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    TRISTON SCALESYAPS ON RECORD

    Music journalist, curator, and producer based in SoCal.

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    For Producers

    Cereal Loops

    19 handmade loops I recorded and chopped for sampling. Weird chords, textures, and FX made to be flipped.

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    $5

    Download Once.
    Use Forever.

    19 Handmade Loops
    Weird Chords + Textures
    Tape-style FX
    Ready for Sampling
    100% Royalty Free
    Professional AIF Files
    Secure checkout via Stripe• Instant AIF download
    Hear what producers made with it

    Beats by Gabscale using Cereal Loops

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