ujam – Finisher Bundle (Review)
UJAM’s Finisher series is a line of unique FX plugins which combine a multitude of different effects chains and processors under the hood of a simple and straightforward user interface. Designed to make plain instrument and vocal tracks pop out without the need of adjusting complicated plugin chains, the Finisher plugins provide you with an inspiring toolbox of sound design options, ranging from cool and subtle to crazy and furious.
Orchestral Tools – Tom Holkenborg’s Percussion (Review)
The collaboration between Orchestral Tools and Tom Holkenborg alias Junkie XL gave birth to the excellent JXL Brass in late 2019 (now called Tom Holkenborg’s Brass). Today we will be reviewing the second chapter of this joint venture, Tom Holkenborg’s Percussion. The library is advertised as being an exact copy of the actual samples Tom has been using in his blockbuster scores for years. It also promises to give incredible dynamic range and add huge power to tracks.
How To Create Cinematic Trailer Music
As part of the promotional campaign for our very first cinematic trailer sound design sample library MONUMENT, I’ve created a hard-hitting trailer music track to accompany our product video. Since so many of you asked how I did it and wanted to know which sounds I used for the track, I’ve come up with the following tutorial on how to create cinematic trailer music.
AVA – Eminence Trailer Sound Effects (Review)
Eminence Trailer Sound Effects by AVA is a virtual instrument for the modern movie composer and the sequel to the immensely popular AVA Instinct Trailer Sound Effects. It offers its users massive trailer sound effects they can use to instantly boost the impact of their productions.
Keepforest – Evolution: Devastator Warzone (Review)
The sound design team at Keepforest is back with a new sample library: Evolution: Devastator Warzone. The Devastator product series is aimed at providing composers and editors with an entire line-up of impressive modern cinematic sound effects and custom trailer samples.
Orchestral Tools – Tallinn (Review)
Today we will be checking out Tallinn – Baltic Voices and Strings, an exciting recent addition to Orchestral Tools’ catalog of sample libraries. Recorded in St. Nicholas church in Estonia’s capital, this library aims to provide inspiring samples that cover a minimalist and “Nordic” musical approach.
Heavyocity – Mosaic Pluck (Review)
Mosaic Pluck is Heavyocity’s latest addition to its popular Mosaic Series, a line of virtual instruments built around what the company finds inspiring about a specific musical element. Combining vintage synths, organic attack layers, and a range of sampled instruments (including plucked strings, harps, processed chimes, and thumb pianos), Mosaic Pluck delivers all the dynamic plucked sources you’ll need to cut through even the densest mix.
Orchestral Tools – Berlin Woodwinds Soloists (Review)
Today we have the pleasure to review the Berlin Woodwinds Soloists bundle. This new bundle includes the two former Berlin Woodwinds Expansions B & C, now known as Berlin Woodwinds Soloists 1 & 2. Orchestral Tools recently ported them to their own SINE player format.
MONUMENT Pro – Out Now!
Our new sample library MONUMENT Pro launched today! This latest addition to the original MONUMENT Cinematic Trailer Sound Design pack features a custom-built user interface and offers full creative control over 220 professionally designed sound effects.
Orchestral Tools – Berlin Character Strings (Review)
Today we will be checking the Berlin Character Strings bundle by Orchestral Tools. This new release for the SINE Player includes 3 ports of sample libraries formerly designed for Kontakt, offered at a reduced price: Berlin Special Bows 1 and 2, along with Berlin First Chairs.