SOUND ON SOUND
Spitfire Audio have returned to the iconic Abbey Road Studio One, capturing hits, rolls, swirls, and sweeps performed on 20 different drums by virtuoso percussionist Joby Burgess.
Spitfire Audio's latest sample libary features a mix of vocals, instruments and tape loops re-amped though a 4D sound system to create tense, atmospheric cinematic textures.
Spitfire Audio are currently offering students and educators a 50% discount on a wide range of their sample libraries.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. In addition to reverberant clangs and monumental industrial noises, Mercury also excels at quiet, eerie and mysterious textures.
This string library provides a wealth of violin and cello samples, played both solo and as an ensemble.
Rating: 5/5 Stars. This very affordable choral instrument from Spitfire Audio features a 50‑piece mixed vocal ensemble recorded at AIR Studios’ legendary Lyndhurst Hall in London.
Mercury from Spitfire Audio samples a collection of unique instruments built by Chas Smith, a builder whose creations have featured in the work of some of the world's top composers.
Spitfire's latest library has been created with renowned artist BlankFor.ms, and features synthesizer sounds recorded from tape machines and processed with unusual gear.
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Spitfire's inexpensive instrument is described as “Explosive Afro‑percussion meets dub and free jazz”.
