New Patches by Will Doggett Now Available for Ableton Live! Friday, February 12, 2016 Today we’re excited to announce our first ever patch collection for Ableton Live! Reflective Pianos was created by Ableton Live Certified Trainer Will Doggett and is a collection of 11 Piano patches for Ableton Live 9 intro and higher. They don’t require any external plugins or effects. They are custom samples of a 9 foot Grand Piano that have been customized and paired with effects to create the perfect emotive, reflective piano for modern worship songs. Each sound can quickly be transformed using the programmed macros on each Instrument Rack. You can change the overall vibe of the piano as well as how it interacts with your controller. The 11 Presets are meant to showcase the power and range of this collection of sounds, but are also meant to be transformed easily using the built in Ableton effects.
MultiTracks Now Available from By Declaration & the Death by John Ball Friday, February 12, 2016 By Declaration & the Death is the brand new album from Birmingham, Alabama based singer and songwriter, John Ball. With influences ranging from Phil Wickham and John Mark McMillan to U2 and Bruce Springsteen, John's sound is a mold of thoughtful songwriting and anthemic rock inspired by a desire to create sincere, moving and passionate music.
Indie Showcase: One and Only by The MetCollective Thursday, February 11, 2016 This week we are featuring One and Only, the recent release from Houston, Texas based worship collective, The MetCollective as our Indie Showcase. Birthed out of the local church, the team has become an evolving collaboration of pastors, worship leaders, musicians and songwriters, all bound by the common goal of giving voice to a generation who is passionate about God.
Play of the Week - "Grace Like a Wave" by Elevation Worship Monday, February 8, 2016 We are excited to feature "Grace Like a Wave" from Elevation Worship's new album, Here As In Heaven, as this week's "Play of the Week."
New from Elevation Worship - Here As In Heaven Friday, February 5, 2016 Here As In Heaven is the exciting new release from Elevation Worship. It was recorded live in July of 2015 in front of a maximum-capacity crowd at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina and features 12 new songs that celebrate God's presence among us. Elevation Church Worship Pastor Wade Joye explains, "The atmosphere changes when we encounter God. There is power in the presence of Jesus, and He has made that power available to us, His church, in every moment and every situation; here as in Heaven. These songs inspire us to worship with a new sense of expectation and purpose, and to let our lives be the evidence of His presence on earth."
MultiTracks Available from NewSpring's new EP, Difference Maker Friday, February 5, 2016 South Carolina worship band NewSpring exists to reach people far from God and teach them to follow Jesus step by step. The team shares, "From stage to studio, we want to passionately declare God's glory and goodness to the world! It's our desire that when people listen and sing along, they will encounter Jesus, and the hope He offers." Partnering with Dream Records, NewSpring has released their new EP Difference Maker, in which they share new songs that aim to reach people far from God and help them follow Jesus step by step.
MultiTracks Now Available from "Fighting For Me" by Warr Acres Friday, February 5, 2016 We are excited to bring you the MultiTracks from "Fighting For Me" by Oklahoma worship group, Warr Acres. Utilizing a somewhat eclectic sound that incorporates components of pop, electronic, and rock, the group's ultimate mission is to share the Gospel and build up the Church with intentional, heartfelt, Scripture-inspired lyrics. "Fighting For Me" appears on the band's fourth studio album, Future, and shares the message of God's relentless pursuit of us.
Recap from NAMM 2016: Gear for Worship Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Our team had a blast this year covering NAMM 2016 with Sweetwater and Worship Leader Magazine. In total we walked over 17 miles, recorded and edited over 40 videos and got to see some very cool gear. The goal was to try and “cut through the noise” and let you know about the gear we think will truly help you do your job better and serve your church well. Here's a quick recap of a few thing that really stood out to us.