Checking Out: Tallinn Baltic Voices and String by Orchestral Tools (pre-order copy)
top pickCapturing the style and delicate beauty of Baltic traditions, Orchestral Tools’ Tallinn combines just the right elements to create a one-of-a-kind toolkit for conjuring beautiful, haunting music from the ether. Jump to the Videos of Tallinn Baltic Voices and String by Orchestral Tools Jump to the Demos of Tallinn Baltic Voices and String by Orchestral […]
Review: Musique Box by Soundiron
top pickThe Musique Box by Soundiron is a collection of 11 deep-sampled music boxes. It will fit perfectly into a number of different kinds of compositions thanks to the realistic playback and 4 layer engine and the FXs that come with this library, you can create a lot of textures and new sounds that can fit […]
Review: Drum Fury 2 by Sample Logic
With the great success of Drum Fury a couple of years ago, Sample Logic have released a follow up extension library in the guise of Drum Fury 2. This features the same great sampling techniques and presentation of the original Drum Fury yet with more unusual and lesser sampled percussive instruments. With some really neat […]
First Look: Quadra – Muted and Harmonics by UVI
Quadra is a massive instrument full of inspiration! The 100+ carefully crafted presets is what will gain most composers’ attention, but what surprised me was the pristine audio quality and ability to play the 150+ instruments individually or as layered creations. Jump to the Videos of Quadra – Muted and Harmonics by UVI Jump to […]
Best FREE VSTs Instruments, Plugins & Samples for March 2021 – The Download Show
top pick This episode of The Download Show is sponsored by our friends at Cinesamples. Cinesamples has just released Continuum Guitars for the FREE Kontakt Player. Continuum Guitars bring a fresh and simple approach to writing guitar performances. Created with the composer in mind, this library is like having the flexibility and expertise of a real […]
Best FREE VSTs Instruments, Plugins & Samples for February 2021 – The Download
must readEach month we recap the best free Vsts, sample packs, Kontakt instruments, plugins and effects that were released throughout the month. February saw no shortage of great virtual instruments with a healthy stream of FREE Kontakt instruments to fill up those hard drives. FREE SAMPLE PACKS UK Drill Sample Pack by Clark Audio http://bit.ly/2M445VV […]
First Look: Hang Drum by Sonixinema
The Hang Drum is a mystical percussion instrument full of mystique and character. Boutique developer Sonixinema continues their trend of making libraries that combine natural timbres and their own brand of modern cinematic sound design. With an expert performance from master percussionist Mark Constantine, this is one instrument that any modern score composer may want […]
Best of 2020 – Sample Libraries, Virtual Instruments and Plugins Year in Review
This page is sponsored by our friends at Realitone. Realitone, best known for vocal libraries for Kontakt such as Realivox Ladies and Realivox Blue while continuing to push boundaries with their new Sunset Strings instrument, the developer has crafted a string instrument like nothing we have ever seen. Sunset Strings is now available at […]
Review: Pandrum by Cinematique Instruments
Cinematique Instruments’ Pandrum provides a joy-inspiring collection of eight pan and tongue drums with five texture layers. Pandrum is not only for the composer, but also for the performer, with intuitive settings for both the studio and the stage. Jump to the Videos of Pandrum by Cinematique Instruments Jump to the Demos of Pandrum by […]
Checking Out: (Pre-Release) Abbey Road ONE Orchestral Foundations by Spitfire Audio
must readSpitfire Audio team up with the world-famous Abbey Road Studios for an orchestral sample library series. The first in the release, Abbey Road ONE Orchestral Foundations delivers strings, brass winds, and percussion ensembles with 2 great Mixes and a healthy selection of mic positions that bring all the flexibility and sonic excitement of Abbey Road […]
