":"S950 SNACKS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrums, Keys, Textures \u0026amp; Vocal FX From the Iconic, Late 80s Sampler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic and glitched out drum hits, subs, basses, pianos, keys and warped vocal FX from Akai's hefty and excellent sounding S950 sampler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S950_316_Web_Final.jpg?v=1630005553\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds have been sourced directly from: drum machines, vinyl, movies, analog synths and ROMplers, and sampled them into the 950 at varying clipping levels, sample rates, bandwidths, and bit rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-id=\"20923\" data=\"scmBannerSlider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe samples were then extensively edited with onboard filtering, enveloping, re-sampling and time-stretching (the S950 was indeed the first sampler to offer this function). The results: classic and crunchy, fat and glitchy, and unmistakably S950: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1111309996%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-wilYBLEAEZ8\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\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, everything was recorded into the computer via Radial JDI, Api Preamp and a custom Zahl console. Then, it was sorted, edited and mapped to drum kits and playable keyboard instruments for various DAWs and samplers, giving you everything you need to create your own S950 Anthems! \n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1111309996%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-wilYBLEAEZ8\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\" 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\u003eOne-shot drum samples sourced directly from the 808, 909, Lindrum, LM1, RX5, Dr Bohm, Machinedrum and vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime stretched, glitched out FX, vocals and textures sourced from films and vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub hits created from the System 100 modular synth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano, basses and keys from the EMU Orbit 9090\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(7) 16x Hit Drum Kits for instant jamming\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(22) Instruments including pianos, bass, subs, vinyl samples, FX, chord stabs and warped vocal samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(469) Total samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded though an API 512 into a Zahl AM1 Mono Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e168 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S950_Snacks_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1629996728\" 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 (1) Individual Hits Rack containing all drum samples, (7) pre-made Kits racks, and (22) Instrument tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (8) Individual Hits presets, (7) Drum Kits presets and (22) Instrument presets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (7) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 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\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\u003e168 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":40425307340990,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-S950SnacksFromMars.jpg?v=1629914841"},{"product_id":"trumpet-fragments-from-mars","title":"TRUMPET FRAGMENTS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrumpet Movements Harmonized, Effected \u0026amp; Re-Imagined\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\nThe second in our \"Fragments\" series, Trumpet Fragments is a collection of trumpet tones, licks, breaths and stabs, performed by acclaimed trumpet player \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gregpaulus\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreg Paulus\u003c\/a\u003e, harmonized through an Eventide H3000, and synthesized into playable keyboard instruments featuring: cosmic horns, symphonic leads, chord stabs, ambient pads, modulating FX, and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Regular Trumpet Pack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur intention when making this pack was not to mimic an acoustic trumpet, but to re-contextualize the horn within a modern and electronic environment. In fact, the results of this process come closer to some sort of futuristic trumpet-synth than a traditional, canned-trumpet sample pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the kick and hi hat, the following piece is composed entirely with Trumpet Fragments: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1129287691%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-N2x2EFYKNL3\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%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Our Fragments Series Stands Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs opposed to our normal multi-sampling efforts, which are very effective but sometimes mundane (holding down one note at a time for hours on end!), the Fragments packs are born out of inspired, music sessions that drip with emotion and vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material began as an incredible solo Greg improvised on the spot. In fact, it's so good we're saving it for a record and not sharing it - but picture call and response jazz hooks with a robotic twinge, interspersed with wild, spitty squelches as Greg mimicked guitar pedal distortion using only his mouth to add harmonics. Hearing this solo in real life was mind-bending so say the least 🤯. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC00361_GregWarmWEB.jpg?v=1634665372\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eTying it all Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the source samples have this much musicality, our job is easy. I dug into the solo, and began processing portions of it through a few select pieces of gear, adding harmonies, reverbs, reverses, distortion, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, I went about selecting small fragments of those effected audio pieces - sometimes just the attack, sometimes just the tail, and sometimes full riffs. 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And since all of the harmonies and FX from the H3000 were printed to audio, you can enjoy these samples equally in any synthesizer or DAW. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe energy we get working with acoustic instruments is unbeatable - and by taking small moments and transforming the trumpet into something more electronic sounding, the results are more impressive, unique and modern than some fake sounding trumpet pack 👽🎹🎺.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1129287691%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-N2x2EFYKNL3\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%\" allow=\"autoplay\" 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\u003e(26) Trumpet Fragments Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(27) WAV samples at 24 Bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Trumpet licks, riffs, stabs and squelches manipulated through an H3000, SE-70 and Space Echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapped to keyboard instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymphonic leads, Cutting Chord Stabs, Ambient Pads, Chunky basses,  Airy FX, plucky keys, and harmonic horn textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs are trimmed, looped, named by note, and mapped to various samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWAVs feature mapping and looping metadata, for easy drag n drop into unsupported samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded cleanly through an API 1608 console to Apogee Symphony Conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModwheel parameters and FX routing on Kontakt and Logic instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57.1 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Trumpet_Fragments_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1635517443\" 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;\"\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFZ Player (Free, cross-platform solution for any DAW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57.1 MB Free Space\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%; }\n.embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 178%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;}.tb_button.hover {borer:2px outset #def; background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}.ws_toolbar {z-index:100000} .ws_toolbar .ws_tb_btn {cursor:pointer;border:1px solid #555;padding:3px}   .tb_highlight{background-color:yellow} .tb_hide {visibility:hidden} .ws_toolbar img {padding:2px;margin:0px}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40682480730302,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-TrumpetFragmentsFromMars.jpg?v=1632512002"},{"product_id":"2021-from-mars","title":"2021 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything we Sampled in 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was an action-packed year of both experimentation and focusing on what we do best. We sampled our rarest keyboard to date, checked the classic S950 sampler off our list, captured our favorite rave synths, began our experimental Fragments series, ran two competitions, and squeezed in a new drum release just in time for our big Black Friday sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle gives you all of that: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/360-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e360\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kawaii-dreams-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKawaii Dreams\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minipops-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinipops\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTape Fragments\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trumpet-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrumpet Fragments\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s950-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS950\u003c\/a\u003e, and our latest release (only available here and the everything bundle), the Private Reserve:\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Private Reserve\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 href=\"\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" title=\"all-the-samples\" 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 MPC3000, SP1200, and SP404).\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1162581382%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-L5AzcvHPsBH\u0026amp;color=%23da4d46\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\u003eWe're very excited about it, and you can read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Private_Reserve_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1637702506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 360 From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rarest synth sampling to date, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/360-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe 360\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the earliest multi-sampled keyboards, emerging in the early 80s as engineers became un-impressed with single-sample keyboards like the Emulator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/360_wide.jpg?v=1617907565\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLargely a response to the Mellotron, the 360 came loaded with strings, brass, horns, guitars, timbales and more - all recorded by LA session musicians, and stored on almost 50 EPROMs, finally passed through gorgeous analog filters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo does it emulate real instruments well by today’s standards? Probably not. But the\u003c\/span\u003e sound is a warm, digital-analog hybrid that is both symphonic and cutting; nostalgic yet unrecognizable. As you can hear, it's equally at home in a modern or more vintage sounding composition: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1014854614%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-JKARzbbTGri\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\" allow=\"autoplay\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the sampling process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/360-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape Fragments From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the 360 was an over-the-top multi-sampling of preset sounds, our Fragments series is the opposite of that. Our most popular release of the year, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTape Fragments\u003c\/a\u003e is an experimental yet highly useable set of instruments created by feeding back analog synths on various tape machines and echoes, and looping those moments into playable keyboard instruments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/tape_fragments_web?v=1627486828\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been sampling for 8 years, yet this pack marks the first time that I've dug into one of my music sessions as a source for a sample pack (and this directly inspired the Private Reserve). This was largely due to being quarantined last year without access to my instruments. Here's what we sampled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }\n.embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 178%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fl8ukr8K4Kg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAnd turned it into this: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1092847888\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sampling process was actually a bit more meta than that, and you can read more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for the full story 😃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpet Fragments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the success of Tape Fragments, I was convinced of the emotional depth sampling my own music sessions could provide, so I set out to create a new Fragments series, but this time with an acoustic source: the trumpet. And there's nobody better to call on than \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gregpaulus\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gregpaulus\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreg Paulus\u003c\/a\u003e for this duty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC00361_GregWarmWEB.jpg?v=1634665372\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg and I had been working on a lot of music together, and there was one specific session in which he laid down the craziest trumpet solo I've ever heard. Everything he improvised was gold - jazzy call-and-response lines that modulated into robotic chaos, heartfelt squelches, and wild, harmonic overtones created with his mouth, emulating the distortion boxes he often uses on his trumpet. If I'd learned anything from Tape Fragments, it's that the source material is the most important factor here, and this material was 🔥.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I dove into the session, and, by harmonizing and effecting single trumpet licks, breaths, spits, decays and attacks, and looping the results, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trumpet-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrumpet Fragments\u003c\/a\u003e actually ended up sounding more like a unique, futuristic synthesizer than a trumpet :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1129287691%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-N2x2EFYKNL3\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\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trumpet-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinipops Snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most experimental drum pack this year was the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minipops-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinipops\u003c\/a\u003e, which was a collection of heavily mangled loops and one-shots from the classic (and otherwise tame sounding) Minipops rhythm box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinarily when we sample a drum machine, we create an archive of both clean and processed sounds, often in the form of multi-sampled oneshots. But for the Minipops, we threw all of that out of the window, and created extremely heavy,  warped and harmonized, demonic, rhythm box loops. \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\/F0NafrqvDI8?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...Which you can use to make stuff like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1273459048%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3sRiAZppNnM\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\u003cp\u003eYou can ready more about the Minipops \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minipops-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKawaii Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the success of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mpc2000-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPC2000 Snacks\u003c\/a\u003e competition last year, we knew it was time to run another contest - but this time for a set of synth samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been using the Kawaii stuff in my own music for years - these are wavetable synth sounds reminiscent of early rave music - like an M1, but crunchier. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kawaii-dreams-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKawaii Dreams\u003c\/a\u003e is a collection of our favorites patches, sourced from the K1, K3 and Session Trainer Kawaii units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled a mix of era-defining presets and custom patches. These sounds are cinematic, nostalgic, and orchestral... but above all else, dreamy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1055600614\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%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the competition, we asked you to produce a track using only the Kawaii for non-drum sounds. And with over 130 submissions, we were ecstatic about the results. Hearing how everybody used these sounds, seeing how our brand was incorporated into track titles and artwork, and above all else, the sheer musicality and originality of the submissions was inspiring, and, above all else, FUN. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the results!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1272938299\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\" 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\u003eS950 Snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s950-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS950\u003c\/a\u003e has been on our list for years - it's a classic sampler with a great sound, and is (intimidatingly) complicated for its time - the possibilities of sample manipulation seem limitless. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/S950_316_Web_Final.jpg?v=1630005553\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the 360, the S950's sound comes from its crunchy, lo-fi conversion passing through its warm and forgiving filter. While most people use the 950 for drums, anything you sample through it will sound great. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we created an entirely self-sufficient S950 pack, complete with drums, pianos, basses, warped vocals, subs keys and FX...enough for you to compose full pieces with just the 950 samples - like this (my favorite demo of the year):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1111309996%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-wilYBLEAEZ8\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\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more about the S950 sampling process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s950-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 was an action-packed year of sampling, and grabbing this bundle will give you access to everything we captured: Acoustic drums and percussion, trumpets, tape feedback instruments, strings, cellos, rhythm box loops, ravey wavetable sounds, and re-sampled keys, piano and vox. This package really helps round out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe everything bundle\u003c\/a\u003e - our newest releases are always are best ✨\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\/1348646050%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-Vi2AkGMZn5h\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\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Private_Reserve_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1637702506\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Private Reserve From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/360-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e360 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kawaii-dreams-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKawaii Dreams From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/s950-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS950 Snacks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minipops-snacks-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinipops Snacks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTape Fragments From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trumpet-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrumpet Fragments From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA diverse collection ranging from vintage orchestral sounds and ambient textures to glitchy time stretched madness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Trumpet licks, Tape Feedback Loops, Classic Rave Leads, Acoustic Drum Samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious processed hits through an H3000, SE-70, Echoplex, and Space Echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique samples of classic drum machines like the LM1, 808, 909, Lindrum, RX5 and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScreaming leads, drifting pads and dusty keys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow sweeps, warm strings, and random LFOs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.48 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.48 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40928734773438,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-2021FromMars.jpg?v=1637616055"},{"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":"vinyl-drums-from-mars","title":"VINYL DRUMS FROM MARS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcoustic Drums \u0026amp; Percussion Cut To Vinyl and Sampled\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinyl Drums From Mars is a collection of acoustic drum and percussion one hits created from scratch, cut to vinyl and sampled. Our most epic project to date, this pack is a love letter to the art of sampling, and pays tribute to the classic and irresistible sound of drums sampled off of vinyl. You'll get everything from clean, dead and dry, classic vinyl drums, to dusty and degraded, dirty and effected, and completely unexpected sounds.... All royalty free, of course 😉.  \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\/NKmB59kzQZY?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sound of Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrums sampled off of vinyl changed the landscape of music forever after - laying the groundwork for hip hop, house and countless other sample-based music styles. It's true that the sound of vinyl can bring many benefits - it can harden a funk snare into a hip hop hit, add dust, flavor, and lovely noise which allows drums to cut through a mix. Like tape, it's a medium that can just make things sound \"better\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/holding_vinyl_web.jpg?v=1657831599\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut unfortunately, sampling vinyl comes with many drawbacks. Often in a piece of music, you're limited to just one or two isolated drum hits (good luck finding cymbals) that probably don't fully decay before another element comes in. That open snare you found probably had other tracks playing on top of it which increased the noise floor (admittedly cool sometimes). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlus, you're digging through the same records as others, so it can be difficult to find fresh sounds that haven’t already been sampled (or that won’t land you with a pricy lawsuit 😱). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecording the Source Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur goal was to capture the magic of vinyl drum one hits without being constrained by these limitations. We chose to create a record of only acoustic sounds, because it allowed us to sculpt everything from scratch, physically, by tuning drums, hitting them certain ways, and capturing everything through mics to tape, thus achieving the highest possible quality and image. We also love the idea of constraints: How can we create a diverse vinyl library from only our in-house drums and percussion? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur vintage late 1960s Rogers kit (20” kick, 16” floor tom, 13” rack tom) is one of the best sounding drum kits we’ve ever heard. It sounds punchy and tight, and has a huge amount of character. (Hey, we did try 8 drum kits before buying it!).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/87_room.jpg?v=1657827046\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing inspired by funk records and the people who sampled them, we knew the Rogers was ideal. First, we multi-sampled the kit cleanly, as it'd be played in a session (letting the drums ring off each other), using an array of vintage and modern microphones, tracking through tube preamps, into our API 1608, to tape, and finally the computer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe took the bottom heads off of the kick and toms to get the purest fundamental tone, mic'ing it from underneath with dynamic mics for the main body of the sound, and then blending that with an overhead condenser, for the tone of the drum. Mic'ing the inside of the drum gives us maximum isolation from the top of the toms, which allows the overhead to blend seamlessly (no phasing or overlapping frequencies). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThen, we captured all of the percussion in our studio to complete the transcription of our in-house setup. This included all types of shakers, 2 tambourines, 2 cowbells, 2 woodblocks, 3 claves, a triangle, sticks, snaps, and claps, tracked with a vintage MD421, U87, and a Coles 4038. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cabasa-87.jpg?v=1657820473\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce we'd achieved a solid, dry kit, we set out to create a grab bag of one-off drum hits, going for the widest variety of sounds possible, \u003c\/span\u003eusing different snares, tunings, cymbals, sticks, muffling etc. We de-tuned heads, flipped drums upside-down, brought snares into the bathroom, stacked cymbals on each other and drums, used dry erase markers instead of sticks - you get the picture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Cymbal-Stack-CC-Final.jpg?v=1657894634\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThen, we processed selections of these sounds to our heart's delight, seeking to recreate the strange, often over-processed sound of vinyl drums and their inherent artifacts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur goal here was also to explore how different types of processing would take to the vinyl medium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mastering Sessions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonths later, we had everything we needed, and sequenced all of the drum hits, along with some extra silence (for vinyl static) into two-track bounces. We volume-ized every hit, to achieve different levels of vinyl noise floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThen, we headed to two different mastering studios and cut the acetates cleanly, with no processing, to preserve the intended (and wide-ranging) dynamics and color of the already sculpted (or purposefully un-sculpted) sounds. This was a completely different process than the engineers were used to, as we weren't optimizing music for playback on different systems (they probably thought our record sounded really boring tbh!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-id=\"23523\" data=\"scmBannerSlider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutting the Acetate, or \"Dub Plate\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn acetate, also referred to as a \"dub plate\" by DJs, is a test pressing that the artist can listen to, to approve the record for production. What's special about these acetates is that they are cut with a lathe, rather than pressed, and because the material is more fragile, they degrade a bit with each play, which is exactly what we wanted for this project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe cut (2) 12” 45 RPM records to emulate the higher quality sound and deeper bass of 12” singles that only have one or two tracks per side, and sampled the results cleanly\u003c\/span\u003e through mastering grade conversion for the cleanest possible transcription of the first play of the acetate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSampling the Vinyl In-House\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's great to sample a record cleanly, but it's way more interesting to see how many ways you can change (and F*#K up) the sound of the acetate physically. You can wear it out (playing it 30 times!) and hear all types of degradation. But you can also manipulate the speed of the turntable, changing the fundamental frequency of drum sounds to add a huge amount of diversity to the sample collection. And, by controlling the record by hand, you can and add pitch modulation to create all sorts of blips, vinyl FX, and percussive artifacts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/turntable-manipulate.jpg?v=1657820473\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwapping out Cartridges, Phono Stages and Turntables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe first way the sound of the record is captured is by the needle (essentially a microphone), so it stands to reason that different needles can affect the sound greatly. For our clean cartridge, we used an Ortofon 2M Red, with a dedicated phono preamp, to capture the punchiest dynamics possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut while these hits had punch, they lacked the classic distortion on kicks, hats and snares, that help turn an acoustic hit into a hardened Hip Hop hit. So we turned to our trusty Shure M447, which gave us lovely low end distortion we've come to love on so many records. We used 3 different turntables here, and paired them with various DJ mixers, both low and hi-end. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Shure-M44.jpg?v=1657740034\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost-Processing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEarlier, we selected drum hits to process before the vinyl was cut, but now it was time to experiment with processing the vinyl itself - which turned out to be quite a different sound! Processes like compression and gates dynamically accentuated the vinyl noise at the attack or sustain (depending on settings), while the EQ colored the vinyl hiss, creating a \"warmer\" sound. And recording the record through tubes and to tape somehow made the drums sound even more analog 🤤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/2500-comp.jpg?v=1657741216\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsolute Vinyl Destruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt's no secret that part of the fun of sampling vinyl is the inherent instability of the process - the degradation, clicks, pops and scratches specific to that record you picked out in the store contribute to its sound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo vinyl one shot library would be complete without this dirt! \u003c\/span\u003eSo, after we let the record wear out, we got to work on degrading it IRL 😅. We started out methodically, with a sponge and sandpaper, but gradually became more bold, throwing the record on the ground, scratching it with the studio cactus, getting a local skater to do a couple tricks on it, running it over with a car ...and somehow a bulldozer 🤠. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/ryan-throw.jpg?v=1657820472\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt turns out the random scratches were the best. While the constant noise from the sandpaper gave everything the same bright, distorted character, the random scratches that happened \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eserendipitously at the right time (in the attack or decay) proved to be the coolest. This part of the process was all about the happy accidents, which makes sense, as that's what happens to a real record as it makes its way through the world to your local record store. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/damaged-sl1210.jpg?v=1657820472\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReining it all back in\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome 7 months later (!!), we set out to cull, sort and group our favorite hits into something more manageable than the 10,0000 samples we'd acquired along the way. This is simultaneously the most tedious, important and artistic part of the process - knowing what part of the painting to frame! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing Ableton macros to select folders of samples, we jammed with everything for weeks, grouping inspiring sounds into 16 hit kits, with the goal of bringing you on the sonic journey we just described. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese kits take you through the classic, clean and dry (essentially, our in-house Rogers kit), genre inspired funk and cosmic rock kits, pitched, degraded, effected, and vinyl FX kits.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1305269626%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-xp9jyUoBiV6\u0026amp;color=%23161a1c\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe purposefully left heads and tails on the samples to stay true to the sound of the vinyl and the acoustic drums. The heads capture the pre-attack of the air moved by the drummer’s arm before they strike the snare, and the tails preserve the integrity of the vinyl noise floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe long heads will also give you an inherent groove (much like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lm1-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1\u003c\/a\u003e does), and you can manipulate the timing of the samples to compensate \u003c\/span\u003eif you want them tighter on the grid\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe long tails will create a sense of air between sequenced hits, essentially \"connecting\" your drum hits in a way that only vinyl can. If you choose to tighten up the decay, you'll get even punchier results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReady for your Samplers and DAWs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComing in at a total of 980 drum samples, we've created (20) 16x hit kits, all of which are ready for Ableton, Logic, Reason, FL Studio, Battery, Maschine, and Kontakt. For Ableton users, we even decided to keep a simplified version of the initial individual hits rack, so you can easily select between different recording formats and sounds (don’t worry non-Ableton users, all those samples are also included in the WAVs folder).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Racks.gif?v=1657658461\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe've also included the Ableton session and WAV of the music from the video, which we created by sequencing these drum sounds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd of course, we formatted everything for MPC 1000, MPC X, One and Live, including our first Expansion Pack, as well as included 16Bit simplified WAV files, so you can load these vinyl one shots onto your sampler like the pioneers of sampling. Who knows, just like the Lindrum and other iconic 80s drum machines used acoustic source material, you might create an instant classic drum sound by using these in your samplers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRe-imagining the Possibilities of Vinyl Samples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pack can serve as a vinyl library transcription of the acoustic drums and percussion from the Samples From Mars studio, recorded both cleanly and wildly manipulated. A swiss army knife of royalty-free vinyl one-shots, this is our most unique and analog sample pack to date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese drums are ready for a wide variety of genres, ranging from classic funk kits to dusty, distorted drums, cosmic rock and even pseudo-electronic sounding kits. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blend of modern and vintage sounds makes this pack sound nothing like anything we’ve ever released. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe learned a lot making this pack and hopefully have been able to share some of that knowledge here. It was eye opening to see just how far we could take vinyl drum samples outside of what's possible when just digging through crates. We also fell in love with the medium of vinyl during the process… so without giving too much away let’s say the future looks dusty 😉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1468368274%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-7ikIw8k6O37\u0026amp;color=%23161a1c\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(981) royalty-free vinyl drum samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(20) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemo WAV and Ableton session included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHits range from clean and dry, crisp and classic, to distorted, pitched, effected, dusty and degraded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypes of sounds: Kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, snaps, claps, tambourines, shakers, various percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGear used: Eventide H3000, SE70, Overstayer Saturator, DBX 160a, Summit TPA 200B, Ibanez UE 400 and more\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTracked to 1\/4\" tape on Otari MTR-12 and MX-5050\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII and API 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e661.6 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\/Vinyl_Drums_From_Mars_-_About_5157927d-06c1-4d5f-aec1-42b523e678c7.rtf?v=1657894011\" 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-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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, and (20) pre-made Kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbleton demo session, and master WAV bounce of the original demo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (47) Individual Hits presets, and (20) 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: (20) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (20) pre-made kits on 6 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (20) pre-made kits on 6 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 id=\"feature\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\"\u003e661.6 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41531103445182,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Vinyl-From-Mars-Web.jpg?v=1657210714"},{"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; 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\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":42094496284862,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Viscount-Art-WEB-Final.jpg?v=1664299337"},{"product_id":"vinyl-synths-from-mars","title":"VINYL SYNTHS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 Synthesizers Cut To Vinyl and Sampled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we all know and love \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evinyl drum samples\u003c\/a\u003e, any experienced crate digger knows how rare it is to find an isolated synth on a record. If you’re lucky enough to find a sub bass or a chord stab, it can be one of the most powerful and unique samples in your collection for precisely the same reasons we love vinyl drums. The dust and dirt imparted by the vinyl medium, as well as years of play and wear, give synth sounds a warmth and grit unachievable through other means.