tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56731649457783972382024-03-13T13:25:37.453-07:00Mihai Sorohan Music CornerHi there. My name is Mihai Sorohan and I'm a professional musician, producer and teacher. Here I keep and share my sample packs and loops and post some music and production related posts. For my trumpet lessons please check my other page (see the navigation bar).Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-8449312097322993392022-09-17T09:54:00.001-07:002022-09-17T09:54:14.848-07:00Little helper for piano teachers<p> I'm trying to teach somebody to play piano/keyboard, somebody who doesn't know music theory, and I tried to find online a sheet with piano keys and notes, so you can white down the chords and draw the fingering on the keys.<br /><br />I couldn't find anything like that.<br />How is that nobody did anything similar? I think it's unlikely for me to be the only one dealing with this problem. If you have a similar problem, here is a free template (as PDF and PNG) to print and use in your teaching.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBX5GmDqQIEzbaAMGo28_QUy5F9l_RKfBDusrfPDOprD7D7TBu2Vu8WMmEdNDHiuqv4Y3Y3Mqd9OEi4BmkhZrEGkcUhL5Hqf9uVmMCZAiWCzlNbE8pk2Dhk8Y3y7EDOH71eJmnQIq0LJiKN9XHmcuRXDpmMMKLEhhHAtiexdogANWooFmnXI20ccN2Fg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="4209" data-original-width="2976" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBX5GmDqQIEzbaAMGo28_QUy5F9l_RKfBDusrfPDOprD7D7TBu2Vu8WMmEdNDHiuqv4Y3Y3Mqd9OEi4BmkhZrEGkcUhL5Hqf9uVmMCZAiWCzlNbE8pk2Dhk8Y3y7EDOH71eJmnQIq0LJiKN9XHmcuRXDpmMMKLEhhHAtiexdogANWooFmnXI20ccN2Fg=w284-h400" width="284" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For PNG just right-click on the image and chose "save image as".<br />Here's the PDF:<br /><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mX-YZKBE7JLuewCKeZz4pLricDoopQ9/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mX-YZKBE7JLuewCKeZz4pLricDoopQ9</a><br /></div></div><br /><p></p>Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-60436029796949075062021-04-17T03:08:00.005-07:002021-04-17T03:08:49.889-07:00New Guitar Tutorial<p> This I planned to make in 2011... I work a little slow sometimes...<br />Aaaaaanyway, heavy metal style, arpeggios, sweep picking, medium level.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFaVxLuvsVg" width="320" youtube-src-id="IFaVxLuvsVg"></iframe></div><br /><p>Have fun 😉</p>Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-84930711558361543132020-11-21T13:53:00.000-08:002020-11-21T13:53:00.252-08:00New Musical Project; World Jazz CollectiveMy latest project, World Jazz Collective is a diverse band performing music that exemplifies the influence of jazz across the world. We are in early stages and so far there is Romanian and Balkan music influences (because I come from Romania), but I hope soon we will include more diverse music.<br />Here is what we recorded so far:<br /><br />"Thracian Dance" composed and arranged by me:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9J39FQdUWrc" width="320" youtube-src-id="9J39FQdUWrc"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>and "Balkano" composed by Sorin Mustățea. Band arrangement based on an arrangement by Gheorghe Brănici. I recommend checking out his arrangements and transcriptions, he put them for free here:<br /><a href="https://www.free-scores.com/Download-PDF-Sheet-Music-elgira.htm">https://www.free-scores.com/Download-PDF-Sheet-Music-elgira.htm</a><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b4C-fhleANM" width="320" youtube-src-id="b4C-fhleANM"></iframe></div><br /><div>Cheers and hope you'll enjoy the music.</div>Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-70841034754251906912019-12-23T12:27:00.002-08:002019-12-23T16:45:21.078-08:00Still aliveHi there<br />
Has been quite a while since I didn't post here. That's because quite a lot happened in my life and I have a lot of other activities (teaching, making trumpet tutorials, having concerts...etc).<br />
I plan making a brass pack, since I bought 2 marching trombones, 2 new trumpets and a piccolo trumpet as well, but that will take quite a while.<br />
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Meanwhile, Merry Christmas and here are some videos with me, to boost your Christmas spirit ☺<br />
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Cheers and Happy Holidays!</div>
Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-54873684775598063452016-05-04T11:48:00.002-07:002016-05-05T05:25:00.724-07:00Free Vuvuzela Sample Pack<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recorded at 32 bit float, 44.1 khz samplerate, converted at 24 bit. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/72f6896g2qmczog/Vuvuzela.zip">DOWNLOAD</a> Mu.Lab Multisampla format<br />
How to install:<br />
1. Get <a href="http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html">Mu.Lab</a> (free version would do it just fine) <br />
2. Download and unzip the archive.<br />
3. Move the patch folder into the Mulab/User/Library/Mux folder<br />
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<a href="http://www.freesound.org/people/sorohanro/packs/6525/">DOWNLOAD</a> the unaltered .wav files and make your own patches in the sampler of your choice.<br />
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By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:<br />
