BEAT PERFECT DRUM LOOPS

This month we’ve gathered a collection of exclusive royalty-free drum sounds sampled by regular MTMsamples contributor Richard James Audio Design. The collection includes heavily processed loops and hits from a vast collection of analogue and digital drum machines alongside acoustic drumkits to create a fresh,modern,hard-hitting rhythm sound. The loops are provided in both 16-bit and 24-bit .WAV format ready for use in your sequencer or sampler of choice.

SONAR 5 PRODUCER

Learn your way around Cakewalk’s flagship sequencer,Sonar 5 Producer,with this 45-day Test Drive Edition. The trial includes fully working versions of Cakewalk TTS-1,Cyclone,Dreamstation,Pentagon I and Psyn II DXi plug-ins, providing users with everything they need to convince them of the power of Sonar 5 Producer. Sonar 5 is the first 64-bit DAW capable of running natively on both a Windows XP64 platform and 32-bit Windows XP machines. www.cakewalk.com

PEAK LE 5 Mac users wanting to delve deep into audio editing,processing and mastering could do worse than take a look at Bias’ powerful Peak 5 software. Version 5 of the software is more powerful than ever,with new mastering and professional Red Book-standard CD preparation and burning features. www.bias-inc.com

SYVERB IMPULSE RESPONSES Syberdelix records has provided our readers with a selection of impulse responses taken from the company’s four Syverb libraries: Raw Spaces,FX Fantasy Verbs,Mono Match and Stack It Up.The responses include a variety of rooms,effects and ambiances for everything from simple reverb to wild effects textures. www.syberdelix.com

LVB’S X Take a break from composing, recording and mixing music to see what your computer can do when left to its own devices.LvB’s X can be used to develop an entire piece of music,which you can then use as inspiration for your own productions. This demo is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP. www.lvbsx.com

FL STUDIO 6 Image Line Software’s latest virtual studio package provides you with everything you need to make music straight out of the box. This demo offers you all the features found in FL Studio 6 (with only the Save function disabled),but you can still export any track you’ve made by rendering it to .WAV,MP3 or MIDI formats. FL Studio 6 is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/2000 and XP. www.flstudio.com

PROJECT5 V2 TEST DRIVE A perfect complement for Sonar 5 Producer Edition,Cakewalk’s Project5 V2 includes the virtual instrument Dimension, which Cakewalk has since released as a dual-platform standalone application.The Project5 V2 Test Drive featured here is version 2.0.1 for Windows 2000 and XP, which fixes a number of minor bugs in the previous release. www.cakewalk.com

TRAKTOR DJ STUDIO 3 Native Instruments flagship DJ product,Traktor DJ Studio 3,takes digital DJ’ing to a new level with four simultaneous decks and an EQ that models some of the finest hardware available. DJs with an internet connection can also download full .WAV tracks from the Beatport digital music store directly from within the application.This version is a demo for Windows XP and Mac OSX. www.native-instruments.com

NOTE FOR XP USERS: Due to security upgrades to the Windows XP operating system,when you click on the Demo and Full Software links on the MTMDVD,a dialog box asking whether you want to install software will appear.If you want to install the software,you will need to click on the Run button.DEFECTIVE DISCS: In the unlikely event that your disc is damaged or defective,please return it to: Disc Returns,Anthem Publishing,Suite 6,Piccadilly House,London,Bath BA1 6PW.We will supply you with a replacement disc.Please note that we’re unable to provide technical support for the software on the MTMDVD – please check our website at www.musictechmag.co.ukfor any known problems.

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