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SONiVOX Releases Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 – Their ‘Flagship Drum Instrument’

SONiVOX has released the updated version of their percussion instrument, Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0, their ‘flagship drum instrument’. New features in Big Bang Universal Drums 2.0 include an integrated patch browser, new content, 64-bit VST and AU support, 15 GB of drum sounds; 16 kits and over 400 patches.

July 16, 20131 Comment

AudioThing Intros Organetta For Kontakt

AudioThing has introduced Organetta for Native Instrument Kontakt. The Organetta is a small portable reed organ made in the late 50s by the German company Hohner. The sound is generated by an electric fan that blows air into a set of brass reeds, hence the sound is reminiscent of something in between a melodica and… Read More AudioThing Intros Organetta For Kontakt

July 11, 2013July 11, 20131 Comment

AirBeats For Leap Motion (Sneak Preview)


AirBeats For Leap Motion was uploaded by: Handwavy
Duration: 93
Rating: … Read More AirBeats For Leap Motion (Sneak Preview)

June 25, 2013June 25, 20136 Comments

Sound Magic Intros China Story Erhu For Kontakt 5

Sound Magic has introduced China Story Erhu for Kontakt 5. The erhu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle, which may also be called a “southern fiddle”, and sometimes known in the Western world as the “Chinese violin” or a “Chinese two-stringed fiddle”. It is used as a solo instrument as… Read More Sound Magic Intros China Story Erhu For Kontakt 5

June 25, 2013June 25, 20135 Comments

SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 Now Available

Virtual instrument creator SONiVOX has released Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0, the latest version of their flagship virtual piano instrument. New features in Version 2.0 include an integrated patch browser, enhanced EQ and effects, plus current 64-bit VST and AU support. Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 features a recreation of the Steinway 9-foot CD 327 grand piano.… Read More SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 Now Available

June 21, 2013Leave a comment

Boom 808 Rack Extension Brings Roland TR-808 Sound To Propellerhead Reason

Developer Josh Levy has released Boom 808 Percussion Synth, a Rack Extension instrument for Propellerhead Reason, inspired by the classic Roland TR-808 drum machine. Here’s what Levy has to say about Boom 808:

June 17, 20132 Comments

Rhythm Studio Updated With AudioBus Support

Pulse Code has updated Rhythm Studio – its virtual studio for the iPad – adding AudioBus support. Key Features: Dynamic workspace full of awesome audio gear Full multi-touch support for moving lots of controls Up to any 4 instruments per song Audio Paste export WIST support Background audio supported on multi-tasking iOS devices Robust pattern… Read More Rhythm Studio Updated With AudioBus Support

May 30, 20132 Comments

Garritan Instant Orchestra Designed To ‘Democratize’ Orchestration


Garritan Instant Orchestra cinematic virtual instrument was uploaded by: timespace08
Duration: 112
Rating: … Read More Garritan Instant Orchestra Designed To ‘Democratize’ Orchestration

May 29, 2013May 29, 20134 Comments

AudioThing Intros Glass For Kontakt

AudioThing has released Glass for Native Instruments Kontakt, a new sample library based on samples from a wine ballon glass. Hits were sampled with fingers, a piano hammer, a metal stick, and palm of the hand. Additional sounds produced with wet fingers on the border, small screws thrown inside the goblet, and processed slowed down… Read More AudioThing Intros Glass For Kontakt

May 25, 2013May 25, 2013Leave a comment

HTML 5 Drum Machine Turns Your Browser Into A Virtual Instrument

The HTML 5 Drum Machine is a browser-based virtual instrument, created by Jamie Thomson, that is inspired by old-school hardware. 

May 23, 2013May 23, 201312 Comments

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