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[TrNSZ]

NIN/Mac fans will find this interesting - the Hand That Feeds, remixable!

Trent Reznor writes:

"For quite some time I've been interested in the idea of allowing you the ability to tinker around with my tracks -- to create remixes, experiment, embellish or destroy what's there.  After spending some quality time sitting in hotel rooms on a press tour, it dawned on me that the technology now exists and is already in the hands of some of you. I got to work experimenting and came up with something I think you'll enjoy."

Direct Link - 70MB - contains the full GarageBand composition.

http://www.nin.com/current/

Trent explains further:

"What I'm giving you in this file is the actual multi-track audio session for 'the hand that feeds' in GarageBand format," Reznor explains. "This is the entire thing bounced over from the actual Pro Tools session we recorded it into. I imported and converted the tracks into AppleLoop format so the size would be reasonable and the tempo flexible."

"You need a Macintosh and you need GarageBand 2. If you have a newer Mac, you already have the software. The more RAM you have the better. I did this on my PowerBook 1.67 w/2G RAM but it has been running on far less powerful systems. Drag the file over to your hard disk and double click it. Hit the space bar. Listen. Change the tempo. Add new loops. Chop up the vocals. Turn me into a woman. Replay the guitar. Anything you'd like."

"I gave this to my crew and band to test out and all work effectively stopped for a while -- it's fun to mess around with. I've now heard a country version of the track as well as an abstract Latin interpretation (thanks, Leo). There are some copyright issues involved, so read the notice that pops up. Giving this away is an experiment. I'm interested to see what comes of it, what issues are raised and what the results are."

This post has been edited by TrNSZ: Apr 17 2005, 18:43

[Fuchal]

It's awesome.

[dreamliner77]

One of the few times in my life I wish I had a mac.

[m0rbidini]

One of the few times in my life I wish I had a mac.

Same here. Is there any Windows audio program capable of importing the whole stuff?

Cya

[PlazzTT]

There's a torrent over at http://www.theninhotline.net/ that contains AIFF versions of the sound clips (it's in the news from 4.17.05)

These can be loaded in to Acid or whatever, but they are not sequenced.

[TrNSZ]

Same here. Is there any Windows audio program capable of importing the whole stuff?

Logic Pro 7 is the direct upgrade to GB2, and there is a PC version available. Not having any PC's and never having used it, I can't be 100% sure, but I know that the X version does support the Loops format, so I would assume it would support Soundtrack files as well. It's ~$1000 from Apple. The consumer version, Logic Express, is available for ~$300.

This post has been edited by TrNSZ: Apr 18 2005, 04:20

[Busemann]

Logic Pro 7 is the direct upgrade to GB2, and there is a PC version available.

Nope, Logic 7 and newer are OSX only

[TrNSZ]

I stand corrected - Logic 6 doesn't support the Loops format, and is missing tons of functionality compared to the latest PowerPC releases. =(

This post has been edited by TrNSZ: Apr 18 2005, 21:22

[Mono]

It's good news but here's the EULA you get once you download the DMG:

Please read the terms of the following software License Agreement before downloading this product.  By clicking on the link below and downloading this product, you agree to become bound by the terms of the License Agreement.  If you do not agree with the terms of the License Agreement, do not click the I AGREE button below. Interscope Records (“Licensor”) guarantees that the downloaded product has been created and recorded specially for this project and any similarity to any other recording is unintentional.

1. The sound samples recorded on these CDs remain the property of Licensor and are licensed, not sold, to you for use on your sampling software or equipment.

2. A right to use the enclosed sounds is granted to the original end-user of the product (Licensee) and is NOT transferable.

3. The Licensee may modify the sounds but MAY NOT USE THE SOUNDS, MODIFIED OR UNMODIFIED, FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITHIN MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS.  Licensee must obtain a separate license from Licensor in respect of any intended commercial uses.

4.  This license expressly forbids resale, relicensing or other distribution of any of these sounds, either as they exist upon downloading, or any modification thereof.  You cannot sell, loan, rent, lease, assign or transfer all or any of the enclosed sounds to another user, or for use in any competitive product.

5. Licensor will not be responsible if the contents of these discs does not fit the particular purpose of the Licensee. 

6. Use of the included sound sample in isolation such as, but not limited to, video game soundtracks (where they appear in isolation or as sound effects) is not permitted without first obtaining a separate License from Licensor.

7. Use of the included sound samples in ‘library music’ (also known as ‘production music’) intended for commercial exploitation, is not permitted without first obtaining a separate License from Licensor.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2005 Interscope Records.

For PC users, you don't miss much. After using the file in GarageBand 2 (which uses too much resources for what it does), the .band seems to have the loops arranged as they are in the song. Since the point of this is to remix it, having them in the 'official' order isn't too much of a perk.