Sample Libraries

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Dreamtonics add a further voice database expansion to their voice generator software.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Osmosis provides a wide palette of cello articulations and experimental techniques that help inspire creativity.

Sample Logic rev their own engine, cinematic style.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. A collection of cinematic‑flavoured drum and percussion sounds, aimed squarely at composers.

EastWest take all the famous synth sounds from the hits of the ’80s and put them in one virtual instrument.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. This library is Christian Henson’s attempt to combine the Yorkshire brass tradition with the sound of his favourite film noir soundtracks.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. MusicLab's new virtual instrument samples the Godin Multiac Spectrum SA, a semi‑solid‑bodied hybrid that shares the qualities of both electric and acoustic guitars.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Devastator Breakout is the latest and largest library in Keepforest’s cinematic Evolution series.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Disco Studio Strings offers a lush and authentic recreation of ’70s disco and funk string sections.

Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments, chats to Sam Inglis, going into detail on the company history, philosophy and offering hints of future product releases at Native Instruments.

Can NI make Komplete even more complete?

A striking new sample collection brings SAM’s orchestral percussion bang up to date.