Spitfire Audio – Hans Zimmer Strings (Review)
As probably one of their most ambitious projects to date, award-winning British sample library developer Spitfire Audio just released an orchestral string library…
East West Quantum Leap – Hollywood Choirs (Review)
Hollywood Choirs is the name of renowned L.A.-based virtual instruments delevoper East West/Quantum Leap’s most recent product and their long-awaited sequel to 2005’s acclaimed Symphonic Choirs. In this review, we’re going to have a close listen and look into this comprehensive 59 GB cinematic choir instrument and find out together what features can make it stand apart from its competitors.
10 Tips To Boost Your Creative Productivity
New Year, new me! We all have heard it, we all have said it. Now that the new year 2018 is one month old, what have you accomplished already? Are you satisfied with your productivity? Could always be better, right?. But what are the essential factors of being more productive? Are there any techniques you can apply in order to get more things done in a shorter time? Absolutely!
Spitfire Audio Albion ONE 10th Anniversary Edition Review
The year 2017 marks Britain sample library top-dog Spitfire Audio’s 10th anniversary in business, which is why the brand decided to celebrate this special occasion by enhancing their best-selling product to date – the ALBION ONE epic composer toolkit.
Interviewing Dirk Ehlert on the creation of his new solo album ELEMENTS
Today we’re having a chat with composer, producer and online tutor Dirk Ehlert on concept and production of his brand-new solo album ‘Elements’ (published by Dos Brains).
Performance Samples Caspian Review
Today we’re getting our hands on Performance Samples’ brand-new orchestral brass library Caspian! In style and design, Caspian follows the company’s philosophy of creating easy-to-use, all-in-one instruments.
Laboratory Audio Strikeforce Review
Today we’re taking a look at an interesting new cinematic percussion library from a newcomer brand in sampling: Laboratory Audio’s very first product STRIKEFORCE. Strikeforce seeks to deliver the big and massive modern film score percussion sound made popular by recent Hollywood blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool or Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.
Spitfire Audio – Bernard Herrmann Composer Toolkit Review
Today we’re taking a look at Spitfire Audio’s hottest addition to their orchestral range of libraries: the Bernard Herrmann Toolkit. Inspired by its iconic namesake, renowned film composer Bernard Herrmann, Spitfire went out to catch the spirit of highly praised classic soundtracks to films like Psycho, Vertigo, Citizen Kane and Taxi Driver – all milestones of 20th century cinema.
Adding Analog Warmth To Sampled Strings Using Tape Simulation
In this tutorial I show you how to add analog warmth, saturation and color to your sampled orchestral strings in order to make them sound even more authentic and help to make them sit better in a crowded mix. To accomplish this, I want to use the highly praised effects of analog tape and tape simulation.
