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Anyone using Loops in their projects, was looking for a wee idea how you use them ?.
1 And how adaptable are they ?,
2 Do they come in all different keys ?.
3 Recommended loops etc.
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Any loops that are Acidized will automatically transpose to the key that you set in your software. Most loops these days will be Acidized (or at least offer an Acidized version). Loops do come in different keys, but, again, if they are Acidized, they will automatically transpose to your selected key when imported. Alternatively, your DAW will allow you to raise or lower the key of each loop. There are Loop site all over the place. You can find free ones. Google "Music Loops" and you will find hundreds of sites. There are a few thousand loops in BIAB. You can make your own loops by snipping measures from RealTracks in your DAW. You can check the Loop song that I posted in the Showcase to see how I put them together http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=472647&page=1That one is all loops. I often throw a loop or two into other productions. They are simply pasted in the DAW repeatedly. The was a big part of another song I put in the Showcase recently ("Over My Head"). Doing a little experimentation in your DAW ought to get you going fairly easily...
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Well that was something I missed, the sound was brilliant and well produced.
Im not really trying to go that modern just add a wee flavouring, how can I tell if loops are acidized as I have some I bought a while back gorgeous piano is one I bought.
Really appreciate you taking the time to explain this out for me and a big thanks Floyd.
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I've been utilizing loops and samples a lot lately in the electronic music I'm doing. It adds a lot of possibilities to what you can do. One thing to be careful of when choosing loops is to see what you are allowed to use them for. I've seen some that even though you buy them you are not allowed to use them in songs for licensing or that you plan on selling. Most of mine come from Loopmasters and Loopcloud which allow you to do what you want with them. They are one of the biggest loop companies around. Splice is another site that has some great sounds I would like to use but I don't want to pay their monthly fee. This song was created entirely with loops and samples including the vocals. https://soundcloud.com/user-897611228/down-with-me
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I use splice and am happy with that. Good search engine, lots of inspiring sounds, but you don't know if the loop is acidized or not before you try it. Many are NOT.
Sounds.com (Native Instruments) seems to be a good place too, but it has only just opened up for Europeans and I haven't bought any loops from there yet, so I don't know if the loops are acidized.
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I use splice and am happy with that. Good search engine, lots of inspiring sounds,
Which plan do you have with Splice and about how many loops/samples can you get per month? I'm really interested in the Kashmir set they released last month and it's the only place you can get it.
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I get 100 sounds per month for $7.99 - that is more than enough for me. If I remember correctly I think you get the first month for free, so you could do that to get some of the Kashmir sounds and then just cancel your subscription. On the other hand - they do have a lot of interesting and inspiring stuff, so maybe you won't cancel...  They also have plugins and remix contests, etc. Edit: I just checked: In October you get a free month if you sign up with the promo code "reverb". Will
Last edited by Will Josef; 10/18/18 04:21 AM.
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