SOUND ON SOUND
The ‘Ricky’ bass sound graces many a classic track. Have Scarbee nailed its distinctive qualities?
NI’s Session Horns forsakes the cinematic to focus on a real-world brass section that’s well suited to pop and rock music.
First they got you hooked on their drums, and now XLN Audio are pushing pianos...
Drumasonic’s eponymous software instrument offers detailed editing control over its generous library of drum and percussion sounds.
The Graphite is Samson’s first foray into the world of keyboards — and it’s an impressive debut.
This unique library brings the USA’s top marching brass band to a computer near you.
CME go minimal with their new controller range. But is less really more?
Native Instruments’ flagship soft sampler continues to improve with age. We look at what’s new in version 5.
Yamaha’s MOX range offers unusually tight integration with your DAW. Is this the way forward for synthesizer workstations?
Huge, elaborate orchestral sample libraries are all the rage right now, but for more modest requirements and lower budgets, Session Strings Pro could be just the ticket.