Kenny's Loopy Song Starters

Kenny Gioia · 17th August 2007, 05:44 AM

I just wanted to announce my brand new drum rex loop library.

I designed it to be Inspirational for both Production and Song writing.

400 Original REX2 or WAV files 24bit Stereo.

Check it out.

Thanks.

Jake 2.0 · 21st August 2007, 04:54 PM

They sound sweet and rex files included thats great! i think i will pick up a "download" good pricetag too

Empty Planet · 21st August 2007, 05:23 PM

Well hey man, you're really the self-starter in this sample-cd racket.

Sounds like real air, but then I'm easy to fool. Mind if I ask how you recorded these? (Or did you?

)

They sound great. Funkier and vibier than the "slightly overproduced" set.

I've already picked up a copy.

Cheers.

Kenny Gioia · 22nd August 2007, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empty Planet

Well hey man, you're really the self-starter in this sample-cd racket.

Sounds like real air, but then I'm easy to fool. Mind if I ask how you recorded these? (Or did you?

)

They sound great. Funkier and vibier than the "slightly overproduced" set.

I've already picked up a copy.

Cheers.

Yeah. It's meant to be the total opposite of the "slightly overproduced" set.

I made it to inspire me to write more.

Real air? Well. Yeah. It's a real kit. 1/3 of the library is real kit, 1/3 is real kit with samples (non-realistic) and percussion on top, and the last 1/3 is just programmed from scratch.

Thanks.

Kenny Gioia · 7th September 2007, 12:10 AM

I'd like to thank everyone for their orders.

I had a slight delay with the shipping of the DVD orders recently due to my shaky mail filtering. All should be figured out now.

All shipped orders went out today.

Once again, Thanks.

jetproplabs · 7th September 2007, 12:47 AM

Kenny, thanks for telling me about the REX file sync thing in pro tools 7! I had used REX loops in reason but the fact that protools will automatically sync these loops to the bpm of the session is something that I did not pay attention to... til now. These make starting a demo of a tune super easy and they sound great. I have already used a few in tracks where things are still being figured out. Nice to be able to stretch real drummer drums to fit the new tempo. A LOT easier on my cpu than trying to run DFH drums in a session!

robert furlong

Kenny Gioia · 7th September 2007, 01:53 AM

Yeah. It's amazing to me how few people realize how easy it is to use REX files in PT7.

Huge timesaver being able to use TDM plugins right away on a loop.

And don't forget about the ability to use Region groups in tick mode.

thx

CaptainHook · 7th September 2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Produceher

Yeah. It's amazing to me how few people realize how easy it is to use REX files in PT7.

I've never used REX files. Keen for you to show me why i should.
Tutorial vid soon?

kenkelly81 · 7th September 2007, 03:47 PM

He already has one done. You can check it out hear :Pro Tools Tips and Tricks w/Kenny Gioia :: Groovebox Corp.

It's Great!!!!

Stratgirl · 22nd September 2007, 02:52 PM

I went into Starbucks yesterday, and the coffee of the day reminded me to buy Kenny's loopy song starters. I think there's something wrong with me.

Amstel · 22nd September 2007, 03:03 PM

''Yeah. It's amazing to me how few people realize how easy it is to use REX files in PT7''.

Please explain! What are REX files

I've never used Rex files..?!

Amstel

Kenny Gioia · 22nd September 2007, 05:49 PM

A rex file is basically an audio file that is cut into very small pieces (one per attack) and then put back together using midi information to trigger each slice. So you can move each slice closer together or further apart and it will play back faster or slower but still sound pretty good because none of the attacks have been stretched or squished. Just the space between them. Your software also adds crossfades between those spaces.

The rex file doesn't need to be quantized either. It can retain your original feel. Most of my loops were not quantized but by quantizing the midi data, it can be. It also can be shifted to match other loops (quantized or not) for matching feels. You can also re-adjust or add or remove swing from the loops.

The other benefit is that you can actually change the midi data to play a completely different pattern. If you don't like the snare on the 2, just move a Hi Hat or Kick there. It's almost completely adjustable but retains the sounds of the original.

Enjoy.

Kenny Gioia · 22nd September 2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratgirl

I went into Starbucks yesterday, and the coffee of the day reminded me to buy Kenny's loopy song starters. I think there's something wrong with me.

