July 2018
Sixth in a series of Bernard "Pretty" Purdie GrooveSets for DrumCore 4, the 12-8 Old School collection is soulful, fun and unique. It's a throwback with a vintage feel and that famous Bernard Purdie smoothness that works well with everything from Funk to Soul. This DC4 GrooveSet includes 46 audio loops and fills (201 MB) for $4.99.
Purdie's Previously Released GrooveSets for DC4:
Sweat - triple the size of most GrooveSets and jam packed with amazing funky beats. 248 audio loops and fills (514 MB) for $14.99.
Chase - uptempo funk grooves with that unmistakable cop drama car chase scene vibe. 85 audio loops and fills (143 MB) for $4.99.
Lialeh - a laid back groove from the 1974 Lialeh film by the same name. 58 audio loops and fills (180 MB) for $4.99. About Lialeh on IMDB, Lialeh Soundtrack on Amazon, and YouTube.
Kid C - upbeat and funky rhythms covering everything from anticipated syncopated patterns to powerful fills that help these loops sit perfectly in the pocket. 47 loops and fills (109 MB) for $4.99.
Sarah S - works great in soul, R&B, classic rock, and indie songs. These versatile and mellow grooves will cover the entire spectrum. There are ghost notes galore with these chill straightforward beats. You'll be instantly pulled in to the groove. 46 audio loops and fills (183 MB) for $4.99.
Purdie's audio loops are 48kHz/24-bit stereo files recorded on the Pearl Custom Masters Drum Kit at Jankland Recording in New Jersey. Purdie’s multi-velocity sampled Drum Kit for DC4, and more new samples by Purdie and other drummers are coming soon.
About Purdie: The world's most recorded drummer, Purdie is known for his signature "Purdie Shuffle," his precise timing, and the feel and attitude that he brings to the mix. Purdie has played and recorded with Steely Dan, James Brown, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Larry Coryell, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, and many other well-known artists.
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 available, so there are twenty-one Discrete Drums' GrooveSets in DC4's Store with more on the way. All Discrete Drums content in DC4 is offered as 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo audio loops.
EarthBeat GrooveSets feature premiere session percussionist Eric Darken (Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley) and ace drummer Greg Morrow (Dixie Chicks, Van Zant, 38 Special, Amy Grant). It was recorded in Studio E at the Sound Kitchen in Cool Springs, TN by Steve Marcantonio.
New: Into It - Chill and eclectic. This collection of mellow alternative drum beats are filled with texture courtesy of the brushes used throughout. 58 loops and fills (56 MB) for $4.99.
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 career began at 16. He played many clubs in New York like Bitter End and CBGB, played for many artists in Nashville and worldwide, and is producing new bands and artists. Engineer Steve Marcantonio's work encompasses classic Nashville as well as the edgier side of the genre, including projects for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Alabama, and many others.
New: Full Throttle - The level of intensity in this kit is definitely full throttle. You might break out in a sweat, or you might just pass out from the sheer magnitude of Rock power in this kit. Either way you must not stop listening. You kinda need it now. 49 loops and fills (44 MB) for $4.99.
Kickin' Country GrooveSets also feature Tony Morra recorded at his studio, Downtown Batterie Studio, near Nashville, Tennessee.
New: Lonesome Train - It's really all in the name. You get the old-school depth of the Country music train style drum beats with the new-school flashy quality. It's a win-win with this trustworthy collection. 44 loops and fills (28 MB) for $4.99.
Buy DrumCore 4 Lite, DrumCore 4 Prime or DrumCore 4 Ultra (new or upgrade) from Sonoma or a dealer, and get $50 to $200 worth in bonus drum loops and multi-velocity sampled kits below through Aug. 31st.
Valid for purchases of DC4 Lite (new or upgrade from KitCore), DC4 Prime (new or upgrade from KitCore, DC2.5, DC3, or DC4 Lite), or DC4 Ultra (new or upgrade from KitCore, DC2.5, DC3, DC4 Lite or DC4 Prime).
To receive these gifts, email your DC4 serial number (registered between 5/1/18 and 9/14/18) to support.
