REGGAE-LOOPS.com PRODUCED BY
DUBMATIX
STUDIO DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW
WWW, January 2012 - From his HQ in Canada,
Jesse "Dubmatix" King does not only release some really crucial music
of which Dub and Reggae are definitely are definitely his specialty. He's more
than helping out the producers of the music we all love so much and he does so
at www.reggae-loops.com.
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.
1
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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