CYMBAL ESSENTIALS

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:44:25 +0100

Finally, the first product from the SILVER&GOLD series is ready!
CYMBAL ESSENTIALS features 62 premium cymbal samples, and two Kontakt patches:

Free download: CLAP PACK (organic clap samples)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:09:10 +0100

I just added a new page to the website, where you can download some free stuff. The first file you can download is a sample kit from the loops de la crème collection. Have fun with the samples!

ABOUT THE CLAP PACK:

I created this sample collection with the goal of helping producers program realistic clapping tracks.

In the folder gang claps, you will find samples taken from two recording sessions:

gang clap A features 4 musicians clapping together.
gang clap B features 7musicians.

All gang claps were recorded with a Brawner VM1 plugged in a API preamp, going to a TRAKKER compressor, then to ProTools. The samples are raw (uneffected), so you can use as much processing as you wish. I recommend processing such as saturation/distortion, limiting, equalizer…

To create a nicely realistic group clap in a chorus or in a beat, import a small selection of gang claps (something like 10/15 samples) in your favorite sampler. Map the samples to different keys, and just play various keys simultaneously along with the beat! For a nice wide effect, pan the samples left or right.

The solo claps and snaps is an additional folder containing various recordings of single claps and snaps. Layer these along some of the gang claps or your favorite snare.

If you are a Kontakt user, or if you use esx24, and would like to create a patch/script that I could add to the clap pack, send me a short email at office@julientauban.com.

Recording cymbal samples for loops de la crème

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:46:39 +0200

I’ve always been a fan of cymbals. Over the years, I’ve built a collection of rare, hand-made cymbals, some over 40 years old.
I decided to start a new series of sample packs, the silver&gold series, each featuring edited recordings of a particular cymbal.

All cymbals samples were recorded at 4tune studios. I used an XY pair of cardioid shoeps as well as an omni DPA. I collected a few hours of quality recordings, using various sticks, mallets and brushes, and a myriad of playing technics on all cymbals.

Stay tuned for the upcoming release of the first cymbal pack, CYMBAL ESSENTIALS.

recording and mixing ‘Believe in you’

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 02:07:59 +0200

It was a long and productive day when we met at the studio with Lena (vocals, organisation), Jerome (guitar, vocals) Alex (guitar) Victor (acoustic bass) and Bugra (drums)
The goal was to record, mix and master the song ‘Believe in you’, written during a summer music workshop.
We decided to record all music instruments together in the main live room, aiming for a warm, soulful 70s sound. I used mostly ribbons and dynamic mics on the instruments.

All vocals were then overdubbed before we started the mix.

Overall, a great session with a fun and creative energy and very talented musicians!

Read more about the pedagogical organisation FUNQUADRAT:
http://www.funquadrat.at/