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Back again with a vengeance and this time even harder! Volume 2 picks up where volume 1 left off and goes even deeper into custom breakbeats perfect for your next production regardless of style. Pad Thai Deluxe features the cream of the crop taken from Marco Polo's highly acclaimed and internationally known" Pad Thai" drum kit series. Known for having some of the hardest and dustiest drums in the game, Marco Polo has spent years digging for records and applying that same approach to assembling his drum kits. Marco has produced for some of the greats in Hip Hop such as Rakim, Scarface, Masta Ace, Pharoahe Monch, Westside Gunn & Talib Kweli, to name a few. This is essentially Pad thai on s whole new level with 24 brand new fully composed beats/pgms including musical, bass and drum elements to get your beats knocking with minimal effort.  A mixture of laid back vibes to the dirt and grit of Brooklyn, New York, where Marco calls home. Use the presents and demos to catch your own vibe or guide you on a new musical journey.  These sounds are ready to rock RAW with minimal processing. Punch, thump and dirt is the name of the game here.  Whether it's one-shots or chopped original breakbeats, this kit has you covered for the inspiration to produce any modern or old school Hip Hop vibe. Be sure to check out Marco Polo's youtube series "MP On The MP" season 1 for a deeper look into using pad thai in his production process!  MP has taken his MPC 2000 Xl workflow/approach to new levels in the modern Akai world, and we're excited for you to hear this brand new kit that will change the game."

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Chilled Trap Akai Professional and Loopmasters present Chilled Trap, the newest Expansion Pack for your MPC. Exploring the atmospheric side of the genre, Chilled Trap features a wealth of inspired melodic ideas - tailored for Trap but also great for Downtempo, House, Ambient and other styles. This pack is filled with haunting pianos, smooth sweeping synths, lush pads and soaring vocals - all custom made to inject your MPC with a fresh dose of warm feel-good sounds. Also available as an iMPC Pro Pack. Pack Contents 15 Drum Kits | 9 Multi Kits 5 MPC Instruments | 15 Sequence Demos | 243 Samples

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“Fire up this funk!” Divided Souls Entertainment holds no punches with this latest pack entitled Funk-O-Rama. Bringing you 40 kits rooted in that classic late-70s/early 80s Funk, this time out they invited some of their funky friends to give you exclusive sounds found NOWHERE else! First up, multi-instrumentalist and master percussionist, Carl “Butch” Smalls, who played with Parliament, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, The Dramatics, and more, brings his percussion talents that were so prevalent and integral on classic Death Row Records’ releases from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Tha Dogg Pound to name but a few. The shakers, vibraslaps, and congas come alive for the end user, allowing them the opportunity to use vintage instruments played by a musician with one of kind resume. How can you have an expansion pack covering this Funk era without some talk box? Next up, SlimWav (Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and more) delivers some expert vocals via this instrument, allowing the end user to season up their productions with some hard-to-find funked out vocals. He REALLY opens up, gets busy, and rounds out the kit with excellent vocal fills and phrasings. Lastly, be sure to check the 24 Keygroups that we carefully processed using outboard analog gear: SSL Fusion and Eventide H7600. These synths, leads, and basses provide a unique vibe as this marks the first time we’ve processed outboard synths like this. Experience Funk-O-Rama as you embark on a journey capturing the best of the past with an eye on the now! Some of the outboard gear used: Avalon U5 DI and Preamp Neve 511 Mic Preamp dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter SSL Fusion Stereo Outboard Processor Eventide H7600 Multi-effects Processor Roland JU-06 Yamaha DX

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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.