{"id":25919,"date":"2017-08-23T17:12:41","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T21:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/?p=25919"},"modified":"2017-08-23T17:12:41","modified_gmt":"2017-08-23T21:12:41","slug":"an-offer-you-cant-refuse-jamstik-sonar-artist-bundle-with-free-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2017\/08\/23\/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-jamstik-sonar-artist-bundle-with-free-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"An offer you can\u2019t refuse. Jamstik+ &#038; Sonar Artist BUNDLE with FREE Sounds!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cakewalk SONAR &amp; jamstik+ Rapture sound demo with captions\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/232563448?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"525\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hey everyone! \u00a0Cakewalk &amp; Jamstik+ have teamed up again, this time to bring you the <a href=\"https:\/\/jamstik.com\/products\/jamstik-portable-smartguitar-sonar-artist-bundle\"><strong>Jamstik+ &amp; Sonar Artist Bundle! <\/strong><\/a>In addition, our good friend\u00a0Craig Anderton released custom presets for Rapture Session as a <strong>bonus\u00a0download included in the bundle.<\/strong>\u00a0Jamstik+ sound-pack for Rapture Session<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> includes 11 instrument types &amp; all of the presets curated from Rapture Pro multi-sample synth that can be easily mapped to your MIDI controller. \u00a0In total we have 30 presets that celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cakewalk Sonar. \u00a0Watch the video above<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0to watch me showcase some of the included sounds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25967\" title=\"jamstik\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMB_clgYTC-300x169.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Rapture Session&#8217;s Interface<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, let\u2019s talk about the user interface for our included soundpack. \u00a0Sonar\u2019s integration of Rapture is very straightforward and user-friendly. \u00a0For many guitarists, synth apps can be intimidating. \u00a0I tend to steer toward apps that have a\u00a0simplistic design so I can play more, and tweak settings less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25927 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DualScreenshot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1976\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Does It Sound?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This sound-pack is a Swiss-army knife of sound, including a nice section dedicated to bass guitars. \u00a0Most patches have a nice warm tone and some of them even a retro-like quality. \u00a0Although these programs have unique attributes that can be modified with the Instrument Editor, they come pre-canned with solid defaults. \u00a0If you&#8217;re looking to get a bright and crispy synth, I recommend adding an exciter to help out with the super-duper high end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>About The Demo Song<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main chord progression goes from C# minor to A major using the <\/span><strong>Nashville Guita<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>r<\/strong> with a few tweaked settings in the Instrument Editor. \u00a0It\u2019s always exciting to try out new guitar\u00a0tones with the jamstik.\u00a0 Traditionally it\u2019s usually hit or miss for MIDI samples of guitars. \u00a0These particular offerings fit well with the kind of track I was making. \u00a0The Nashville Guitar is essentially based off the \u201cLesPaul\u201d sound included with an octaver on top of it. \u00a0This brightens up the melody and helps it stand out. \u00a0In this example, I increased the<\/span> <strong>TremSync Dia<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>l<\/strong> to get a nice tremolo effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019m a huge chip-tune fan (I actually compose quite a lot of 8-bit music myself) \u00a0so naturally, I gravitated towards the <\/span><b>PolySynth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> lead. \u00a0This is used on the melodies &amp; solos that are going on in the video. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lastly, during the section where I am playing a Kick and Snare there is an arpeggiated pattern being played in the background. \u00a0This patch is a fun one called<\/span><b> PatternKittens. \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0This arpeggiated synth lends itself nicely to contribute ambient tones to the tune. \u00a0It reminds me of something The Who or a rock band would have incorporated into their music!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25969\" title=\"jamstik sonar bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMB_1IUioB-300x169.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" \/><b>List of the 30 bonus sounds:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 Guitars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 PolySynths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 Pads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brass Synth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clav Synth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DrumsAcous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electric Piano<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harpsi-Synth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organ<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pattern Kittens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pattern Soft Steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Piano<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sitar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Synth Tines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Included Basses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acoustic Bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 Electric Basses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Synth Basses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Use Unique Jamstik+ Features<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the soloing on this track, I used a mixture of traditional picking and a feature called <\/span><b>\u201cTap Mode\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. \u00a0This functionality has been used with other controllers so may not be a foreign concept to you. \u00a0Essentially, the jamstik+ when in tap mode, will reward a full velocity note upon fretting the guitar neck without the need for picking. \u00a0It\u2019s a fun way to do legato passages and tracks really clean on the piano roll. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/6-tips-and-tricks-with-the-jamstik-sonar\/\">For an article explaining more about jamstik+ features click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bluetooth MIDI on Windows 10<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The newest versions of Sonar and Windows 10 take advantage of <strong>Bluetooth 4.0<\/strong> Low Energy to connect the jamstik+ wirelessly as a MIDI input device. \u00a0Make sure to check specs on your PC to ensure compatibility. \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-USB-Adapter-Bluetooth-USB-BT400\/dp\/B00DJ83070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If not, we recommend this BLE dongle by Asus. <\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25973 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dongle-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"87\" \/>For more info check out a previous guest blog-post I did talking about Bluetooth MIDI. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/bluetooth-midi-is-here-and-why-its-important-for-you\/\">For the full article read more here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/jamstik.com\/products\/jamstik-portable-smartguitar-sonar-artist-bundle\"><b>Special offer: \u00a0Jamstik+ &amp; SONAR Bundle!<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Sonar Artist<\/strong> is a fantastic package that comes with all of the essentials &amp; more. \u00a0To celebrate our collaboration, we are offering a bundle for the jamstik &amp; Sonar Artist together for a special price! \u00a0Both of these products are great independently, but together they make a powerful team. \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamstik.com\/products\/jamstik-portable-smartguitar-sonar-artist-bundle\"><b>Don\u2019t forget.. this plug-in I am demoing comes FREE with the activation codes included in the bundle!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25922 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MG_2070-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-25921 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-15-at-10.45.01-AM-300x175.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/>Thanks to hard-working engineers we have Bluetooth MIDI possible in Sonar. This opens new doors for producers and other music creators to have a wireless experience with a cool controller on their PC. \u00a0We hope to see what you create!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Remember to tag #jamstik #sonar #cakewalk on your posts!!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamstik.com\/products\/jamstik-portable-smartguitar-sonar-artist-bundle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about the jamstik+ \/ Sonar Artist Bundle at <\/span><strong>www.jamstik.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey everyone! \u00a0Cakewalk &amp; Jamstik+ have teamed up again, this time to bring you the Jamstik+ &amp; Sonar Artist Bundle! In addition, our good friend\u00a0Craig Anderton released custom presets for Rapture Session as a bonus\u00a0download included in the bundle.\u00a0Jamstik+ sound-pack for Rapture Session includes 11 instrument types &amp; all of the presets curated from Rapture &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2017\/08\/23\/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-jamstik-sonar-artist-bundle-with-free-sounds\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;An offer you can\u2019t refuse. Jamstik+ &#038; Sonar Artist BUNDLE with FREE Sounds!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[230,1591,104,261,49,75,1,2601],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakewalk-30-years","category-guest-blogger","category-midi-programming","category-promotions","category-sonar","category-sonar-artist","category-uncategorized","category-windows-10"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25919\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}