Distant Pulse

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Akai Professional and 12 Bit Soul/Divided Souls invite you to 'The After Party' MPC Expansion. Inspired by the iconic sounds of Andre Harrell, DeVante Swing, Teddy Riley, Eddie F., Kyle West, Puff Daddy, to H-Town and many other classic 90s RnB producers and artists! This new MPC Expansion is more than a homage to that era, but simultaneously looks back while moving forward. Packed with 40 x MPC-ready constructed Drum kits packed with 90s warm, punchy kicks, Crispy Snares, Claps and Rims to silky RnB melodics created from classic analogue synths of the era! Also included are 24 x MPC Keygroups carefully created and processed using the finest outboard gear, delivering smooth leads, pads, and basses with a deep rich tone while sprinkling in a few that carry otherworldly vibes. This time out.......12 Bit Soul completed a final mix on our drums -one-shots and loops- using high-end outboard and their very own AMPlify™ plug-in to give it that extra vintage punch. We provide the paint; how the painting is created is now up to you! Some of the gear used for this project: Avalon U5 DI and Preamp, Neve 511 Mic Preamp, dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter, SSL Outboard Processor, Eventide H7600 Multi-effects Processor, Moog Little Phatty, TX81Z,Poly-800, D-50, Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JD-800

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Akai Professional & Stealth Audio Present: 80's Nostalgia Step into the time machine bringing the iconic sound directly to your MPC with 80's Nostalgia by Akai Professional and Stealth Audio. This expansion pack is a meticulously crafted homage to the golden era of synthwave and retro-futurism, offering a collection of 30 custom pro kits that capture the essence of the decade. Crafted with Vintage Excellence: Every sound in this pack has been thoughtfully designed using authentic 80s hardware—vintage synths, classic drum machines, and period-specific effects. We've curated a selection of fat analog basses, shimmering pads, punchy snares, and those unmistakable toms, all delivered in pristine 24-bit quality to ensure they cut through any mix. Engineered for Today's Producers: Whether you're scoring a retro film, producing synthwave hits, or just looking to add some nostalgic flair to your tracks, 80's Nostalgia has you covered. These samples aren't just about sounding old—they've been modernized with a touch of today's production standards, ensuring they fit perfectly in any contemporary setting. Inspiration by the Industry's Best: These kits have been meticulously engineered and mastered by industry-leading producers and sound designers to guarantee a radio-ready sound right out of the box. The pack's sonic textures range from the dreamy to the aggressive, making it versatile enough to inspire across genres, whether you're into synth-pop, outrun, vaporwave, or any genre that needs that 80s vibe. Sound with Attitude: 80's Nostalgia isn't just another sound pack—it's a journey back to a time when music was transformative. Each kit is loaded with hit-slammin' samples, ready to be unleashed in your MPC to fuel your next big track.

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Akai Professional & Sample Magic are proud to bring you the latest in our MPC / Force Expansion Series sound packs. Cosmic Melodics, underground LoFi hip-hop sounds and MPC style beats... Covering the best of the diverse LA beat scene, Sleazy Beats is a blend of jazzy hooks, astral atmospheres, jagged MPC drums and cosmic ‘future' styled melodics. Stacked Stabs, Chords, Lofi textures and drum hits, this collection is an ode to bold, forward-thinking production, drawing influences from various styles such as old school hip-hop, breakbeat, trip-hop and downtempo created inside 20 unique MPC Programs. With over 300 Hits from Lo-fi kicks, dusty snares, layered percussion,12-bit sampled one-shots and melodic stabs using the top sampling tools in the industry such as the MPC60, ASR10 and SP1200 perfect for re-creating that Lofi re-sampled sound. Served with custom kits and sampler formats for instant inspiration. Diverse one-shot arsenal ready to breathe new life into your MPC. Sleazy Beats also includes inspirational Melodic One Shots, Saturated subs, futuristic chords, pulsating pads, dusty music shots and vocal shots. This Pack includes easy to install versions for PC and MAC and a standalone version for MPC Live, X and Force.

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From the rise of Afro bashment in the UK, to styles like Afrobeats, gqom, kuduro, kizomba, and Afro house, this club sound is where it’s at right now. Global Shake follows the path of these genres across continents to Lisbon, London, New York, and beyond. Global Shake was created by Zoss Audio in collaboration with London-based producers Nosa Appollo and Major Notes.