Native Instruments Intros Four Acoustic Piano Virtual Instruments

Native Instruments today introduced the BERLIN, NEW YORK and VIENNA CONCERT GRAND as well as UPRIGHT PIANO, four software instruments that offer detailed reproductions of some of the world’s most revered pianos. Previously available within the acclaimed AKOUSTIK PIANO, these instruments can now be purchased individually to specifically accommodate a certain sound or musical genre,… Read More Native Instruments Intros Four Acoustic Piano Virtual Instruments

Can You Tell The Difference Between A Real Orchestra And A Synthesized One?

Synthesis has changed a lot since the days of Switched On Bach – and it’s getting to the point that recordings of virtual instruments, and even virtual orchestras, are nearly indistinguishable from the “real” thing. Of course, this begs the question – what is the real thing? How close are virtual orchestras coming to traditional… Read More Can You Tell The Difference Between A Real Orchestra And A Synthesized One?

The 2009 Sexy 3D Ad For A Virtual Instrument Hall Of Shame

It’s still October – but it’s not too early to declare the worst trend of 2009: sexy 3D renderings in ads for virtual instruments. Here are a few of the most annoyingly sexy 3d renderings for virtual instruments that we’ve seen in the last year. HG Sounds’ Black Magic Loop Generator, above, looks awesomely hands-on.… Read More The 2009 Sexy 3D Ad For A Virtual Instrument Hall Of Shame