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut like all vinyl samples, this comes at the unfortunate cost of having to navigate the legal complexities of sampling somebody else's music. And since we've become more experienced cutting and sampling our own records, our love for the format has grown even more... so much so that we had to find out what sampling 30 of our favorite synthesizers would sound like. So, we set out to create the world’s first sample pack comprised solely of original vinyl synth instruments.\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\/HUxe4UuI0dk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Synth Pack Like We've Never Done Before\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo truly capture the magic of synths sampled off of a record, we chose to stick with mostly one shot samples. While this might sound limiting, it enabled us to get much more creative and expansive with the synths we recorded, allowing us to capture 30 synthesizers, 14 of which are not in our current library!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-shot format also let us track much more complex patches, by creating movements of all kinds - modulations, knob twists, arpeggiators, pitch bends, etc., that we would never be able to do in our traditional multi-sampling context. Much like our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tape-fragments-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTape Fragments\u003c\/a\u003e pack, pitching the resulting modulation (on both the vinyl itself and in DAW samplers) can yield exciting and highly musical results, since the samples speed up harmonically (an octave, for instance, will double the speed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Synths-Main-WEB.jpg?v=1668791796\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll samples were captured through various DIs, tube and solid state, into our API console, and finally through pristine Apogee Symphony MKII conversion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sound of the Synths\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project was a chance for us to capture a lot of new synths at once, via sampling and combing through various music projects from the past few years. You can check out the about doc for a list of every synth we sampled - but we got everything from vintage, analog mono and polysynths, to modern analog, FM synths, wavetable racks, and more. Of course, we had to add a few SFM classics, like some \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soviet-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoviet Synths\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2600-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArp 2600\u003c\/a\u003e, and a few more. You can read the full list \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Synths_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1668785217\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Synths-Juno-Polysix-WEB.jpg?v=1668791779\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe asked ourselves: what kind of patches would shine once cut to vinyl? And reached for big subs, punchy bass stabs, juicy keys, analog strings, vocoders, modulating leads, house chords, rave stabs, and a boatload of synth percussion (read: analog vinyl drum hits).... making this pack complete enough to create a song entirely on its own:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1385798581%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-0x3SK2BcCnp\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=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Effected\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our traditional multi-sampled synth packs, adding hardware FX to a synth can make the patch feel disconnected from the synth itself. Vinyl, however, can glue the FX to the synth, bringing them together to create an entirely new instrument, rather than two disjointed parts. The strength and pure power of a vintage analog synth is un-matched, but the sound itself can be quite straightforward. So, we'd reach for crazy digital FX like the Eventide Orville, H3000, Lexicon Model 200, or guitar pedals, to add stereo width, space, dimension, re-pitching, harmonizing, chorusing...you get the picture. And the vinyl allowed it to glue with the original patch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Synths-Lexicon-WEB.jpg?v=1668798018\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nWe also created a “tape machine chorus” by recording the same synth sound to tape 4 or 5 times, re-pitching it, and then layering and panning it with the original sound. While a lot of chorus FX can make a sound more empty or phasey, this is a technique (which can be applied to any sound, really) that yields an unbeatably larger-than-life chorus sound!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting The Record\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we had our samples ready to go, we sent it off to legendary mastering engineer, Carl Rowatti of True Tone Mastering (Bob Dylan, The Killers, Johnny Cash .. to name a few credits 😱), who cut to a 12” 45RPM acetate (AKA “dub-plate”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetates are used for test pressings so an artist can hear how their record sounds. Because they're made from the more fragile material Nitrocellulose, rather than pressed to Poly Vinyl Chloride like consumer vinyl, the disc is more fragile and wears down with each play (much to our advantage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Synths-OH-Cutting-WEB.jpg?v=1668797149\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling The Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled the results immediately after the acetate was cut, in the mastering studio, and used this as our highest quality, reference sampling, which we chose for many of the final samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut once the record was back at our studio, we played it about 30 times before we achieved the sound we were really looking for in a vinyl synth sample pack. Using a myriad of different cartridges, turntables, and phono pre-amps, we also manipulated the record by hand, to create warble, pitch dives, reversed FX, and general mayhem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also capture multiple pitches, playing the record at half speed, and using a turntable with +- 50%. This allowed us to create multi-sampled patches, in which the speed of the movements of a patch are harmonically relative to the notes sampled (an octave down would slow down an LFO speed by 100%, for instance). This allowed us to really hear the effects of vinyl pitching on the synths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurning the Samples Into Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result was ultimately narrowed down to 250 vinyl synth samples, painstakingly edited, and mapped to various DAWs and samplers as 215 instrument patches, playable by keyboard. You’ll get tailor made presets, ranging from Hi Fi, to Lo Fi, for dusty subs, gritty chords, warbly pads, ethereal leads, percussive synth one hits, classic house organs, Italo basses, warm strings, vocoder patches, and cosmic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese synth samples will also shine as one shot WAV files, to be pulled into your favorite old samplers, MPCs, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vinyl synth pack contains unfathomable amounts of Vibe, straight from our favorite recording medium, and waiting to be let loose on your compositions, without the worry of a lawsuit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl-Synths-2600-WEB.jpg?v=1668800153\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Small Step For Mars, One Giant Leap For Mars-kind\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat initially began as a goal of creating our own vinyl drums has opened up an entirely new processing technique for us. In fact, this is our favorite yet, and really does beat out tape, tube, and vintage samplers combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl Synths gave us an opportunity not only to investigate how the medium can transform melodic sounds, but enabled us to add a HUGE amount of new synths to the Samples From Mars collection in a fresh and exciting way (and let's face it, it's been a minute since we've made a synth pack).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack can be used entirely on its own to create music, due to the inclusion of various percussive synth hits, or better yet - pair it with our best-selling \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, what vinyl pack should we do next? 🤠\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1385798581%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-0x3SK2BcCnp\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=\"166\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(250) royalty-free synth one shots at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(215) mapped Vinyl Synth instruments for various DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Fi, Lo-fi, clean, effected, and everything in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass, Keys, Pads, Chords, Leads, Percussive and FX samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDusty subs, gritty chords, warbly pads, ethereal leads, percussive one hits, classic house organs, italo basses, warm strings, vocoder patches, and cosmic effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from 30 synthesizers ranging from vintage, analog, modern, digital, FM, wavetable and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA range of FX flavors including: tape choruses, filters, guitar pedals, reverbs, phasers and flangers, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear used: Radial JDI, REDDI, Eventide Orville and H3000, Lexicon Model 200, Overstayer Saturator, API 560, Otari MTR-12, assorted vintage guitar pedals\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\u003e500 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Synths_From_Mars_About.rtf?v=1670009709\" title=\"About\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e - Including list of all synthesizers recorded \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 (6) sessions containing all (215) presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (215) Instrument presets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (3) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (3) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (3) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Expansion pack included\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, MPC One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 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":42260960542910,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork---Vinyl-Synths-From-Mars-WEB.jpg?v=1668450555"},{"product_id":"2022-from-mars","title":"2022 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Everything we Sampled in 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was a \u003cem\u003ehuge\u003c\/em\u003e year for us, marking the single biggest update we've ever made to the collection: Vinyl Samples! After years of dreaming, we finally pressed our own record and sampled it ... twice! \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums\u003c\/a\u003e is the best selling pack we've ever made, and the (brand new) \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Synths\u003c\/a\u003e is easily one of our best synth packs to date. Vinyl Drums allowed us to extensively sample our acoustic kit, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Synths\u003c\/a\u003e enabled us to sample 15 \u003cem\u003enew\u003c\/em\u003e synthesizers that aren't in the collection. The results of both packs speak for themselves, and if ever there was a time to upgrade your collection, it might be now 😅.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-id=\"24634\" data=\"scmBannerSlider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinyl Synths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur latest release, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Synths\u003c\/a\u003e is a collection of 30 of our favorite synthesizers, pressed to vinyl, sampled, and mapped into 215 playable vinyl instruments, ranging from Hi Fi analog, to Lo Fi, dusty and degraded. We've become obsessed with the sound of vinyl - it's our favorite recording medium! By pressing synths to a record (clean, processed, and effected), we can impart an analog punch, dusty grit, and vintage flavor that allows melodic elements to cut through a mix, much like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evinyl drums\u003c\/a\u003e do. Not only can the medium glue certain sounds together, but it also imparts all sorts of artifacts, by pitching the record, warbling it by hand, reversing, creating pitch dives, and so much more. \u003cbr\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUxe4UuI0dk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe results: dusty subs, gritty chords, warbly pads, ethereal leads, classic house organs, italo basses, warm strings, vocoder patches, cosmic effects, and entire batch of percussive, vinyl synth drums. Indeed, the process was \u003cem\u003emuch\u003c\/em\u003e more involved than the above video lets on. You can read more about this extensive (and fun) process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, and see every synth we sampled \u003ca title=\"vinyl-synths-about\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Synths_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1668785217\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first foray into cutting our own record, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums\u003c\/a\u003e was a 6 month+ process of extensively sampling our acoustic drum kit and percussion, pressing the vinyl, and sampling the results. We sampled the record in a mastering studio, and also damaged the vinyl physically, using a variety of cartridges, processing, tape machines and phono stages. The results gave us a huge variety of vinyl drum and percussion samples, ranging from Hi Fi to Lo Fi, degraded, effected, dusty, and everything in between. \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\/NKmB59kzQZY?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinyl Drums is hands-down our best selling pack of all time, and it's no wonder why - all of these sounds were created from scratch in our studio, with extreme care and wild experimentation. For months, we challenged ourselves to turn our acoustic kit into the old skool, hip hop \/ funk \/ disco \/ cosmic rock vinyl drum pack of our dreams. And honestly, I think the results exceeded our expectations. You can read more about the process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Viscount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it's necessary to innovate, it's equally important to stick to what we do best - sampling drum machines. So we reached for an in-house favorite : The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViscount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown by many as the \"Italian Lindrum\", the R64 is one of the more mysterious drum machines we've ever sampled. With little to no information online, what we do know is this little rhythm box is FUNKY! The sound comes from 12bit PCM samples, sourced mostly from acoustic percussion, giving the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViscount\u003c\/a\u003e a punchy quality more akin to a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drumulator-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrumulator\u003c\/a\u003e than a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR78\u003c\/a\u003e. But unlike these classic EPROM based machines, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViscount\u003c\/a\u003e sports analog sounding cymbal samples, giving the unit a unique, hybrid flavor all its own.... Like a lo-fi \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindrum\u003c\/a\u003e crossed with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFchl5TU6sM?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith multi-sampled one-hits at various pitches and processes, and all factory patterns included as loops, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViscount From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e is the most extensively sampling of this machine in existence - you can read more about our process \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MR10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another in-house favorite, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mr10-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMR10\u003c\/a\u003e is an unassuming powerhouse of an analog rhythm machine packed in a little box. Simple, funky, and filled with melodic noise (likely due to its small power supply), this thing just signs. Almost like a more tune-able \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808\u003c\/a\u003e crossed with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cr-78-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCR-78\u003c\/a\u003e, its sound is familiar, yet almost completely 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!\u003cbr\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\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of trying to sample as many things as possible this year, we finally faced the larger and more rewarding sample projects we'd dreamt of, like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Synths\u003c\/a\u003e. These two packs are instant SFM classics, and add something to the collection that was truly missing. The 2022 bundle is worth the price of admission from these packs alone, and allows you to compose deeply analog, dusty music, completely royalty free. We all have vinyl samples, but these are truly created from scratch, by hand, with love, in our studio. And now they're ready for you, along with two rare drum machines 🥁.