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<li>You get a personal non-exclusive non-transferable right to use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose.</li>
<li>You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li>You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li>I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. </li>
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Enjoy the freebie.</div>
Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-59270930857040563452016-02-16T15:14:00.002-08:002016-05-05T05:27:08.051-07:00Free Recorder Samples<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.mihaisorohan.net/images/cover_rec.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.mihaisorohan.net/images/cover_rec.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></span>Instrument sampled - Yamaha Soprano Recorder<br />
Recorded at 32 bit float, 44.1 khz samplerate, converted at 24 bit.<br />
Played and sampled by Mihai Sorohan.<br />
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To run the patch you need a full license of Kontakt. In Kontakt Player (the free version of Kontakt) the patch will run just in demo mode (that means 15 minutes and then stop). <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/9k969e813wcgk09/Recorder-Kontakt.zip">DOWNLOAD</a> </span>Kontakt format<br />
Kontakt version require full Kontakt to play it. Created in Kontakt 5 as monolith nki. Fake round robin script by SzcZ (c) 2014 <a href="http://www.fairlyconfusing.net/">www.fairlyconfusing.net</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/f14vs4x5fou4fog/Recorder-MuLab.zip" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a> </span>Mu.Lab Multisampla format</div>
How to install:<br />
1. Get <a href="http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html">Mu.Lab</a> (free version would do it just fine) <br />
2. Download and unzip the archive.<br />
3. Move the patch folder into the Mulab/User/Library/Mux folder<br />
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<b><u>SFZ</u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can be used with Sfz by Rgcaudio or Plogue Sforzando. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/jmdzjdkwymn/Muted_Trumpet-Recorder-Bamboo.sf2">DOWNLOAD</a> </span>SFZ patch containing Muted Trumpet, Recorder and Bamboo<br />
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By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms: <br />
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<li>You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li>You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li>I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. </li>
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Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-51506215981438492512015-05-19T11:43:00.001-07:002021-05-04T16:21:17.767-07:00Games featuring my music<div>
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<li><a href="https://www.planetminecraft.com/project/just-jump-5104454/">Just Jump</a> (Minecraft Map) - by <a href="https://theswagunicorn.newgrounds.com/">The Swag Unicorn</a> - 2021</li><li><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24385/?tab=1&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fskyrim%2Fajax%2Fmoddescription%2F%3Fid%3D24385%26preview%3D&pUp=1">Epic Halloween Overhaul</a> - Night of The Living Spooks - 2018 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/656260">Sneaky Ranch Day 5</a> by <a href="http://selfdefiant.newgrounds.com/">selfdefiant</a> - 2015 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.silvergames.com/en/love-burger">Love Burger</a> by <a href="https://carmelgames.com/">Carmel Games</a> - 2015</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/622521">Elephant</a> by <a href="http://wloczykij.newgrounds.com/">wloczykij</a> - 2013 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/613269">The Interview Codex</a> by <a href="http://deathink.newgrounds.com/">deathink</a> - 2013 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/626917">Zombies Want Your Candy</a> by <a href="http://jjwallace.newgrounds.com/">jjwallace</a> - 2013 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.audiodraft.com/contests/94-Create-music-for-Ovelin-kick-ass-guitar-game#entries&p=1&s=rating">Ovelin Guitar Game</a> by <a href="https://get.yousician.com/">Yousician</a> - 2012 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/606985">Flash Advent Calendar</a> by <a href="http://puffballsunited.newgrounds.com/">PuffballsUnited</a> - 2012 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/570203">Chronicle</a> by Evil Kris - 2011 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.y8.com/games/callow_drift">Callow Drift</a> by <a href="https://pattmac.newgrounds.com/">Patrick McNamara</a> - 2010 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/554121">Bean Fiend</a> by <a href="http://jjwallace.newgrounds.com/">jjwallace</a> - 2010 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/542664">Standoff: Turn Based News</a> by <a href="http://squidly.newgrounds.com/">squidly</a> - 2010 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/546530">Sift Heads World: Act 5</a> by <a href="http://popbrain.newgrounds.com/">PopBrain</a> - 2010 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.kongregate.com/games/EvilKris/the-insanity-2">The Insanity II</a> by Evil Kris (find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/549087">Newgrounds</a>) - 2010 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ydjapan.com/temp_kris/THE-INSANITY1.html">The Insanity I</a> by Evil Kris (Find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/513181">Newgrounds</a>) - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/489968">Mini Games Ultimate</a> by <a href="http://sims5000.newgrounds.com/">sims5000</a> - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.gamesfree.ca/1-46-Pepe_Pillz.html">Pepe Pillz</a> by <a href="http://popbrain.newgrounds.com/">PopBrain</a> (find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/480924">Newgrounds</a>) - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/498126">Social Studies Quiz</a> by SpyreWorks - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.zupperman.com/giochi/xmas-champion.php">Xmas Champion</a> by Zupperman (find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/522293">Newgrounds</a>) - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/495541">Survival 2009</a> by Juicymosquito - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/477878">Money! and Anvils!</a> by <a href="http://zenfasterxd.newgrounds.com/">zenfasterxd</a> - 2009 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.throwtheproject.com/games/play.php?game=4">Modern Tactics 2</a> by Lautan (find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/434385">Newgrounds</a>) - 2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://armorgames.com/play/1846/shift-3">Shift 3</a> by Tony Lavelle for Armor Games (find it on <a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/448901">Newgrounds</a>) - 2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/466790">NG Office Adventure v1.3</a> by Afro-Ninja - 2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/435083">Dress Up Banana</a> V3 by <a href="http://revels.newgrounds.com/">Revels</a> -2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/434827">Dress Up Banana V2</a> by <a href="http://revels.newgrounds.com/">Revels</a> - 2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/466790">NG Office Adventure v1.3</a> by <a href="http://afro-ninja.newgrounds.com/">Afro-Ninja</a> - 2008 </li>
<li><a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/334196">A Very Fishy Game</a> by <a href="http://mechabloby.newgrounds.com/">Mechabloby</a> - 2006 </li>
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<br />Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-62766698850375651722014-12-14T13:07:00.002-08:002016-05-04T05:04:02.628-07:00Early Christmas - Wind ChimesFrom same session as the <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.no/2014/12/early-christmas-sleigh-bells-loops.html" target="_blank">Sleigh Bells Loops</a> and <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.no/2014/12/early-christmas-tambourine-loops.html" target="_blank">Tambourine Loops</a>, here are some wind-chimes.
All files stereo wav, 32 bit float, 44.1 KHz, 80 BPM.<br />
Dropped them in FL Studio to put automatically the loop markers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/cuh2dc3pc8bff22/Windchimes.zip" target="_blank">http://www.mediafire.com/download/cuh2dc3pc8bff22/Windchimes.zip</a><br />
(image of a similar instrument)<br />
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<li> You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li> You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li> I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. </li>
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Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-79053973484494365552014-12-06T13:22:00.006-08:002016-05-04T05:04:15.360-07:00Early Christmas - Tambourine LoopsFrom same session as the <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.no/2014/12/early-christmas-sleigh-bells-loops.html" target="_blank">Sleigh Bells Loops</a>, here are some tambourines.<br />
All files stereo wav, 32 bit float, 44.1 KHz, 80 BPM.<br />
Dropped them in FL Studio to put automatically the loop markers.
The stereo one is actually two different takes of the same rhythm panned extremely right and left.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/wiulo2ddi4q3svi/Tambourine_Loops.zip">http://www.mediafire.com/download/wiulo2ddi4q3svi/Tambourine_Loops.zip</a><br />
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By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:<br />
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<li>You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li>You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li>I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.</li>
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Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-52902376850742946942014-12-04T19:45:00.002-08:002016-05-04T05:04:33.281-07:00Early Christmas - Sleigh Bells LoopsI was recording some Christmas track with the brass band I am conducting and while recording some of the percussion I was thinking "why not making some loops out of those?". So here they are, loops at 80 BPM.<br />
<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/6vsfcmrs2219n8z/Sleigh_Bells_Loops.zip" target="_blank">http://www.mediafire.com/download/6vsfcmrs2219n8z/Sleigh_Bells_Loops.zip </a><br />
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I dropped them in FL Studio to put automatically the loop markers.
