Category Archives: Library

FXpansion – BFD3 3.0.4.6 (Standalone, VST, AU, DPM + Library) [OSX Intel only] [WIN K-Gen]

By | October 31, 2016
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BFD3 is the third generation of FXpansion’s flagship software acoustic drum studio: new levels of realism and ground-breaking features in an intuitive redesigned engine. With stunning new kits, mix-ready presets and modelling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells, BFD3 delivers uncompromising detail. The revamped interface has a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience… Read More »

Orange Tree Samples – Evolution Steel Strings (KONTAKT)

By | October 28, 2016
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  Until now, if you wanted a realistic acoustic guitar in your productions, the only serious option was to use a real guitarist. Numerous sample libraries and virtual instruments have come and gone that proclaimed realism, but fell far short of delivering on that promise. At best, they could be used to fill in a guitar part in… Read More »

Sampleism – Stylephone Total Composure (KONTAKT, VST )

By | October 15, 2016
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This is our take on the retro electronic organ Stylophone. Created for Kontakt 4+ this instrument enhances the playability of the stylophone – some of the features include: increased key range to 3 octaves, polyphonic playing, legato scripting, round robin, chorus effect, variable vibrato, release triggers, key taps, and filters. The stylephone requires the full version of Kontakt… Read More »

8Dio – 1901 Upright Studio Piano (KONTAKT)

By | October 13, 2016
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The 1901 Upright Studio Piano is the most comprehensive deep-sampled Upright ever created. Recorded and processed at 24-Bit / 96Khz at our famous British Studio through a large custom NEVE desk. The 1901 Upright Studio Piano contains both standard and prepared articulations. All standard sustain samples were recorded with both pedal up, pedal down and half pedal positions.… Read More »

Orchestral Tools – Soloists I Nocturne Violin (KONTAKT)

By | October 13, 2016
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The Nocturne Violin is part of Orchestral Tools’ new Soloists Series. A series of beautiful sounds from selected artists from Berlin which we captured with a solo-style dynamic range and a variety of lyrical expressions. Months of development and test recordings led us to new concepts in legato and articulation sampling and with CAPSULE this instrument will be… Read More »

Orchestral Tools – Berlin Strings v2.5 UPDATE (KONTAKT)

By | October 12, 2016
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The library is recorded with 4-5 different mic positions: AB, Tree, Close, Surround and Concert master (only violin 1). The mics can me mixed and matched by the user but using them all at the same time is obviously very resource demanding. Also Adaptive Legato Engine is created, which uses three different legato types (slurred-expressive, agile and fast)… Read More »

Steve Slate Drums – Terry Date SSD4 Expansion (SOUNDBANK)

By | October 12, 2016
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Terry Date is the producer, recording engineer, and mixer behind bands like The Deftones, Pantera, Staind, Incubus, SoundGarden, and many more. His drum sounds were a major influence on Steven Slate and many of Slate’s own samples were modeled from tones on Terry’s records. Now, Steven brings you sounds from the man himself. Terry Date Drums for SSD4… Read More »

Cinematic Studio – Piano (KONTAKT)

By | October 12, 2016
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With Cinematic Studio Piano, we invite you to take a seat at a Yamaha C7 Grand in a world-class scoring stage. You’ll be inspired by the warm, realistic sound of the instrument, captured by an array of beautiful ribbon and condenser microphones and recorded using the same techniques as the rest of the Cinematic Studio Series. CSP’s intelligent… Read More »

SoundIron – Apocalypse (A.P.E.) micro (KONTAKT)

By | October 11, 2016
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Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble Micro is the compact starter edition of our acclaimed Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble library. This heavy cinematic drum library features a total of 28 hard-hitting ensemble articulations, including 6 concert snare drum sets, 5 large tom sets, 7 bass drum sets, 4 Indian Dhol sets, 3 Turkish Doumbek sets, 1 Irish Bodhran (frame drum) articulation, one… Read More »

Orchestral Tools – Soloists II Nocturne Cello (KONTAKT)