Nah. I think about me all the time too. Nothing wrong with it.

Jake 2.0 · 26th September 2007, 08:45 PM

Loving the loop rex files.

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17th August 2007, 05:44 AM	#1
Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,458	Kenny's Loopy Song Starters I just wanted to announce my brand new drum rex loop library. I designed it to be Inspirational for both Production and Song writing. 400 Original REX2 or WAV files 24bit Stereo. Check it out. Thanks. __________________

21st August 2007, 04:54 PM	#2
Jake 2.0 Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 322	They sound sweet and rex files included thats great! i think i will pick up a "download" good pricetag too __________________ http://www.Jantelis.com http://www.Myspace.com/Jantelis http://www.Myspace.com/Drumtrix http://www.Youtube.com/Jantelis http://www.Jantelis.Buzznet.com Best Drum Sample Library. http://www.stevenslatedrums.com

21st August 2007, 05:23 PM	#3
Empty Planet Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 674	Well hey man, you're really the self-starter in this sample-cd racket. Sounds like real air, but then I'm easy to fool. Mind if I ask how you recorded these? (Or did you? ) They sound great. Funkier and vibier than the "slightly overproduced" set. I've already picked up a copy. Cheers. __________________ .......... . "You can only get as good as you can tell you suck." ............................................. ...................--Peeder

7th September 2007, 12:10 AM	#5
Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,458	I'd like to thank everyone for their orders. I had a slight delay with the shipping of the DVD orders recently due to my shaky mail filtering. All should be figured out now. All shipped orders went out today. Once again, Thanks. __________________

7th September 2007, 12:47 AM	#6
jetproplabs Gear Head Join Date: May 2004 Location: minneapolis/ portland, OR Posts: 32	Kenny, thanks for telling me about the REX file sync thing in pro tools 7! I had used REX loops in reason but the fact that protools will automatically sync these loops to the bpm of the session is something that I did not pay attention to... til now. These make starting a demo of a tune super easy and they sound great. I have already used a few in tracks where things are still being figured out. Nice to be able to stretch real drummer drums to fit the new tempo. A LOT easier on my cpu than trying to run DFH drums in a session! robert furlong

7th September 2007, 01:53 AM	#7
Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,458	Yeah. It's amazing to me how few people realize how easy it is to use REX files in PT7. Huge timesaver being able to use TDM plugins right away on a loop. And don't forget about the ability to use Region groups in tick mode. thx __________________

7th September 2007, 03:47 PM	#9
kenkelly81 Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 195	He already has one done. You can check it out hear :Pro Tools Tips and Tricks w/Kenny Gioia :: Groovebox Corp. It's Great!!!!

22nd September 2007, 02:52 PM	#10
Stratgirl Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk Posts: 77	I went into Starbucks yesterday, and the coffee of the day reminded me to buy Kenny's loopy song starters. I think there's something wrong with me. Attached Thumbnails

22nd September 2007, 03:03 PM	#11
Amstel Gear maniac Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 222	''Yeah. It's amazing to me how few people realize how easy it is to use REX files in PT7''. Please explain! What are REX files I've never used Rex files..?! Amstel __________________ Never look into the mouth of a given horse

22nd September 2007, 05:49 PM	#12
Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,458	A rex file is basically an audio file that is cut into very small pieces (one per attack) and then put back together using midi information to trigger each slice. So you can move each slice closer together or further apart and it will play back faster or slower but still sound pretty good because none of the attacks have been stretched or squished. Just the space between them. Your software also adds crossfades between those spaces. The rex file doesn't need to be quantized either. It can retain your original feel. Most of my loops were not quantized but by quantizing the midi data, it can be. It also can be shifted to match other loops (quantized or not) for matching feels. You can also re-adjust or add or remove swing from the loops. The other benefit is that you can actually change the midi data to play a completely different pattern. If you don't like the snare on the 2, just move a Hi Hat or Kick there. It's almost completely adjustable but retains the sounds of the original. Enjoy. __________________

26th September 2007, 08:45 PM	#14
Jake 2.0 Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 322	Loving the loop rex files. __________________ http://www.Jantelis.com http://www.Myspace.com/Jantelis http://www.Myspace.com/Drumtrix http://www.Youtube.com/Jantelis http://www.Jantelis.Buzznet.com Best Drum Sample Library. http://www.stevenslatedrums.com

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