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 […]
Checking Out: New Century Strings 2.0 Bundle by 8Dio
Almost three years ago, Century Strings instantly became my go-to string library. Since that time, 8Dio has continued to explore advanced scripting, and now the New Century Strings 2.0 Bundle has received the fruits of that exploration. With true polyphonic legato, new microphones positions, and the addition of polyphonic arcs, and incredible string library has […]
Checking Out: Sunset Strings by Realitone
2020 has seen its fair share of quality string library releases which proves you can never have enough string libraries. Sunset Strings approaches the traditional string library from a completely new and creative angle. With top-notch LA Session players and the sublime recording space of Studio A of United Recording, formerly the legendary Ocean Way […]
Review: Lyric Series String Quintet by Kirk Hunter Studios
Kirk Hunter have released their Lyric Series Quintet solo string library promising a great sound and a plethora of instrument options. The set is comprised of three types of violins, two cello and one viola which make up a quintet in any desired combination. Kirk Hunter have a reputation for lush sounding string libraries and […]
Quick Look: Off-World Vol. 1 by Bunker Samples
Bunker Samples’ once again proves their innovative approach to sampled instruments with Off-World Vol 1. This won’t be for everyone, but for the $39 asking price, it’s a steal as this hybrid ethnic instrument covers new ground. Jump to the Videos of Off-World Vol. 1 by Bunker Samples Jump to the Demos of Off-World Vol. […]
Review: Contemporary Soloists Cello by Sonixinema
Filled with unique articulations, a nice raw tone, and sound design patches, Contemporary Soloists Cello adds a new flavor to the string section of the composer toolkit. Jump to the Videos of Contemporary Soloists Cello by Sonixinema Jump to the Demos of Contemporary Soloists Cello by Sonixinema Review: Contemporary Soloists Cello by Sonixinema Contemporary […]
Review: Blisko String Bundle by Felt Instruments
Fragile and dripping with emotion, Blisko Strings are Felt Instruments’ grand entrance into the sample library world. This beautiful string library isn’t going to be something you’ll be inserting into your trailer music or epic tracks. Instead, this library is all about fragile beauty. When it comes to beautiful, human feeling boutique string libraries, Blisko […]
Review: Nashville Scoring Strings by Audio Ollie
Beautifully recorded and sampled, Nashville Scoring Strings features some excellent articulations and some innovative scripting. With lively performance-based samples and some wonderful mic positions, Nashville Scoring Strings offers a sense of humanity and richness that has significantly enhanced my orchestral palette. Jump to the Videos of Nashville Scoring Strings by Audio Ollie Jump to the […]
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 […]
Quick Look: Distance Series String Quintet by Kaizen Audio
Jump to the Demos of Distance Series String Quintet by Kaizen Audio Jump to the Videos of Distance Series String Quintet by Kaizen Audio Quick Look: Distance Series String Quintet by Kaizen Audio Kaizen Audio’s flagship library ‘Distance Series String Quintet’ reminds us what real live players sound like! Full of life and expressiveness this […]
