MAX Cycles Volume 2

Cycles Volume 2 description:

The MAX CYCLES VOLUME 2 Unnatural Rhythm Sample CD. Alternative groove loops of mechanical, electronic, found sound and algorithmic origins, perfect for use in film, DV, multimedia and music production.

MAX CYCLES VOLUME 2 is part of a 4-volume series, created by sound designer Ron MacLeod. A series of 'inspirational' sonic collections, utilizing the innovative processing tools from Cycling '74 -- Max/MSP, Pluggo and Radial. Each Cycles release contains two discs: a DVD-ROM containing 24-bit .wav files and a standard audio CD for an easy auditioning alternative. The samples are supplied as 48kHz for use in film, DV, and multimedia productions and 44.1kHz version for compatibility with music production tools. Files are seamlessly looped end to end. Unnatural Rhythm features extended form (4 to 32+ bar) non-drum alternative groove loops of mechanical, electronic, found sound and algorithmic origins. The loops titles include sample accurate BPM notation with longer loops Bar Count noted as well. This volume also includes 24-bit REX formatted versions of all applicable files for use in Reason or any 24-bit REX compatible audio sequencer. Also included is a huge collection of hard-syncopated electronic source culled from a collection of 70s-era Buchla and Serge Modular systems.

The main features of MAX CYCLES VOLUME 2 include:

• Alternative groove loops of mechanical, electronic, found sound and algorithmic origins, perfect for use in film, DV, multimedia and music production
• Part of a 4-volume series, created by sound designer Ron MacLeod
• Contains two discs: a DVD-ROM containing 24-bit .wav files and a standard audio CD for an easy auditioning alternative
• Also includes 24-bit REX formatted versions of all applicable files for use in Reason or any 24-bit REX compatible audio sequencer
• Back Alley Tribal: found object industrial gamelan
• Contraptions: pounding machines of real and synthesized derivation
• Cyclic Waves: oscillating undulations for a less obvious rhythmic character
• Found Sound: heavily processed real world appropriations
• Grooves: beat oriented pulsations with extra groove
• Vintage Electronics: a huge collection of hard-syncopated electronic source culled from a collection of 70's era Buchla & Serge modular systems
• X-tended Versions: long extended versions, some up to 96 bars, of select loops from all the categories. Processed, filtered and continually developing, these files were mixed to resolve back to the intro for transparent loop repetition