All files stereo wav, 32 bit float, 44.1 KHz. The ones labeled "mono" are out of mono files (recorded with one mic) and the "stereo" are same mono recordings with a Eventide Micro Pitch applied.<br />
(image of a similar instrument)
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Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0Odda, Norway60.0691756 6.546235000000024260.005790600000005 6.3848735000000243 60.1325606 6.7075965000000242tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-84701447621159643592014-10-16T19:56:00.000-07:002014-10-16T19:56:16.166-07:00Big News!!!Well, as a musician, I guess this is how should be announced:<br />
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<br />Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-27327289548311820772013-12-25T15:26:00.003-08:002016-10-20T04:47:40.663-07:00Orchestral Mockup TutorialsFor people who want to produce soundtracks, orchestral or hybrid or just MIDI "mockups", here I found some really really interesting tutorials:<br />
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<li><a href="http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-realistic-panning--audio-7147">Quick Tip: Realistic Panning</a></li>
<li><a href="http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-orchestral-christmas-music-part-1--audio-22453">How to Create Orchestral Christmas Music: Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-orchestral-christmas-music-part-1-2--audio-22470">How to Create Orchestral Christmas Music: Part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-compelling-ostinato--audio-616">How to Create a Compelling Ostinato</a></li>
<li><a href="http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/a-guide-to-producing-an-epic-orchestral-track--audio-13389">A Guide to Producing an Epic Orchestral Track</a></li>
<li><a href="https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/case-study-orchestral-scoring-to-picture--audio-13710">Case Study - Orchestral Scoring To Picture</a></li>
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<br />Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-42178997869280182282012-06-04T17:31:00.000-07:002019-05-08T04:47:03.221-07:00440 or 432 Hz?<br />
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Here, something that is very close to what I think, but put in better words by smarter people:<a href="http://www.medson.net/A432hz-myth.html">http://www.medson.net/A432hz-myth.html</a></div>
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"The intention carried by a music is more influential than the pitch to which it is tuned. The choice of scales - and therefore the resulting intervals - are also fundamental in my understanding. There are several. There are 15,000 scales in Indian music."<br />
"Stating that 432 Hz corresponds to the proportions of the Cheops pyramid, Maya temples, the speed of light, the frequency of the water, the frequency of the human heart or the Precession of the equinoxes is therefore pure fantasy and I classify these statements as fragile and partisan."<br />
<a href="http://www.miltonline.com/2014/01/07/hertz-so-good/">http://www.miltonline.com/2014/01/07/hertz-so-good/</a><br />
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"Play any higher tone followed by a slightly lower one and you can convince yourself and others that the second is more relaxed and resolved, and less ‘harsh’. This is simply a trick of associating negative connotations to higher pitches and positive ones to lower pitches. A higher pitch could be described as harsh, cerebral, brash, brittle and sterile (as opposed to soft, spiritual, peaceful, relaxed and warm) or strong, thoughtful, brave, optimistic and bright (as opposed to weak, thoughtless, cowardly, pessimistic and dull). Our expectations do the rest. If you value anecdotes, then consider this: I’ve discussed the 440Hz/432Hz issue and played the two tones to an audience, almost all agree that the latter sounds more ‘relaxed’ and ‘peaceful’. However it’s then revealed that what was actually heard was 432Hz followed by a 424.15Hz tone (a drop in pitch proportional to 440Hz-432Hz)."<br />
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One more article by AskAudio:<br />
"Fiction: Mozart used 432 Hz for all of his music.<br />
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Fact: The only evidence for Mozart’s A comes from an ancient tuning fork from 1780 with the tone of A=421.6 Hz. This tuning fork belonged to the Viennese piano builder Johann Andreas Stein, the leading piano maker in Vienna at the time, who was responsible for Mozart's pianos as well as Haydn’s and Beethoven’s. It is likely that they have all used A=421.6Hz."<a href="https://ask.audio/articles/music-theory-432-hz-tuning-separating-fact-from-fiction" target="_blank">https://ask.audio/articles/music-theory-432-hz-tuning-separating-fact-from-fiction</a><br />
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<i><br /></i>Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-90377164361739143082012-02-01T13:56:00.000-08:002016-05-04T05:10:43.468-07:00Silver GlockenspielI proudly present "Silver Glockenspiel", a Kontakt based instrument on which I was collaborating with <a href="http://www.sampleism.com/ma-simon">MA-Simon</a>.<br />
The Glockenspiel has been carefully sampled both with mallets and a violin bow.<br />
It was recorded in an acoustically treated room using two AKG Precision microphones.<br />
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Within this library you will find Solo and Section Patches.<br />
The Instrument has been sampled cromatically from C3-C5. But the patch has an extended range to G2-C5 for the Mallets and to G2-E5 for the Bowings.<br />
