Turn Your LOOPS & IDEAS
INTO FULL PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY TRACKS
If you feel like you have the foundations of a solid idea, but often struggle to get an idea finished then this may be the service for you. One of the most common struggles producers have is with the arrangement and fleshing those loops out beyond 8-16 bars. This can often be down to a lack of knowledge about song structure, a lack of determination to force yourself to get that track finished no matter what, or simply a lack of inspiration to guide you on the direction of an idea. We are often our own worst critics when it comes to art. One of the best things we can actually do to overcome this thinking and help us make progress on our ideas is collaboration.
What's Included?
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When you book our service, you'll receive a professionally arranged and finished track, as well as the final project file with all the samples, presets, and MIDI included.
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We'll make tweaks to the loop as necessary, but our core focus is on sketching your music out into a fully completed track.
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We are also able to include a video recording of the process if you're interested.
From Idea
To Full Track
Arrangement Made Simple
Arrangement is a process that many producers will struggle with but it really doesn't have to be so difficult. We often spend so long on our own tracks trying to perfect the loop which can cause us to lose inspiration before we even reach the arranging stage and results in a build-up of unfinished projects.
Our team is well-positioned to take your idea from sketch to full arrangement, having arranged plenty of tracks in the past & listened to thousands of tracks to build up a good general understanding of song structure. Not only that, we approach all projects with a fresh set of ideas and without any bias, which helps us to see your ideas through to the end.
We believe that all your unfinished ideas should one day see the finish line. With our track arrangement & finishing service, we can make that a possibility.
How's It Work?
With this service you send us over the stems of your track and we will flesh it out by adding, removing and mixing different elements to get the overall loop to a high standard before getting to work on the arrangement and giving you a more polished finished product.
Upon completion, you will receive the track and the final project file with all the samples, presets and MIDI included.
Get An Insight Into Our Arrangement Process
Pricing
Our professional Track Arrangement & Finishing Service is competitively priced at £150 per track. This includes collaborative support from our team of experts to flesh out your track and give it the finishing touches it needs to reach a high standard of completion.
We can also offer discounts for multiple tracks and the option to include a recording with your order for an additional fee.
Contact us today to learn more about our pricing options and find the best fit for you.
Preparing Your Files
To ensure a smooth process, please include the following info & resources during the booking process:
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The audio stems for each channel, appropriately named with info about each.
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Send us the original project file if you're using Ableton Live Suite v.10.1.2 or higher, and make sure all channels with third-party plugins are frozen (or flattened) if they're essential to the mix.
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Include a brief summary about the project, such as the key, bpm, style, and any reference tracks that are similar. Feel free to include a list of the plugins you own as well.
3 hr
150 British pounds
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CAN I CANCEL ANYTIME?.
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WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER THE RESOURCE HUB?.
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WHY NOT PATREON?.
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WHO IS IT FOR?.
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I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION.
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WHAT RESOURCES DO I GET ACCESS TO?.
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WHO ELSE CAN USE THE SOUNDS I HAVE PURCHASED?Nobody, unless they also purchased the same sample product brand new. Only the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of the product has the right to use the sounds commercially. This means that you CANNOT SELL or give the sounds to anyone else. If you do, and they use the sounds within a commercial release, they will have to pay royalties to SOTA Sounds for using the sounds. All of this information is covered in depth in our License Agreement.
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HOW CAN I USE YOUR SOUNDS?In general, you may use the sounds in combination with other sounds within your musical compositions. Simply load the sounds into your DAW of preference and start making music with them. You may release any compositions commercially without payment of any further fees or royalties for such usage.
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ARE YOUR PRODUCTS ROYALTY-FREE?The term royalty-free refers to the license for all of our products, which allows you to use all loops, samples, synth patches and sampler instruments etc. in your productions, without having to pay any share of your earnings to SOTA Sounds.