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1528713553%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-HN46wRKjFM6\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\" 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-synths-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Synths From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscount-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eViscount From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mr10-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMR10 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunchy and dusty vinyl drums  warbly and gritty vinyl synths, and 2 of the most obscure drum machines we've ever sampled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious processed samples through H3000, Eventide Orville, SE-70, DBX 160a, Overstayer Saturator, Otari MTR 12 Tape, Lexicon Model 200, Ibanez UE 400, and Summit TPA 200B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.27 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.27 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305498579134,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork-2022FromMarsWEB.jpg?v=1668785330"},{"product_id":"free-vinyl-drums-from-mars","title":"FREE VINYL DRUMS FROM MARS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Free Preview of Vinyl Drums From Mars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree Vinyl Drums From Mars is a slimmed down version of our best-selling \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, which features royalty-free vinyl one-hits, creating by recording our acoustic kit, pressing the results to vinyl, and sampling the record, degrading it along the way to achieve all kinds of interesting artifacts, dusty hits, and character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis free version features 2 of the 20 kits from the full pack, \u003cem\u003efully formatted\u003c\/em\u003e for your favorite DAWs and samplers. You'll get a great feel for what the full version sounds like by using these samples, and make no mistake - there is a lot of production power packed into these two kits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe video below demonstrates how we created the full pack - be sure to check out the main \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drums From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e page for a detailed writeup of the entire process 🥁\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\/NKmB59kzQZY?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1468368274\u0026amp;color=%23161a1c\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=\"260\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(32) royalty-free vinyl drum samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHits range from clean and dry, crisp and classic, to distorted, pitched, effected, dusty and degraded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypes of sounds: Kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, snaps, claps, tambourines, shakers, various percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGear used: Eventide H3000, SE70, Overstayer Saturator, DBX 160a, Summit TPA 200B, Ibanez UE 400 and more\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTracked to 1\/4\" tape on Otari MTR-12 and MX-5050\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII and API 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e66.5 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\/Free_Vinyl_Drums_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1697813127\" 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-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 (2) pre-made Kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (2) 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: (2) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (2) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (2) pre-made kits on 1 program\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 id=\"feature\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\"\u003e66.5 MB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42612500234430,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/products\/Artwork---Free-Vinyl-Drums-From-Mars-WEB.jpg?v=1679414313"},{"product_id":"vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars","title":"VINYL DRUM MACHINES FROM MARS","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 Drum Machines Cut To Vinyl And Sampled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinyl has quickly become our (and your) favorite medium to process sounds with. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIn our first endeavor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e we explored how our acoustic kit could be transformed by pressing it to a record, and with this pack, we dive in with our bread and butter: drum machines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe took 40 of our favorite machines, from classics to rarities, vintage to modern, and everything in between, and pressed the results to vinyl, degrading the record and sampling the heck out of it along the way, to give you a massive pack of royalty-free, dirty, dusty, punchy and warm vinyl drum machine one-hits, ready for your favorite DAWs and samplers 🥂\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\/mBm3pwgDzyc?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoals \u0026amp; Philosophies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen pressing our own vinyl, we asked ourselves 3 questions - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhat advantages do we have when pressing a vinyl intentionally made for sampling? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHow can we emulate our favorite records that we've sampled? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHow does this medium allow us to re-shape sounds in ways that our traditional drum machine packs don't? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then set out to answer these questions at every stage of the process that follows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelecting the Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur journey began by selecting 40 of our favorite machines. As opposed to 50 or 100, 40 allowed us to incorporate a wide variety of sounds, while still being able to include many hits from our favorites without going overboard on the sample count. Read the full list \u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1686067237\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe didn't use any samplers (MPCs, SP, etc), intentionally focusing only on machines with onboard, factory sounds, so we could start at the highest quality source possible, and then manipulate it like crazy from there. \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\/iMloJaPRIYU?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sampling a commercial record, it's rare to find clean, isolated drum machine sounds (and it can be especially hard to find things like cymbals and hi hat pairs). With this in mind, we began by methodically sampling each machine as cleanly as possible, through a DI into our API console to the computer, with no processing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Main-Web.jpg?v=1685726761\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut to emulate our favorite records would require something entirely different. We asked ourselves: how can a 12\" with a slamming 808 beat sound \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e different than our TR-808? There are a myriad of factors at play, but during the recording process we need to consider that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sounds on the record have undergone processing, FX and mastering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery drum hit from the record has artifacts from other instruments in that song that play at the same time - for instance, a 909 kick might have the noise of an unmuted synth channel layered on top of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we got crazy with hardware processing, mimicking the chaos of our favorite commercial records by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eintentionally leaving various un-related channels on the console up, to get artifacts and noise from various synths and gear around the studio! We also added our favorite saturation, compression, EQ, tubes, tape machines and amps - check out this Ampeg vinyl 808 kick: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1529078389%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-OpAQt7MsbIV\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\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor our traditional packs, we don't usually print time-based effects while sampling, but because this is precisely what happens on commercial records, it's exactly what we did here. We went to town printing reverbs, delays, echos, flangers, phasers, harmonizers, etc to the samples. Pressing effected sounds to vinyl can glue the sounds together so that the reverb and the bass drum become one 🤝. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting The Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce we'd finished sampling, we created a single, two track audio file consisting of the clean and processed hits. Making a record intentionally for sampling offers a lot of benefits - we pressed hits at different volumes (for varying levels of vinyl noise), making sure not to exceed around 11 minutes total per side, for the highest possible sound quality. We used our favorite mastering engineer, from the last project, Carl at Truetone Sound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Cutting-Wide-Web.jpg?v=1685727252\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe cut 4 acetates in total, at 45 RPM for the best sound quality, (also giving us the ability to pitch down later). An acetate, also known as a test pressing, is a single reference record that the artist listens to, to approve the sound. It's basically a temporary version of the record before it goes into production at the plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling The Record Cleanly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDesigned for temporary use, acetates wear out with each play - so for the cleanest samples, it's best to record it immediately, which we did in the the mastering studio, utilizing carl's fantastic transcription turntable, cartridge, preamp and conversion. This round of samples provided a clean reference for our entire project and is designed to emulate the hi-fi sound of a brand new record. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Transcribe-Web.jpg?v=1685727252\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Dirty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe first play adds a nice analog layer to all of the samples, but truthfully, it was so clean it really didn't sound like vinyl. So we took the acetate back to Brooklyn and played it over and over \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(35+ times!) to let it wear out and accumulate the degraded, phasey, non-linear distortion that we know and love from our favorite records. We tracked various levels of degradation with dirtier cartridges like the Shure M447, Ortofon Concord and Shure White Label, for a more ‘classic’ vinyl DJ sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut still, we wanted more dirt - that dollar-store-record dirt! So we physically damaged the acetate. Last time, we learned that random degradation is the best, and a few simple tosses on the floor resulted in the lovely unpredictability of dust, scratches, and pops that we all associate with the vinyl sound. For good measure, we also recorded the noise on its own, to be used as a layering tool like in this demo: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1529083357%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-QLByji3SqH4\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\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe-tuning and Manipulating the Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDid you know that you can't change the tuning on an 808 or 909 kick? Sure, you can digitally tune the sample, but vinyl allows us to tune these kicks (and all hits, even from digital drum machines) in the \u003cem\u003eanalog\u003c\/em\u003e domain, by playing the record back at various speeds, and manipulating the record by hand to create pitch dives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is perhaps the biggest benefit over our traditional sample packs (where we try to accurately represent the experience of the original machine). De-tuning voices allows these drum machines to live in completely different frequency zones than they do in real life. Pitching breathes new life into these machines - we can modernize a 909 kick, for instance, by dropping the pitch lower than the machine allows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Manipulate-Web.jpg?v=1686064631\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing The Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen sampling a record, it's always handy to have an EQ, saturator, compressor or even tape machine around, to further tweak the sound. Post vinyl processing is very different than processing the drum machines pre-vinyl (described above) as we can now color and accentuate the hiss and artifacts of the vinyl, marrying the vinyl noise to the machine further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl is very analog sounding, but not always warm (there is a distinction!). An 808 kick has a low-passed sustain, meaning there aren't high frequencies present during the body of the sound, making it seem \"warm\".  But when you press that to vinyl, you add high frequency noise on top of it (vinyl hiss). So, to warm it up again, we turn down this high frequency noise, via a dynamic lowpass filter, or an EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-SSL.jpg?v=1686321071\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSometimes noise and crackles can also cause samples to be quieter, since the crackles have such high peaks. By adding drive, we can saturate these peaks, and add additional harmonics to the vinyl noise, giving it more presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Heads \u0026amp; Tails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt may seem obvious, but noise isn't only added on \u003cem\u003etop\u003c\/em\u003e of the drum machine hit, but also before and after it. By including these moments in the sample, we breathe new life into drum machine samples that is otherwise impossible in our normal packs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat happens before the biggest transient of a sample (the head), really defines the sound of the attack. Vinyl will add noise here, at a range of different frequencies, the lowest of which can almost mimic like the pre-attack of an acoustic drum sample created when the drummer moves air directly before striking the snare. This sound is present on many of our favorite rap records and can make snares sound late, adding to the groove of a beat. This is a vibe that is impossible without the help of an analog medium like vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Heads-Web-V2-Circle.jpg?v=1686064764\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis same concept applies to the end of samples (the tail). High frequency noise can create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ean “air” after a drum sound's decay that can really connect the drums when sequencing, similar to the air created by the room in an acoustic drum sample. Just remember, these tails can always be dialed back to taste for a tighter sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Tails-Web-V1-Circle.jpg?v=16860647649\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Sense Of The Madness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany months and 6000+ samples later, we faced the immense (and highly rewarding) task of sorting everything into musical kits that not only showcase the original machines, but demonstrate how we used vinyl, effects, degradation, and pitch manipulation to obscure these machines into uncharted territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUltimately, we curated 25 kits during this process to form the core sound and then added back anything we were missing, landing on a total of 1333 samples. Above all else, these kits are super fun to play with ! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEverything was then formatted for your favorite samplers and DAWs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/VDM-Animated-Contents-Web.gif?v=1686067170\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTying it all Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy having control over the entire process, we were able to meet (and exceed) our goals of: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrafting clean, characterful and perfectly isolated one-hit drum machine samples that could never be achieved by sampling a commercial record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulating the chaos and effects from our favorite drum machine records; royalty free 😉\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObscuring these machines well beyond what any non-vinyl sample pack would've allowed, by re-pitching, detuning, processing and manipulating the vinyl itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne of the special things about this pack is that it combines two classic elements of electronic music, vinyl and drum machines, in ways that they often don’t interact - and when they do, it's normally copyright-protected and the sounds are limited. Our hope is that with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e this pack, we can make the beautiful sounds of vinyl-sampled drum machines more accessible than ever before. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy focusing only on machines with onboard sounds, we began with the highest possible quality source for electronic drums. And as opposed to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drums-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eacoustic vinyl samples\u003c\/a\u003e, we played with some very iconic sounds here, and transformed them into completely original, organic, inspiring and just plain FUN  drum samples. The only question left is - what's next on our vinyl journey ? 🤠\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1632178507%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-O9Va47bDQj0\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\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40 drum machines pressed to vinyl and sampled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1333) royalty-free, vinyl drum machine samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(25) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHits range from clean and dry, crisp and classic, to distorted, pitched, effected, dusty and degraded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass drums, subs, snares, toms, cymbals, claps, rimshots, FX, static hits, various percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSampled through an API 1608 into Apogee Symphony MKII conversion, and a huge variety of processing gear, turntables, preamps, phono stages and tape machines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e517.6 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Drum Machine and gear list here: \u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1686339946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\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-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-top: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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, and (25) pre-made Kits racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NNXT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (29) Individual Hits presets, and (25) 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: (25) pre-made kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (25) pre-made kits on 7 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMPC Live and MPC X include: (25) pre-made kits on 7 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 id=\"feature\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003e517.6 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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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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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\/OwchTixD5Xg?