EastWest – Forbidden Planet (Review)
EastWest recently released a virtual instrument they’re calling Forbidden Planet, and we have been given the opportunity to try it out. This impressive new hybrid library of synthesized and acoustic samples not only promises a high-quality sound, but also a powerful set of tools to help you create unique compositions that stand out from the crowd.
UVI – Falcon 2.5 (Review)
Made by French company UVI, Falcon is designed to be a “Hybrid Synthesizer” offering a multitude of modulation, sequencing, and synthesis possibilities. The latest free 2.5 update adds a hefty number of new effects, sequencers, and presets.
Slate + Ash – Landforms (Review)
Today we’re having a look at Landforms, a unique sample library produced by the acclaimed Bristol-based developer team Slate + Ash.
Spitfire Audio – Albion Solstice (Review)
Today we will be reviewing Albion Solstice, the latest addition to the famous series of Spitfire Audio’s cinematic scoring tools. Released just a few weeks ago, Albion Solstice is marketed as an exploration of “the visionary artistry from modern, folk, and heritage instruments”.
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.
The 5 Best Online Courses On Trailer Music Production
Today we’re starting a new series of articles in which we highlight our 5 favorite products from the world of cinematic music & trailer music production. This time, we’re focusing on the best online courses for producers who want to learn the art and craft of trailer music production.
Audio Brewers – The Upright (Review)
A good piano library is a must-have for any composer. Today we’ll take a look at The Upright by Audio Brewers. The Upright is a beautiful-sounding 1989 upright piano fully recorded, mixed, and delivered in both Ambisonics and stereo.
Heavyocity – Damage 2 (Review)
New York-based sample library developer Heavyocity just released Damage 2, the successor to probably one of the best-selling and most widely used cinematic percussion libraries on the market. Damage 2 comes with a huge collection of freshly recorded and processed percussion goodness and seeks to up the ante with massively brutal drum sound design.
Trailer Music Mastery (Course Review)
Today we’re taking a look at an online course called Trailer Music Mastery, a program geared towards composers and music producers who want to learn creating massive sounding trailer music for movies, videogames, and TV shows.
Evenant – Cinematic Music Course Review (Updated!)
Cinematic Music – From Idea To Finished Recording is Evenant’s flagship online course on composing, orchestrating, recording and mixing orchestral music using modern-day production tools. It recently got a complete overhaul including 6 hours worth of fresh, additional video content, a streamlined course outline and a new Platinum Tier option.