David Hilowitz Music
How to make TRUE legato sample libraries in SFZ
updated
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Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
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Make sure you also download the free DecentSampler plugin, if you don't have it: decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin
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The Patreon sample library I made in this video can be found here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-108391066
Here’s a video about how they made the noise box: youtube.com/watch?v=j687NBU5gtE
Also, here’s info about the Meris LVX Pedal: meris.us/product/lvx
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BUILD NOTES:
- The neck I bought was this: cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/fully-fretted-3-string-cigar-box-guitar-neck-for-25-inch-scale
The fretwork was really good, and the 25" scale length was really nice, but having a neck go all the way through the guitar proved to be a **huge** hassle when it came to making room for the pickup. For this reason, I don't think I would buy it again.
- The pickup I used was this: amazon.com/Alnicov-3-String-Guitar-Pickup-Humbucker/dp/B08HMXSBQ8
It's great and I would happily buy it again.
- This is the bridge I ended up using: amazon.com/TUOREN-Adjustable-Hard-tail-Tailpiece-Replacement/dp/B0C1NCNT2R
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The patreon sample library can be found here:
patreon.com/posts/casio-vl-1-103614874
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The code I wrote can be found here: github.com/dhilowitz/MSEED2Wav
The easiest way to pull earthquake sounds is this tool that I wrote: decided.ly/convert-earthquake-sounds
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
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There's also a FREE trial version here: decentsamples.com/product/bitscape95-free-edition-by-venus-theory-dave-hilowitz
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The Patreon sample library can be found here: patreon.com/posts/98613589
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The Patreon sample library can be found here:
patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-96664967
Sale ends on Jan 19th, 2024.
The patron sample library is here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-94815879
REFRACTIONS, the super cool effect plugin I made is here: decentsamples.com/product/refractions/?swcfpc=1
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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The sample library I made is here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-93953085
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The Patreon version of the sample library can be found here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-87932355
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The sample library I made in this video can be found here:
patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-91099637
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The sample I made can be downloaded here: decentsamples.com/product/stella-mandolin
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Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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I actually ended up making two sample libraries!
* Mini Box Guitar sample library: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-84737080
* Mood Explorations sample library: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-84748847
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
More info about the MicroFreak here: arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/microfreak/overview
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
There's also a free version here: decentsamples.com/product/interlaced-free-edition-by-venus-theory-dave-hilowitz
You can watch @VenusTheory 's video here: youtu.be/82xeMtNVhGY
It is meant to be used with Decent Sampler, a free plugin that can be downloaded here: decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin
If you're curious about microtonal composing, there's a nice explainer here: blog.discmakers.com/2017/08/microtones-the-notes-between-the-notes
Also, you can download free scale files here: sevish.com/music-resources/#tuning-files
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
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GUITAR INFO
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The Squier I bought is this one (sadly the price went from $139 to $189 literally this week): adorama.com/sq371221502.html
There's a _fantastic_ video by @LillySchwartz about setting up a Squier Mustang here: youtube.com/watch?v=MhFhKobdD2s
I ordered a custom pick guard from this eBay seller: ebay.com/itm/293764840801?var=593307785317
The pickup I installed in the neck was a Duncan Quarter Pounder: seymourduncan.com/single-product/quarter-pound-strat
The pickup I installed in the bridge was a Duncan JB (I bought the "trembucker" version): seymourduncan.com/single-product/jb-model
Find more information about this synth here: arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/minifreak/overview
More information about the plugin version here:
arturia.com/products/software-instruments/minifreak-v/overview
The samples I made can be found on my Patreon: patreon.com/posts/77866067
The video I did on how to record synths can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=8krWkxoBvv0
BONUS TIP: My three favorite oscillators from the Minifreak are the ones made by Noise Engineering. You can download a FREE plugin version of those oscillators called Virt Vereor here: noiseengineering.us/products/the-freequel-bundle-sinc-vereor-virt-vereor-ruina
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Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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HERE ARE THE VIDEOS I REFERENCED:
How records are made: youtube.com/watch?v=f344wxy-2pU
Cutting Vinyl At Abbey Road: youtube.com/watch?v=rc2LA9kC-4U
How to Cut Vinyl: youtube.com/watch?v=60LEmBXFpZI
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The Gakken record maker can be purchased on eBay: ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=gakken+record+maker&_sacat=0
The Teenage Engineering version can be found here: https://teenage.engineering/products/po-80
The reel to reel recorder in the video is a Wollensak T-1515-4 from 1959.
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
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Download the Chord Organ and Friends sample library here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-75450684
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Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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Follow @DanKeenMusic here.
#shorts
The "for patrons" sample library I made can be found here: patreon.com/posts/74668292
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Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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The sample library I made in this video is called Lossy Algorithms. It can be found here: patreon.com/posts/73633260?pr=true
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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The sample libraries I made in this video can be found here: patreon.com/posts/73025175?pr=true
NOTE: The sample library above is not a port of the Pocket Miku. For copyright reasons, I'm not able to include the raw Pocket Miku sounds in this download, so this contains only the highly processed Microcosm sounds.
You can buy one of these silly instruments on eBay here: ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=%22pocket+miku%22&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=pocket+miku&_osacat=0
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
The sample library I made in this video can be found on the Patreon: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-72411036
PCB and schematics for this synth can be found here (thanks to Håvard Kristoffersen): http://capadiy.com
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It is meant to be used with the free Decent Sampler plugin, which can be downloaded here: decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin
The music that you hear when I'm trying to get this contraption to work can be found here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com/track/dusty-planets
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This video was very much intended as "first look" rather than a deep dive. More info about the Microcosm can be found here: hologramelectronics.com/microcosm
Patrons can download the sample library I made in this video here: patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-71324991
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
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You can download the sample library of the Magical Musical Thing here: decentsamples.com/product/magical-musical-thing-sample-library-free
This sample is meant to be used in conjunction with Decent Sampler, a plugin which can be downloaded here: decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin
You can hear Franklin Eventoff's musical output here: youtube.com/watch?v=R95gtB-OFuA
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
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More info about the Moog Mavis can be found here: moogmusic.com/products/mavis
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Or via ALIGHT:
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Download the Free Soviet PIF Synth Sample Library:
decentsamples.com/product/soviet-pif-synth-free
This sample library works with the FREE DecentSampler plug-in. That free plug-in can be downloaded here: decentsamples.com/product/decent-sampler-plugin
Support what I do on Patreon: patreon.com/dhilowitz
Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: davidhilowitz.bandcamp.com
Find my ROCK MUSIC here: manwomanchild.bandcamp.com