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Mirage was originally accompanied by a less than inspiring factory sound library that we feel didn't represent the power of this keyboard. So, we sought to create our own custom take on such a traditional factory sample library. Adhering to familiar categories - Keys, Brass, Strings, Woodwinds, Synth, Vocals and Bass - we transformed the highest quality, acoustic instruments (and of course some synths) into the dreamiest, warmest, and inspiring lo-fi sampler patches, ranging from simple and sweet, to oddball, psychedelic soundscapes drenched with vintage character and charm 🏝\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1658083791%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vhFwc3fdcUY\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing The Sounds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Mirage is only an 8 bit sampler, it will still shine the most with the highest quality possible sources, filled with harmonics. So, we began by tracking a myriad of source instruments, from grand and electric piano, celeste, acoustic and electronic bass and guitar, strings, horns and synths, through a Neve 8026 and an API 1608.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-id=\"29557\" data=\"scmBannerSlider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create more complex patches and mimic the sound of sampling our favorite records (legally), we dove into our own music sessions and captured layered movements, stacked stabs, chordal fragments - anything that provided complex harmonic structure for the Mirage's input. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/EnsoniqDiscs.jpg?v=1699641198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Magic Of The Mirage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften the best sounds are made by marrying two opposing concepts, and the Mirage does exactly this. The distortion and low bit rate add gritty, tough-sounding harmonics, which are then softened, to taste, by the beautiful, analog 24dB Curtis filter. The harmonics allow sounds to punch through the mix - exactly how much and when is determined by that sweet, dynamic filter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eClipping the Input\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with this knowledge, we chose our favorite single notes from the sources described above, and, adding slight EQ as needed, sampled directly into the Mirage's 1\/4\" input, varying the amount of input clipping for each patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs needed, we employed a filter input expansion port graciously provided by one of our customers (who is nothing less than a Mirage genius, and is designing his own cards). This expansion proved absolutely essential in eliminating the whiny, un-musical overtones the Mirage inherently creates, by bumping the sample rate up to 50kHz, and adding a variable LP filter setting. At times, the card can be too clean, so proceed with caution! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MirageJackEdit.jpg?v=1699641242\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eLowering the Threshold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile sampling, we purposefully set the input threshold low, to capture the natural pre-attack for the acoustic sources - something that adds a human feel and timing that is often lost in overworked factory library patches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmploying the Filter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\nThe analog filter on the Mirage is where a lot of the magic happens - and we took special care to shape the cutoff frequency and dynamic envelope for each patch. The sampler can sound quite cold if the cutoff is too high, so we used the filter to cloak some of the grating high frequencies with buttery, analog goodness. By using an envelope, we could determine exactly how long the cold sound was exposed, before returning to warmth 😎\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MirageCards2.jpg?v=1699641198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on our burgeoning Hexadecimal skills, we also utilized the LFO, sample start time, and envelope settings, further shaping each patch, and allowing us to obscure and synthesize the instruments to taste, for instance, turning an acoustic guitar into an 80s electric piano. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe resulting 34 multi-sampled patches range from strong and straightforward to more complex, intricate, and complex samples. The simple patches are flexible and great for breathing lo-fi goodness into existing productions, while the more obscured instruments are perfect for finding inspiration when starting a track from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll get dreamy pianos, warm strings, layered stabs and chords, horns, dusty acoustic bass, nylon guitar, vintage synths, choir vocals and more 🌊.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to multi-samples, we've included 44 Various One Shots - an eclectic batch of Mirage hits that are a blast to pepper a track with oddball textures and progressions, or start a fresh, Mirage-inspired production. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs usual, the instruments are mapped and formatted for major DAWs, and the WAV samples themselves can be dropped directly into your favorite software or hardware sampler, or directly onto the timeline. The Mirage truly has the substance to tackle any style!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/MirageWAV2.gif?v=1699644767\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaching The Oasis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mirage is our favorite keyboard sampler of all time for its sound, and ease of use. Yes, ease of use! Once you get the hang of editing, it's way quicker than something like the Emulator. And it sounds better. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis library was the perfect opportunity for us to add so many instruments to the \u003ca title=\"all the samples from mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebundle\u003c\/a\u003e that we hadn't sampled yet - strings, pianos, e-pianos, guitars, basses, and horns. While our lo-fi samples are often tough, hard and gritty, these are our smoothest instruments yet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack is also the perfect collaboration with our customers - in a survey sent out earlier this year, this was among the top choice for what to sample. And we'd be waiting to sample it until we could get a hold of the elusive filter input card, which was provided by a customer! 🤝 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can’t wait to use these patches in our own productions, and we look forward to hearing some of your Mirage bangers as well! 🌊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1658083791%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vhFwc3fdcUY\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(35) Mirage instruments formatted for Various DAWs and Samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34x Multi-sampled instruments and 1x various one-shots instrument \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2507) total WAV samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys, Orchestral, Guitars, Synths, Bass, Vocals and One Shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic and Electric Pianos, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Classic Synths, Acoustic Bass,  Warm Strings, Buttery Brass, Stacked Chords, Vocal Chops, Choir and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious sources including Grand Piano, Celeste, Wurli, Moog, Vox Guitar, Stems from music sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII, Studer 962, Neve 8026, and API 1608\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.6 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Mirage_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1700249267\" 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 (1) session containing all (35) Instrument presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NN-XT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (35) Instrument presets\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.6 GB 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":43266180710590,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Mirage-Art-FINALWEB.jpg?v=1699985706"},{"product_id":"2023-from-mars","title":"2023 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Everything we sampled in 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 marked 10 years of Samples From Mars, and looking back, it's safe to say I'd be very proud of where we've arrived after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/10-years-of-samples-from-mars\" title=\"origin-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estarting out of a bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e with no gear to my name. We embarked on our most ambitious and successful project to date, sampling 40 drum machines and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epressing the results to vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. We got back to our educational origins, creating the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/welcome-to-the-sample-journal\" title=\"sample-journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Journal\u003c\/a\u003e - a place to explore anything and everything that doesn't fit the mold of a traditional sample pack. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe also started asking YOU what we should sample - creating some of my favorite releases to date: the \u003ca title=\"pulsar-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePulsar From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e and our most recent release, the \u003ca title=\"mirage\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMirage From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/DSC02103-Web.jpg?v=1700668789\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mirage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut on Black Friday of this year, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" title=\"mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMirage From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e showcases how traditional, acoustic instruments can be transformed into lush, grainy, lo-fi, psychedelic synth patches via our favorite sounding 8 bit sampler. This is our spin on a traditional factory library that might accompany such an instrument originally, and is chock full of instruments we've never sampled before - grand pianos, celeste, strings, horns and more. It's our smoothest sounding pack yet 🌊\u003cbr\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OwchTixD5Xg?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resulting 35 patches range from strong and straightforward to more complex, intricate, and complex samples. The simple patches are flexible and great for breathing lo-fi goodness into existing productions, while the more obscured instruments are perfect for finding inspiration when starting a track from scratch. This is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean eclectic batch of Mirage hits that are a blast to pepper a track with oddball textures and progressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can read more about the sampling process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulsar From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Mirage, the \u003ca title=\"pulsar-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePulsar\u003c\/a\u003e was another winner in our \"what to sample\" survey - and it looks like we have similar taste because it's our favorite too! We've tried many modern machines, but this is by far the most unique. With a complex yet familiar layout, the Pulsar rewards both the studious and lazy user equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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 loops and one-hits from scratch.\u003cbr\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TKNBVlqXAA?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can read more about the process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sample Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\" title=\"sample-journal-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Journal\u003c\/a\u003e was launched this year to create a space for us to explore anything that wouldn't be a part of our more traditional sample packs. Often educational in nature, it's a place to address specific questions like \"what does an MS-20 sound like through a Model 200 reverb?\", \"How does drum machine volume affect DI saturation\" or what an 808 sounds like through our favorite Ampeg amp. Samples of all of these experiments are equally educational as they are useable in your production, and are included in the 2023 bundle. \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\/l4gUhtBkMyQ?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe'll continue expanding on the journal, offering up new tip and tricks, stories and samples along the way 🥂\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Drum Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most ambitious sampling project yet, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drum Machines\u003c\/a\u003e is a collection of 40 of our favorite machines, from classics to rarities, vintage to modern, pressed to vinyl, processed, degraded and sampled. It's an all-time best-seller 🥁. \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\/mBm3pwgDzyc?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting with the highest quality possible sources for electronic drums, we sampled our favorite drum machines cleanly, and with processing, to tape, and into the computer. Then, we pressed a vinyl of those one-shots. Next, we sampled the vinyl cleanly, but also with processing, degrading the face of the record with scratches to create analog artifacts. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe results: a massive collection of royalty-free vinyl drum machine samples, ranging from clean, un-pitched vinyl hits, to dusty and dirty, gritty drum machine samples, formatted for your favorite samplers and DAWs. These are the best sounding drum machine samples on the site and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/collections\/Vinyl\" title=\"vinyl collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evinyl\u003c\/a\u003e is our favorite most luxurious processing medium. And no, simulation can't come close 😉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about this extensive (and fun) process \u003ca title=\"vinyl drum machines\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the full drum machine and gear list \u003ca title=\"vinyl-drum-machines-about\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Vinyl_Drum_Machines_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1686339946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 years of producing sample packs has taught me to focus my efforts on fewer, but more rewarding projects. When I started SFM, I wanted to sample everything - but as I've gained more experience, I've learned that in a digital world with so many options, curation is the most important thing, as want fewer, but better options (to paraphrase Brian Eno). Doing less has allowed us to create our best packs yet, and the 2023 pack demonstrates this better than any other year (but of course, you can always \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" title=\"everything-bundle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget everything\u003c\/a\u003e 😉).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1719044154%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-pZOGFGLhUF6\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=\"430\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" 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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMirage From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePulsar From Mars,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-drum-machines-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Drum Machines From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Journal From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically grown Mirage instruments, mad modular Pulsar loops and one hits, dusty vinyl-pitched drum machine hits from rarities and classics, and three unique wav packs from the Sample Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious processed samples through H3000, SE-70, REDDI Tube DI, DBX 160a, Overstayer Saturator, Otari MTR 12 Tape, Ampeg B-15N, Lexicon Model 200, API 1608 and Studer 962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.82 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.82 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43292852682942,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/2023-Final.jpg?v=1699991753"},{"product_id":"ekko-from-mars","title":"EKKO FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rarest Drum Machine We've Ever Sampled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, the Italian-made Eko Computerhythm (which we're lovingly referring to as the \"Ekko\") was the first programmable drum machine, shaping the sound of electronic music forever after. With only around 50 ever made and less than 15 in circulation today, it's taken us years to find one - but finally, we have, and our high expectations have been exceeded- nothing could fully prepare us for how cool this thing is to look at, play and hear! \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\/ml-IidkW-AI?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, we wanted to share this joy with you by creating the most extensive Eko sample pack in existence. Capturing round robin one-hits, loops and stems, we preserved the natural sound of this pioneering rhythm box, and further processed it to extend the possibilities of this analog powerhouse for years to come. Check out what you can do with the one-shots: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1791089359%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-cWqPQg9gymP\u0026amp;color=%237c7c7c\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\u003eThe First Programmable Drum Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhythm boxes were first created out of necessity, to provide pre-made beats to accompany an organ player, for example. As such, they were hardly considered instruments in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aren't sure exactly why Eko, an Italian company making guitars and organs during the psychedelic revolution of the 60's, had the foresight to create the first ever user programmable step sequencer (possibly some mind-expanding substances?). But what we do know is that this step sequencer would change the face of music and music technology forever after, (after all, we're still using it today!