Here at 16 Steps, we are proud to present the sixth in our series of releases from students of our London-based Production School. 'Lucky Strike' is a superb remix package featuring reworkings from Rick Maia and 16 Steps course tutor Alex Parsons. Both mixes demonstrate the deeper side of Tech House with grace, yet contrast greatly in their construction. We hope you enjoy them.

About The Release:

This is an astounding production debut from Rick Maia, whose reputation as a DJ in the London Tech House Scene has earned him regular sets at most of the Capital's top venues as well as residencies for 'Going Palces' and 'Gifted Presents' at Ministry Of Sound and previously Turnmills. 

Maia's remix is mature and intelligently crafted, combining warm throbbing bass with luscious oscillating synths and sparse percussive FX. The deep, melodic breakdown glistens with harmonics, while a scattering of drums enter with growing intensity before launching into a deep and percussive groove to the finish. An interesting and wonderful journey.

Parsons takes things a little deeper from the outset, relying on the original's percussion, a punchy sub and deep pads to hold the groove. Hints of the original can be heard as they are twisted in and out of the foreground, while Parsons cleverly uses harmony to create a constant build in intensity. The track's unusual structure introduces a solid new bassline at the peak, transforming the vibe completely. Definitely one for the main rooms. 

Rick Maia: http://rickmaia.com




Rick Maia & Adam James - Lucky Strike (Rick Maia Remix)

Rick Maia & Adam James - Lucky Strike (Alex Parsons Remix)

16 Steps Sample Series Vol. 2 - Tribal & Tech House

16 Steps Sample Series Vol.1 - Tech House & Minimal

16 Steps Production School presents the third in it's sample series, 'Drum n Bass', An essential pro-quality production kit for all DnB producers…  This construction kit brings together an extensive variety of tightly produced break fills, searing leads leads, subs, FX and synth hits all carefully selected and produced by our new course contributor Alex Pinkerton aka Rutile to mould instantly with your own Drum n Bass grooves.   The download features all the elements you'll need to lay down your own Drum n Bass grooves including percussion hits, drum loops, synth loops, bass leads, sound effects & single shot bass, pad & synth stab samples. The pack also includes a bonus four Sampler instruments, for instant percussion and synth gratification.

This sample pack is fully compatible with all current DAW software including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reason, Cubase, Sonar & Logic Pro & many more software titles.
 
Format: WAV Sample Pack
Content:
31 Bass Leads, 18 Breaks
25 Percussion Loops, 10 Synth Loops

10 Claps, 24 Closed Hats
24 Open Hats, 6 Crash
6 Ride, 18 FX
24 Kicks, 24 Percussion Hits
22 Snares

10 Subs, 12 Leads
11 Pads, 20 Stabs

4 EXS24 Sampler Instruments

Download Size: 284.7 mb


16 Steps Sample Series Vol. 3 - Drum and Bass (Part 1)

16 Steps music reduction school, London is proud to present the debut release from Belgium DJ/Producer Luno Maro. Touristas and Roshi Roshi are superb Tech House cuts, with a tribal edge. Really demonstrating his funk influences from the late 80s, Walter (as he is also known) has created an exciting EP, sure to rock dancefloors Worldwide.

Touristas has a big room sound, with wide synth chords, deep tribal percussion and sharp vocal stabs. Roshi Roshi is a tribal Tech groover, with a funked up subby baseline, organ stabs and lively percussion. 


Luno Maro - Touristas

Luno Maro - Roshi Roshi

Here at 16 Steps, we not only specialise in tutoring new and upcoming producers, we also offer their exciting new music to the World through our label imprint. Our third offering comes from UK-born Texan resident Will Konitzer, with his debut Tech House EP 'Evensong'. This package come complete with a beautifully crafted melodic remix from UK/Australian duo Agent Toga and a collaboration between Konitzer and 16 Steps course tutor Alex Parsons. We hope you enjoy it!

