Glitterball

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Mirroballs, neon lights, smoke machines and strobes - it's back to the late 70s and the sounds of pure Disco! Relive a night in Studio 54, the Paradise Garage or The Loft with Akai's new "Sanny X & 8fonk presents the Glitterball" expansion pack for MPC and Force.

Lovingly crafted, recorded and assembled by innovative DJ/Producer Sanny X, teaming up with the uber-talented '8fonk' on guitar, this expansion pack brings incredibly authentic rhythmic and instrumental Disco elements for you to create your own original productions.

Taking inspiration from the vibes and grooves of Nile Rodgers/Chic and Sister Sledge, it's like today's crisp and dynamic recording tech has met with a group of real 70s musicians! Never before has the sound of Disco being captured so authentically and with such love for the genre, the musical styles, instruments and arrangements. Load up the sounds, get busy and GET DOWN!

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Glitterball

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Mirroballs, neon lights, smoke machines and strobes - it's back to the late 70s and the sounds of pure Disco!

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