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Eko-Wide-Full-WEB.jpg?v=1712347661\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSporting a space-age user interface with 16 steps per track for user input, a punch card reader to load sequences, 12 voices and individual outs, musicians were no longer reliant on using pre-programmed factory Waltz and Fox Trot presets, and could finally program their own custom patterns and perform live with an analog drum machine. The Computerhythm quickly garnered favor with innovative musicians and groundbreaking composers like Jean-Michel Jarre, Lee Scratch Perry and Tangerine Dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserving the Original Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eko features 12 classic rhythm box sounds (ok, one is a \"rolling drum\" which is quite odd) and upon first listen, it is warm, punchy and full of life- somehow more defined and pro sounding than any other rhythm box we've used - likely due to its robust internal electronics (this thing is huge!) and direct outs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe figured it'd be rude of us to alter this beautiful sound (at least, at first 😉) - so, to maintain its raw, sonic beauty, we simply ran the direct outputs into Radial JDIs, into our API console, and to our Apogee Symphony MKII interface. Syncing the unit to our ERM Multiclock, we composed classic, clean patterns inspired by machines like the CR-78 and Rhythm 700:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1791936682%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-znoiYGN3OwD\u0026amp;color=%237c7c7c\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\u003eOur unit came with 6 punch cards that can be fed into the machine's card reader in real time, and load up a sequence to be played back. We have no idea if these cards came from the factory,  but we sampled them regardless and they're included in this pack 🕺\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Eco-Card-2-WEB.jpg?v=1712347679\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModernizing the Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the sound of the original machine is beautiful, it's also 52 years old, and we'd be remiss if we didn't try to innovate on it, in the way this drum machine innovated in 1972. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we extensively processed the outputs, and programmed all kinds of more modern patterns, touching on everything from Techno to Reggaeton, Trap and Hip Hop, all of which the Eko excelled at, but of course, in its own, specific, rhythm box way:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1818355290%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-QPPuQzeqWXE\u0026amp;color=%237c7c7c\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=\"320\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur processing focused primarily on the bass drum, which is lovely, but was too high pitched and clean to stand out in a modern production. Since there's no tuning on the Eko, we called on our Overstayer Saturator to employ a filthy little trick - tuning its analog, hi pass filter to a cutoff frequency where we wanted the new \"pitch\" of the bass drum to be, we then added resonance to create this tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resonance was then distorted, and the entire kick drum was saturated in parallel, with tubes from our amazing Summit TPA 200B, and then slightly compressed with our DBX 160A, SSL, API 2500 and Moog filter. From this process we made kick drums as low as F0 \/ 46 Hz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Overst-Res-WEB.jpg?v=1712347660\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining drum voices were recorded to tape, through Moog filters, API EQs, SSL Gates, and API Compression. Much of this processing was quite conservative, although we did push the boundaries a few times 😝. All of this processing was applied to the one-hits and loops. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoing Beyond the Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go beyond what a 16 step loop can offer, we also captured extensive one hits by programming a single step for each of the of the 12 available voices to retain the machine's timing. Here, we sampled six round robins per voice (a rarity for us!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/EkkoActionV1WEB.jpg?v=1712595638\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an analog drum machine, every hit sounds \u003cem\u003eslightly\u003c\/em\u003e different - and while this may not seem noticeable to the ear when playing back a single sample, when sequencing in your DAW, the round robins truly breath life into your beats, making it sound like it was programmed on the machine itself. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe had a blast sampling this unique and beautiful machine, and our journey ultimately led us to 275 loops and 240 round robin one-hits, with clean and processed versions for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe loops range from classic rhythm box patterns to more modern genres, and are comprised of full beats and individual stems for really fun mixing, matching and pattern manipulation. The one-shots feature extensive round-robins, mapped to various DAWs and samplers and ready for your own pattern creation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellence. Known quality. Originality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the above (clunky, maybe) acronym is from an ad for Eko that ran in the 70s, it in some ways embodies our approach as a company - we look for \u003cem\u003eexcellence\u003c\/em\u003e in the machines we sample, our process is dedicated to preserving their \u003cem\u003equality\u003c\/em\u003e, while striving for \u003cem\u003eoriginality\u003c\/em\u003e by re-contextualizing sounds for the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Eko-Logo-WEB.jpg?v=1714594886\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this pack, we hope to push modern electronic music in the same way that Eko did in the early 70s. Playing and sampling this machine has been pure joy, and we hope the Ekko From Mars can bring you this same feeling! ✨ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1804270777%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-3py1JJWmGYc\u0026amp;color=%237c7c7c\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=\"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(515) Samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(275) Ekko Loops including Full, Tops, and Stripped \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(240) One Shots with 6x round robins for each drum voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and extensively processed one-shots and loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditional rhythm box patterns, modern and complex patterns, in both 4\/4 and 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3) 16 Hit Round Robin Kits (6 cycling round robins per pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3) 16 Hit One Shot 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, Otari MTR-10 1\/4\" Tape, DBX 160a, Summit TPA 200B, API 2500 Compressor, and API 560 EQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e630 MB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Ekko_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1714584669\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 with Round Robins, (3) pre-made kits racks, and (275) original loops as audio clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic, Reason, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (12) Individual Hits instruments with Round Robins, (3) Round Robin Kits, and (3) pre-made One Shot Kits Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine, Battery, and Reason Kong include: (3) pre-made kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC 1000 and MPC 2500 include: (3) pre-made kits on 1 program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live, One and X include: (3) 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;\" 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 One, MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e630 MB Free Space\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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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\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\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\/3k5BzlJYLPU?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling the 505 Through the SP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\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 606 From Mars\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapturing the Original 606\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled the 606 cleanly (turning down the volume of each drum voice) and also with 7 different levels of clipping. The 606 was tracked through the punchy API 512 preamp, coupled with a Reddi (tube DI) for added warmth. 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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 626 From Mars\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\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 707 From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1985, the 707 was a digital drum machine resembling the 909, but was much more affordable. 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\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\/\/YhTILWPlyro\"\u003e\n    \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. But, unlike its relatives, the 707 is punchier and tighter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this, the drums naturally cut through a mix, with no EQ required. So when sampling, we opted for no additional EQ or compression - tracking the machine through our Reddi tube DI into an API 512C, to tape. We grabbed every hit cleanly (with no modification engaged), and some flams for good measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording the Modified Sounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we had the classic kit, we engaged the circuit bending \/ tuning knobs. Each knob controls the sample rate of an oscillator that has been built for every drum voice. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe 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\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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. There is a reason we come back to the SP again and again: it just sounds punchier and stranger than anything else. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"707-sp1200-samples\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/SP-707-HDR-final-2.jpg?6859713129435146054\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften we'll clip the converter on the SP, but for this batch of samples we opted to preserve the 707's punch, with no input clipping. Once the sounds were on the 1200, we engaged different (analog Curtis) filters at each output, and sampled every pitch for every drum voice, through our API 1608 console, to tape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 727 From Mars\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe 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\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 808 From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 is easily the most recognized drum machine in history. It's responsible for the birth of countless genres - hip hop, electro, techno, house, trap - the list goes on. And even though it was developed in early 1980, it is still among the best sounding drum machines of all time - with its classic and pure analog sound. Decades later it can still be heard everywhere - in fact, it's hard to escape the 808.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"tr-808-samples\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808_19_Horizontal_02.jpg?205\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound of the 808 is Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've used many 808s over the years and it's true that each has its own sound. This is due not only to its 100% analog nature, but because of the internal parameters that, with even the slightest tweak, can completely alter the sound. The toms can sound like a 606 if the noise parameters are messed with, and the bass drum can range from a low G (if you're lucky) to an A#.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Re-Built the Library From Scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, 3 different 808s have been sampled to create the 808 From Mars, but our most recent unit is far and away the best sounding yet, and for this reason (and the fact we have better gear and more experience than ever) we've decided to completely re-sample it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we multi-sampled our 808 cleanly through our API console, and also dirtied it up with a slew of hardware saturators, EQs, filters and compressors (no plugin processing whatsoever). We re-pitched the Bass Drum through old skool samplers like the SP 1200 and MPC60, to get massive, tuned kick drums: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/490127646%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-PjT8U\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%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"tr-808-samples\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/a2274f51-0a96-4f32-a4e2-05a4752098ef_9c6773df-47ad-4e59-94be-972ac3b25702.jpeg?12280053015293031583\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 recording session was a complicated, month-long affair filled with love (and some frustration). But if you break it all down, we basically focused on two different processes - clean samples and dirty samples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Clean. \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded through the API 1608 with minimal gain and no processing. Includes both digital and tape versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color.\u003c\/strong\u003e Various types of processing including EQ, Saturation, Compression, Gating, and more. Groups of samples with multiple levels of saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the processing, we overdrove the 1608 console, and used dynamics like the API 2500, Distressor, SPL transient designer, and SSL. We used overdrive mostly in parallel, to color the sustain and bring the RMS up - and these consisted of an Overstayer Saturator, a Moog filter and Reddi. For EQ, we turned to the Thermionic Swift Tube EQ, API 550B and 560 EQs. And for samplers, we stuck to the classics - SP1200 and MPC60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"tr-808-samples\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/808-processing.jpg?2378261793897630159\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Multi-Sampled Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accents on the 808 hugely affect the drum sound, but most sample packs neglect this. The accent can add a transient spike, slight pitch modulation, or opening of the filter (depending on the voice). For the bass drum, using the accent actually means a less bass-heavy sound. The accented toms become punchier and less tonal, and the rim completely changes timbre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also multi-sampled every drum voice that had synthesis parameters (bass drum, snare, cymbal, etc) - capturing different decay times, snappy and tone amounts, for both accented and un-accented. The end result gives you full control over the drum sounds - just like the real thing: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/490066386\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%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drum Machine That Changed Electronic Music Forever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of the TR-909 in 1984 transformed the landscape of electronic dance music permanently. If the 808 defined the sounds of the early 80s, the 909 was the next logical step in the evolution of technology shaping music and music shaping technology back. Like the 808, every voice on this drum machine is a classic - instantly recognizable (for better or worse), and deeply nostalgic yet increasingly relevant in today's music. And despite what anybody says we \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e have yet to see an emulation nail this sound perfectly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/909-Loops-2-fina.jpg?2841868605081384702\" alt=\"tr-909-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the 808, the 909 is analog, but with one major difference: it uses crunchy 6 bit samples for the cymbal and hi hat. These can punch through a mix in a totally different (crunchier?) way than the previously analog hats because they're sample-based, providing an amazing contrast to the 909's analog voices. In fact, so much of the movement from disco to house and techno can be boiled down, at least partially, to this shift in hi hats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bass Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso like the 808, the analog bass drum is famously huge and warm. Both are capable of deep sub kicks around which you can base entire albums of music. But while the 808 bass drum is incredible, it can be hard to fit with a big bassline. The sustain is huge and you also just don't really have a punchy envelope to play with. On the 909, though, the introduction of pitch modulation means you can get a super punchy kick because you're effectively raising the pitch of that attack envelope, and the difference (the decay) between that initial attack and the lower, fundamental sustain is where the punch lies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snares are wide ranging. On the lower end of the \"tone\" control, they're thicker than the 808's (moving closer to the 90s) and on the other side of that \"tone\" knob things can get quite trashy quickly depending on your unit. If you sweep this knob, along with the pitch envelope, you can get those crazy, energetic 909 rave snare rolls that people lost their shit to in the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d3k81ch9hvuctc.cloudfront.net\/company\/cVJFn5\/images\/6be457ca-ffde-47f8-bc92-484853be1e6d.jpeg\" alt=\"tr-909-samples\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the 909 is quite a departure from the 808, but none of this is to say it is better than the 808, but rather that these differences are what make them the perfect companions. Which is better depends on whom you ask, and mostly its due to taste and musical inspirations \/ aspirations. So, the 909 is either the best or second-best drum machine ever made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recording Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the 909 From Mars, we recorded \u003cstrong\u003etwo different TR-909s\u003c\/strong\u003e (every unit sounds different!). First, we captured \u003cstrong\u003eclean versions\u003c\/strong\u003e of every drum hit, straight through an API preamp into Apogee Symphony conversion. When neccesary, each drum voice was captured in \u003cstrong\u003eextremely detailed and methodical groups\u003c\/strong\u003e - the Bass drum with varying decay, tune, and attack - the snare, with varying tune, tone and snappy amounts, the Toms \u0026amp; Cymbals at every tuning available, and finally the hi hats at different decays. