Sample Libraries

EastWest have taken the part of the map marked ‘here be dragons’ and made it very much their own.

Doug Rogers is President of EastWest, the Soundsonline website and owner of EastWest Studios. Here he chats to Sam Inglis about what it takes to develop their award-winning sample library releases.

EastWest give the classic string machine sound a modern twist.

EastWest go off world with a whole planet of screen‑friendly synth sounds.

EastWest/Quantum Leap unveil their expanded orchestral masterwork and built‑in orchestrator.

If you crave the sound of super-slick backing singers, is EastWest's Hollywood Backup Singers a viable alternative to paying regular session fees?

EastWest's Hollywood Pop Brass does exactly what it says on the tin.

EastWest set themselves a technical challenge and a half with this solo operatic vocal instrument.

Great vocalists are in short supply, but EastWest might have the answer...

EastWest’s new Hollywood Choirs library combines cinematic gloss with sophisticated word-building tools.

EastWest’s new instruments aim to put guitarists on the same footing as keyboard players when it comes to MIDI control.

Hollywood Solo Instruments puts world-class violin, cello and harp sounds at your fingertips.

Need a professional drummer in your studio? How about auditioning EastWest’s ProDrummer for the job?

The final instalment of an ambitious orchestral sampling project sees the completion of EastWest’s five-year master plan.

It won't write a Katie Price novel for you, but Ghostwriter is just the ticket for high-quality, Porcupine Tree-style quirkiness.

Founded in 1988, Doug Rogers’ EASTWEST company pioneered the creation of realistic, playable sample-based instruments — 25 years on they remain the undisputed market leader.

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

EastWest continue their Hollywood orchestral series with a large-scale brass library. Is it another Tinseltown classic?

The sequel to Quantum Leap's heavy rock library ramps up the decibel levels.

Distortion, filth, grime and grit abound in EastWests new library. Rubber gloves at the ready, we go in search of splendour in the dirt.

Take your front-row seat, sit back and enjoy the show — Hollywood Strings is here.