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STUDIO DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW
Let's start with something everyone can immediately get to enrich their knowledge and soundware for the production of (DUB) Reggae music. And that "something" will turn out to be quite some thing indeed. Not in the least when we dive into the main thing: Soundware. Loops, Sample Packs.
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GIGABYTE FREE REGGAE LOOPS AND MORE EVERY WEEK
Yes, you read that correct. Completely free, a pack of loops containing Drums, Basses, Horns, Guitars, you name it. It's bigger than a lot of commercially available packs and none of the loops in this free pack are to be found elsewhere. So even when you have a collection of commercially bought stuff, you'll need this in your soundware collection.
On top of that very generous gift, the website also provides a weekly free loop pack. 15 exclusive loops, which can be about anything. At the moment of this review, there are already over ten free packs which you can download straight from the website, without having to register yourself. You have to do that to get the 1 Gigabyte pack, but why should't you? You'll get the latest additions straight in your in-box. Or simply (un)subscribe, which we do not recommend of course.
MORE FREE STUFF
Yes, more free stuff. Under "Resources", you can find a PDF with 22 Production tricks and tips. On top of that, some links to plug-in's you can get for (almost) free, and resources for distribution. Then, at the moment of this review, it's the last day for a remix contest where you can make use of some multi-tracks or STEM to put straight into your DAW. We just think it's not the first and only remix contest. Yes, check the site at the moment you see this and find out if they have another one.
THE SOUNDWARE
Dubmatix has a lot Loop Packs available through LOOPMASTERS.com, our favorite provider of Loops and other sounds. Read our review HERE. As said, not everyone of these packs contain material stricktly for the Dub and Reggae producers. You'll find stuff for Hip Hop, Soul, Funk and Trip Hop to name just some other genres.
For users that deal with Native Instruments Maschine Kits, REGGAE-LOOPS.com has 4 different ones at the moment this review is written. As far as we could see, these four kits are different than the more common packs available through LOOPMASTERS.com.
The site also provides Native Instruments STEM Files. These are MP4 files carrying a full track and four multitracks. So the full tune, and the tune split up in four multitracks. You'll need Native Instruments TRAKTOR to use these files. When you have your own ways, your own DAW or DJ Software and want to have just the multi tracks for example in WAV format, use Audacity to convert them . Learn about that HERE.
THE SERVICES
When Sly and Robbie make use of it, well, you ca say that it is at least worth a mention. But it's way more than that. On top of the soundware and knowledge, the website also provides a Mastering service. Send in your work, and not only will Dubmatix take a listen and master the file, you will also get tips, tricks, communication about your project. Obviously this is not a free service, and prices are not set. But some top names have made use of this service. Click here to read on the website what it's all about.
THE CONCLUSION
This is a great website full of resources and services. Much is free of charge and still usable on a professional and commercial level. When you are a producer or a DJ, you will have to have this website in your favorites and check back at least once a week for a new free loop pack. We here at the Dubroom have a lot of respect and love for Dubmatix, the Number One Dub Producer in North America.
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