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we recorded processed variations of these same drum groups, coloring everything through hardware saturators, tube EQs, tube DIs, transient designing, MPC, SP1200, and a mastering reel to reel 1\/4\" tape machine. The Bass Drum, for instance, contains Clean, Tube, Tape, and Colored versions of the same exact groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we took our second 909 and ran it through an SSL 4000, going crazy with EQ, filtering, compression and gating, recording the results to tape. Once on tape, we played back the tape at different speeds to achieve new analog tunings of the 909 previously never heard. The idea of this second batch of samples is to provide a really diverse, somewhat random \"Various\" folder for every drum voice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/tape.jpg?14808320306747493993\" alt=\"tr-909-samples\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1809506710%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-hxcqMbKpPso\u0026amp;color=%23363435\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=\"450\" 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\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/505-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e505 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/606-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e606 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/626-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e626 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/707-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e707 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/727-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e727 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tr-808-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/tr-909-samples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e909 From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne file per product download\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive modulation and FX routing on all instruments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand trimmed and looped to perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.56 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live, One, or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.56 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863649091774,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/TR-V3.jpg?v=1712695099"},{"product_id":"junos-from-mars","title":"JUNOS FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Take on the Most Iconic 80s Synths Of All Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Juno series was an affordable line of synths created in 1982 as an alternative to the popular but expensive Jupiter 8. Sporting the same filter as the Jupiter, but with a simpler approach to synthesis, the Juno 6, 60 and 106 quickly became ubiquitous in 80's music - across all genres - and are still widely used and sough after today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoved by both newbies and pros alike, the Juno is, simply put, what a synthesizer is supposed to sound like. And since it was my first vintage synth I ever purchased and has been on about 50% of all of the music I've made, I thought it was about time we put our stamp on this classic! We sampled our 106 and 60, capturing extensively multi-sampled synth patches, chords, FX and even Juno drums, sculpted from scratch on each synth. \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\/OfYOJ313OqE?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver Forty Years of Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst released in 1982, the Juno 60 was comprised of digitally controlled oscillators shaped by analog filters and envelopes. It sported a simple, yet effective arpeggiator and one of our favorite choruses of all time.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1984, the 106 was quite similar under the hood, but curiously has a very different sound, which is why we've sampled both. It lost the arpeggiator and added portamento, MIDI, and more patch storage, and most notably, switched to a software envelope (which we love). Thankfully, it kept that beautiful chorus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1918377806%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-CNw8WlrqvzH\u0026amp;color=%23d82020\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\u003cp\u003eSo what exactly is the difference in sound? The sound of the 60 is thick, creamy and big - almost like a scaled-down Jupiter 4, while the 106 is snappier, more plastic sounding, and capable of more modern basses, closer to a polyphonic SH-101. While most people prefer analog envelopes, we find the digital envelope on the 106 makes for more exact attack times, and thus a much more modern sound for bass. Do we have a favorite? Nope! They compliment each other beautifully. And they aren't hard on the eyes, either 😉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Juno-Main-3---DSC02425.jpg?v=17265958055\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt all Starts With the Patches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all else, these synths are FUN, and that's exactly how our journey began. We plopped both synths on our big table, and programmed our favorite patches for days straight, tweaking to our heart's content, making sure to capture the best of what each synth had to offer. We baked in a lot of the onboard filters, envelopes and LFOs, and employed little tricks like engaging the 60's hidden Chorus 3 (achieved by pressing both chorus buttons simultaneously). We also sent the 106's resonance into self-oscillation, creating a very cool and beautifully unstable oscillator drift you can hear in this lead line: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1918377773%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-XwdniWBKeiU\u0026amp;color=%23d82020\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sampling Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, it was time to start sampling. To provide the best representation of these synths in the DAW, we captured every single note from each patch, cleanly through our API console. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor extra vintage feel, we employed our favorite tube DIs like the REDDI, Summit 200B, and Culture Vulture, and even opted for some patches to be recorded to tape!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Juno-Otari-2483.jpg?v=1728573629\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we created a bunch of drums from scratch on both Junos, by setting short attack and decay times, and pushing the limits on the filters, envelopes, noise and resonance - all while adding Overstayer NT-02 saturation and API 2500 compression. The following drums were all made on the Junos! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1918392905%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-BJ1n37VLhqd\u0026amp;color=%23d82020\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe resulting \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e32 multi-sampled synth patches, Juno drums, chord hits and sound FX are instantly nostalgic, and sit in a mix as effortlessly as the Junos themselves. You'll get vintage sub bass, ethereal chorus pads, plucky leads primed for arpeggiators, classic epiano and wurli keys, warm and wobbly strings, slowly evolving pulse width modulations, quirky sound FX like \"Wind\" and \"Ocean\", house and jazz chord stabs, and 100% bespoke analog synth drum hits. The following is made entirely from the Juno patches, even the drums: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1928917064%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-HiR8r2AjNVE\u0026amp;color=%23d82020\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\u003eWhile everything has been broken up into categories, these are mere suggestions - depending on which range you play them in, some of the leads will make for great bass lines, and the bass patches can be used as synth leads, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Juno-Wav.gif?v=1727796251\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, the instruments are mapped and formatted for major DAWs, and the WAV samples themselves can be dropped directly into your favorite software or hardware sampler, or directly onto the timeline in your DAW of choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassics for a Reason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about time we sampled these classics, and I'm so glad we did. The Juno has not only been a constant suggestion from you guys, but has sat in our A room studio for years, front and center, being used constantly on music and begging to be sampled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Juno-60-Vibe-DSC02448.jpg?v=1726595805\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while Junos have been re-created and sampled a zillion times before, we feel that we've created a beautiful representation of these synths in a high-end studio environment with an extreme amount of attention to detail, and conveying the emotional resonance that these synths are so well known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is truly no ground the Junos can't cover - they're appropriate for nearly any genre or style requiring a synth, from 80's ballads to sci fi soundtracks to indie rock and hard techno, the Junos can do the thing, they do it so well. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\/1878481661%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-J9V8X15tJJX\u0026amp;color=%23d82020\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=\"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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(35) Juno instruments formatted for Various DAWs and Samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32x Multi-sampled synth instruments and 3x one-shots instruments of chord stabs, FX and drums \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(3307) total WAV samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys, Bass, Leads, Bass, Pads, Chords, FX and Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Subs, Punchy Leads, Etherial Pads, Classic Chorus, Chords and Stabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from clean and serviced Juno 60 and 106s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples range from clean, to 1\/4\" Tape and Tube saturation (Summit 200B, REDDI, Culture Vulture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum one shots processed through Overstayer NT-02 and API 2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII and API 1608 Console\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.15 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1728417124\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1727878272\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1727724627\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" 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;\" 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) session containing all (35) Instrument presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NN-XT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (35) Instrument presets\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 5.8.1+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.15 GB 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":44564011122878,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos-From-Mars---WEB.jpg?v=1726071304"},{"product_id":"2024-from-mars","title":"2024 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Everything we sampled in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 was an extremely well-rounded year for us, as we captured rare, classic, vintage and modern machines, resulting in some of our best-selling packs to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started the year off with a bang, when we sampled the rarest drum machine of all time, the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ekko-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/ekko-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEkko\u003c\/a\u003e. Then, we re-visited two SFM classics, the Lindrum and LM1, this time \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"lin-loops\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lin-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecreating loops\u003c\/a\u003e that captured the unbeatable groove of these machines more than our one-hits ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we created a classic synth pack that'd been requested by you for years, by extensively sampling our \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"jhnos-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJuno 60 and Juno 106\u003c\/a\u003e, capturing our favorite patches, chords and even one-shot synth drums. And finally, coming out on Black Friday, we sampled a rare, modern drum machine called the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"recodrum-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/recodrum-from-mars\"\u003eRecodrum\u003c\/a\u003e. What a time to be alive! \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"jhnos-from-mars\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Eko-Wide-Full-WEB.jpg?v=1712347661\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ekko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDebuting in 1972,  Italian made Eko Computerhythm is an extremely rare analog drum machine and we were delighted to finally sample it and reintroduce this unique beauty to the masses.  As the first programmable drum machine, it quickly garnered favor with innovative musicians and groundbreaking composers like Jean-Michel Jarre, Lee Scratch Perry and Tangerine Dream.\u003c\/span\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ml-IidkW-AI?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe had a blast sampling this unique and beautiful machine, and our journey ultimately led us to 275 loops and 240 round robin one-hits, with clean and processed versions for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loops range from classic rhythm box patterns to more modern genres, and are comprised of full beats and individual stems for really fun mixing, matching and pattern manipulation. The one-shots feature extensive round-robins, mapped to various DAWs and samplers and ready for your own pattern creation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can read more about the sampling process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/ekko-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/mirage-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recodrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing on our international drum machine journey,  the Recodrum is another rare bit of kit from Brazil. A modern, hand-built analog 8 voice drum synth with limited production numbers, it's truly unique and not bad on the eyes either - in fact, it kind of resembles the Ekko:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum-Main-1.jpg?v=1730996336\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Recodrum-Main-1.jpg?v=1730996336\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound is like an 808, but more unique and quirky sounding. Deep tuning and parameter knobs allow for lower kicks, melodic percussion, wide-ranging rims and wild claps:\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\u003eWe captured one-shots from this beauty both cleanly and with tube saturation for extra aggression and color. 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\u003eYou can read more about the process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/recodrum-from-mars\" title=\"recodrum-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunos From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about time we sampled these classics synths, and we're so glad we did. The Juno has not only been a constant suggestion from you all, but has sat in our A room studio for years, front and center, being used constantly on music and begging to be sampled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe sampled our 106 and 60, capturing extensively multi-sampled synth patches, chords, FX and even Juno drums, sculpted from scratch on each synth. And of course, we got to meet 80s Jack again, in the video: \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\/OfYOJ313OqE?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our sampling process and hear the demos \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLM1 Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first project of 2024 found us \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"comparing-two-lm1s\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/comparing-two-lm1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecomparing our two LM1 drum machines\u003c\/a\u003e. We wrote an article that focused on these incredible units, comparing their technical differences, overall sound and feel, and detailed the history of both the Rev 2 and Rev 3 models.  We also provided free samples from each machine so you could hear the difference yourself 🤗\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\/fFghhUxEuAc?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLin Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way it seems we developed some Linsanity and soon we found ourselves dying to create an entire pack dedicated to these units. While we'd done a one-shots pack, we found that the loops really 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 href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/comparing-two-lm1s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eboth of our LM1s\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lindrum-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\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\/ibtKxnUpOXY?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eRead more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lin-loops-from-mars\" title=\"lin-loops\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lin-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year was split down the middle between hunting down rare gear and capturing the classics. The tried and true legends, and the rare and unique gems, are equally inspiring to us. The negotiation between iconic and unhead sounds is, Iin a nutshell, the essence of Samples From Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring both of these paths was extremely gratifying for us - and we hope it is for you too!  The 2024 pack is a perfect example of this (and of course, you can always \u003ca title=\"everything-bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\"\u003eget the everything bundle\u003c\/a\u003e 😉).