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3. Just want the free sound packs? Here’s what you need to do
1 Already got the free version of Rift Filter Lite? Well, the good news is that the $50 value we’re giving away is by way of the five free sound packs that Minimal Audio have generously given to every reader. If you are starting from scratch, first unlock issue 299 on FileSilo by following steps 1 and 2 on p83. (If you have an account with MA go to Step 4 below.)
2 You’re after a Redeem Serial Code to get the sample packs for free. This is in a text file under issue 299 called ‘FREE PLUGIN! Your Minimal Audio Rift Filter Lite and sample pack Instructions’. Download it, open the text file.
3 Create an account at Minimal Audio or if you have an account already, simply head to Step 4!
4 Go to the second link in the text file from issue 299 and enter the Redeem Serial Code supplied with it. You will now be taken to a page with five free sound packs to download! We’ll now detail each one of them…
5 Convolve is over 500MB of Lush Hybrid Atmospheres. “Convolve fuses elements from the natural world with harmonic layers from modular synthesisers and acoustic instruments. Experience 60 rich, atmospheric soundscapes that add otherworldly depth to your projects.”
6 Nearly 100MB of Overdriven Analog Drums that “showcases the noises and imperfections of analogue hardware pushed to the extreme. 100+ drum loops, one-shots, and textures ideal for analogue-inspired electronic music, hiphop, or stylised lo-fi beats. If you are looking for drums with attitude, this is the perfect fit.”
7 Microtech is all about Minimal Glitch Drums. “Create high-tech beats, and add digital detail to your productions with this futuristic drum library. It blends abstract synthesis with hard-hitting drum design. Drop these loops and one-shots into your project for immediate inspiration to create futuristic, glitchy beats.”
8 Oxide is 350+MB of Stylized Metal SFX. “Texturise your sound with a professional metal sound effects library containing 60+ beautifully designed impacts, rhythmic loops, atmospheres, and one-shots. Easily build tension that is perfect for cinematic music and trailers.”
9 Finally Transmute is 165MB of Sci-Fi Mechanical SFX. “High-tech, futuristic, this offers 60 advanced sound effects for epic sci-fi projects. Design your own world with space-age impacts, flyby swells, userinterface sounds, and mechanical movements.” Enjoy these free packs and thanks, of course, to Minimal Audio!