About The Release

Konitzer's original mix is a unique slice of Tech House, with luscious deep pads and a wonderfully progressive arrangement. As the track builds, fluttering high frequency percussion darts around a strong auto-filtered lead. This is soon replaced by beautiful arpeggiated synths on approach to the break. Kontizer then uses intense harmony creating a dense atmosphere before pulling out to just the kick and bass for the drop. A very effective number.

Agent Toga have created one of their favourite remixes here (reminiscent of their Solaris Heights remix for Brique Rouge), drawing melodies from of the original and using a moving bass and hammond stabs to create a deep funky groove. In the break, a new chordal riff is introduced, lead the track in an entirely new direction after the atmospheric breakdown. Tried and tested in some of the World's largest clubs, this one is a must for any record box as we approach the winter months.

Wind Through Wires is a collaboration between Konitzer and 16 Steps course tutor Alex Parsons. In this tougher rolling tech house number offering, key stabs compliment a heavy rolling baseline and atmospheric pad melodies. A pitch-shifted 70s disco tom occupies the breakdown, twisting and weaving its way through the main melody, before falling in on itself on the powerful drop. Not one for the early sets, this one will cause a stir in the clubs this season.

About Will

Will’s passion is music and he’s been involved in it someway or other since an early age. He started his musical training at the world famous St. George’s Chapel as a chorister to the Queen. Will subsequently followed this with a music scholarship to Winchester College and a Tonmeister degree in Sound Recording. 

In 2006, Will erupted onto the London DJ scene, featuring alongside many of London's upcoming stars including Jim Rivers, Anil Chawla and Mark Sun at London's most renowned venues. His own deep, progressive Tech House promotion “Coordinated” a deep also became highly popular in the city.

Will currently draws inspiration from names such as Hernan Cattaneo, Satoshi Tomiie, Nikola Gala, Cephalonya and Sebastian Leger creating a varied soundscape of music – expect chunky basslines, rolling beats and atmospheric melodies.

Will visited 16 Steps in 2009 in order to develop his knowledge of sound technology, improve his workflow and gain more of an understanding of Tech House production techniques. We are so happy to be releasing his new and exciting debut EP.

Read more:http://www.myspace.com/willkonitzer#ixzz1044tTc6Y

Will Konitzer - Evensong (Agent Toga Remix)

16 Steps Music Production School in London is proud to present its own in-house label. Built around the success of many of its students Worldwide, the label is to feature original work and remixes created solely by students and close friends of 16 Steps.

Support so far comes from Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Anil Chawla Tommy Four Seven and more...

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Become a 16 Steps Student: 
Visit our London studio for a one to one or group crash course, or learn online with tailored video and live chat sessions.
Build the right crash course for you. 
Whether you are just starting out or looking to boost your knowledge further, 16 Steps has the right course for you. Choose from our ready-built crash courses, or add your own topics to suit your personal needs.

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Our courses cover everything from software navigation to mixing, mastering and music theory. Our main objective is to not just to teach you how to use your preferred software, but also how to compose musical, club-ready tracks in the exact style of your choice.

WIll Konitzer - Evensong (Agent Toga Remix)

Coldfuture - Plastic Voices

Beppe Gallo - Silver

Alex Parsons & Will Konitzer - Wind Through Wires

16 Steps Music Production School in London is proud to present its own in-house label. Built around the success of many of its students Worldwide, the label is to feature original work and remixes created solely by students and close friends of 16 Steps.

Support so far comes from Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Anil Chawla Tommy Four Seven and more...

_______________________


Become a 16 Steps Student:
Visit our London studio for a one to one or group crash course, or learn online with tailored video and live chat sessions.
Build the right crash course for you.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to boost your knowledge further, 16 Steps has the right course for you. Choose from our ready-built crash courses, or add your own topics to suit your personal needs. 

_______________________


Our courses cover everything from software navigation to mixing, mastering and music theory. Our main objective is to not just to teach you how to use your preferred software, but also how to compose musical, club-ready tracks in the exact style of your choice.





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