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1897685735%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-6kt0lx4tfYC\u0026amp;color=%23303633\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;\"\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\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/recodrum-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecodrum From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/junos-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJunos From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/pulsar-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/lin-loops-from-mars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLin Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/ekko-from-mars\"\u003eEkko From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/blogs\/the-sample-journal\/comparing-two-lm1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLM1 Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully crafted clean amd color Recodrum hits, extensive Juno instruments and drum one shots, Eko loops and one shots from the rarest drum machine we've ever sampled, wide ranging punchy and perfectly mixed loops from the LM1 and Lindrum, and a unique comparison pack from two models of the LM1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious processed samples through H3000, SE-70, Thermionic Culture Vulture, DBX 160a, Overstayer Saturator NT-02A, Otari MTR 12 Tape, Tascam 1\/2\" Tape, Lexicon Model 200, API 1608 and Studer 962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.98 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.98 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44657074438334,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Artwork---2024-From-Mars_bd518a2a-626b-4c62-b464-cb0265b08b97.jpg?v=1731702962"},{"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":"emulator-from-mars","title":"EMULATOR FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iconic ’80s Sampler, Reimagined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1984, the E-mu Emulator II was the follow-up to the original Emulator (1981) and a landmark in making professional sampling affordable. At the time, digital samplers like the Fairlight CMI and Synclavier cost tens of thousands of dollars, while The Emulator II delivered much of that capability for around $8,000, which was revolutionary for the mid-’80s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've had this Emulator in our studio for while now, and for various reasons (it was always broken, and weighs a million pounds) we never ended up sampling it until now. And what blast it was to sample! The Emulator just oozes vintage vibes and immediately inspires. With its unique blend of 8-bit digital sampling and analog SSM filters, it delivered a sound that was at once gritty and warm, digital and alive - a timeless texture that still feels musical today.\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\/A0N2MDAd4YU?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Sound Meets Modern Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emulator II symbolized the democratization of sampling - bringing creative sound design to a much wider range of artists and studios, helping define an era. Its lush choirs, cinematic strings, and grainy realism became the backbone of countless synth-pop, new wave, and early electronic records, used by Depeche Mode, OMD, Pet Shop Boys, Genesis, and countless others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/E2JackTuneSun.jpg?v=1761075628\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have lots of love for the SP-1200 of course, which appears to share some similarities with the Emulator but in fact they sound quite different. The Emulator II’s analog filters and clever 8 Bit Companding technology gave it a smoother, more musical texture, ideal for pads, strings, and cinematic tones. And while the overarching concept here was to recreate acoustic instruments in sample form, with only 17 seconds of sampling time, you're often forced to loop the sounds in order to extend them, which can produce some odd textures, especially when pitched, adding to the unique charm of this primitive beast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/ThisWIllTakeAWhile.jpg?v=1761075628\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Emulator From Mars, we’ve captured that unmistakable tone in 40 patches that span bass, keys, leads, pads, percussion, vocals, and FX. The result is a rich and playable collection that channels the magic of the Emulator, without the agonizingly slow floppy disc load time.\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%3A2195739751%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-zXXbVx8U0LI\u0026amp;color=%233f6eb5\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\u003eCapturing the Emulator's Past Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter scouring through a couple giant books of floppy discs and .hfe files on our SD Cards, we sourced a diverse range of material from original factory patches and rare third-party sound libraries. We then captured every single note from each patch through our API and Studer consoles, employing a REDDI on some patches to thicken things up a bit and enhance harmonic saturation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/E2Floppies.jpg?v=1761075628\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to sampling some classic digital basses, vocal choirs, and lush strings, we also created some raw and punchy analog bass patches courtesy of the Moog Prodigy, Juno 60 and Soma Pulsar 23. We also leaned into some more esoteric and underused factory effects patches to give the whole pack a spicy modern edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbracing the Emulator’s Chaos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of what makes the Emulator II so inspiring is how strange it can be. Factory patches weren’t always logical - sample zones were mapped unevenly, octaves are often repeated, and some patches have a few seemingly unrelated samples tossed in. It's quirky, unpredictable, and completely magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of cleaning that up or “correcting” the mapping, we chose to preserve the chaos. We kept the odd mappings and unexpected sample placements intact to recreate the feeling of loading up a floppy disk and discovering something weird and wonderful every time you pressed a key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our various one shot and experimental patches, you’ll find sounds tucked away across the keyboard - some familiar *cough cough* and some bizarre - waiting to be discovered. You might stumble upon a crazy vocal buried at the top of the range, or a video game sound effect hiding between orchestral hits, foley effects and dog barks. That hunt for the unexpected is part of the fun! Some of the more bizarre samples can be heard here:\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%3A2207078035%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-vxtgLVqfTMY\u0026amp;color=%233f6eb5\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\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find both authentic vintage tones and fresh reinterpretations, letting you create retro soundtracks, modern synthwave, ambient textures, or dreamy pop with ease. Whether you want nostalgic grit or polished clarity, Emulator From Mars bridges the gap between past and present, offering a versatile sound palette for any genre. As usual, all 40 patches are fully mapped and ready to play in your favorite sampler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Emulator-WAV-V1.gif?v=1762979910\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the grit, warmth, and musicality of early digital samplers - and want those textures easily accessible in a modern workflow,  Emulator From Mars has you covered. It’s the sound of an era when sampling became art, and is now ready to inspire the next generation of producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/E2WideSolo.jpg?v=1761075628\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/soundcloud%3Aplaylists%3A2100733223%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ZtsAYaH9gwm\u0026amp;color=%233f6eb5\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(40) Emulator instruments formatted for various DAWs and Samplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e39x Multi-sampled instruments and 1x one-shots instrument of effects, chord stabs, foley and impacts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2369) total WAV samples at 24 bit 44.1k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys, Bass, Leads, Vocals, Pads, Orchestral, FX and Percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Subs, Punchy Leads, Nostalgic Keys, Drifty Pads, Vocal Choirs, Dusty Strings, Wild Effects and more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded through an Apogee Symphony MKII, Studer 962 and API 1608 Console\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.43 GB Unzipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"About\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Emulator_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1763745379\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1727878272\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Junos_From_Mars_-_About.rtf?v=1727724627\" title=\"About\" rel=\"noopener\" 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) session containing all (40) Instrument presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontakt, Logic EXS, Reason NN-XT, FL Studio, and SFZ include: (40) Instrument presets\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 5.8.1+ (Not Kontakt Player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogic 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.43 GB 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":45491430031550,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Emulator-Art-V4.jpg?v=1760973983"},{"product_id":"2025-from-mars","title":"2025 FROM MARS","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Everything we sampled in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2025 was not only our most productive year for sample packs in the past seven years - it was also one of our most creative and exploratory. We leaned hard into musicianship and acoustic instruments with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-breaks-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Breaks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/indie-tapes-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndie Tapes\u003c\/a\u003e, re-approached old favorites with packs like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-sp-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl SP\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/808-loops-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 Loops\u003c\/a\u003e, explored more modern sounds with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/perkons-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerkons\u003c\/a\u003e, and even squeezed in a brand new release for Black Friday - the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/emulator-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmulator From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, something we’ve been dying to sample forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bundle that bridges everything we love: the tactile grit of hardware, the discipline of sampling, and a focus on the art of making sounds - not just documenting gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdescimage\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/Black-Friday-2025-Main-Image.jpg?v=1763059947\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, this bundle brings together \u003cstrong\u003eevery single release from the year\u003c\/strong\u003e into one collection - your complete 2025 toolkit – but more than that, it’s a snapshot of our studio mindset, workflow, and aesthetic for the year. The gear we used, the sonic decisions we made, the mistakes we embraced, and the textures we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emulator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur long awaited deep dive into the E-mu Emulator II finally happened - and it might be our most character-driven synth project yet. A classic 8-bit sampler with juicy analog filters, we set out to capture not only our favorite ’80s presets, but also the chaotic one-shots, uneven mappings, and downright strange looping that defined the early days of sampling. We kept the quirks intact, because that’s where the magic lives. If the SP-1200 was raw attitude, the Emulator is its cinematic, emotional brother. You can read more about the Emulator from Mars \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/emulator-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \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\/A0N2MDAd4YU?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinyl Breaks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur best-selling release of the year - and our most in-depth acoustic drum sampling project to date. We worked with four incredible drummers across a wide range of kits, creating loops that were pressed the sessions to vinyl, and re-sampled. The result: royalty-free loops that knock like the rare records you've always wanted to sample. From funk to boom-bap, disco to DnB, it’s all in there: gritty, human, and full of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the sampling process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-breaks-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003eVinyl SP From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother huge hit of the year, Vinyl SP combines the iconic SP-1200 sampler with our favorite recording medium. From acoustic drums to drum machines and melodic elements like Wurlitzer, guitar, and bass, we ran hundreds of one-shots through the SP, re-pitching, pressing to vinyl, and re-sampling the results - it was quite the journey each sound went through! Dusty, loud and harmonically rich - this pack is a go-to for anyone chasing real SP texture without the headaches of vintage hardware (our SP caught on fire once 😭). You can read more about the process\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-sp-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e. \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\/KcI0Xzysp98?rel=0\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerkons From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 is a modern hybrid drum machine - punchy, dirty, and full of movement, due to its automation capabilities that make it come alive in a way few machines can. Focusing on both loops and one hits, we sampled each voice through filters, saturators and EQs to create something powerful and unpredictable. Perfect for techno, experimental, or industrial grooves. Read more about our sampling process and hear the demos \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/perkons-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003e808 Loops From Mars \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 is a classic for a reason, and we've been jamming so hard on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/909-loops\"\u003e909 Loops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/909-loops-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ethat we'd been dying to create the ultimate 808 loops collection - and I think we accomplished that! I use a lot of our loops when composing music and was really missing the 808 - so this was a bit of a personal mission :) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposing, layering, and manipulating classic 808 tones into evolving, playable grooves, long-form loops are always the truest representation of the machine (compared to the more flexible but canned sounding one-shots). These are club-oriented beats, broken down into individual parts, recorded cleanly but also through a huge range of analog gear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead more about our sampling process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/808-loops-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/perkons-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\/Q_YtLGn8V0k?rel=0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndie Tapes From Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wildcard of the year and our most musical and artistic - the closest thing to creating a record. Built from dusty cassette recordings, reel-to-reel jams, and home studio takes - edited, processed, and turned into a library of analog textures and found sounds. There are pianos through tape echoes, guitars layered with room bleed, bass runs printed onto cassettes, and field recordings melted into noise beds. It feels like making a record - not a sample pack. A lo-fi, bedroom pop toolkit. Read more about Indie Tapes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/indie-tapes-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year was the most artistically fulfilling and collaborative for our team at SFM and I think that shines through on all of our work. Whether we were re-visiting classics or trying completely new things, it was all about having fun, being inspired, and chasing character over perfection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for supporting us, downloading our packs, and sharing what you’ve made. And if 2025 isn't enough stuff, \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e you can always \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"everything-bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/all-products-from-mars\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget the everything bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 😉).\u003c\/span\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\/soundcloud%3Aplaylists%3A2113789820%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-DHGa16DCHBG\u0026amp;color=%23f08b58\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=\"460\" 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\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/emulator-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmulator From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-breaks-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl Breaks From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/808-loops-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e808 Loops From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/vinyl-sp-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVinyl SP From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/perkons-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerkons From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/products\/indie-tapes-from-mars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndie Tapes From Mars\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive Emulator instruments including various shots, over 700 loops from the iconic 808, royalty free Breaks and percussion tops pressed to vinyl and sampled, modern and punchy loops and one shots from the Perkons, expertly crafted drums, guitars, keys, bass and more all recorded to tape in Indie Tapes, and a wildly diverse collection of drum and melodic one shots in Vinyl SP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtensive multi-sampling and instrument mapping in various formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious processed samples through H3000, SE-70, Thermionic Culture Vulture, DBX 160a, Overstayer Saturator NT-02A, Otari MTR 12 Tape, Tascam 1\/2\" Tape, Lexicon Model 200, API 1608 and Studer 962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee each product page for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hardware processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.76 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\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\u003eReason 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaschine 2.6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery 4.1.5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL Studio 20.8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC500, 1000 or MPC2500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Live or MPC X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.76 GB Free Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samples From Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562366755006,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/5667\/files\/2025-Art-V12.jpg?v=1763060557"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/samplesfrommars.com\/collections\/sfz-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"Samples From Mars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}