Volume 1 of the most comprehensive collection of authentic traditional and contemporary drum and percussion grooves from Cuba and Brazil. Grooves from the cultures of Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and the Dominican Republic are also included in this smoking set of drum and percussion loops and samples. Easy layout anyone can understand and use. Volume 1 styles include Songo 100, 116, 132; Salsa 82, 100, 116; and Mambo 82, 100, 116. Plus multisample single hits of percussion instruments and drums.

Full series includes stellar samples and loops of mambo, cha-cha-cha, songo, guaguanco, bomba, merengue, mozambique, bolero, salsa, sambas (including cruzado, funk, partito alto, and batucada) bossa nova, bairo, and calypso. Percussion and drums by Michael Spiro and Ed Smith, recorded by Russell Bond, and produced by Geoff Stradling.

Plentiful variations of style and tempi. Combine different loops into traditional or completely new musical styles. Both 3/2 and 2/3 time patterns let you construct authentic Latin tracks.

Mixloops offer instant gratification. These consist of drums and percussion, or percussion sections in various combinations. Special salsa mixes feature authentic modern salsa feel and recording styles. Access individual loops of single instruments or drum kits and build your own Latin grooves. Multivelocity samples of all of the instruments.

Q Up Arts Latin Groove Factory V1 Afro-Cuban Emagic EXS 24 CD-ROM Features:

• Cuban and Brazilian drum and percussion loops and samples
• Dozens of styles of Latin music
• Salsa, songo, and mambo styles in multiple meters
• Easy layout
• Extreme micro-access
• Multivelocity samples of all of the instruments
• EXS 24 CD-ROM

Make it yours today and get that authentic Latin vibe in your mixes.