Sample Libraries

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars.  This Kontakt‑based library comes with the subtitle Boutique Cinematic Guitars, and that captures the essence of what’s provided in the 6GB of sample content.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Morricone fans will be pleased to hear that his compatriots Fluffy Audio have created a sample collection inspired by the composer’s striking cinematic soundscapes.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Version 2 ramps up the content with new instruments, new articulations, an enhanced Engine browser and new presets.

LA Sessions is a studio production toolkit of 27 instruments and two vocal ensembles aimed squarely at songwriters and professional producers.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. The sounds in TXIII don’t veer too far from the previous versions. As well as raw WAV files (for direct dropping into your DAW), these are organised in 28 helpfully named Kontakt nki instruments.

Rating: 5/5 Stars. Featuring a folky line‑up of ocarina, two harmoniums, a bowed glockenspiel and a Swedish nyckelharpa, these are woven together in a set of unique hybrid sounds which include some fabulous electronic textures.

Rating: 5/5 Stars. This update features some brand‑new content with all the features and content of v2.0: an impressive collection of synth, pad, sound effect and drum options sitting alongside the vocals of Clara Sorace.

Felt Instruments’ Blisko Collection offers a unique blend of sound and motion.

Want a full orchestral sample library for free? Spitfire have got you covered...

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Drawing on composer Jeff Russo’s work for Star Trek: Discovery, Modus contains 21 ensembles recorded at Teldex scoring stage from up to six mic positions.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Evolving pads is what this synth does best and it does it in a very endearing way via its almost childishly simple interface.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. This sample‑based drum and percussion library is aimed at media composers and electronic music producers.

Toontrack’s debut EZbass Expansion hits all the right notes.

Spitfire’s latest project marks a new partnership with an iconic London studio.

Heavyocity’s commando percussion team return to the sound stage tooled up and looking for something to break.