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DO YOU EVER HIRE NEW PRODUCERS FOR YOUR TEAM?As a company that strives on quality, we are always looking out for talented and experienced producers/sound designers to join our team, create new original content, and help us grow as a company. Keep a look out on our opportunities page, or alternatively shoot us a message if you believe you have expertise that could benefit us in any form.
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DO YOU OFFER STUDENTS DISCOUNT?Yes we do. If you are from a registered institution, we can offer you a discount. Contact us with the right proof of student status documents and we can set this up for you.
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IS YOUR WEBSITE SECURE/IS BUYING ONLINE SAFE?All payments are processed by Paypal or Wix Payments and we make every effort to ensure that your details are secure and protected at all times.
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CAN I GET A REFUND?As explained in our Refund Policy due to the nature of the products we sell being downloadable software, we cannot offer refunds. We can however, refund duplicate purchases.
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WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS DO YOU ACCEPT?We offer SECURE online shopping powered by Wix Payments supporting all major credit and debit cards including VISA, Switch and Mastercard. We also accept PayPal. All card details stored on our system are encrypted. For more info about website security and payments please see our Privacy Policy for further details.
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HOW DO I UNZIP THE PRODUCT FILE?Download and Install WinZip from http://www.winzip.com. There are also other free and commercial (paid-for) apps for unzipping your content. Please note that Mac OSX and Windows 8 natively support unzipping files, so there is no need to install any new applications. Copy the Zip file to the location on your hard drive you wish the Sample pack to be. On PC right click and use the Winzip Extract to here tab. On Mac Just Double Click the Zip file.
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SOME FILES ARE NOT UNZIPPING IN THE RIGHT FORMAT OR APPEARING IN ABLETON?Some users are reporting issues with our resources not working or appearing in Ableton, particularly those ending in .adg. This often happens after unzipping when it wrongly converts the file to a .txt file. We have a few suggestions to fix this. Firstly, make sure you are unzipping the file correctly using similar software or processes recommended above. Most software should work, but these sometimes alter the file into the wrong format, so try an alternative and see if the problem remains. Next, make sure the file ends in .adg rather than .txt - you might need to change this manually by renaming the file. Finally, place the file in the correct place in your user library as stated under the installation instructions of each resource - you might need to leave Ableton open temporarily so it can reindex your library. Providing you do all this and have all the required software for each resource, everything should hopefully work as intended.
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DO I HAVE TO DOWNLOAD EVERY FORMAT OR CAN I CHOOSE THE FORMAT I USE?You don’t have to download every format. Where different format options are available each format is supplied in a different zip file. Just download the zips you need.
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WHAT FORMATS DO YOU OFFER?All of our libraries are supplied as industry-standard 24-bit Wavs. We also sell a range of synth presets and software exclusive resources. Our sounds are designed to be as versatile as possible to allow them to be used as quickly and creatively as possible. All format information is contained in the ‘Product Information’ box on each product page.
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Where Is My Order?Once you order any of our resources you should receive a link via email where you can download it. Sometimes this ends up in the junk folder. Alternatively, log in to our site using the email you bought it with and check the orders tab to find a link to download.
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My Download Isn't WorkingSome users are reporting issues with our resources not working or appearing in Ableton, particularly those ending in .adg. This often happens after unzipping when it wrongly converts the file to a .txt file. We have a few suggestions to fix this. Firstly, make sure you are unzipping the file correctly using similar software or processes recommended (WinZip). Most software should work, but these sometimes alter the file into the wrong format, so try an alternative and see if the problem remains. Next, make sure the file ends in .adg rather than .txt - you might need to change this manually by renaming the file. Finally, place the file in the correct place in your user library as stated under the installation instructions of each resource - you might need to leave Ableton open temporarily so it can reindex your library. Providing you do all this and have all the required software for each resource, everything should hopefully work as intended."
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DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS IF I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE COURSE?We are confident you will love our course and make progress upon completing it. If, however, you do finish the course feeling unsatisfied, then we do offer a 100% money-back guarantee in those circumstances.
