Dutch MultiTracks Now Available from Uw Naam by Paul Baloche Monday, September 19, 2016 Uw Naam is a special Dutch language release from Dove Award-winning worship leader Paul Baloche. This album features a number of notable guest artists including Kees Kraayenoord, Pearl Joan, Forever Worship, and Reyer and is Paul's third non-English project, following up on his two previously released French albums, Glorieux and Ovuvre Les Yeux De Mon Coeur. Uw Naam contains some of Paul's most loved worship songs and he shares that the album developed as a result of feedback from worship leaders in the Netherlands who had translated and were already leading many of his songs in their church services. “I love the spirit of what we captured together,” he said. “It was a real honor to work with them… acting as an agent of unity while serving the Dutch churches.”
MultiTracks Now Available from The Ascent, Vol. 1 by Ben Cantelon Friday, September 16, 2016 Ben Cantelon is a UK-based songwriter and worship leader well known for his work with Soul Survivor and Worship Central. Today, we are pleased to let you know that the MultiTracks are available from his brand new EP entitled The Ascent, Vol. 1. "My hope and prayer is that these songs will bring people closer to Jesus," Ben shares. "It's also acknowledging that it's a journey and that it can be a challenge and hard at times and that's ok. When we are in those hard times, it's so important get close to Him and to pursue His presence. For its in His presence that we find life to the fullest and strength for the journey!"
NEW - OB Ambient Pads by Peter James Friday, September 16, 2016 Today we are excited to announce OB Ambient Pads by Peter James. These sounds are sampled directly from Dave Smith Instrument’s OB 6 analog polyphonic synthesizer and were used frequently on the upcoming Hillsong Worship record Let There Be Light. In this pack you will find all 12 keys, each sampled with two different Big Sky reverb shimmer settings. These files can be used as ambient drones to fill out worship songs, as a transition tool to bridge the gap between songs or as a soundscaping tool for your live performance. We have made this product available in WAV, M4A and MainStage formats. With this product we have also included a Custom Ableton template that has Peter James’ custom designed effects rack for further customization and inspiration. If you are wanting to get that classic analog shimmer sound, this pack is for you!
New MultiTracks from New Hope Oahu - Future + Hope Thursday, September 15, 2016 New Hope Oahu has released their newest album, Future + Hope, following up on their 2015 release Greater Together which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Overall Christian Music Chart. New Hope Oahu ministers to thousands of people each week across their 5 campuses and the internet and the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts has recognized their albums as "Religious Album of the Year" for the past 3 years. This new project conveys a strong message of the hope we have in Christ through lyrical worship mixed with cutting edge sounds.
MultiTracks from White Flag Now Available! Monday, September 12, 2016 White Flag is a new band that is comprised of a group of long-time friends who have a heart for helping people experience God's love and freedom through music. Having had many opportunities to lead worship with a number of bands and artists in the Colorado Springs area including Desperation Band, New Life Worship, Jared Anderson, and WorshipMob, the friends came together and began to write and record their own original music. The result of this collaboration is their brand new self-titled album, White Flag. The band shares, "From the beginning, we knew we wanted this debut album to feel honest and vulnerable. Just as life is an eclectic journey of ups and downs, we want this album to reflect that by not being confined to one "type" of music. With a blend of electronic dance music, reflective instrumental songs, and worship ballads written with the local church in mind - this album will be our best effort to foster the vulnerability that humanity is often so afraid of - but never fails to set us free when we lean into it."
New Single from Lucía Parker - "Right Now" Monday, September 12, 2016 "Right Now" is the brand new single from renowned international worship leader Lucía Parker. Released in both Spanish and English, this new song is the second single from Lucía's upcoming album and it follows up on her powerful anthem of redemption, "Oh the Blood of Jesus," which she released earlier this year. Touching on themes of restoration and healing, "Right Now" gives voice to the desire to see God's Kingdom established on earth and was written in answer to God's call for Lucía to walk in faith and simply write from the heart. “After having translated many covers to Spanish," Lucía shares, "God spoke to my heart that he would give me lyrics and new songs for this time, that I should simply believe Him and start writing. So, I’m walking in obedience and faith."
Play of the Week - "Relent" by Citizens & Saints Monday, September 12, 2016 We are excited to offer "Relent" from Citizens & Saints' upcoming album, A Mirror Dimly, as this week's "Play of the Week." You'll hear the full instrumentation and will be able to access to the song for free for the entire week through this Sunday, September 18, in our MultiTrack app, Playback. If you've never used Playback, now is a great time to download it for free on the App Store and try it out. What better way to start the week than with some new music?
MultiTracks for Rehearsal & Live Performance - hosted by Will Doggett Saturday, September 10, 2016 Join Ableton Live Certified Trainer Will Doggett on Thursday, September 29 at The Cathedral in Chicago for a special class focused on using MultiTracks for Rehearsal and Live Performance. In this class, you’ll learn how using MultiTracks can enhance and improve both your rehearsals and your live performances. We’ll talk about how to solve common issues with rehearsals such as musicians not showing up prepared or knowing the part. We’ll also talk about the benefits of using MultiTracks live, what gear you'll need, and how to maintain freedom while using MultiTracks. If you've been using MultiTracks consistently, you'll learn how to solve some of the common issues you might face with running MultiTracks including how to have freedom and flexibility, how to best control them and how to make MultiTracks feel like part of the band. This is a FREE class hosted before the start of the Essential Worship Conference, but you don't need to be registered for the conference in order to attend. If you are attending the conference, however, note that this event requires a separate registration and will end at 5 pm so you'll have plenty of time to check in before doors open at 6:30. In addition, Will will be making a special product announcement that you won't want to miss! This event is a live only event. It will not be recorded or live streamed. We hope to see you there! Register today!