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The volume of the Bowed Instruments is controlled with the modwheel.<br />
There are looped and unlooped patches so you can either play the original recorded bowings ore the more smooth and looped ones for more fluid playing.<br />
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On the interface there are some handy controls for quick use of:<br />
Attack and Release for all Mallet Patches and Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release for all the Bowed patches.<br />
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The instrument is for sale at <a href="http://www.sampleism.com/ma-simon/glockenspiel?sk=kt">sampleism.com</a> for £4.99 (approximately $8 or €6) which is a steal for this library.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-14785784898225571282012-01-26T02:05:00.000-08:002016-05-04T05:51:11.816-07:00Modern modal scales on the natural notesA more correct title would be "The modern Western music approach on the transposed version of what we think was the Greek system, based on work of a number of medieval musical theorists"... but that would be way too long.<br />
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Most modern, popular, western music has been largely based on the major and minor scales. Before this, most music was based on the seven traditional modes established by the Greeks.<br />
I made a list because I couldn't find a good quality one on internet, good enough for printing, so here you have it:<br />
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<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_mode#Modern_modal_scales_on_the_natural_notes">Wikipedia on Modern_modal_scales_on_the_natural_notes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dolmetsch.com/musictheory25.htm">Music theory online : notes, harmonies & scales</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.inkandstrings.com/a-bit-of-theory-musical-modes/">Ink & Strings - A Bit of Theory: Musical Modes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.teoria.com/articulos/aramirez/10.htm">Modes Taken from the Medieval Epoch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://smphillips.8m.com/article-16.html">The Tone Intervals Of The Seven Octave Species & Their Correspondence With Octonion Algebra And Superstrings</a></li>
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Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-58738940392226081222011-12-09T13:47:00.000-08:002016-05-04T04:40:06.346-07:00RECsoprano VSTi Free !!!<div style="text-align: left;">
Hi there.</div>
After a little bit of silence I'm back again, and not just back, but with some great news.<br />
I'm happy to announce the release of a nice free VST instrument. The instrument was designed and made by <a href="http://tekit-audio.com/">TEK'IT-Audio</a> using my recorder samples.<br />
The instrument is pretty impressive, it has envelope control, a selection of tuning, polyphonic voices and a polyphonic portamento. Also, the GUI allows you to visualize the soprano recorder fingering while you play.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7p9G3mI0W41l8gDokUBTAPc3sLJ47ENGtWxua-p9TFs0FoOeSEveXlBakx_FBjJlX1PnIQ8KX7T1vzI7wYnyu9_UcD876OvQw4irGguzCjsGmGFtQ8vzDdlQ3gE8AWfF1auFlwe_aTvy1/s1600/recsopranoscreenshot.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684249740327244194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7p9G3mI0W41l8gDokUBTAPc3sLJ47ENGtWxua-p9TFs0FoOeSEveXlBakx_FBjJlX1PnIQ8KX7T1vzI7wYnyu9_UcD876OvQw4irGguzCjsGmGFtQ8vzDdlQ3gE8AWfF1auFlwe_aTvy1/s320/recsopranoscreenshot.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 106px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Feature highlights:<br />
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<li>Samples played and recorded by Mihai Sorohan</li>
<li>Recorded at 32 bit, 44.1KHz samplerate</li>
<li>Realtime fingerings visualisation</li>
<li>3 tunning: Modern, Renaissance and Baroque</li>
<li>Polyphonic portamento</li>
<li>Monophonic and 8 voices polyphonic mode</li>
<li>Full MIDI automation support</li>
<li>Easy MIDI learn on all parameters</li>
<li>Preset manager, rename, copy, save, load...</li>
<li>Undo your changes to initial preset value</li>
<li>One click preset randomize</li>
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More info and free download here:<br />
<a href="http://tekit-audio.com/products/real-play/recsoprano/">tekit-audio.com/products/real-play/recsoprano</a></div>
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Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-6323836795841121542011-07-11T05:27:00.000-07:002016-05-04T05:51:29.750-07:00II-V-I Exercise for Trumpet (Bb)Hi there<br />
II-V-I is probably the most used chord progression in jazz, so, there are some simple patterns using this progression that you can practice and make this as a daily routine.<br />
Those exercises I wrote doesn't get too much into the high register so those can be used as warm up.<br />
First exercise use more simple arpeggios, second use some substitutions and sounds more interesting. <br />
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Both exercises can be played on top of this backing track: <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/432000/432696_II_V_I_Exercise1.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as")<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:</span><br />
You may use the provided backing tracks for:<br />
- practice;<br />
- recording/filming yourself soloing on top of it, and posting on YouTube or similar free services;<br />
