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Sonuscore – THE PULSE (Review)

Sonuscore’s THE PULSE blends cinematic textures and modern electronic energy into a powerful compositional toolkit. With layered sequencing, deep modulation, and MIDI export, this Kontakt…

May 6, 2025

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The Crow Hill Company – Tina Guo Storm Cello (Review)

Tina Guo Storm Cello by The Crow Hill Company is a powerhouse of cinematic intensity, blending raw cello performances with electrified aggression and breathtaking textures….

March 17, 2025

Westwood Instruments – Novella Blackwater (Review)

Novella Blackwater expands the acclaimed Novella series with a fresh take on contemporary Western scoring. Featuring an intimate chamber ensemble and a diverse selection of…

February 6, 2025

Keepforest – Appex Modern Trailer Guitar

In our review of Appex – Modern Trailer Guitar, we explore how this eight-string guitar library, designed for trailer and cinematic music, delivers powerful rhythms,…

February 6, 2025

The Crow Hill Company – Glass Strings (Review)

Our review of Glass Strings explores its organic sound, intuitive design, and tools like the Glass Control, gestures, and motors, tailored for media composers….

January 3, 2025

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Black Friday & Holiday List 2024

Black Friday is around the corner and a lot of music production companies and sample library developers have started offering amazing discounts on their products….

November 25, 2024

Spitfire Audio – AIR Studios Reverb vs. AIR Studios Reverb Essentials (Review)

We dive into Spitfire Audio’s AIR Studios Reverb plugins, exploring how they bring the acclaimed acoustics of AIR Lyndhurst Hall to your DAW. From detailed…

November 14, 2024

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Heavyocity – Allure: Modern Upright Piano (Review)

Discover how Allure: Modern Upright Piano by Heavyocity transforms the classic upright piano into a versatile sound design powerhouse. This review explores its intuitive interface,…

November 6, 2024

Westwood Instruments – Rotor – Solo Cello (Review)

In this review, we dive deep into Westwood Instruments’ new Rotor – Solo Cello, exploring its bold, raw sound and unique features that set it…

October 28, 2024

Brand Portrait: Infinite Samples

Let’s check out Infinite Samples’ new subscription service for cinematic sound effects.We explore its extensive and ever-growing sound library, its flexible pricing options, advanced browsing…

September 24, 2024

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Heavyocity – Oblivion: Aggression Designer (Review)

Heavyocity’s Oblivion: Aggression Designer is a powerful addition to their Gravity lineup, offering dark, high-energy sounds perfect for cinematic and media scoring. Partnering with composer…

September 5, 2024

A Guide to Film Scoring with Perfect Circuit

Explore the art of film scoring, from understanding the narrative to using top-tier gear. My guest article on Perfect Circuit covers key techniques, essential tools,…

August 26, 2024

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