Sample Libraries

VSL have recently introduced some new free expansions for two of their most popular Big Bang Orchestra Packs.

Arturia’s latest Augmented offering combines a set of six Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with a wealth of modern synthesis tools that make quick work of crafting expressive cinematic soundscapes. 

The first library update for Tonalic introduces a range of flamenco, gypsy, indie pop, Latin and jazz performances courtesy of renowned session player Julian Coryell. 

LUX Orchestral Strings Elements gives composers a chance to try the library out before purchasing, but comes kitted out with enough features to program a full string arrangement.

UJAM’s latest announcement sees the company ‘open up’ the development platform that has powered their own product catalogue, along with releases from the likes of Avid, Reason, Loopcloud, The Crow Hill Company and others. 

The latest instalment in VSL’s Synchron Series line-up captures the sound of a faithful copy of a François Étienne Blanchet harpsichord.

Rather than faithfully capturing an acoustic instrument, The Crow Hill Company's latest release uses sampling to invent a completely new one. 

Morphology Evolved is the next-generation version of the company’s Morphology instrument, and complements its original sound set with a new synthesis architecture, modern effects processing and an expressive new morphing system.

The latest library to join Best Service’s ever-growing range includes four solo wind instruments that capture the spirit of traditional music from Armenia, Persia, Turkey and the Middle East. 

Based on the technology behind the company’s Virtual Drummer series, Groovemate Latigo features a phrase-based engine that allows users to trigger authentic-sounding percussion performances while maintaining control over their timing, feel and arrangement.

The latest addition Sonora Cinematic's range of Soundbox instruments throws some chamber strings into the mix, and aims to tackle the issue of long, sustained notes sounding too clean or static. 

Captured at the main live room at the composer’s Studio Richter Mahr facility, the collection includes four separate instruments that focus on close-miked, ‘tiny’ sounds.

EastWest have announced the upcoming release of a new virtual drum instrument that combines a wealth of drum samples with exclusive groove programming by legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam.

Designed specifically for composers working on fantasy TV, film and game scores, Sonuscore's latest library brings together a collection of vocal phrases sung in an improvised fantasy language. 

The latest release from BOOM Library comes packed with production-ready exterior ambiences that capture the distinct acoustic character of autumn. 

Synchron Woodwinds, Synchron Strings Pro and Synchron Duality Strings (Colors) have just gained some new capabilities, and the updates come alongside a new limited-time promotion across VSL's woodwind libraries. 

The latest release from Best Service brings together a selection of string, wind and percussion instruments that promise to take users “into the sound worlds of past civilizations”.