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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! January 1st, 2022 If you were one of the people who e- mailed in for a free download of the audio book then you’re e-mail has been irretrievably lost. Sorry, these things happen. However, do not fret. There is another e-mail address that works so please try once again. I promise I’ll send you a code. The address is posted below. The free audio books are available until futher notice. Once again, please put Free Audio Book in the subject line or your e-mail will be ignored. This makes it faster to sort through a bunch of e-mail. Let me know if you are in the USA or the UK and other included areas so I can send you the correct code number. I usually take care of e-mails on Saturdays. When you recieve your alpha-numeric code go to Audible dot com and input the data and download your audio book. The file is about 500 megs so make sure there is enough room on your device. The time limit is one week or your code will no longer be valid. Enjoy.
January 15, 2022 Thanks, Spider. The next horror story is coming along. It’s a book about killer wasps. Five chapters are done. Most of the front cover artwork is done with the back cover presenting a few problems. I like deeper grays. There’s a lot of inside book artwork so far. The music is sounding pretty good although there are many studio scratch samples that were rejected. The album is about three songs long so far. And speaking of songs and associated audio samples, there’s a new section of music availble for download soon. The page is still under construction, but here’s the link…
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January 31, 2022 There have been several Dangerous Neighbors tunes posted on the new page, although there are many more to go. The page is still under construction. Here’s the link to the music. Also, if you are the type of person who searches for sound patches for the Newfangled Audio Pendulate synth then you’ve probably noticed the selection is quite small. Just in case you don’t know, the Pedulate is a free synth download that creates some very interesting and new types of sounds. I have posted 160 of my new Pendulate patches for those who like that sort of thing. Many of these sounds are presently being used on the next album that goes with the new book. They were designed to fit the chapters so they are mostly sound effects. Please feel free to use the sounds you like or simply pass them along. The sound name listing is also on the Pendulate synth patch download page. Enjoy. Here’s the link for the 240 free synth patches. And last, the next horror book is still on track to be released in the spring of 2022. I’m hoping for a new book give-away once everything is ready.
February 14, 2022 Happy Valentines Day DEh3Tr7d1 asks if I would consider giving him or her a read and opinion on 3 chapters of her newest book project. It goes for anyone, tell me what you want in the way of a critique and I would be happy to do that. The Zystrix website is getting bigger and more organized. The audio- visual section now has a page for dividing different interests. Click on the red audio/video icon up top. There is also a new FREE sample download web page under construction for those of you who enjoy putting some fresh life into your new music or DAW recordings. You’ll know if it sets your creativity on fire because there will be a distinct smell of burning hair. And speaking of that, now there’s 80 FREE Newfangled Audio Pendulate extra mind-boggling secret bonus patches to go with the previous 160. That makes 240. WOW! Click the red audio/vidio link above. That’s it for now. And why aren’t you at home busy writing something?
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March 1st, 2022 Download Free Sample Packs Here. There has been a positive reponse to the 240 free Pendulate synth patches (the largest free download of original Pendulate synth patches in the world). So in that spirit you can now download 50 free sample packs (synth pad samples) for music producers, sound engineers, and musicians. And they are royalty free. Simply un-zip them and plug them into your favorite DAW. I enjoy sound effects in my horror writing and these free samples have come in handy for me. They are 48K 24-bit Wav files, strange and evolving, some sound space age, some are creepy, some sound industrial, and some are just hard to describe. Most are 20 seconds long or longer, and they don’t sound like anyone else’s. I call them mini sonic paintings -- mental sketch audio. Simply click on the red audio/video link above and open the pro audio reel to reel icon or click on this shortcut. There are more free audio book download codes for Europe and USA/Canada. Simply copy and paste the code into the search box at Audible dot com. Here’s the quick code link. That’s it for now. Knowledge, art, and music for all. Enjoy.
March 14th, 2022 Did you remember to change your clock ahead one hour on the 13th? And the holiday will arrive on March 17th. And what holiday is that? It’s the drunkest day of the year around here!! Saint Drunk’s Day!! W-e-e-e!! Slam a dozen pints of stout and turn yourself green. C’mon, it’s all in fun. And on the 20th it’s officially the first day of spring. I am so ready. I can smell the past deaths of winter slowly warming. Ahh, the new freshness of spring. And speaking of new freshness, (and who was?) you can now officially Download 100 Free Sample Packs. Last time there were 50 free samples, so 50 more were thrown in for good measure. Use them in your favorite DAW for sound effects and creepy interludes. And they are royalty free. Simply click on the red audio/video link above and open the pro audio reel to reel icon or click on this shortcut. The 240 free Pendulate synth patches/presets are still available. They may come in handy for musical inspiration, and the synth is absolutely free. To get the synth simply use your favorite search engine and look for Pendulate vst free and follow the download link. You may have to give away your email address, so be prepared. Click here for 240 free Pendulate synth patches/presets. The Ukraine/Russia problem has taken a toll on email delivery. If you sent something and received no answer then it probably never made it. Unfortunately it’s in limbo somewhere. Sorry. If things don’t work out soon then I guess an American email company is the next solution. Nyet? Dah! The next book is a little behind but it’s to the half-way point. I’ve been considering posting everything through the first chapter or so. Just a teaser taste of how it goes. Or maybe some music would be nice. Or maybe both. Any suggestions? It’s a little rough, but here’s some 1st chapter music for now… And there you have it. Knowledge, art, and music for all. Enjoy.
March 28, 2022 Download 100 FREE Guitar Cabinet Impulse Responses (IRs) These are The Best Free Guitar Cabinet Impulse Responses Available Anywhere To download all of the guitar cabinet impulse responses go up to the red audio-video tab at the top of the page and follow the link, or simply click on the shortcut below. Do you need more than 100 guitar cabinet impulse responses? And who doesn’t? Go wake up Pink Man. Click here to download 100 FREE guitar cabinet impulse responses -- Have fun! Download 150 Free Sample Packs. Fifty more free horror samples are now available. They are meant to cause discomfort and apprehension, so do not play them for children. And they are royalty free. Simply click on the red audio/video link above and open the pro audio reel to reel icon or click on this shortcut. I’m told I should change it to 271 FREE Pendulate synth presets/patches because they found the Easter egg. OK, but that just spoils the surprise for everyone else. Click here for 240 FREE Pendulate synth patches/presets. That’s all there is and there ain’t no more. Enjoy. Knowledge, art, and music for all.