- use in a live performance/show.<br />
You may not: <br />
- use it for commercial purposes (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc).<br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.<br />
Music sheet made with <a href="http://musescore.org/en">Muse Score</a>, a free cross-platform WYSIWYG music notation program.<br />
All material used here is for informative and educational purposes.<br />
Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-36071460448398693592011-07-07T13:04:00.000-07:002016-05-04T05:51:43.406-07:00Footprints Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track<blockquote>
"Footprints" is a jazz standard composed by Wayne Shorter, first appearing on his 1966 album Adam's Apple.<br />
Whilst in 6/4 metre, it is debatable whether it could be called a jazz waltz, since the feel could be divided into compound duple or simple triple time.</blockquote>
- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footprints_(composition)">Wikipedia</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Footprints Backing Track</span><br />
Tonality C minor.<br />
Track sequenced, performed, recorded and mixed by Mihai Sorohan in 2011.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/432000/432023_Footprints_backing.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as")<br />
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Music Sheet from <a href="http://www.mobetterblues.altervista.org/">mobetterblues.altervista.org</a><br />
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Another good tutorial for this jazz standard can be found <a href="http://roberthd.org/2010/03/soloing-over-footprints/">HERE</a><br />
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Here, for inspiration Wayne Shorter - Footprints from 'Adam's Apple'. <br />
- Wayne Shorter (ts), <br />
- Herbie Hancock (p), <br />
- Reggie Workman (b), <br />
- Joe Chambers (d).<br />
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Previous tutorials & backing tracks:<br />
- <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-freebies-backing-tracks.html">Blues Tutorial</a><br />
- <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.com/2011/02/cantaloupe-island-jazz-tutorial.html">Cantaloupe Island Jazz Tutorial</a><br />
- <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-bossa-jazz-tutorial-free-backing.html">Blue Bossa Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track</a><br />
- <a href="http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.com/2011/07/footprints-jazz-tutorial-free-backing.html">Footprints Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:</span><br />
You may use the provided backing tracks for:<br />
- practice;<br />
- recording/filming yourself soloing on top of it, and posting on YouTube or similar free services;<br />
- use in a live performance/show.<br />
You may not: <br />
- use it for commercial purposes (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc).<br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
All materials are properties of their owners. All material used here is for informative and educational purposes.<br />
Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-91592615370686152632011-06-03T13:47:00.000-07:002016-05-04T05:51:57.697-07:00Blue Bossa Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track"Blue Bossa" is an instrumental jazz composition by Kenny Dorham. - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Bossa">Wikipedia</a><br />
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This was one of my first jazz tunes I learned and after so much time I still find it intriguing and the harmonies very inspiring for improvisation. That's why I decided to make a backing track, more for the beginner level, not very fast, so the less advanced can play on those nice harmonies and the more advanced can play "on the double" :))<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Blue Bossa Backing Track</span><br />
Tempo 120 bpm<br />
Tonality C minor.<br />
Track sequenced, performed, recorded and mixed by Mihai Sorohan in 2011.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/424000/424691_Blue_Bossa_Backing_Track_2.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as")<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here, for inspiration, have Dexter Gordon's version from "Biting the Apple":</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:</span><br />
You <span style="font-weight: bold;">may</span> use the provided backing tracks for:<br />
- practice;<br />
- recording/filming yourself soloing on top of it, and posting on YouTube or similar free services;<br />
- use in a live performance/show.<br />
You <span style="font-weight: bold;">may not</span>: <br />
- use it for commercial purposes (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc).<br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
All materials are properties of their owners. All material used here is for informative and educational purposes.<br />
Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-20390951049837854532011-04-30T15:39:00.000-07:002016-05-04T05:52:13.326-07:00Guitar Little Chord HelperHere's something to print and write down your chords ;)<br />
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Cheers and happy using.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-39964912564758591092011-02-02T09:09:00.000-08:002016-05-04T05:52:27.880-07:00Cantaloupe Island Jazz Tutorial"Cantaloupe Island" is a jazz standard composed by Herbie Hancock. It was one of the first examples of a modal jazz composition set to a funky beat.<br />
