NAMM Update: Garritan introduced ARIA, a new 64-bit Sampler/Synthesis Engine, developed in collaboration with Plogue Art et Technologie. Gary Garritan says, “We are very excited about ARIA. This revolutionary new sound engine will provide us with utmost flexibility to achieve our creative potential in developing software instruments. ” ARIA’s features include: Efficiency and Reliability: The… Read More Garritan Intros 64-Bit ARIA Sample Engine
G-sonique has introduced a new virtual synthesizer for Windows that tries to mix the best of the analog and digital worlds. The Renegade combines the warm and organic analog sound with the sharpness, toughness and preciseness of digital. Renegade is based on algorithms of DSP chips and analog circuits of real hardware synthesizers. It includes… Read More New Virtual Synth Combines Best Of Analog & Digital
Vir2 Instruments has introduced two new virtual instruments – Elite Orchestral Percussion and BASiS. Elite Orchestral Percussion offers 19 gigabytes of sterling orchestral percussion with a sophisticated script engine, and BASiS fills the low end with a large collection of electric, upright, fretless, and synth basses. Elite Orchestral Percussion Vir2 Instruments’ Elite Orchestral Percussion is… Read More Vir2 Instruments Introduces Elite Orchestral Percussion and BASiS Virtual Instruments
ChocolateAudio has announced a new expansion library for BFD2 – Imperial Drum BFD2. Features: Sampled at 88.2, released at 44.1 Edited from scratch for BFD2 release Dry signal path while recording makes for an excellent use of BFD2 mixing and routing features Some drums feature alternate mics (requires updated BFD2) 51 DW™, Ludwig™ and Paiste™… Read More ChocolateAudio Announces Imperial Drums BFD2 Expansion Library
NAMM Update: Garritan has released the Authorized Steinway Virtual Model D Piano, a sample-based software instrument developed in collaboration with Steinway & Sons. Description: The Authorized Steinway Virtual Model D piano accurately captures the distinctive sound of the hallmark Steinway & Sons concert grand piano. This new software instrument will allow the musician to play… Read More Garritan Steinway Virtual Model D Piano
NAMM Show Update: EastWest introduced a new 130 Gigabyte sound library aimed towards music, TV, film and game composers using Native Instruments’ Kompakt/Kontakt software – the Complete Composers Collection. It’s pretty massive – bringing together seven of the company’s most popular virtual instrument collections: EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Symphonic Orchestra Gold Complete : (Gold Edition and Gold… Read More EASTWEST Introduces Complete Composers Collection For Kompakt/Kontakt
Submersible Music has announced two new drum libraries featuring the grunge rock sound of Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden) and the R&B grooves of Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett (Michael Jackson, Madonna). The new CameronPack I and SugarfootPack I DrummerPacks are designed for DrumCore and the free DrumCore LT DrummerPack player. The DrummerPacks feature drum loops (plus… Read More Submersible Intros Matt Cameron and Sugarfoot Moffett DrummerPacks, KitPacks
Winter NAMM Show: Digidesign announced updates Hybrid, its high-definition synthesizer, and Strike, its virtual drummer plug-in. Hybrid Version 1.5 offers a number of important new features, as well as a vast increase in the program’s already wide sonic palette. Boasting an entirely new VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) vintage filter, this plug-in update makes it easier… Read More Free Updates For Digidesign Hybrid and Strike Virtual Instruments
NAMM Update: SoundToys announced that it is planning full VST support for both Mac and PC for the SoundToys Native Effects bundle and the native-capable plug-ins of the SoundToys TDM Effects bundle. Full VST support for OS X and Windows XP/Vista platforms is expected to ship in late spring of 2008, marking the first time… Read More SoundToys Announces VST Support for Mac/PC
Soundware and software distributor ILIO has announced a interesting program with hard drive maker Glyph Technologies to offer hard disk pre-installed with virtual instruments. ILIO’s G-TIP (Glyph–Turnkey Installation Program) packages will include virtual instrument software from Vienna Symphonic Library and Synthogy pre-installed on Glyph hard drives. Purchasers of these packages may register their software with… Read More Glyph Hard Disk Drives Pre-Installed Ilio Virtual Instrument Software
