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    Quantum Leap Stormdrum 3

    Percussion Sample Library

    The third instalment in Quantum Leap's Stormdrum series explores the private percussion collection of a legendary American drummer.

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Sample Library Reviews | Media

    Big Fish, Vienna Symphonic, Ueberschall and GForce

    Audio files to accompany the article.

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    MOTU MachFive 3

    Software Sampler

    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?

    Reviews Sep 2013
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    Precious Sound PreSid

    Software Synthesizer

    The celebrated SID chip enjoys a virtual outing, courtesy of Precious Sound's lovingly sampled software instrument.

    Reviews Aug 2013
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    VI Labs True Keys Pianos

    Sample Library

    Three grand pianos jostle for supremacy in VI Labs' deep-sampled, secrecy-shrouded True Keys Pianos package.

    Reviews Aug 2013
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    EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds

    Sample Library

    The third instalment of EastWest’s grand orchestral master plan sees the project nearing the finishing line.

    Reviews Jul 2013
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    Soniccouture Konkrete 3

    Sample Library

    Konkrete 3’s barely contained weirdness sets it apart from other drum libraries, as does its unusually tweakable interface.

    Reviews Jul 2013
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    Synthogy Ivory II Concert D

    Virtual Piano Instrument

    Synthogy capture one of legendary pianist Glenn Gould’s favourite instruments.

    Reviews Jun 2013
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    Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass

    Virtual Bass Instrument

    The ‘Ricky’ bass sound graces many a classic track. Have Scarbee nailed its distinctive qualities?

    Reviews May 2013
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    Muse Research Receptor VIP.

    Muse Research Receptor VIP

    Virtual Instrument & Plug-in Host

    Muse Research continue to refine their Receptor virtual instrument player.

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Spitfire Audio Albion 2 Loegria

    Orchestral Sample Library

    Rising from the mist of old England comes the successor to Spitfire’s flagship orchestral library.

    Reviews Feb 2013
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    Drumasonic 2

    Virtual Drum Instrument

    Drumasonic’s eponymous software instrument offers detailed editing control over its generous library of drum and percussion sounds.

    Reviews Jan 2013
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    Toontrack EZKeys.

    Toontrack EZKeys

    Virtual Piano Instrument

    Toontrack’s Superior Drummer has proved a big hit. Does their EZKeys virtual piano reach an equally high note?

    Reviews Jan 2013
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    XLN Audio Addictive Keys

    Virtual Piano Instrument

    First they got you hooked on their drums, and now XLN Audio are pushing pianos...

    Reviews Jan 2013
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    Arturia Wurlitzer V virtual instrument.

    Arturia Wurlitzer V

    Virtual Electric Piano

    The Wurlitzer electric piano has proved a tough nut to crack in software. Can Arturia rise to the challenge?

    Reviews Dec 2012
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    AAS Chromaphone.

    AAS Chromaphone

    Virtual Percussion Synthesizer

    Tired of standard percussion sounds? Chromaphone lets you create your own.

    Reviews Dec 2012
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    Sample Modeling Solo Winds & Brass

    Virtual Orchestral Instruments

    A European company’s solo instruments blur the boundaries between virtual and real.

    Reviews Oct 2012
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    Modartt Pianoteq 4

    Modelled Virtual Piano

    Now six years old, this physical modelling instrument has reached a new level of refinement and sophistication — and not just for piano sounds.

    Reviews Sep 2012
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    Uhe Diva

    Software Synthesizer

    Uhe’s painstakingly authentic analogue emulation is pretty demanding. Is she worth it?

    Reviews Sep 2012
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    FXpansion BFD Eco

    Virtual Drum Instrument

    The streamlined BFD Eco promises top-notch acoustic drum sounds at a budget price.

    Reviews Apr 2012
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    Rob Papen Punch

    Virtual Drum Synthesizer

    Can Rob Papen’s new virtual instrument deliver the knockout blow?

    Reviews Oct 2011

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