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Because is a well known and also fun to play on it, I made a backing track for you guys to fool around with it. <br />
Introduction 8 bars, then structure repeats 5 times, last with an outro.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/388000/388181_Cantaloupe_Island_Backing.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as") <br />
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Composed by Herbie Hancock.<br />
Track arranged and sequenced by Mihai Sorohan in 2011.<br />
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On the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fm7</span> chord, you can play F Dorian.<br />
On the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Db7</span> chord you can play Db Lydian dominant.<br />
On the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dm7</span> chord you can play D dorian.<br />
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Here, take a look and get inspired by the master himself:<br />
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Herbie Hancock: Piano<br />
Bob Sheppard: Tenor Saxophone<br />
Lionel Loueke: Guitar<br />
Marcus Miller: Electric Bass<br />
Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:</span><br />
You <span style="font-weight: bold;">may use</span> the provided backing tracks for:<br />
- practice;<br />
- recording/filming yourself soloing on top of it, and posting on YouTube or similar free services;<br />
- use in a live performance/show.<br />
You <span style="font-weight: bold;">may not</span>: <br />
- use it for commercial purposes (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc).<br />
<br />
Disclaimer:<br />
All materials are properties of their owners. All material used here is for informative and educational purposes.<br />
Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-36667488378263588472010-12-29T03:03:00.000-08:002016-05-04T04:34:13.838-07:00Christmas (late) SampleTank FreebieI wanted to make a free glockenspiel patch for Christmas, patch I thought to be for Mu.Lab and Kontakt, but I thought "why not try SampleTank, now that it's free". <br />
Well, took a while to make it, mainly because SampleTank is a very closed and hard to understand, at least the free version. So, because I was late with it, I thought "why not throw in there some more stuff?". <br />
<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/lj5xva646dzvxat/Mihai_Sorohan_Sounds.zip">DOWNLOAD </a><br />
List of instruments: <br />
Percussion <br />
- Glockenspiel <br />
- Bamboo <br />
Brass and Wind <br />
- Muted Trumpet <br />
- Recorder <br />
Install: <br />
Unzip into the "Instruments" folder. <br />
The structure should be Program Files/IK Multimedia/ Instruments/Mihai Sorohan Sounds/. <br />
You should be able to acces it from ST menu.<br />
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No loop points, no velocity multi layering, but still I think it might be useful. All samples recorded at 32 bit and converted to 16 bit wav stereo.<br />
There are available 8 more child presets by <a href="http://www.m4um.net/">jobromedia</a> originally posted on <a href="http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=306599&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15">KVR</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.speedyshare.com/files/25968055/Mihai_Sorohan_Sounds.zip">DOWNLOAD</a><br />
Extract them in the same folder where you extracted the original samples. <br />
In order for the child presets to work, you should previously have the parent original samples.<br />
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The Free version of SampleTank Free you can get from IK Multimedia website:<br />
<a href="http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/sampletankcs/">SampleTank Free Download</a><br />
It comes with over 500 MB samples for over 200 sounds included.<br />
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I tried to cover two aspects of guitar playing, the triads and the sweep picking. Basically all started because practicing arpeggios can be boring, so a technique switching and building sort of a melody (and all on top of a backing track) can "spice up" a bit practicing.<br />
Here's the track:<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Arpeggio Study no2 For Guitar</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/382000/382580_Arpeggio_Study2_2010.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as") <br />
Track composed by Mihai Sorohan in 2008. <br />
Track sequenced, performed, recorded and mixed by Mihai Sorohan in 2010.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Arpeggio Study no2 For Guitar- Backing Track</span><br />
Starts with 2 bars of metronome to get you in the tempo (120 bpm)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://audio.ngfiles.com/382000/382593_Arpeggio_Study2_2010_backi.mp3">DOWNLOAD</a></span> (right click and "save link as") <br />
Track composed by Mihai Sorohan in 2008. <br />
Track sequenced, performed, recorded and mixed by Mihai Sorohan in 2010.<br />
