At the Winter NAMM Show, Spectrasonics introduced Trilian, the company’s successor to their Trilogy bass module. The new instrument has a much larger core library and features new acoustic, electric and synth basses — as well as enhanced versions of the classic Trilogy sounds. Trilian is the first 64-bit native software based on Spectrasonics STEAM Engine… Read More Spectrasonics Trilian Bass Virtual Instrument
Native Instruments has introduced Acoustic Refractions, a new KORE SOUNDPACK that combines organic and synthetic qualities. Based on unusual acoustic sample material and brought to life through advanced sound programming, this new library for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER offers highly original instruments for music projects that would benefit from “weird and wonderful tones and… Read More Native Instruments Acoustic Refractions SoundPack
2009 NAMM Show: Roland announced the new ARX-03 SuperNATURAL Brass Expansion Board for the Fantom-G Series. This new Expansion Board joins the ARX-01 Drums and ARX-02 Electric Piano expansion boards. Each ARX board is a dedicated application with its own processor, graphics, and DSP, powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound technology for organic, emotional expression. The… Read More Roland Arx-03 Brass For Fantom-G
At the 2009 NAMM Show, Eastwest/Quantum Leap introduced Quantum Leap SILK – a virtual (software) instrument that features a collection of historic and unique string and woodwind instruments from China, Persia and India. I was able to check SILK out at NAMM, and it’s an awesome-sounding sound library that’s likely to see a lot of work on… Read More Quantum Leap Silk Virtual Instrument
2009 Winter NAMM Show update: Korg announced that the M3 Expanded was getting an expanded sound library. The M3 XPanded features updated internal PCM, plus 412 MB of free sample expansion. New piano and classic keyboard samples — including three acoustic pianos, 3-way tine and reed electric pianos and four velocity-switched clavs, plus vintage tape-playback… Read More Korg M3 XPanded
Loopmasters has announced three new sample libraries, including Deep Tech & Minimal House; Live Drum and Bass Drums; and Dark Dub. Here are the descriptions: DEEP TECH & MINIMAL HOUSE Legendary house producer Andy Lee’s supremely recorded 24-bit/44.1kHz collection of multi-tempo edgy, dirty, and twisted samples draws a contemporary sonic line between Deep, Tech, and… Read More Three New Sound Libraries From Loopmasters
Puremagnetik has released Modular Patterns – a huge collection of thick basses, resonant leads and “analog data” phrases generated entirely within the analog realm. Employing over 20 unique modules for sound generation and expression, each pattern has been meticulously assembled using 3 analog sequencers for the ultimate in nuanced phrasing and voice morphing. Here’s a look at… Read More Puremagnetik Modular Patterns Sound Library
Ueberschall has introduced a new ambient sound library, Ambient Works, described as “an epic resource of diverse sustained textures compiled into construction kit loop format.” Each kit has the ability to: Tweak each layer’s pitch and tempo in realtime Adjust each note within a sample Import layers from different kits and adapt where desired Lock tempos… Read More Ueberschall Intros New Ambient Sound Library
Native Instruments REAKTOR SPARK is a KORE Soundpack based on the new Spark performance synthesizer designed by NI founder and REAKTOR mastermind Stephan Schmitt. Spark was designed by Stephan Schmitt as a personal project over the course of three years, with the goal to create a synthesizer with a highly energetic sound character and maximum… Read More Native Instruments Reaktor Spark For Kore
Sinevibes has announced that the Organics sound expansion for Roland Fantom-G series is now available. This library is based on a custom sample bank and makes the Fantom-G sound much different than with the factory waveforms. All sounds have an organic, live character: featured are synths, basses, pads, atmospheres and motion sounds, as well as… Read More Sinevibes Organics Sound Expansion For Roland Fantom-G
