SOUND ON SOUND
Archetype: Rabea is one of very few modellers to include guitar‑synth sounds, alongside the usual amps, cabs and stompbox effects.
Rating: 5/5 Stars. This library offers top‑notch acoustic drums with a dry(ish) sound that’s perfect for pop, hip‑hop, breakbeats or funk.
Want to generate vocal doubles or harmonies based on a lead vocal? Cubase 12 has all the tools you will need.
Rating: 5/5 Stars. If you are looking for an ‘easy’ virtual acoustic drum instrument, GoranGrooves’ Handy Drums provide an interesting alternative.
EastWest go off world with a whole planet of screen‑friendly synth sounds.
Steinberg continue to develop SpectraLayers at a remarkable pace.
Koala Sampler makes sampling simple again.
These audio examples illustrate the key ideas discussed in the SOS October 2022 Cubase workshop.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Given the ‘cinematic sound engine’ tag line, there are no prizes for guessing that media composers are the primary target for this instrument.
The latest iteration of VariAudio includes all the tools you need to get vocals in shape for mixing.