RC909 Pro features 19 variations on the classic 909 sounds, including tape-processed kits, re-sampled kits via old computers and video game consoles (NES, Sega Genesis and Master System), and distorted kits using guitar effect pedals and tube amplifiers.… Read More SampleScience RC909 Pro Offers 19 Variations On Classic 909 Sound
Synful Orchestra – a virtual instrument pluging that simulates symphonic wind and string instruments, using additive synthesis and the company’s Reconstructive Phrase Modeling (RPM) technology – is now available as a free download.… Read More Synful Orchestra Now Available As A Free Download
Encyclopedia of China reflects over 20 years of effort to record a wide range of Chinese instruments, and over 1,000 musicians contributed to the final product.… Read More Sound Magic Encyclopedia of China Offers A Comprehensive Collection Of Chinese Solo & Ensemble Instruments
The Octave Cat plugin expands on the original’s capabilities in many ways, offering 16-voice polyphony, MPE support, new synthesis options, effects and more.… Read More Cherry Audio Intros ‘Fat & Savage’ Octave Cat Software Synthesizer
Omnes Sonos, a group of developers creating music plugins in their spare time, have released Piano Forte, a free and open source virtual instrument that combines artificial intelligence with more traditional DSP and physical modelling approaches.… Read More Free Open-Source, Piano Modeling Plugin
Sample Logic has introduced Drum Fury Motion, a new virtual instrument that they describe as “a tooled-up groove machine that fuses percussive instruments and animated motion.”… Read More Sample Logic Introduces Drum Fury Motion
Spitfire Audio has introduced LABS Uilleann Pipes, a free virtual instrument, created in collaboration with composer Hannah Peel.… Read More New Uilleann Pipes Virtual Instrument Available As A Free Download
Each of the included instruments takes inspiration from vintage KAWAI hardware, including the K1, K3, K4, K5, XD5 and R100.… Read More UVI KAWAI Vintage Legacy Brings Back Vintage ’80s Sounds
In this blind audio comparison, record producer Steve Levine puts his extensive knowledge to the test to see if he can distinguish between the sound of a new hardware Rhodes v8 piano and the official Rhodes virtual instrument.… Read More Rhodes Piano Hardware vs Software Blind Test With Producer Steve Levine
Here’s a look at both how the hardware and software versions compare, and how Modwave hardware/software integration works.… Read More Korg Modwave Hardware + Software Integration In-Depth Look
