When artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and many more hit the scene some 70 years ago with their new, vocal-driven collage of gospel, jazz and blues, they made an indelible mark on music history. Since then, classic soul has produced more iconic artists and timeless hits than arguably any other genre to this day.

This EZkeys MIDI pack is an ode to all the old souls who blazed trails and set off musical waves that have continued to roll for decades on end – from coast to coast, through the heartland, down south, around the world and back again. If you’re looking for classic soul inspiration that hits straight to the heart, this is your next stop. Expect anything from the heartfelt ballads to the driving, rhythmic and freakishly funky. In other words: soul as we know it.