Embertone – Walker 1955 Steinway D (Review)
Virtual instrument developer Embertone just launched their most ambitious product to date: Walker 1955 Steinway D – a meticulously sampled 9′ Steinway D grand piano from 1955. With tenths of thousands of samples including discretely captured pedal positions, release samples and up to 36 dynamic layers, Walker 1955 Steinway D seeks to raise the bar for authentic piano sampling.
Trailer Sound Design Course by Evenant (Review)
In this review, we’re checking out Evenant’s highly-anticipated course Trailer Sound Design – From Source To Cinema. Hosted by sound designer and composer…
Red Room Audio – SAGA (Review)
Upcoming virtual instrument developer Red Room Audio just came up with a brand-new release: SAGA – Acoustic Trailer Percussion. After launching their very first, well-received product Palette – Symphonic Sketchpad just a couple of months ago, this time, the brand is back with a cinematic percussion library that’s geared toward a cutting-edge, organic trailer sound.
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.
Impact Soundworks – The Orchestral Bundle (Review)
VSTBuzz and Impact Soundworks just released a massive discount on “The Orchestral Bundle”, a comprehensive collection of five deeply sampled orchestral libraries covering a wide range of instruments and vocal styles including: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Traditional Men’s & Women’s Choirs and a Slavic Women’s Choir.
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!
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).
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.
