The Heatmakerz Vol 1

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Akai Professional proudly presents “NeoSoul Quest”, an outstanding collection of the most soulful productions Inspired by the sounds of artists such as “Musiq Soulchild, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Maxwell”. NeoSoul Quest delivers 40 MPC-ready Drum Kits, Samples and Melodics fusing the iconic sounds of Neosoul, Funk, RnB and Jazz into one compelling MPC Expansion. Created by the incredible producer & multi-instrumentalist "Dan Diggas" who’s credits include RnB artists such as “Sinead Harnett, Mahalia, Tiana Major9” and UK RnB Sensation “Marie Dahlstrom”, adding his magical production melodies and chord progressions into your hands. Inside the Neo Soul Quest Expansion, you’ll have instant access to 40 professionally crafted MPC-ready kits built from warm Punchy Kicks, Dirty Snares, Sharp Rims, and Dusty Hats created from over 640 slick samples. Each kit also includes Dan’s silky smooth chord progressions covering warm Rhode licks, Soulful Chords, Pads, Gospel Organ, Guitars, Lo-Fi Piano, Vintage Strings to deep basses and bonus vocal melodies added by the incredible Marie Dahlstrom. All sounds and samples have been professionally mixed and mastered, ready to inject some soulful vibes into your productions.

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Retro 80s Funk Instruments + Kits for MPC F9 Audio proudly introduces an unrivalled collection of retro 80s Electric Funk instruments and kits for the MPC platform. With painstaking multi-sampling of select vintage hardware, we're delivering the pulsating power and unique grit of the 80s through the MPC's industry-leading sample playback engine. We've curated the distinct synths, drum machines, and FX devices from the vibrant era when funk electrified transistor technology, sparking a brand-new musical trend. A 4Gb+ MPC Expansion 133 Fully Playable MPC Keygroup instruments 14 Robust Drum Kits 15 Dynamic Drum and FX menus 11 Expressive Melodic 1-shot menus Comprehensive set of Qlink macros for each patch/kit Audio previews for all components: patches, kits, menus, and kit sequences. F9 Electric Funk Kits Our 80s-inspired, 14-kit pack uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate the unforgettable punch and tonality of analogue filter chips. Featuring custom-burnt Eproms, a round-robin 808 kit, layered kits, and 15 drum/FX menus with sounds spread across multiple banks. Also includes 11 banks of melodic and chordal chops and one-shot hits. F9 Electric Funk Basses Experience the undeniable growl of an analogue synth bass from the 80s, featuring 38 clear, round-robin playback bass patches. Expect a unique blend of analogue power, drift, and swagger that's a welcome departure from today's 808 drones. F9 Electric Funk Synths The 80s were the era of knobs-studded keyboards and minimalist FM interfaces, but what stood out was the distinct, scorching sound of an 80s polysynth - a sonic signature that remains etched in public memory. Our collection perfectly captures the essence of major synth groups - Jupiters, Prophets, Junos, and OBX's, all vying to elevate your chords, lines, and improvisations to an unprecedented level of future-retro. With the flawless performance of the MPC's Keygroup engine, these synths will cut through your mix like a hot knife through butter. F9 Electric Funk Keys Featuring 34 Key patches that offer everything from the famous Glassy FM Pianos to unique 12bit sampler patches. These keys add chordal warmth to the analog underscore, lifting your beat while providing layering possibilities. F9 Electric Funk Plucks A nod to the golden age of sequencers, we've created 15 pluck patches, capturing the percussive FM, analog and early digital devices in constant motion, bringing the studio time-keeper experience to your fingertips. F9 Electric Funk Leads Our 17 leads perfectly close this expansion, capturing the melodic intensity of Arps, Moogs, Sequentials, and Fairlights from the Techno-Funk era. This pack promises high resonance and 5th-tuned second oscillators. Dive in fearlessly. Please note: The main audio demo was created with sounds F9 Electric funk for MPC ( every drum sound, instrument and FX / One shot ). Additional mixing, arranging and editing was applied to create the final demo. The midi information for the music you hear in the demos is not contained in this release. This product has been released previously at f9-audio.com

