Sample Libraries

The new addition to the Native Instruments range creates morphing and modulating soundscapes from materials under strain, powered by sources such as ice crackling across cymbals and glass vases straining under tension.

As its name suggests, the latest EZKeys MIDI pack offers alternative approach to the fast-paced sound of modern productions, focusing instead on stripped-back, piano-centric songwriting.  

Based on the full version of Desolate Guitars, the new Fragments variant centres around the Chime Guitar preset found in its fully featured sibling.

The latest Vaults release delivers a selection of string sounds that are described as “unrefined, and fully adulterated through a knackered cassette tape with just a pinch of wobble”. 

The latest addition to Native Instruments Session Guitarist series captures the warm, resonant sound of a popular hollowbody electric guitar. 

UJAM have just introduced the latest addition to their Hans Zimmer’s Symphonic Elements series, bringing together a collection of energetic percussion samples from the Oscar-winning composer’s sample library.

e-instruments and Native Instruments have announced the launch of an update that brings some powerful new features to the four members of the Cremona Quartet Solo series.

Said to be more than just another piano library, the latest arrival to the Spitfire Audio range has been captured at the iconic studio behind hits from Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and The Bee Gees.

Said to be one of Sonora Cinematic's most unconventional offerings to date, Softstruck takes the concept behind the ‘felt piano’ sound and applies it to the guitar. 

Bristol-based sound-design experts Slate + Ash have just launched a new sample library that brings together a selection of artists and producers known for their experimental guitar techniques.

SRM Sounds have announced the launch of their latest sample library, which captures the sound of the very piano used to compose Max Richter’s seminal work. 

The Very Loud Indeed Co.'s latest offering has been built around samples of master vocalist Malí, who “shaped her voice to evoke supernatural, inhuman performances portraying ghostly and demonic entities.” 

Inspired by a technique pioneered by LA luthier Rueben Cox, Bridge Guitar aims to offer something a little different from your average guitar library. 

Said to be the most powerful and composer-focused version to date, the latest iteration of The Orchestra Complete delivers everything that users loved about previous versions while introducing more in-depth tweaking and smarter built-in tools. 

Tenebra includes a selection of sounds aimed at horror scoring, and is said to invite creators into a “sonic world of tension, dread and haunted beauty”.

The Crow Hill Company have announced that their series of free sample libraries and virtual instruments has returned to their website.