Common Questions QUESTION: I can’t figure out how to download any of these audio files. How do I do it? ANSWER: Simply right click on the desired file and then left click on “Save link as…” and the download popup will appear. Click on save. QUESTION: I can see the file I downloaded but I can’t make it play. What’s wrong? ANSWER: The large downloads must be unziped (un-compressed) before use. After that make sure your device is set to play 24-bit files in 48K and they should work perfectly. If that’s not possible then download a free program called Format Factory and change the files to 16-bit Wav type -- 16-bit high quality Wav is the default output setting in Format Factory and this works on most systems. QUESTION: Do these samples have a common key or note or time signature? ANSWER: Yes, all samples are played in Gb as the center note, although some tend to wander off sometimes. The tempo is 120BPM in 4/4 although a few of them sometimes wander off or land on an upbeat or some strange multiple. QUESTION: How long are these samples? How big is each one? How many samples are in each batch? ANSWER: The minimum time length for any one of these pads is about 20 seconds and they range in size from about 6.6MB to over 19MB. Each batch contains 25 pad samples. The total run time of all files combined is over one hour thirty three minutes. The total uncompressed size is over 1.6GB. QUESTION: I’d like to make my own evolving sounds like these. What synthesizers were used for these pad samples? ANSWER: The synthesizer list is Surge, CZ-101, Pendulate, Tone2 Firebird, Crystal, and the ModulAir. QUESTION: These samples are perfect for what I do. Why haven’t I seen your samples listed on other free sample websites? ANSWER: For the best results, especially for horror and sci-fi, always go to the original source, Zystrix. QUESTION: I don’t trust this website because it looks too suspicious, too unprofessional, too colorful, too animated, too blah, blah, fill in something whiney here, etc. I believe your website controls my weather. Have these files been professionally checked for viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, worms, planetary alignment, presidential pardon, social diseases, birthmarks, and blah, blah, and so on, etc.? ANSWER: All downloads from this website are absolutely clean and safe, and I personally guarantee it. Go ask your mother. QUESTION: Are you sure these samples are royalty free? What is the catch? ANSWER: Yes, all samples offered here are royalty free and you may use them as you wish in any musical project you can invent. And no, there is no “catch” to using these samples, and the music police will not come looking for you. Although it would be a polite and nice gesture to mention that you got them here, they are yours to use. QUESTION: I was downloading your samples and it caused my cell phone to lock up. What happened? ANSWER: These compressed files are quite large and may be more to download than “legally” allowed, so make sure to follow the online rules in your location or hot spot, and make sure you have enough room on your device. Large files can cause crashes on devices short on memory. There is nothing else to consider except to download them, unzip them, and get your ass busy making music and having fun. QUESTION: How come you’re not asking me to sign up for something so you can get my email for a download link? Do I have to pay to become a member of your website? ANSWER: You don’t have to pay anything and this ain’t no club. As far as emails go, no, I don’t need your email. There are plenty of other “free” sample” websites out there who will demand your email. There’s always some jerk holding up the show. QUESTION: I don’t make music and mess with any of this kind of stuff, but I accidentaly stumbled into your website and downloaded all your pro audio samples. Now what? Can I be in the band? ANSWER: I would suggest downloading VLC Media Player to play them back. It’s free, it’s the best, and it easily plays high fidelity files. It may also be a good idea to play them for someone’s birthday or at Halloween for a thoughtful special sonic experience. Or you could use them to start to make friends with music producers and digital engineers. They can be very interesting people and may invite you over to help on a recording session. Don’t forget to bring the refreshments and smokey treats. QUESTION: I downloaded all your stuff including the satanic audio book, the epub, the free synth patches, the pro audio samples, the music, and all the easter eggs on your website. I even bought the paperback book. Will I fry in hell for doing all this?

ANSWER: Don’t worry, you don’t have to. They now offer healthier

choices than frying.

QUESTION: I heard that Joshua Feuergenstein said your website is satanic because you collect abortions and squeeze the juice out of them into your coffee every morning. Is that true? ANSWER: No, I drink tea.