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Sound design is one of the most important yet misunderstood aspects of music production and can confuse professionals and novices alike. Often when people hear “Sound Design”, they instantly think of synthesisers and LFO’s. However, it is in fact the manipulation of audio with prior…

To celebrate the release of Bass Music 3 we’ve put together a brief list of tips and tricks to help you make your drops more exciting. When producing Bass House, as with most genres, simplicity is key. However, you want to prevent your tracks from…

There’s no going around it, in modern-day music side-chaining has become an unmissable mixing tool for any producer. Whether one uses it to make sure the kick punches through, or for more creative purposes, side-chaining is essential to make the mix sound right. However, despite…

Sample Tools by Cr2 are proud to present, Festival Trap 2! Our second instalment of the FT series. INTRODUCING – FESTIVAL TRAP 2 Are you searching for a sample pack that perfectly represents that festival sound? Looking for big bass infused drops with crazy squealing…

Want access to all the sounds in this pack and the rest of the Sample Tools by Cr2 back catalogue on a subscription basis? Sign up to our new and improved Platinum Producer Membership 2.0! Click here to become a Platinum Producer: bit.ly/2OKJMf7 INTRODUCING: MAINROOM ANTHEMS…

Sample Tools by Cr2 are back once again with the second instalment of our Dirty Bass House series. Lock yourself in the studio with this weighty collection of 100% royalty-free Audio and MIDI files. Sharing the same sonic characteristics as artists such as Claude VonStroke,…

Download your exclusive sample pack/production toolkit for the Belmont University remix competition below. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP & DOWNLOAD

The revival of the 90’s warehouse rave scene is here. Whether you lived through the infamous acid house days or not, this sample pack will spark a sense of nostalgia – think plucky basslines, authentic old-school rave chords, classic pianos, squelchy synth loops and the…

WIN a chance to have your remix of a NERVO track on Dirty Panda Music and win a pair of Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset Headphones (worth $299.95)   > Click here to sign up to download remix stems package   Celebrating the recent release of the…

To access your free Ableton Live Project Template please CLICK HERE to fill out the sign up form. Thanks for purchasing your MPK Mini MK II, MPD 218, APC Mini, APC Key or MIDIMix from our friends over at AKAI Professional. Now that you have registered you can download our exclusive sample…