Vol. 1 Classic Cartoons Multiformat
Producer Loops Symphonic Series Vol. 1 Classic Cartoons Multiformat | 2.81 GB
Symphonic Series Vol 1: Classic Cartoons is the first in the ground-breaking "Symphonic Series" from Producer Loops. If you're looking to incorporate the sound of "Classic Cartoons" into your tracks, then look no further. These "classic-sounding" yet "original" construction kits bring you the flavour of the humouristic cartoon music you grew up with. Includes individual audio and MIDI loops as well as full arrangement in both MIDI and OMF formats.
Six months ago we commissioned soundtrack composer 'Gregor Theelen' to compose and orchestrate five original construction kits containing the sound of "Classic Cartoon" music and this exciting new product was born. Featuring audio loops in various formats, individual MIDI files (containing single melody loops) and a full MIDI file and OMF file for your sequencer containing the full mixes.
About the Symphonic Series:
We are very proud to unveil this ground-breaking new series. The "Symphonic Series" will pave the way for producers and composers of all standards to incorporate highly innovative and natural-sounding orchestral loops into their work. This series will cover a multitude of different orchestral styles. One of the many great things about this series is that we will be including OMF (Open Media Format) files with each product which allow you to load full arrangements into your sequencer in audio format, allowing you to re-mix the kits to create stunning new ideas. You can also learn (by example) how to put symphonic music together. Watch this space as we have many more exciting titles coming soon...
Instrument Loops:
All instruments one can find in a symphony orchestra are represented in this product:
• Strings: Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses and a Harp
• Woodwind: Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bass Clarinet and Bassoon
• Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba and Contrabass Tuba
• Tuned Percussion: Xylophone, Glockenspiel and Timpani
• Percussion: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Chimes, Woodblock etc.
• All loops and phrases feature "solo" performances.
Who is this product for?
This product is not just an immensely useful and inspirational tool for soundtrack and film composers, it goes far beyond this and is useful for producers of all styles. For example, anyone who wants to add some happy cartoon flavours to their music will find great ideas here. Hip hop producers and house producers can import the OMF files into their favorite DAW or sequencer, find the hottest spot, set the locators and start working on a beat. Ambient artists may want to loop a woodwind section, pitch it down at least 2 octaves and start mixing this with time-stretched double bass notes. The possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.
Want to use the exact notes of a phrase while adding some patches from your favourite synth? No problem. Thanks to our clear filenaming system you won't need more than a couple of seconds to locate and import the MIDI file representing the notes of your favourite phrase. Output the MIDI loop through your own synth, and come up with some incredible new ideas.
Timing:
Typical cartoon music has irregular timing, so you won't just find the typical 2-bar, 4-bar and 8-bar loops in this product. A cat that attacks a mouse might need 3 or 7 bars to conquer its' victim. How to deal with these challenges is up to your imagination and creativity. For dance producers, it's easy since an added beat will immediately start to dictate and take over the pace and rhythm of a phrase. Even something that's originally composed as a Viennese Waltz may instantly sound as a regular "four to the floor" groove once a beat is added. All loops included in this product include the bar numbers in the filename, so you will always know how long each loops is.
About using the OMF files:
OMF format (Open Media Format) allows you to import a complete arrangement of audio loops into virtually any sequencer. Once loaded, you will see all parts on screen exactly as originally seen when exported, with chunks of audio data on separate tracks, all named by instrument. This format will allow you complete flexibility when re-mixing the arrangements.
Dry loops were used when building the OMF files to bring back the old, dusty, high energy atmosphere of "technicolor" cartoons from the fifties. Feel free to add your own reverb and/or favourite FX to a phrase or a loop though. All clips (phrases, loops) carry the same name as the dry and wet loops as well as the MIDI loops which you will find in the folder structure.
By muting or soloing tracks while looping a specific section you will soon find the exact combination of instruments you want to use for your project. Keep in mind that it might be best to use the same filenaming system when exporting your favourite sections as you may want to add or change things at a later point in your creative proces. Please note, the OMF files sum up all volumes of the individual tracks while all faders are set to 0 db. Therefore, please set the master fader to around -7 db to avoid clipping and take it from there.
About Gregor Theelen:
Gregor Theelen is a classically-trained composer with decades of experience in working with large orchestras in recording studios. Besides this, he is a well known sound designer and Managing Director of Sonic Flavours. To find out more about Gregor and his work, please visit his website at www.gregortheelen.com
About Cartoon Scoring:
Cartoon scoring has a large tradition and is now a fully-established genre, strongly related to some twentieth century classical music styles. Recording artists like Frank Zappa and Todd Rundgren embraced the cartoon genre each in their own way. Zappa's album named "Studio Tan" (1978) is a great example of how cartoon music found its place into the rock music scene. Another style which has influenced Cartoon music is jazz (big band) - think of Henry Mancini's score for the Pink Panther.
