Checking Out: Pacific Ensemble Strings by Performance Samples
Pacific Ensemble Strings is one of the most beautiful symphonic strings libraries I’ve yet heard. The main bread and butter articulations are here, the playability is great, and the sound…wow! Jump to the Videos of Pacific Ensemble Strings by Performance Samples Jump to the Demos of Pacific Ensemble Strings by Performance Samples Checking Out: […]
Checking Out: Fluid Brass by Audio Imperia
Audio Imperia and Performance Samples have teamed up once again this time the focus is on brass shorts and brass shorts only. Expanding on the idea of Performance Samples’ own Fluid Shorts libraries, the attention is turned to more velocity layers, more round robins, and more recorded performance speeds which all results in a more […]
Sample Library Review announce Best of 2021 Awards Winners for Best Software Instruments & Plugins of the Year
top pickSample Library Review has announced its Best of 2021 Awards List. Sample Library Review’s Best of 2021 Awards celebrates the virtual instruments that found their way into the hearts and scores of music composers. December 27, 2021, Los Angeles California – Sample Library Review has announced its Best of 2021 short list. The annual celebration […]
Composer Secrets – Score Breakdown in Logic w/Sound Yeti Ambition/Revelation Scoring Grand
Over the last year, we’ve watched as Sound Yeti continue to put out expansion to their flagship Kontakt Player instrument Ambition (see SLR review here.) Then just a couple of months ago the developer release Revelation Scoring Grand a hybrid piano Kontakt Player instrument. After watching contributor Pete C’s review of Revelation Scoring Grand I […]
Review: Angry Brass Pro Soloists by Performance Samples
top pickOnce again, Performance Samples delivers with Angry Brass Pro Soloists which boasts an absolutely massive sound, amazing playability and innovative approach, specifically designed for solos, layering or any track in need of some serious punch. Jump to the Videos of Angry Brass Pro Soloists by Performance Samples Jump to the Demos of Angry Brass Pro […]
First Look: Angry Brass Pro – Soloists by Performance Samples
thumbs upPerformance Samples have expanded upon their Angry Brass Ensembles with the powerful Angry Brass Soloists library. This energetic four instrument library ranges from loud to very loud yet it is surprisingly more versatile than it lets on. Comprised of solo trumpet, solo horn, solo bass trombone, and solo tuba, Angry Brass Soloists is an action-packed […]
First Look: Angry Woodwinds Pro by Performance Samples
Woodwinds have never sounded so angry! With five solo woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, piccolo & bassoon), the dynamics range from ƒƒ to ƒƒƒ with a surprisingly softer side. If you want to push your woodwinds to a place they have never gone before, Angry Woodwinds Pro is certainly the library for you. Jump to the […]
Performance Samples tease Angry Brass pro Soloists library with new SoundCloud demos.
Performance Samples, best known for “performance-based sampling techniques” for creating their Kontakt instruments has released several demonstrated tracks using the upcoming Angry Brass Pro Soloists instruments. If the soloist hit the mark anywhere near the Angry Brass Pro Ensembles, we are in for a real treat as Sample Library Review contributor Ben Goldman reviewed […]
Deep Review & Demo: VISTA by Performance Samples
Performance Samples take emotional, playable strings to the next level with Vista, their new chamber strings library. With a focus solely on legato articulations, it’s ideal for sweeping romantic lines and sure to bring a classy, larger-than-life sound to your compositions. Jump to the Videos of Vista by Performance Samples Jump to the Demos of […]
Checking Out: PerfPerc Volume 3 by Performance Samples
Performance Samples complete their trilogy of performance-based sampled percussion instruments with the release of PerfPerc Volume 3. Volume 1 was a percussive all-rounder while Volume 2 leans more towards various world instruments. PerfPerc Volume 3 focuses on a variety of different toms, which also happened to be my favourite instruments in the first volume. With […]
