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Learn Sound Design with Z3TA+ 2 – Free Video by Digital Sound Factory

Z3TA+ 2 Sound Design Video

 

Z3TA+ 2 Sound Design
By Timothy Swartz
Digital Sound Factory

Digital Sound Factory veteran sound designer, Timothy Swartz takes us on a tour of Cakewalk’s Z3TA+ 2 software synthesizer and how to quickly create interesting sounds. The video begins by explaining basic programming of Z3TA+ 2 envelopes, LFO’s, filters, modulators, and effects. As the tutorial progresses, Tim explains Z3TA+ 2 program parameters and takes us through the process of creating synth pads, synth bass, synth leads, and electronica synths. We hope you find this video informative and will stimulate your imagination. (40 min. running time)

Z3TA+ 2 Expansion Packs by DSF

 
 

Digital Sound Factory offers a collection of over 1,000 Z3TA+ 2 programs, designed using these concepts, now available on the Cakewalk Store.

Timothy Swartz produced the original E-MU Emulator and Proteus sound libraries. In 2007 he founded Digital Sound Factory with a mission to provide high quality low cost sounds for computer software musicians. Digital Sound Factory also offers Cakewalk sound libraries for Dimension Pro, Rapture, Session Drummer 3, and Cakewalk Sound Center.

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72-hour sale: 50% off the PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier

PC2A

72-hour sale: Download the PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier for only $39.50
We are making the most popular ProChannel module available at an unbelievable price for the next 72 hours. Faithfully modeled after one of the most sought after studio compressors in history, the PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier puts the silky, smooth sound of this highly desirable unit right into SONAR’s ProChannel. Offer ends October 21st at 11:59PM PT.

Key features:

  • Meticulously modeled
  • Native 64-bit operation
  • Zero latency for real-time tracking and mixing
  • Up to 40dB of smooth, transparent gain reduction
  • Frequency dependent compression
  • Program dependent attack/release
  • Fully modeled “R37″
  • HF Pre-emphasis control
  • Dual photocell reset modes (Classic & Fast Reset)
  • 64-bit double-precision audio fidelity

What customers are saying: The PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier has been a huge hit with users. Here’s just a sampling of some of the feedback we have received.

“After running comparisons on this plugin over the last hour, I give Cakewalk an A. It’s easily as good as the UAD version and I like the needle response better. Good job guys.”

“I’m really impressed now. The Waves/UAD versions are both $150…This Cakewalk version is a steal!”

“I slapped it on a rhythm guitar buss last night and was rewarded with a lovely, silky sheen…big thumbs up from me.”

“Better than UAD anytime!!”

“I just threw the new PC2A on a vocal track in a tune I’m getting ready to mix.  Holy c**p!! It sounds really nice!”

Note: This product does not run standalone. You must already own SONAR X1 Producer Expanded or SONAR X2 Producer to use this product. You may purchase ProChannel Modules along with your SONAR X2 Producer Upgrade.

Download it today and save 50% off the regular price

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Cakewalk and Roland Rock at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Are you ready to rock? Last week, over sixty campers said yes, and so did we, when Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp opened its new facility just off the Strip in Las Vegas, NV.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp lets musicians live out their rock and roll dreams by being a part of a rock band that’s led by a real rock star. They get to jam and learn from these rock star counselors as well as record their performances, living out their fantasies both on stage and in studio.

The ‘Camp’s new digs featured a performance room with a twenty foot stage, a thirty foot green screen, and ten rehearsal/ recording rooms. Each rehearsal/ recording room was outfitted with all the gear a rocker could wish for, including a Roland GA-112 guitar amp, Roland RD-700NX digital piano, an HP Z1 or HP Z220 workstation, HP ZR30w monitors, dual Roland Octa-Captures running in VS Expanded mode, and SONAR X2 Producer.

The HP Z1s and HP ZR30ws have extremely high resolutions of 2560×1440 and 2560×1600, and if you’ve never seen SONAR on a display like that before, its worth clicking the picture to the left to get a bigger view. That’s a lot of console strips!

But the fun didn’t stop there.

Continue reading “Cakewalk and Roland Rock at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp”

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FREE Loopmasters 100 Artist Series Compilation coming Nov. 1st for SONAR X2 Producer Content Club Members

Loopmasters

FREE* Loopmasters 100 Artist Series Compilation coming November 1st
The announcement of the SONAR X2 Producer Content Club has generated a lot of excitement from users.  Here is another exciting update of what you can expect from the Content Club in November.

*Please note: You must upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer in order to become a member.

Having released over 100 Artist Series titles, Loopmasters has created a unique compilation of sounds that will let SONAR X2 Producer users get their fingers wet with the enormous DJ/Producer line-up they have in their catalog. The 100 Artist Series Compilation includes no less than 100 folders of one-shots and loops with a wide spectrum of musical applications. From Drum & Bass to Dubstep to Hardcore to Techno, Funk, Reggae, RnB, Rock, Chillout or whatever you do, you will find plenty of ingredients to mix your own dish with this great selection of sounds.