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Immerse yourself in the hazy aura of 90s club culture with the F9 Origins expansion, available in MPC format. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the iconic sound that defined an era of dance music, serving it fresh for modern producers. We've successfully bottled the vibrant rhythms, pulsating beats, and memorable early-digital and analog tones that set the 90s club scene apart. Experience the nostalgia of past decades and inject your contemporary production with the enduring energy of classic house music. For the Origins sampling journey, we returned to the authentic hardware synths, drum machines, and FX processors that gave 90s house music its unique and potent sonic identity. This authenticity endows the pack with an unparalleled advantage, embodying the substantial body, intensity, and vigor of the keyboard, synth, and bass sounds that propelled classic house music onto global nightclubs and radio airwaves. Available as fully playable MPC Keygroup instruments, kits, and menus for MPC software and hardware versions running MPC 2.11 or later, and Akai Force V3.2 or later. 4Gb+ MPC Expansion 142 Fully playable MPC Keygroup instruments 17 Drum Kits 13 Drum and FX menus Comprehensive set of Qlink macros for each patch/kit Audio previews for all patches, kits, menus, and kit sequences F9 Origins Kits + Drum Menus Explore the classic house era with 17 exceptional MPC drum kits. Round-robin 808 and 909 kits combine with the 12-bit essence of 707 and 727 kits, resonant in early Detroit and Chicago house. Our vintage samplers, including the MPC 3000, SP1200, and rackmount classics, give these kits the era's authentic sound. 13 Drum and Sound FX menus conclude the rhythm section, offering a wealth of sounds per patch for overdubs and inspiration. F9 Origins Pianos & Key Patches Our five renowned house piano patches shine brilliantly via the MPC Keygroup engine, offering a perfect blend of bite and vitality. Additionally, our broad collection of 23 key patches covers all essential elements - including classic 90s ROMpler, Analog, and FM sounds. Experience a rich tapestry of sounds from shimmering keys, haunting baritone saxes, sleepless Pizz leads, to classic 8-bit vocal leads right at your fingertips. F9 Origins Bass Patches Our pack features 28 distinctive classic bass patches, digging deep into the revered synths used by the pioneers. We could use the words solid and lately to describe 2 very famous patches basses and these live alongside 3Osc classics and Polysynth staples, with round-robin 303 patches adding spice. F9 Origins Synth Patches This pack's soul lies in its 37 synth patches. We've recreated iconic stabs and brass from French Kiss,a very famous Juno patch from the underworld, and a growling lead from an MS-20 delivering da funk in spades. These patches marry nostalgia with 21st-century sonics, thanks to meticulous multisampling and the MPC's power. F9 Origins Stabs and Strings Patches Our 15 stab patches recall memories of crowded warehouses pulsating to the beat of house music. This collection includes classic samples of clips, chords, synth blips, and piano chunks.The included 10 String patches lend melody to your classic-leaning productions, with staccato strikes and 12-bit pads. These patches can create moody breakdowns to joyous melodic sequences. These stings are for life. F9 Origins Organ and Pad Patches The pack's 9 Organ patches can produce melodic rhythmic chords, Huge slabs of main room bite. We've got to show you love. 15 Pad Patches complete this expansive MPC expansion, providing tones from early Chicago style pads to lavish digital workstation pads, including a classic 'Slippy' patch. Timeless sounds indeed. Please note: The main audio demo was created with sounds F9 Origins for MPC ( every drum sound, instrument and FX / One shot ). Additional mixing, arranging and editing was applied to create the final demo. The midi information for the music you hear in the demos is not contained in this release. This product has been released previously at f9-audio.com

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Akai Professional & Sample Magic are proud to bring you the latest in our MPC / Force Expansion Series sound packs. Cosmic Melodics, underground LoFi hip-hop sounds and MPC style beats... Covering the best of the diverse LA beat scene, Sleazy Beats is a blend of jazzy hooks, astral atmospheres, jagged MPC drums and cosmic ‘future' styled melodics. Stacked Stabs, Chords, Lofi textures and drum hits, this collection is an ode to bold, forward-thinking production, drawing influences from various styles such as old school hip-hop, breakbeat, trip-hop and downtempo created inside 20 unique MPC Programs. With over 300 Hits from Lo-fi kicks, dusty snares, layered percussion,12-bit sampled one-shots and melodic stabs using the top sampling tools in the industry such as the MPC60, ASR10 and SP1200 perfect for re-creating that Lofi re-sampled sound. Served with custom kits and sampler formats for instant inspiration. Diverse one-shot arsenal ready to breathe new life into your MPC. Sleazy Beats also includes inspirational Melodic One Shots, Saturated subs, futuristic chords, pulsating pads, dusty music shots and vocal shots. This Pack includes easy to install versions for PC and MAC and a standalone version for MPC Live, X and Force.