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Replacing Foundations Click Sounds

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Foundations | Comments Off

Navigate to 1-FOUNDATIONS track within the Foundations.als file from Live’s Browser.  Drag in any midi clip to load Foundations. Double Click the Track Title Bar to show Foundation’s Instrument Rack. Press the second circle button on the left side of the Instrument Rack to show the Chain List.  By default there are two click sounds loaded into Foundations, Classic & Percussive.  You can replace both of these sounds or just one of them.  To start double click the Chain List for the Classic Device.  This will...

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Creating an Audio Clip with Foundations

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Foundations | Comments Off

1) Set the click levels for your accent, and subdivisions etc.. 2) Select the Foundations track and select “Freeze” Track 3) Create a audio track  4) Copy the midi clip and paste the “frozen” midi track into the audio track.. you now have a audio track of the click sound Keep in mind you have to “create a mix” of the click before you do this.. once it becomes an audio track you can’t tweak settings.  If you need to adjust anything unfreeze the track and reset levels then repeat the...

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I don’t own Ableton Live, Logic or Garageband. Can I still use Elements?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

We currently offer two “versions” of our loops.  The Ableton Live format is 32bit/48,000khz .wav files, and the Garageband/Logic  format is 24bit/41,000khz .aiff files.  If your software supports either format you can use the loops with your software.  Depending on your software the tempo “auto match” or tempo changing process may be different so you may need to manually make a few changes to have the tempo of the loops automatically follow the tempo of your song.  If you’re still unsure which format...

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Do your Loops have a Click Track with them?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

Our Elements collections don’t have a click track to them.  They are all Stereo loops.  You can however use them in your software of choice to adjust their tempo to what you want and then add your own click track with your band.  We don’t provide a click track because we want to encourage people to use Stereo Loops ( Loop L/R and then click) Instead of just mono Loops (click L, Loop R) etc..  By providing you with Stereo loops you can choose to use them in either mono or stereo, depending on your situation.

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Why are the Loops playing in Half/Double-time?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

When using Elements in Live they may play at Double or Half their normal Tempo.  At times this may a desired effect but typically you’ll want each loop to play in standard time.   If your loop is playing too fast (Double Time): Enter “Clip View” by Double Clicking your loop.  The Clip View Window should pop up at the bottom of your Live Session. If the Seg. BPM is set lower then the Sample’s Normal Tempo (The Tempo in the loop’s name) then the loop will play in Double-Time. Use the “Double Original...

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Are Elements made for specific songs?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

No.  Each loop is specifically created so that it can be used in any worship songs at any tempo.  You can add them into any song and then will automatically adjust to the tempo. You’ll find each Collection works best is specific styles of music but by mixing and matching you can come up with some unique and useful  sounds.  You can use multiple Elements loops for each song to stack  and create your own sound or use just one as it is.  The best idea is to try any and everything, get crazy and experiment!

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How do I receive an Elements Collection?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

Each Collection is Download-only.  This is so we can keep the price low and it allows for instant access to them.  After you purchase a collection you will receive a link that is active for a day to Download you collection.  It is important that you download the Elements within that day period as we can’t re-activate the link.  Also it is important to back-up your purchase on your computer as we can’t provide you with a new download if you lose or delete the original files.

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Why does each Element loop have a tempo beside it?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

Each Element has the original tempo beside it so that you know what tempo this loop was originally created at.  If you are playing a song at 120 bpm the best place to start may be with the loops that are around 120 bpm.  But you can use any loop no matter what the tempo is notated as.  You’ll find that for your specific song some of the slower Elements sped up may sound better then others.  The best idea is to try any loop with any song and see what happens, have fun!

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How do I use Elements?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

There are essentially two ways to use Elements.   1) Use them as they are.. You can keep put them with a click track and have a loop with a click.  This allows you to quickly have a loop for any song, at any tempo.   2) You can use them as a starting point and tweak and edit them to create your own original sound. -You can layer Elements together to create bigger sounds. -You can use different effects to create original sounds. -Slice them up and rearrange each “piece” of the loop to get a new sound -Reverse the Audio to...

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What Elements format should I buy?

Posted by Will on Nov 29, 2011 in Elements | Comments Off

If you use Live, Logic or Garageband there are versions specific  for your software that have been tested and include documentation that has step by step instructions on how to use and work with Elements within the program.  If you don’t see your software on the list feel free to shoot us an email and we will see if we can make a suggestion.

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