Sample Logic has released Morphestra 2, a virtual instrument that they describe as a ‘morphed cinematic orchestra’. Morphestra 2 weighs in at over 25 GBs and offers 5,000+ morphed cinematic instruments & multis, derived entirely from true orchestral recordings. Morphestra is powered by Native Instruments’ Kontakt 5 platform (full version or Kontakt Player). Here’s the official intro video:
Dutch producer Legowelt (Danny Wolfers) has released a free drum machine for Ableton Live, based on his old Amiga 909 sample floppy disc. Here’s what he has to say about it:
Auddict has introduced Octohorn, an eight-player French Horn ensemble, offering seven mic positions to offer precise control over the ensemble sound. The seven mic positions are designed to cover the whole sound-scape, and chord and octave sampling minimize “sample layering” in tracks. The multiple mic positions let you mix between the perspectives; Decca tree sides and mid, flanks, room, woodwind… Read More Auddict Debuts Eight-Player French Horn Ensemble, Octohorn
Rob Papen has released RG – his rhythm guitar groovebox instrument – as a Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason.
Arturia has released iSpark for iPad – an iPad version of its Spark virtual drum machine. iSpark is designed to let you play drum patterns in-real time and to tweak your sound on-the-fly. It also integrates a powerful and flexible 64-step sequencer. iSpark combines Arturia’s TAE technology with with a modular engine and multi-layered samples – so it can… Read More Arturia iSpark A Powerful iPad Drum Machine, Compatible With Spark 2
Korg has updated Gadget for iOS to version 2.0, making it Universal (iPhone, iPad & iPad Pro), adding support for iCloud synchronization between your devices; adding insert effects; support for Korg’s wireless controllers and more. KORG Gadget offers a collection of more than 20 different synthesizers and drum machine virtual instruments called “Gadgets “.
At the end of last year, RealiTone introduced RealiDrums – a new virtual instrument that is guaranteed to give you the drum sound that you want. Here’s a quick intro to RealiDrums, via Sonic State, from Realitone’s Mike Green.
At the 2016 NAMM Show: Virtual instruments developer AIR Music Technology announced this week their newest expansion pack, AIEP3. The AIR Instrument Expansion Pack 3 (AIEP3) is a collection of existing titles, such as Loom, Strike, Structure, Transfuser 2, Vacuum Pro, Velvet, Hybrid 3, along with the newly added DB-33, Mini Grand, The Riser plus… Read More Air Music Tech Expands Virtual Instrument Offerings With AIEP3
Virtual instrument developer SONiVOX announced at The 2016 NAMM Show that they have released the first five of its series of virtual instruments called Singles. SoniVox describe Singles as “bite-sized downloadable virtual instruments” which provide producers “a single high-quality instrument at an outstanding value.” With Singles, artists can choose the specific instrument they need, complete… Read More SoniVox Debuts ‘Singles’ Virtual Instruments at 2016 NAMM Show
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Aerodrom developers introduced Aerodrums – a virtual reality Oculus Rift virtual instrument. Developed by former researchers at the Trinity College Dublin Vision and Visualization lab, Yann Morvan and Richard Lee, Aerodrums is an air drumming musical instrument which utilizes motion capture technology to create a fully functional, customizable drumset. Aerodrums are intended as an… Read More Aerodrums Intros Virtual Reality Drum Set For Oculus Rift
