DEFinitive 90s R&B

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A true pioneer of the West Coast sound, ProHoeZak has produced for legends likeTupac, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Kurupt, Mount Westmore, and Suga Free—delivering timeless slaps fueled by raw grooves and funkadelic flavor. Loaded with trunk-thumping kicks, razor-sharp claps, deep Moog basslines, and soulful talkbox runs, this pack blends that classic G-funk bounce with the energy of Bay Area mob music and the wild, up-tempo spirit of hyphy. Whether you're crafting something for the lowriders or the sideshow, West Coast Funk gives you that authentic West Coast sauce. Expansion Pack Contents: 1GB MPC Expansion 40 x MPC-Ready Drum Kits 40 x MPC Sequences 40 x Audio Previews 640 Samples 1 x Demo Project    

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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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With a career spanning decades, his groundbreaking work on chart-dominating hits like “Still D.R.E.,” “Lean Back,” and “Candy Shop” has solidified his legacy as one of the most influential producers in the industry. Establishing himself as a powerhouse in music production, Storch’s innovative fusion of classical piano with hard-hitting drums has defined the sound of countless platinum records. His unparalleled ability to create timeless anthems has earned him collaborations with industry giants such as Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, and 50 Cent. “Scott Storch Presents” brings over 2GB of iconic sounds to your fingertips. This expansion includes 13 full MPC projects from the legend himself, including MIDI, audio stems, and sequence arrangements with melodic leads and drum samples that you can craft into your own masterpiece. Dive into 13 drum kits, handcrafted by Storch, showcasing the hard-hitting drums from his chart-topping hits, hypnotic hooks, groovy basslines, and all the other ingredients it takes to sonically stand out. Step inside the mind of a master with “Scott Storch Presents.”

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RAW CRATEZ Akai Professional & Rawcutz are proud to bring you the latest in our MPC Expansion Series sound packs. Building upon their highly acclaimed RAWCUTZ Expansion Raw Cratez brings the real essence of this genre inside your MPC. RAWCUTZ are responsible for some of the most prolific sample content available. This Expansion features loosely quantized rhythms, Melodic Keys, Real authentic basslines, soulful chops & stabs, and some of the best sampled drum hits delivering inspiration on all levels, all royalty free and ready to drop into your MPC. This collection was built to inspire and provide building blocks to manipulate, twist and chop to create your own, fresh sound whilst providing access to the sounds of equipment that’s either hard to find, prohibitively expensive or hard to keep working! Raw Cratez gives you instant access to Crunchy Snares, Jazzy Chords and Musical Melodies grouped over 20 inspirational kits of 16 fresh and original samples. Influences in the pack range from the heavy beats of Cypress Hill, with the jazzy instruments of Blue Note, Orbesque atmospherics and husky haunting melodies – all with the trademark RawCutz “pre-worn” sonic treatments. If you are making Deep Golden era Hip Hop, House, Warped beats, Progressive Drum and Bass or Ambient music – you will find inspirational sounds within seconds in this collection of samples created by the original Raw Cutz producer. Includes 1.6 GB of the highest quality one shot sounds and Stabs including Rhodes, Bass, Strings, Vinyl, Keys and more. As usual, Akai, alongside Rawcutz provides you with the best and most uniquely authentic sound set available. Each kit provides you with an excellent selection of samples and patterns that have been expertly programmed to instantly inspire you, no matter what music making mood you’re in.