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Competition for the accolade of best software sampler is fierce, despite some contenders having fallen away in recent years. Has MOTU's MachFive 3 got what it takes to come out on top?
The celebrated SID chip enjoys a virtual outing, courtesy of Precious Sound's lovingly sampled software instrument.
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Synthogy capture one of legendary pianist Glenn Gould’s favourite instruments.
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Rising from the mist of old England comes the successor to Spitfire’s flagship orchestral library.
Drumasonic’s eponymous software instrument offers detailed editing control over its generous library of drum and percussion sounds.
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