Silk Wave Remixes
Proud to present these remixes from 3 awesome producers and friends.
Enjoy!
2020-12-03 20:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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Track Breakdown: Verve (Livestream)
Here's the recording for last night's track deconstruction stream.
00:00:00 - Preamble + full version
00:08:30 - Breaks + drum processing
00:15:57 - Creating processed audio chains
00:28:37 - Foley + FX
00:42:49 - Bass
01:00:05 - Mixing + resampling
01:08:29 - Other samples
01:20:58 - Sidechaining + stereo widening
Enjoy! And follow us on Twitch :)
2020-11-24 17:58:31 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Verve
Hello patrons!
We recently launched a new series on our Discord server: 'Sample Sex'. This series involves us using your unique sounds and samples to create a track from scratch.
For 'Sample Sex v1.0', we received 129 sample submissions from the community, and used every one of these samples (and none others) to create 'Verve'.
Thanks to Dylan Gendelm...
2020-11-16 13:22:01 +0000 UTC View PostMerch Competition: Sanctuary TP
We have a test pressing of 'Sanctuary' EP to give away!
To win, comment below with a suggestion for next month's exclusive track name, and we'll choose our favourite.
2020-10-12 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Lockdown Jam Pt. 2
During lockdown in the UK we found ourselves unable to work together in the same physical space.
We both thought it would be cool to individually create a piece of music from scratch by performing it 'live'.
2020-10-06 10:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostTrack Breakdown: Boundless
00:00 - Preamble + Early Versions
08:47 - Intro Melodic Layers
14:35 - Main Section
29:53 - 2-Step Section
35:27 - Breakdown
37:29 - Acoustic Drums
48:14 - Second Section
56:18 - Mixing
Sample Giveaway: Sub 37 Reese Bass
We thought it would be cool to record some bass sounds from the Moog Sub 37 synthesizer.
This synth has fat waveforms that lend themselves really well to basses, and we often use these as a starting point to then process further.
Below you'll find the raw bass sounds from the Moog, as well as bass sounds with additional processing.
2020-09-23 16:52:06 +0000 UTC View PostProduction Tutorial: Using foley as percussion
Here are some different techniques for turning everyday sounds into percussion.
We've attached the sounds used in the tutorial below.
Hope it's useful!
2020-09-18 09:25:01 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Lockdown Jam Pt. 1
During lockdown in the UK we found ourselves unable to work together in the same physical space.
We both thought it would be cool to individually create a piece of music from scratch by performing it 'live'.
And this is the result... stay tuned for Jim's turn next month.
2020-09-11 11:15:39 +0000 UTC View Post'Sanctuary' EP – Repress
We're very pleased to finally announce a long-awaited repress of 'Sanctuary' EP on vinyl.
The record is available to purchase now – exclusive to Max Out + Ninja patrons for 24 hours.
https://inspected.co.uk/collections/koan-sound
2020-09-09 15:31:46 +0000 UTC View PostGrounded ft. Javeon (Lyric Video)
DOP & VFX: Loz Visuals
Concept & Photography: Sarah Koury
2020-09-03 13:07:27 +0000 UTC View PostProduction Tutorial: Making Heavy Snares 🥁
Here's a video showing how we use acoustic drum samples to craft a variety of heavy snare sounds.
Samples used:
- Snare-SessionDry-Stick-Hit-Hard
- A-Snare Ludwig 1 A
Sentient (Azaleh Remix)
Congratulations to Azaleh for winning our 'Sentient' remix competition!
The response was amazing, and we were both really impressed by the quality and diversity of the submissions. We felt that Azaleh's rendition was a great rework of the original track, and are very pleased to share it with you.
Follow Azaleh:
2020-08-21 14:18:17 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Elevator Machine Room
Here's our monthly exclusive track for August.
The track name was chosen by the winner of our Ninja tier merch competition.
Artwork by Sarah Koury / KōLAB Studios.
2020-08-14 12:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostTrack Breakdown: Viridian Dream
Here is our first track deconstruction video! Up first is the frequently requested 'Viridian Dream'.
If you have any feedback or suggestions feel free to leave a comment below.
00:00 - Intro
05:01 - Arpeggiated Percussion
09:46 - Bass
16:48 - Drums & Foley
24:55 - Melodic Layers
34:34 - Mixing
42:56 - Arrangement
BONUS: We're giving away an earlier version of the track, download below :)
2020-08-06 09:58:13 +0000 UTC View PostSample Giveaway: Neo-Soul Pack
Here's our first bunch of samples exclusive to Patrons. We went for a 'neo-soul' vibe this time around.
Let us know what sort of sounds you'd like to see in the future :)
2020-07-15 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostAudio Stems: Sentient
The people have spoken.
We thought it would be fun to see what people do with these, so we're running a remix competition.
If you'd like to enter, submit your remix of 'Sentient' by August 10th here
The winner will receive a limited edition artwork print of 'Forgotten Myths' EP, signed by us, in addition to a special Di...
2020-07-10 10:05:57 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Funk Blaster (Remix)
Thank you so much to everyone supporting thus far! We're floored by the response, and truly grateful to you all.
As promised for hitting our goal, we're releasing our remix of 'Funk Blaster' to everyone.
Enjoy!
2020-07-06 10:06:14 +0000 UTC View PostPoll: July Stems Giveaway
Welcome! This month, we're giving away audio stems for one track from our first ever release on Shoshin – 'Forgotten Myths'.
Which track is up to you to decide!
2020-07-03 10:43:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Production Tutorial: How we use samplers & effects
Here's our first monthly production tutorial video. This one focuses on samplers, and how we use Ableton's Simpler to modulate bass sounds.
If you have any suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover in future videos, or any feedback, let us know :)
2020-07-01 09:48:46 +0000 UTC View Post
