Seamlessly bridge together different sections of music
The sequel to The Very Loud Indeed Co.’s Shift library delivers a collection of 320 tempo-sync’ed transition sounds that have been designed to be stacked together, and can be played in any key.
Latest collaboration with experimental sound-design team
Described as a “study in sonic transmutation”, Alchemia blends a range of string, wind and vocal sounds with samples of modular synths and “esoteric sound objects”.
Shortly after the release of their Château Piano library, Spitfire Audio returned to the Château d'Hérouville to capture a selection of performances and hold a round-table discussion comparing the the legendary Steinway Model B with its new virtual counterpart.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Soniccouture continually push the extremes of sound design, and Polarity Tension marks the first in a series of collaborations utilising their impressive new Polarity dual‑granular engine.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. OBSO seems to be designed to satisfy those who want instant gratification and want it now! OBSO uses samples as its sound source, the focus of the instrument being obsolete media.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. If you ever daydreamed about getting Mr Phillips’ drum sounds on your productions, your wish has been granted: our man has created three drum expansions for Steinberg’s Groove Agent.
Produced by the creator of the award-winning Ethera vocal series, Stefano Maccarelli, Elements Kepler 2 comes loaded with 47GB of content that spans synth textures, motion strings, hybrid percussion and distant choirs.
Collaboration with Grammy-winning producer and composer
Mervyn Warren Choir captures the expressive power and unique timbre of the Black choir sound outside of a traditional gospel context, and delivers a versatile collection of vocals that lend themselves to everything from pop and R&B production to cinematic film, TV and game scoring.
Ambitious launch hopes to redefine string libraries
Sonuscore's latest offering allows users to control the transition between articulations with their playing, and includes dedicated Key Switch sets aimed at different genres or styles of scoring.
Joining the acclaimed Lores and Fables, Odes is described as “a narrative instrument with rhythm at its heart”, and promises to help composers create moving, emotional soundscapes.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Sonora Cinematic already offer a felt piano instrument and now they’ve applied the same approach to guitar, with a library of guitar samples played with felt picks.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Fracture Sounds’ libraries excel at two things: detailed orchestral sampling and atmospheric textures. Orchestral Atmospheres brings these strengths together in one elegant and extremely expressive Kontakt library.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Native Instruments’ Scene series includes a range of instruments designed to provide media composers with an array of premium cinematic sounds in a simple and intuitive interface.
"Unearthing the soulful, fragile side of folk songwriting”
Spitfire's latest Heath and Hollow offering aims to capture the sense of intimacy, charm and roomy sound that’s associated with classic folk, Americana and indie music
Collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra
The latest Kontakt instrument to join Native Instruments’ ever-growing Komplete collection captures the sound of one of the world’s most adventurous ensembles.