Checking Out: Synchron Strings Pro by Vienna Symphonic Library – The New King of Strings?
top pickA big update to Vienna Symphonic Library’s Synchron Flagship instrument, Synchron Strings, comes with a wealth of newly captured articulations as a “Pro” version. With the lovely sample set recorded on the Synchron Stage and vast array of mixing controls thanks to the many microphone options, Synchron Strings Pro has me wondering . . . […]
Checking Out: Ashen Scoring Cello by Wavelet Audio
Wavelet Audio’s 3rd release delivers a Solo Cello library, unlike anything we have seen before with a wonderful multi-sampled instrument and a creative and inspirational Performance Designer tool. With its beautiful timbre and nice range of articulations, Ashen Scoring Cello is sure to find a way into a vast range of scores and songs. Jump […]
Review: RCD Series – Uke by Audio Ollie
< Last year, Audio Ollie put themselves on the map with LA Modern Percussion. It was a huge and bombastic but most importantly, a great sounding library. Will their follow up range of cinematic rhythmic instruments have us diving into our pockets and gain a place in our workflow? Let’s find out! Jump to the […]
Review: Cello Ibrida by PulseSetter-Sounds
thumbs upPulseSetter-Sounds have a way of taking interesting sound sources and squeezing something epic out of them. With Cello Ibrida, they take a traditional instrument, the cello, and have picked it, plucked it, and pulsed it into something unique and useful for both scoring and trailer work. Combined with hardware synth sound sources and a […]
Checking Out: Solos of the Sea – Solo Violin B by Performance Samples
thumbs upPerformance Samples got everything right on Solos of the Sea Violin B. This specialty solo sting instrument for Kontakt does one thing and one thing only, extremely expressive and passionate ƒƒ legato performances. Jump to the Videos of Solos of the Sea – Solo Violin B by Performance Samples Jump to the Demos of […]
Performance Samples release Solos of the Sea Solo Violin B for Kontakt
Performance Samples have released Solos of the Sea Solo Violin B for Kontakt. This is the second of the developer’s Solos of the Sea Instruments continues on the Con Moto series trajectory with active-bow sustains with Solo Violin B clearly focused on delivering loud, ff dynamic and heavy slurred legatos in this specialized solo violin […]
Review: World Suite 2 by UVI
thumbs upWhen UVI released the first version of World Suite, there wasn’t anything quite like it in terms of the scope and diversity all in one package. Nearly four years later the expanded World Suite 2 promises more instruments and musical styles from around the globe. Jump to the Videos of World Suite 2 by […]
UPDATED: Review: Areia V1.1 by Audio Imperia
Following in the footsteps of the high-quality orchestral sampling and design as demonstrated with Jaeger and Nucleus, Areia extends the tradition with a vast and complete lush string section. Utilising the new Audio Imperia Pyramid engine we can look forward to exceptional scripting and a rock solid performance throughout. Is Areia the new string library […]
Performance Samples Tease “VISTA” – Larger-Than-Life Chamber Strings
Strings samples are KING, and with Performance Samples upcoming release Vista being touted as “Larger-Than-Life Chamber Strings” we couldn’t resist sharing the demos. Vista is a forthcoming boutique string library, featuring 5 violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, and 3 basses. If you’re not familiar with Performance Samples, the company is well known for its performance-sourced […]
Checking Out: EZKEYS Hybrid Harp by Toontrack
The most creative of the EZKEYS releases yet, Hybrid Harp is glistening with inspiration with its sound designed presets, unlike anything we have seen from Toontrack. Jump to the Videos of EZKEYS Hybrid Harp by Toontrack by at Time+Space Jump to the Demos of EZKEYS Hybrid Harp by Toontrack by at Time+Space Checking […]