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CAN I COMPLETE IT IN MY OWN TIME?Yes, this course has no expiry date so feel free to approach it in whatever way suits you best.
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WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE TRACKS UPON COMPLETION?Yes, the modules are carefully designed to give you a solid overview of the entire process from a blank canvas to a finished track.
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WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?As well as the video course content, we also include additional resources like samples & project templates throughout to help guide you through the process.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE?All you need is a computer/laptop and a copy of Ableton Live. 90-day free trials are available for Ableton, but we would recommend making that initial investment on the upgrade to keep your music-making options open. We also recommend making sure you have access to a decent listening playback device (headphones or speakers).
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IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR ME?As highlighted above, this course is suitable for anyone who would consider themselves a beginner, whether that be in the process of learning to create electronic music or if it's your first time using Ableton Live. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then this course is for you. Feel free to get in touch with us first if you have any questions.
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I DON'T SEE A SERVICE LISTED, DO YOU STILL OFFER IT?If you don't see something listed, reach out and let us know what you're looking for. We are always looking to expand our offerings so leave an enquiry and we'll see what we can do for you.
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WHO ARE THESE FOR?Our services are designed for producers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level. Get in touch to find out how we can help.
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HOW DO I BOOK A SERVICE?To book a service, head to the relevant page and navigate through the booking process. Fill in the form with as much detail about yourself & your specific needs for the service as you can. If required (for appointments) choose when you would like to book us. For other services this doesn't matter so just choose any time slot. We will then check over your submission, finalise any extra details that are necessary to complete the service, & request payment via invoice for any unpaid services. After this is all done, we can then confirm the booking and proceed with the service.
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WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?We offer a wide range of services designed to help you tackle your musical & artistic needs. We recognise that a music producer has many different "hats" to balance and want to help you manage that workload. Our work includes everything on the musical side as well as each of the important parts of being a producer such as marketing online & social media. Browse our full list of available services above.
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HOW MUCH ARE YOUR SERVICES?You will find the pricing for our services on each relevant page. For some of our services, pricing varies based on a range of factors such as project demands & the length of hours required. Before booking a varied-price service, get in touch for a quote.
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HOW DO I GET STARTED?Fill out the booking form below with all the relevant details. Be sure to include any resources we need to complete the service and make sure to upload them in the correct format (see previous question for details).
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WHAT FORMAT SHOULD I UPLOAD MY FILES IN?We recommend uploading your disc & background image with the following dimensions: Background image - 1080 x 1080 px. Disc Image - 810 x 810 px. You can use Canva to do this. Please follow these guidelines to prevent any delays to the process. Reach out if you are unsure.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?We offer two pricing options depending on what you're after. See our tiers above for more detail.
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WHAT DO I GET?We create vinyl style music videos for you to promote your tracks online.
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WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?Producers who want to up their social media game.
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WHAT TOPICS DO YOU TEACH?We like to stay fairly flexible and are comfortable teaching a range of different subjects across a variety of electronic music genre. Reach out and tell us your needs, and we'll do our best to work with you.
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WHAT IS A 1-1 TUITION SERVICE?A 1-1 tuition service offers you the chance to learn from us directly about all things electronic music production.
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CAN I REWATCH THE LESSONS AGAIN LATER?Sure you can, each lesson will be recorded during the session and sent over to you upon completion.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?Priced per hr: 1 hr - £40 2 hr £75 Additional bundled lesson packages can also be booked.
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ARE THERE ANY EXTRA RESOURCES INCLUDED?Any resources used in a session like project files & samples will be sent over if you wish.
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HOW LONG ARE THE LESSONS?Each lesson takes place over 1-2 hours whenever you choose.
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HOW DO I GET STARTED?To get started, head to the booking form below and fill it out in as much detail as possible.
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WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?This service is for anyone looking for a more personal learning experience. 1-1s offer the chance for you to tailor your learning to your needs and ask questions in real-time with experienced producers.
Don't Just Take Our Word On It
Hear what others have to say about our finished tracks.