Ask about upgrading from KitCore, DC2.5, DC3, DrumCore 4 Lite or Prime: support@sonomawireworks.com
Buy DC4 Lite (new or upgrade): 4 GB (24 GrooveSets: 1,400 audio and 800 MIDI loops/fills) by 13 drummers, 11 kits, plus
$50 bonus 7 GrooveSets + 4 DrumKits:
Chuck Treece (Funk/HipHop/Rock)
• 4 Kidz GrooveSet
• Kitchen GrooveSet
• Tight Room DrumKit
• Big Room DrumKit
pureDrums (Rock/Country/R&B)
• Ballad GrooveSet
• Big Kick GrooveSet
• Basic DrumKit
• The Bounce DrumKit
Discrete Drums (Latin/Rock/Country)
• EarthBeat - Easy Go GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Crankcase GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Keith Told Ya GrooveSet
Buy DC4 Prime (new or upgrade): 20 GB (160 GrooveSets: 10,000 audio and 2,000 MIDI loops/fills) by 17 drummers, 100 kits, plus
$100 bonus 16 GrooveSets + 6 DrumKits:
Chuck Treece (Funk/HipHop/Rock)
• 4 Kidz GrooveSet
• Kitchen GrooveSet
• Move On GrooveSet
• Raw Thing GrooveSet
• Tings A Qwon GrooveSet
• Yaw GrooveSet
• Tight Room DrumKit
• Big Room DrumKit
pureDrums (Rock/Country/R&B/Rock)
• Ballad GrooveSet
• Big Kick GrooveSet
• Boomer GrooveSet
• Double Kick GrooveSet
• Basic DrumKit
• Basic 2 DrumKit
• The Bounce DrumKit
• Vintage Classic DrumKit
Discrete Drums (Latin/Rock/Country)
• EarthBeat - Earth Beat GrooveSet
• EarthBeat - Easy Go GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Combustion GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Crankcase GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Classic Mama GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Keith Told Ya GrooveSet
Buy DC4 Ultra (new or upgrade): 50 GB (265 GrooveSets: 21,000 audio and 3,000 MIDI loops/fills) by 18 drummers, 139 kits, plus
$200 bonus 32 GrooveSets + 9 DrumKits:
Chuck Treece (Funk/HipHop/Rock)
• 4 Kidz GrooveSet
• All Out GrooveSet
• Dark Dog GrooveSet
• Fall Off GrooveSet
• Kitchen GrooveSet
• Move On GrooveSet
• Raw Thing GrooveSet
• Shoe Gum GrooveSet
• Tings A Qwon GrooveSet
• Yaw GrooveSet
• Tight Room DrumKit
• Big Room DrumKit
pureDrums (Rock/Country/R&B/Rock)
• Ballad GrooveSet
• Big Kick GrooveSet
• Boomer GrooveSet
• Double Kick GrooveSet
• Funk Rock GrooveSet
• Half Time GrooveSet
• Rock 1 GrooveSet
• Soft Stuff GrooveSet
• Triplets GrooveSet
• Basic DrumKit
• Basic 2 DrumKit
• Basic 3 DrumKit
• Brushed DrumKit
• The Bounce DrumKit
• Vintage Classic DrumKit
• Vintage Classic 2 DrumKit
Discrete Drums (Latin/Rock/Country)
• EarthBeat - Box of Rocks GrooveSet
• EarthBeat - Coffee Beans GrooveSet
• EarthBeat - Earth Beat GrooveSet
• EarthBeat - Easy Go GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - 6 Cylinder GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Air Wrench GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Burn Out GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Combustion GrooveSet
• Heavy Mental - Crankcase GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Boot Scoot GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Broken McBride GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Classic Mama GrooveSet
• Kickin' Country - Keith Told Ya GrooveSet
StudioJack Mini and GuitarJack Stage audio interfaces for iOS/Mac/Win have been tested and work great with iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPad Pro and many earlier iOS devices, Mac and Windows (see compatibility lists for SJM and GJS). Both allow you to use your corded headphones with your iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X (and earlier compatible devices), and charge your iOS device while you play!
These incredible sounding, 2-in/2-out, device-powered audio I/Os are on sale for 20% off now through 8/31/18 in Sonoma's online store.
B-Stock: Looking for even lower prices? Sonoma's online store has a few B-Stock units available. B-Stock may have been previously opened, but are refurbished, tested, and include all the same features, cables, packaging and warranty as new units. B-Stock prices listed below.
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.
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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.
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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) in July or August, and register by Sep. 14, 2018, you'll receive your choice of one of the following gifts (valued at $49):
Save 30% on Sonoma's iOS Apps including FourTrack, StudioTrack, GuitarTone, and GuitarTone Amps and Effects in-app purchases thru 8/31/18.
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.
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.
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.
More About Sonoma's iOS Apps →
Save 30% on RiffWorks Standard (Download) guitar recording software and InstantDrummer Sessions through 8/31.
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!
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About RiffWorks InstantDrummers ($4.99 $3.49)
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! Get three free RiffWorks InstantDrummers here.
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*Offers valid for purchases made from July 1 - August 31, 2018. DrumCore offer valid for any purchase of DrumCore 4 Prime (new or upgrade from DC2.5, DC3, or DC4 Lite), or DrumCore 4 Ultra (new or upgrade from DC2.5, DC3, DC4 Lite or DC4 Prime). Audio interface offers valid with purchase of a new or B-Stock StudioJack Mini or GuitarJack Stage from Sonoma or any authorized dealer. To receive the free gift, email your serial number (registered by September 14, 2018) to support@sonomawireworks.com.
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