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Casio VZ samples for Kontakt

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

Like my other libraries, I created this initially for my own use. I decided the VZ was taking up valuable rackspace in my new streamlined studio, and I could better integrate my sounds in software via Kontakt. I just got … Continue reading →

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Upright Pianos for Kontakt

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

These sounds have been created to retain the character and atmosphere of domestic upright pianos. They were originally created for the Emu ESI4000 back in 1998. The recordings were made with an MS pair comprising Coles 4038 for the sides … Continue reading →

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Lovely!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

I was going back through some emails and came across this lovely one. I sent an email to info@abbeyroad.com and got a lovely reply. On 12 Sep 2009, at 6:36pm, Tomás Mulcahy wrote: Hi, Can you please pass this message … Continue reading →

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Paddy Mulcahy

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

My brothers and I put this on the stone on Mushera where my father passed away. There is a lovely article here by the people of Millstreet.

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Casio CZ samples now available

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

We now have a comprehensive, authentic Casio CZ sample library available for download in our shop. Click here to buy in Native Instruments Kontakt format.     Click here for audio demo Briefly: What you have here is a selection … Continue reading →

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New music released

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

The lovely Cian O’Ciomhán has been playing some of our new tracks on An Taobh Tuathail. Thanks Cian! So we’ve set up a new shop here and here where you can download tracks.

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More old samplers

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

I’m of fan of old samplers. Well, to be specific, I’m a fan of the sounds. For me it’s no fun at all trying to get old technology to work reliably and to integrate into the studio. There’s nothing worse … Continue reading →

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The Cyclone is back

Posted on June 3, 2011 by admin

This is a great musical toy. It’s the Oberheim Cyclone.  I actually bought it from Davy Spillane. Mine was broken for years- at a gig I hooked up the wrong power supply . It can do multiple arpeggios under full keyboard … Continue reading →

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Carbonisation brings us closer to God

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

or Why Toast Tastes So Good Without the light from the sun all life on earth would cease to exist. From this we can reasonably conclude that the sun is the source of all life. Since God created all life … Continue reading →

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Peter Gabriel is the second coming

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

by Ken Hayes Peter Gabriel is a long established rock musician who’s music has reached people all over the world. We can reveal here for the first time that Peter Gabriel is in fact the Messiah, and that he has … Continue reading →

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