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Once upon a time, a 'pad' was a simple analogue synth sound - typically a smooth, rounded string patch with the filter reduced. The term 'pad' was used as it was used to pad out the track - there but not there... you're not aware of its presence but the track sounds empty without it. However, with advances in synth technology and functionality, the term took on new proportions as samples were layered to create hybrids and instead of simple analogue oscillators, it was possible to layer almost any sound on top of another. At first, it was just piano and strings or bells and choirs, etc., but more adventurous programmers took this to new heights by layering all manner of sounds to create evolving soundscapes of textures that weave around each other and move spatially and are almost a complete composition in their own right. The new definition of 'pad' is a sound that can transport you musically and sonically and advances on the old concept of 'space music' as pioneered by artists such as Isao Tomita, Jean-Michelle Jarre, Tangerine Dream and others - sounds that have a truly 'other worldly' element that make you feel that you may be weightless in an alien environment. |
Hollow Sun's 'Nebulae' is a collection of definitive pads that covers every base from 'old school' mellow analogue smoothness to early layering techniques to more floating, atmospheric textures and alien landscapes including many from the early days of 50s sci-fi movies. This collection is not for 'rock n rollers' in the strict sense of the word - it's for people who want to create sublime, ethereal music and textures that float and weave through the consciousness and take you on a musical and sonic journey where a few choice chords can paint a thousand aural pictures. Hollow Sun's 'Nebulae' is impressionist sound design at its finest that draws upon 30 years of experience to transport you to new dimensions and new worlds of sonic exploration. As you audition each sound, you will be taken on a journey from Winter-clad landscapes of a bygone faery era to the the outer reaches of the universe, stopping off at various planets along the way. Enjoy the trip! 'Nebulae' is available in two formats (see below) - be sure to order the correct one. 'NEBULAE' is available for S5/6000 in a 'native' format CD that will just pop into your sampler's CD-ROM (or Mac/PC for use with ak.Sys) without any form of installation required. Also, of course, fully compatible with Z4/8 and/or MPC4000. See below for further compatibility notes 'NEBULAE - FUSION EDITION' contains 128 sounds in one easily installed bank. All the sounds have been individually sculpted in Fusion with complementary use of Fusion's unique synthesis and processing facilities as well as flattering application of multi-effects to further enhance these stellar sounds and textures. Please note that the 'Fusion Edition' is in a proprietary format and can ONLY be used with the Alesis Fusion |
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$55 USD (plus $8 worldwide p+p) | 
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$55 USD (plus $8 worldwide p+p) |
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All company, trade and brand names shown, listed or implied above are the property of their respective owners. COMPATIBILITY All these sounds are fully compatible with the Akai Z4, Z8 and MPC4000. These sounds are also known to load directly into Kontakt 2.2 and Mach 5. The actual samples themselves should also be able to be loaded into other samplers though you will have to do the keyboard mapping, etc.. Given the differences in feature sets and/or user-interface implementation between the different sampler formats, 100% compatibility cannot be absolutely guaranteed and some minimal 'tweaking' of some sounds may be required depending on the chosen destination format. Of course, you will probably want to tweak the sounds to your requirements anyway. Please note that the 'Fusion Edition' is in a proprietary format and can ONLY be used with the Alesis Fusion |
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