By | October 11, 2016
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Orchestral Tools’ Soloists Series is focused on detailed captured sampled solo instruments that reach a degree of expression and realism never heard before. Selected artists from Berlin were recorded in a Solo-Style dynamic range, with the lyrical expression and the finest tone that is needed to create extraordinary solo lines and phrases. Now Orchestral Tools introduces the second… Read More »

Soniccouture – Wassolou Balafon (KONTAKT)

By | October 11, 2016
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AFRICAN BALAFON WITH SNARES RECORDING THE BALAFON French musician Jean-Philippe Rykiel contacted us about a unique type of African balafon in which each key had “snares” that vibrated when played, giving it a interesting buzzing quality. Sometimes called a “gyil”(JEE-le), it’s usually found in parts of northern Ghana, Burkina Faso, and south-eastern Mali. Hardwood keys are suspended over… Read More »

Xtant Audio – CZ Alpha Complete (KONTAKT)

By | October 11, 2016
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The CZ-Alpha is a Kontakt sample library containing a 100 patches produced on a classic Casio CZ-101 phase distortion synthesizer. We designed this instrument with a retro feel in mind and created a graphical interface reminiscent of the genuine hardware of the 1980s while taking full advantage of all the modern possibilities that Kontakt provides. The instrument allows… Read More »

Rigid Audio – Synferno v1.1 (KONTAKT)

By | October 11, 2016
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Synferno is a cinematic Sound Module containing 300 different kits that can be played in tandem across 4 categories (Bass, Synth, Ambient and Groove). The 300 Kits can be loaded by dragging and dropping the separate *.NKI files or by using the snapshot function. Loops can be played polyphonically timestretched within a range of two octaves (24 semitones).… Read More »

8Dio – Studio Sopranos (KONTAKT)

By | October 9, 2016
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8Dio Studio Sopranos 8Dio Studio Sopranos mark the beginning of a new generation in choir sampling. The sound flows from intimate and detailed to soaring and epic. Produced by Emmy Nominated composer, Colin O’Malley, the Studio Sopranos instrument was created with 9 sopranos, recorded in separate “divisis” of 3. Composers have individual control over each of the 3… Read More »

Wavesfactory – Sharine (KONTAKT)

By | October 9, 2016
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Sharine is a sample library for Kontakt that features a wide variety of shakers and tambourines with different tonal characteristics for maximum versatility. 8 shakers and 4 tambourines of different materials and sizes for every situation. Including a full mixer for the 3 mic positions with volume, pan or width and output selector for each channel. Close mono,… Read More »

Orange Tree Samples – Evolution Mandolin (KONTAKT)

By | October 9, 2016
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Orange Tree Samples has released Evolution Mandolin, an acoustic mandolin sample library designed for folk, country, and Americana music, powered by Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player. Evolution Mandolin features multiple round-robin in both pick directions and three dynamic layers. In addition to staple articulations such as sustains, palm mutes, harmonics, and legato, Orange Tree Samples also sampled misfretted notes… Read More »

Cinematique-Instruments – Interval (KONTAKT)

By | October 8, 2016
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INTERVAL Interval isn’t quite like anything else you’ve played. It is an instrument which „has real life and breath“ as composer Theodore Shapiro said. Inspired by contemporary compositions Interval pursues a new approach into building sounds. It is hard to explain, but in the broadest sense, it is an instrument for building inspiring pads, organic atmospheres as well… Read More »

Epic SoundLab – The Forge (KONTAKT)

By | October 8, 2016
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The Forge is a powerful yet intuitive sample library aimed at Film, TV and Games composers. It is designed to offer a flexible environment to customize every sound and making your own. Now includes Octamorph FE Features – Advanced User Interface – Arpeggiator – Polyphonic Sequencer – Rhythmic Gater – Unison / Voices Stack – Resonant Delay –… Read More »

Wavesfactory – Newmello II (KONTAKT)

By | October 7, 2016
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With 25 instruments recorded into tape, Newmello II is the second volume in the Newmello Collection that recreates one of the most beautiful classics: the Mellotron M400, used by The Beatles, King Crimson, The Rolling Stones and many others. Newmello II offers the same sound and behaviour as the original unit with new approaches in sound design and… Read More »