Features over 1400 loops & sounds for over 1GB of Drums, Basses, Pads, FX, Synths and more.

Learn more Upgrade

When you upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer in October, you will automatically receive the DSF Symphonic Strings HD ($149 value) with your order. Starting November 1st, you will also have access to the new Loopmasters 100 Artist Series Compilation through your Cakewalk Store Account. There will be an additional 4 offers coming over the next year.

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Take control of your tempo with SONAR's Audiosnap, Available in X2 Producer and studio

SONAR X2’s AudioSnap engine and tempo analysis features give you unprecedented non-destructive rhythmic and tempo control over your audio. Employing sophisticated transient detection technology, the AudioSnap engine automatically analyzes all recorded and imported audio files for rhythmic content to determine where the beats are in the music.  Continue reading “Take control of your tempo with SONAR's Audiosnap, Available in X2 Producer and studio”

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Get Free Downloads With Your SONAR X2 Producer Content Club Membership

Content Club

Introducing the SONAR X2 Producer Content Club
The free DSF Symphonic Strings promotion was such a huge success, that we decided to create a new program designed to reward all early adopters. When you upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer, you will automatically get a free membership to the SONAR X2 Producer Content Club. As a club member you’ll gain exclusive access to FREE synthesizer expansion packs, audio loops, video tutorials, and much more. Every other month, Cakewalk will feature new content from one of our industry partners valued at $30 or greater. Early adopters will get every featured offering as they become available.

When you upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer in October, you will automatically receive the DSF Symphonic Strings HD ($149 value) with your order. There will be an additional 5 offers coming over the next year. Stay tuned for more information on the November offer.

Upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer | Learn more about the SONAR X2 Producer Content Club

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SONAR Users Get a Free Gobbler 25GB Account for 2 Months

Gobbler

Get a Free Gobbler 25GB Account for 2 Months
Adding their PC client earlier this summer, Gobbler has invited all SONAR users to sign up for a free account. Gobbler is an indispensable transfer, backup and organization tool built by musicians, for musicians. You can sleep better at night knowing your work is safely tucked away and ready to go, whenever and wherever you need it. Sign up before Oct 27th, 2012 to take advantage of this offer.

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Video: SONAR X2 – Transitioning From SONAR X1 (and earlier)

Like many of you, we’re all fired up about the release of SONAR X2. And we’re pretty sure you’d like to know more about the core features, behaviours, and other day-to-day workflow operations that we’ve changed in X2 from X1 and older versions of SONAR.

Below is a layout of those changes as well as a down and dirty, off the cuff, low production value video which demonstrates these changes in depth which is available for immediate viewing on YouTube (and also right from the player below).

Continue reading “Video: SONAR X2 – Transitioning From SONAR X1 (and earlier)”

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FREE DSF Symphonic Strings HD When You Buy SONAR X2 Producer

DSF Symphonic Strings

Buy SONAR X2 Producer and get DSF Symphonic Strings FREE
For a limited time you can download a Free Symphonic Strings expansion pack for Dimension Pro ($149 value) when you upgrade, or purchase SONAR X2 Producer from the Cakewalk Store or any worldwide retailer. This is a special offer to reward early adopters. Offer valid through September 30th on the Cakewalk Store and valid through October 31st for all other registered SONAR X2 Producer customers who purchase through any worldwide retailer.

When you upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer on the Cakewalk Store the DSF Symphonic Strings HD will be available immediately for download on your store account.

Symphonic Strings is a collection of string ensembles recorded in the amazing Saint Thomas Cathedral at Bastyr University in Northern Washington State in the US. The cathedral is 48 feet tall and features unusual near-perfect acoustics that attract frequent recording sessions for Hollywood films. Scores for “Brokeback Mountain,” “About Schmidt,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Mirror Mirror,”, and orchestral tracks for Dave Matthews album have been recorded here. The cathedral is wired so that a modified bus configured for recording can pull up and plug into the pre-wired snake to track the performance.

Listen to Sound Examples

DSF Symphonic Strings HD includes over 100 programs recorded at 24-bit resolution, each pitch, and programmed for the ultimate clarity and realism.

Upgrade to SONAR X2 Producer  |  Find a Dealer

Please note: DSF Symphonic Strings HD will automatically be delivered with your SONAR X2 Producer order. Please do not add it to your cart.

 

Here is what customers are saying…

“The DSF download was an unexpected delight! I spent two hours reviewing the various sounds, tweaking as I went… Once again Cakewalk has inspired me to go somewhere I had never been before!!!” – Roy Cunningham

 

“It is the best strings sound from DSF for Dim Pro so far. I spend 1/2 hour on it. Need to tweak some of the effect settings. It is definitely well worth to upgrade to X2 now. Especially if you can’t afford any expensive Strings VST that cost 500USD or more.” – Choo Shi-hwei

 

“Upgraded to X2 [Producer] and then I downloaded the strings. I was working on a project that had two different string tracks. I used the new symphonic strings. They sound awesome! Thanks Cakewalk” – Marcus Curtis

 

“They blend really well with a variety of genres.” – Bennie Beat Bumma Smith