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The third volume in the Essentials series is a thematic sound bank focusing on keyboards:
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COMPLETE LIST OF SAMPLE PATCHES:
Celesta
Sampled on a celesta from the 19th century, part of the collection of ancient instruments used in Musikverein, Vienna.
Playable over four octaves (-1 to +2)
Use the programmed reverb (FX on) and add a touch of vibrato on the reverb amount (LFO on) for a softly pulsating sound.
Clavinet Low
Recorded on a Hohner Clavinet in the lower range, this patch will be perfect for typical 70s funk.
Add a filter (FX on) to emulate the sound of an amplifier, and a tremolo (LFO on)
Dream Xylo
This impressive sample patch is based on a recording of a medium-size wooden xylophone. The recordings were processed using digital reverb, equaliser and compression to create a haunting, expressive sound.
Use the CWO effect (FX on) to add an organic delay, and control the delay feedback with G-force (LFO on): Let the sequencer run and have fun twisting the OP-1 : )
Lullaby
The gentle, soothing sound of a music box, perfect for mellow tracks.
Use the nitro filer to soften the sound (FX on) and add a pitch effect (LFO on) to create drop-like sounds.
Magic Keys
A combination of modern electric piano, warm pad and subtle strings.
Explore higher registers for a bright, expressive sound.
Programmed with a touch of reverb and a subtle vibrato/chorus effect (LFO).
Modern EP1
Sampled from a DX7. A typical 80s sound that is stil a reference today for modern electric piano sounds.
Can be played on 6 octaves (-2 to +3)
Turn the delay off (FF off) and use the LFO to turn the attack down, providing a mellower sound perfect for layers and background chords.
Night EP
Recorded on a wurlitzer, and processed to bring out the maximum warmth using equalisers.
Playable over four octaves (-1 to +2)
A great patch to layer chords. Programmed with a resonant filter (FX on). Add a classic-sounding tremolo (LFO on)
Piano Ancient
Recorded on a Steinway concert piano in a large hall, using one ribbon microphone and tube eq to bring the maximum warmth.
Remove the reverb (FX off) for a more intimate sound, and use LFO to add a surprisingly modern and complex pitch effect.
Rhodes light
Recorded on a Rhodes mkII, this sweet and expressive sample patch is playable over 4 octaves (-1 to +2)
Turn FX on and off to add a subtle, classic slap echo.
Turn the LFO on to add a combination of vibrato and tremolo.
Toy Piano
A favorite instrument for evocative sounds, this sample patch provides a great emulation of the toy piano, playable over three octaves.
Turn FX and LFO on to add a modern, shimmering chorus effect.
Vibraphone
A classic instrument with an organic, intimate sound. Programmed with a LFO effect emulating the pulsating tremolo of the vibraphone.
Use the nitro effect (FX on) to add a warm filter.
Explore the deep register (octave -2) for complex bass sounds and higher registers (+2 and +3) for bell-like sounds perfect for arpeggios.
Wurli Chunky
Recorded on a wurlitzer, this sample patch will be perfect to play driving, soulful chords.
Add a touch of reverb (FX on) and turn the tremolo off (LFO off) to get various sounds.
Celesta
Sampled on a celesta from the 19th century, part of the collection of ancient instruments used in Musikverein, Vienna.
Playable over four octaves (-1 to +2)
Use the programmed reverb (FX on) and add a touch of vibrato on the reverb amount (LFO on) for a softly pulsating sound.
Clavinet Low
Recorded on a Hohner Clavinet in the lower range, this patch will be perfect for typical 70s funk.
Add a filter (FX on) to emulate the sound of an amplifier, and a tremolo (LFO on)
Dream Xylo
This impressive sample patch is based on a recording of a medium-size wooden xylophone. The recordings were processed using digital reverb, equaliser and compression to create a haunting, expressive sound.
Use the CWO effect (FX on) to add an organic delay, and control the delay feedback with G-force (LFO on): Let the sequencer run and have fun twisting the OP-1 : )
Lullaby
The gentle, soothing sound of a music box, perfect for mellow tracks.
Use the nitro filer to soften the sound (FX on) and add a pitch effect (LFO on) to create drop-like sounds.
Magic Keys
A combination of modern electric piano, warm pad and subtle strings.
Explore higher registers for a bright, expressive sound.
Programmed with a touch of reverb and a subtle vibrato/chorus effect (LFO).
Modern EP1
Sampled from a DX7. A typical 80s sound that is stil a reference today for modern electric piano sounds.
Can be played on 6 octaves (-2 to +3)
Turn the delay off (FF off) and use the LFO to turn the attack down, providing a mellower sound perfect for layers and background chords.
Night EP
Recorded on a wurlitzer, and processed to bring out the maximum warmth using equalisers.
Playable over four octaves (-1 to +2)
A great patch to layer chords. Programmed with a resonant filter (FX on). Add a classic-sounding tremolo (LFO on)
Piano Ancient
Recorded on a Steinway concert piano in a large hall, using one ribbon microphone and tube eq to bring the maximum warmth.
Remove the reverb (FX off) for a more intimate sound, and use LFO to add a surprisingly modern and complex pitch effect.
Rhodes light
Recorded on a Rhodes mkII, this sweet and expressive sample patch is playable over 4 octaves (-1 to +2)
Turn FX on and off to add a subtle, classic slap echo.
Turn the LFO on to add a combination of vibrato and tremolo.
Toy Piano
A favorite instrument for evocative sounds, this sample patch provides a great emulation of the toy piano, playable over three octaves.
Turn FX and LFO on to add a modern, shimmering chorus effect.
Vibraphone
A classic instrument with an organic, intimate sound. Programmed with a LFO effect emulating the pulsating tremolo of the vibraphone.
Use the nitro effect (FX on) to add a warm filter.
Explore the deep register (octave -2) for complex bass sounds and higher registers (+2 and +3) for bell-like sounds perfect for arpeggios.
Wurli Chunky
Recorded on a wurlitzer, this sample patch will be perfect to play driving, soulful chords.
Add a touch of reverb (FX on) and turn the tremolo off (LFO off) to get various sounds.