DrumCore 4 Tape Op Review, New DC4 GrooveSets by Dennis Chambers and Discrete Drums, and Sonoma's 15th Anniversary Sale Extended through April!

Tape Op Reviews DC4 | New Dennis Chambers DC4 GrooveSet | New Discrete Drums DC4 GrooveSets | Buy 3 Get 3 DC4 GrooveSets or DrumKits Free | Buy 3 Get 3 RiffWorks InstantDrummers Free | StudioJack Mini & GuitarJack Stage Sale | Save 30% on iOS Apps

Tape Op Reviews DrumCore 4

"The main attraction here and what differentiates DrumCore from a lot of other drum plug-ins is the who’s who of famously talented drummers that you have ready at your fingertips. From Terry Bozzio to Bernard Purdie, and from Dennis Chambers to John Tempesta, DrumCore provides access to the actual performances and recordings on the personal kits of these legendary drummers. The recording quality of both the performances and the kits is great, and the five-page interface is efficient and eye-pleasingly designed [...] For me, the variety of drummer talent assembled and how Sonoma has lovingly captured their signature sounds and grooves is more than worth the price of admission. Two big thumbs up for DrumCore 4!" ~ Review by Will Severin

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New DrumCore 4 Loop Collection by Dennis Chambers: Fatback 1

Second in a series of Dennis Chambers' GrooveSets for DrumCore 4 "Fatback 1" is full of attitude, groove and pure energy. The holy grail of upbeat funk. These classic grooves will electrify any funk track and sit right in the pocket. This DC4 GrooveSet includes 53 audio loops and fills (133 MB) for $4.99.

More GrooveSets by Chambers are coming soon. Preview and purchase the first two in the DrumCore 4 plug-in now!

Master drummer Dennis Chambers' is one of the world's most sought after drummers. Known for his technique and speed, Chambers has played with Parliament/Funkadelic, John Scofield, Maceo Parker and many other famous artists.

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New DrumCore 4 GrooveSets by Discrete Drums
Featuring EarthBeat, Heavy Mental, and Kickin' Country Audio Loops

Discrete Drums is known for producing great sounding drum tracks that were recorded in high-end studios by renowned drummers, engineers and producers. Three new Discrete Drums audio loops are now nine Discrete Drums' GrooveSets in DC4's Store. All Discrete Drums content in DC4 is offered as 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo audio loops.

Earth Beat GrooveSets feature premiere session percussionist Eric Darken and ace drummer Greg Morrow. Like most Discrete Drums collections, EarthBeat was produced by Rick DiFonzo, the co-founder of Discrete Drums. It was recorded in Studio E at the Sound Kitchen in Cool Springs, TN by Steve Marcantonio. Eric Darken has recorded with Bon Jovi, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and others. Greg Morrow has worked with the Dixie Chicks, Van Zant, 38 Special, Amy Grant, and more.
New GrooveSet: Earth Beat - Laid-back grooves that can fit in the Indie Scene or give your track a nice old-school hip-hop vibe. Includes 22 loops (38 MB).

Heavy Mental GrooveSets feature an earth shattering performance by legendary drummer Tony Morra recorded in the world famous Big Boy Room at The Sound Kitchen. Tony Morra started playing drums at age 3 in Queens. His professional career began at 16. He played just about every club in New York area (Bitter End, CBGB, etc.). Since then he has played for many artists in Nashville and worldwide and is producing new bands and artists. The engineer is Steve Marcantonio. His work encompasses classic Nashville as well as the edgier side of the genre, including projects for Rodney Crowell, Deana Carter, Billy Falcon, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, George Strait, Alabama, and many others.
New GrooveSet: Combustion - Slowed down big Rock drums. These grooves could hold their own against any late 90s Alternative Rock. Big, powerful and haunting; these loops will definitely pack and deliver the punch to everything from Classic Rock to Grunge. Includes 45 loops (39 MB).

Kickin' Country GrooveSets also feature Tony Morra recorded at his studio, Downtown Batterie Studio, near Nashville, Tennessee.
New GrooveSet: Groovy Strawberries - The epitome of Honky Tonk. These 3/4 loops are just what the doctor ordered for your next big Country hit! Includes 45 loops (31 MB).

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Anniversary Sale Extended: Buy 3 Get 3 DC4 GrooveSets or DrumKits Free

Buy any 3 GrooveSets or Drum Kits for DrumCore 4 and get 3 items by the drummers listed below for free through April 30th.

After you buy 3 items from the store in DrumCore 4, email support with the names of 3 items you would like by any of the drummers listed below (specify GrooveSet or Drum Kit). E.g. Chuck Treece Raw Thing GrooveSet could be one.

Start in DC4's Browser tab, and click "More..." to see the list of each drummer's GrooveSets and Drum Kits.

The three items must be purchased in April, but you don't have to buy them all at once. Valid as many times as you'd like.

* Bold = These do NOT come with DrumCore 4 Ultra. If you have Ultra, or are considering upgrading to Ultra, you may want to only consider the bolded ones for your free gift.

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Anniversary Sale Extended: Buy 3 Get 3 RiffWorks InstantDrummers Free

Buy any 3 InstantDrummers for RiffWorks guitar recording software, and get 3 InstantDrummers from the lists below through April 30th.

After you buy 3 InstantDrummers from Sonoma's store, email support with the names of 3 InstantDrummer Sessions you would like from the lists below.

The three InstantDrummers must be purchased in April, but you don't have to buy them all at once. Take advantage of this offer as many times as you'd like.


