IK Multimedia Releases Hitmaker: EDM a Groove Workstation & Sound Library

IK Multimedia launched Hitmaker: EDM, a new collection in the Hitmaker series of sound libraries for all versions of SampleTank 4®, the newest generation of IK’s legendary sound and groove workstation.

Hitmaker: EDM – for that next big hit song

Reflecting today’s diverse electronic dance music, Hitmaker: EDM offers a massive selection of stage-worthy sounds that are inspired by chart-topping artists to bring high energy to every beat of a production. It contains over 100 new instruments, 1.6 GB of samples and 50 MIDI loops, featuring roaring bass, brand new drums, show-stopping leads, synths and pads, and even 400+ original vocal samples.

All samples were created and processed with high-end studio gear to add warmth and punch. They feature all-new sounds designed to complement all versions of SampleTank 4, and offer users the flexibility to create their own signature sound.

Hitmaker: EDM Content

• Over 1.6 GB of content
• 100 Instruments
• 50 MIDI patterns
• Download the instrument list

About Hitmaker SampleTank Library collection

Hitmaker: EDM is part of the four-collection Hitmaker series that features distinct styles for added expression and genre diversity. Each collection offers 100 new SampleTank 4 Instruments, 50 MIDI loops, and 1.4 GB or more of all-new samples, as well as pre-programmed control macros and sound effects. Other recently announced titles include Reggaeton, Synthwave, and Trap.

About SampleTank 4

Available for Mac/PC and iPad/iPhone, SampleTank 4 is designed to be every musician’s “go to” music creation workstation. It features a massive sample library (up to 8,000 sounds across 260 GB of samples) a fully scalable/zoomable interface and a cutting-edge sound engine that offers efficient hard-disk streaming and advanced sound design/editing possibilities. The library and sound engine are complemented by innovative dynamic Groove Players (arpeggiator, strummer, pattern and loop player), 70 effects, a Mix window, and powerful integration with IK’s iRig Keys I/O keyboard controllers. In addition, a Live mode lets musicians hit the stage with fingertip-ready controls for performance and the ability to build an entire setlist and create song presets.

The new Hitmaker: EDM offers a massive selection of instruments, samples and loops for producing that next big dance music hit.

Price and Availability

SampleTank 4 CS (for Mac/PC) is available for free via direct download from the IK Multimedia website. Other versions of SampleTank 4 and all SampleTank Sound Libraries are available from the IK Multimedia online store and from IK authorized dealers worldwide. The Hitmaker: EDM collection is now available and being offered for $/€49.99 (excluding taxes).

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Impact Soundworks Releases CYCLOPS Modern Electronic Drums

CYCLOPS includes 999 one-shot drum sounds in WAV format, along with 263 drum loops and 108 MIDIs, all usable in any DAW or sampler, with no plugins required. Then for owners of the industry-standard Serum virtual instrument, it also packs 363 categorized presets to fuel your productions.

From hard-hitting drums and percussion to inspiring loops, MIDI, and Serum presets, this library delivers everything you need to make slick, modern tracks in genres like future bass, dubstep, trap, lo-fi, synthwave, hybrid orchestra / electronic, trailer music, and beyond.

Impact Soundworks has teamed up with veteran EDM producer Jordan Aguirre to release CYCLOPS, your new one-stop shop for modern electronic sounds.

Everything here is polished and production-ready out of the box. (Just check our YouTube walkthrough below to see how it sounds with absolutely no extra processing at all. No EQ, no external instruments: It’s 100% Cyclops.)

Cyclops Features

• Drums Included
• Kicks, claps, cymbals
• FX, percussion, reverses
• Rimshots, snares, synth shots
• Toms, vocal stabs

• Serum Presets
• Playable 808s, arps
• Basses (normal + modern)
• Leads, pads, poly keys
• Plucks and FX

• Crystal clear 24-bit samples
• Handcrafted sounds from bLiNd’s collection
• Super polished and ready to use in a mix
• 999 drum sounds
• 263 drum loops / stems
• 108 MIDI files
• 367 Serum presets

The library was built with Jordan’s 20 years of experience producing electronic music in just about every genre imaginable. It features tons of sounds hand-crafted for his personal collection and battle-tested across hundreds of tracks.

In addition to the audio content, the Serum collection is loaded with inspiring sounds ranging from bread-and-butter plucks, basses, and leads that work in any track, to ultra-edgy modern basses, arps, FX, and evolving pads. If you have Serum, you are in for a real treat.

CYCLOPS is available now for just $79 exclusively from Impact Soundworks. Kontakt is NOT required! You can use these samples in any sampler or even directly in your DAW. Only the Serum presets require another plugin.

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MANTRA by W.A. Production – LIMITED FREE DOWNLOAD

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MANTRA Features

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MANTRA is uniquely built for fans of top artists like KSHMR, Dropgun, Headhunterz, Armin Van Buuren, Timmy Trumpet and the Dharma Worldwide label who are burning up the scene with this latest mixture of tradition and innovation. An exotic state of consciousness awaits your imagination to create the most elaborately ornamented, melismatic tunes.

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