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All guitars recorded with Epiphone SG Special through Guitar Rig 4 Player (free).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C9-Hji1s5eCsyRmglt5KSGU9tKoQIdW8HIajmTBfhjOoiBV4ajBUzZTGJT3m4bCygxsp92SQOf1JJ7hLaS1Eo2jDAnBGMjkC2iNroMB4hm-jWxbdKQods3DFOJKR2Ktpht_S3OozBVln/s1600/Arpeggio+Study+no2+-+Solo+Guitar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554410888597674738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C9-Hji1s5eCsyRmglt5KSGU9tKoQIdW8HIajmTBfhjOoiBV4ajBUzZTGJT3m4bCygxsp92SQOf1JJ7hLaS1Eo2jDAnBGMjkC2iNroMB4hm-jWxbdKQods3DFOJKR2Ktpht_S3OozBVln/s400/Arpeggio+Study+no2+-+Solo+Guitar.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 600px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-48238908417050418972010-10-24T09:31:00.000-07:002016-05-04T04:29:42.402-07:00Free Choir Sample Pack<span style="font-family: inherit;">The choir patch was developed by Mihai Sorohan together with </span><a href="http://www.theguysanidiot.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">Richard Osborn</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for Mu.Lab Multisampla and Selcuk Bor (from </span><a href="http://www.symphonyofspecters.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">Symphony of Specters</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">) for Kontakt.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/371306" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3LPtVxrM8UVFx5VM9Y5WwaMKK_wfCdt5sNujHPtuN7zNGIHvX5ODaG-h9DTRemYETzThWBhxVWrk0P8D0JwQTssgEZMdQxR5kTdMZzqx2-ElXrKhvhxM85zEpF8qpNf8T6eOG2DKl9g0/s1600/cover_vowel.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Choir:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Citrina - soprano & alto</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jelena - alto</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roman & Dimitri (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/TIMOHI/322898792379">Timohi</a>) - tenor</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jonny Zed - tenor</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mihai - tenor & baritone</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>KONTAKT</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Kontakt patch is "monolith" so you don't need to copy folders or keep track where are the files.<br />To run the patch you need a full license of Kontakt. In Kontakt Player (the free version of Kontakt) the patch will run just in demo mode (that means 15 minutes and then stop). </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Choir "Dry" Patch for Kontakt: </span><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?b4xydm21282icxo" style="font-family: inherit;">DOWNLOAD </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Choir "Wet" Patch for Kontakt: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?b66sdbjn56h9szu">DOWNLOAD </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>MULAB</b></u></span><br />
A reworked version of the pack named "Choir Vowel Ensemble Pack" is available on the official Mutools website on the "Download" section. Jo from Mutools converted all 6 patches into a MuSynth patch and also converted all samples to Ogg files to keep filesize low (in the original is 32 bit wav).The quality is still decent but the size is much smaller, so it's more suitable for people with a slower internet connection or with smaller HD drives.<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mu.Lab Patch: <a href="http://www.mutools.com/library/musynth/Choir%20Vowel%20Ensemble%20Pack.zip">DOWNLOAD</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How to install:</span></span><br />
1. Get <a href="http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html">Mu.Lab</a> (free version would do it just fine) <br />2. Download and unzip the archive.<br />3. Move the patch folder into the Mulab/User/Library/Mux folder <br /><br />By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms: <br /><ul>
<li>You get a personal non-exclusive non-transferable right to use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li>You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li>I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. </li>
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Enjoy the freebie.Mihai Sorohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006635719424217497noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673164945778397238.post-40551145945438443762010-09-23T01:34:00.000-07:002016-05-04T17:35:50.776-07:00Free Rock Pack for Mu.Lab<h4>
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<b>Electric Guitar Power Chords</b><br />Stereo recorded Epiphone SG Special guitar. Samples at 44.1 KHz samplerate, 24 bit, stereo. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><b> Acoustic Guitar Strums</b><br />Mono recorded Fender CD-60CE Nat major and minor chords, one strum and muted strums so you can make your own patterns. Samples at 44.1 KHz samplerate, 24 bit, mono. <br /><br /><br /><b><u>MULAB</u></b><div>
Source files are included for <a href="http://www.mutools.com/downloads.html">MU.LAB</a>. <br />MU.LAB is an alternative, hi-quality music application for Mac OSX and Windows, transforming your computer into a complete music studio!<br /><a href="http://www.mutools.com/library/musynth/Rock%20Pack.zip">DOWNLOAD</a> Mu.Lab Multisampla format<br />How to install:<br />1. Get <a href="http://www.mutools.com/mulab-downloads.html">Mu.Lab</a> (free version would do it just fine) <br />2. Download and unzip the archive.<br />3. Move the patch folder into the Mulab/User/Library/Mux folder<br /><br /><br /><br />By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms: <br /><ul>
<li>You may not use it for commercial sample libraries (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc) </li>
<li>You may use the sample content as an integral part of your musical composition, in combination with other sounds, for both personal and commercial purpose. </li>
<li>I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. </li>
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Enjoy the freebie.</div>
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