About RiffWorks Standard ($49 $34)

Capture ideas and create songs easily with a riff-based workflow, loop recording, automatic track creation (24 tracks), 7 guitar-oriented effects, support for amp models (AmpliTube, PodFarm, StudioDevil and others), 9 InstantDrummers (expandable), REX player, ReWire mixer, export and more. Stay in the creative flow with tools that look like gear, and create complete songs without putting down your guitar!

Buy RiffWorks Standard ($34)
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About RiffWorks InstantDrummers ($4.99 ea.)

InstantDrummer Sessions are tempo-sycronized drum loop sessions that can be accessed easily from within RiffWorks. Most RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions are loop recordings of professional drummers brought into the InstantDrummer format for easy manipulation by RiffWorks users. Play along with InstantDrummer sessions by famous drummers like Alan White (Yes, Lennon), Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie), John Tempesta (Rob Zombie, Exodus, Testament, Tony Iommi, The Cult), Lonnie Wilson (Brooks and Dunn, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw), and Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver). Use them in your recordings royalty free!

Buy 3 RiffWorks InstantDrummers ($4.99 ea.) Get 3 Free!
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Anniversary Sale Extended: Save 20% on StudioJack Mini and GuitarJack Stage

Incredible sounding, 2-in/2-out, device-powered audio interfaces for Mac/Win/iOS are on sale for 20% off in Sonoma's online store through April 30th.


About StudioJack Mini: $149 $119 (Save $30)
Portable Multi-Channel Audio Interface for Desktop and Mobile

Record, practice, and play live anywhere with your computer or mobile device using popular audio recording, amps and effects software! You can even charge an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device while you play!

This compact, device powered, 24-bit interface features 1 mono Hi-Z ¼-inch input for guitar, a stereo mic/line ¼-inch input for vocals or keyboards, 2 analog input level knobs with LED metering, a stereo ¼” output for headphones, and “Plug-in power” for electret microphones. Designed in California. Made in U.S.A.

Buy StudioJack Mini ($119)
Buy StudioJack Mini B-Stock ($94) While Supplies Last →
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About GuitarJack Stage: $299 $239 (Save $60)
Audio Interface and Pedal Controller for Desktop and Mobile

Transform your computer or mobile device into a guitar amp and effects rig. Control your favorite guitar software on stage and in the studio with assignable knobs and foot switches.

GuitarJack Stage's rugged aluminum chassis holds a mono Hi-Z ¼-inch input for guitar, a stereo mic/line ¼-inch input for vocals or keyboards, 2 analog input level knobs with LED metering, an expression pedal jack to control wah, volume, or other effects, 2 line level ¼-inch outputs (left and right) for monitors, amps, or a mixer, 1 stereo ¼-inch output for headphones, plus 5 Knobs, 4 foot switches, and 4 LEDs to control MIDI enabled software. External power is required only to charge an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch while you play! iPhone 7 Ready! Designed in California. Made in U.S.A.

Buy GuitarJack Stage ($239)
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Bonus: $49 Gift Free with Purchase

When you buy a StudioJack Mini or GuitarJack Stage (New or B-Stock) from Sonoma or an authorized dealer) during April, the user who registers it will receive their choice of one of the following gifts listed below (valued at $49):

Register by May 2018 to get the free gift.


Anniversary Sale Extended: Save 30% on StudioTrack, FourTrack, GuitarTone iOS Apps and Add-on Packs

Save 30% on Sonoma's iOS Apps and Add-on Amps & Effects Packs including FourTrack, StudioTrack, GuitarTone, and GuitarTone Amps and Effects in-app purchases thru April 2018.
All apps are updated for iOS 11.


FourTrack ($4.99 $2.99)

FourTrack is a multitrack audio recorder app for singers, guitar players, piano players and other musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on their iPhone and iPod touch. Plug in a microphone, arm a track, record, and repeat. FourTrack works with the iPhone built-in microphone, headset microphones, or dock connecting audio interfaces like GuitarJack Stage and StudioJack Mini.

Buy FourTrack in iTunes →


StudioTrack ($9.99 $6.99)

The StudioTrack multitrack audio recorder app is a powerful songwriting tool designed exclusively for iPad. It works with the iPad built-in microphone and most audio input accessories. Sonoma's GuitarJack Stage and StudioJack Mini audio interfacea, which connect a wide variety of instruments and microphones to the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac and PC, are recommended for the most features and highest quality sound.

Buy StudioTrack in iTunes →


GuitarTone ($2.99 $1.99) and Add-on Amps and Effects Packs ($9.99 $6.99)

Inspired by the ultimate collection of iconic and boutique amps and effect pedals, GuitarTone offers a wide variety of high quality tones. You get 3 amps and 3 effects in the GuitarTone app, FourTrack and StudioTrack. Get 24 more amps and 24 more effects for $9.99 $6.99 per 12-pack. Add-on packs purchased in GuitarTone now are activated in FourTrack and StudioTrack on any device that uses the same iTunes account.

Buy GuitarTone in iTunes →

More About Sonoma's iOS Apps →


"DrumCore is so handy and so very easy to use! It's very close to having a live drummer with you."

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Anthony Gonzalez of M83

"I'm obsessed with this recording app on my iPhone- the Sonoma Wire Works FourTrack. It's like you have a superpowerful studio in your pocket."

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Trey Anastasio of Phish

"Just tried out Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack plus the new upgraded FourTrack app. Beautiful crystal clear sparkling audio in iOS!"

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Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater

"RiffWorks is an incredible tool to get songs done stupid fast!"

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Johnny "Juice" Rosado of Public Enemy