The Story of SARARR
One of the most iconic and recognisable Fairlight sounds... The Fairlight CMI was one of the most ground-breaking and important electronic musical instruments of all time. It ushered in the concepts of sampling and on-screen sequencing and is, in my very humble opinion, ground zero for the way we make ...
AcousticSamples VHorns – Review
AS reveal what they've been keeping under their HAT! I've always been a stickler for authentic brass sounds. Brass tends to be one of the more uniquely expressive of instruments because the tone isn't just about the instrument itself, or the player's use of the mechanics, but also of the player themselves. ...
AcousticSamples B-5 Organ V3 – Review
French sample house take their B-3 inspired instrument to new heights of realism I am continuously amazed that UVI's sample format hasn't wiped the floor with the likes of NI's Kontakt. A controversial statement for some, but when sample library developers like AcousticSamples produce instruments of the ...
Hypersynth HCard-705 Demo
Dedicated RAM Cartridges for the Yamaha DX1 and DX5 I was recently approached by the team at Hypersynth to make a demo video for their new HCard 705 cartridge pack for the Yamaha DX1 and DX5 synths. These carts, as well as being able to hold 400 banks of 32 patches (Voices or Performances) each, also come with the ...
Arturia Announce Pigments 3
Arturia introduce evolution of cutting-edge softsynth: Pigments 3 The polychrome synthesizer has evolved into a state-of-the-art instrument that spans every shade of synthesis. https://youtu.be/0HZbJJQfJLw Pigments 3 introduces the boundless power of additive synthesis, an impressive utility ...
XILS-Lab Announce KaoX
Rare and elusive Yamaha GS1 inspires a new FM soft synth from Grenobles-based plug-in developer Virtual instrument- and effect plug-in-specialising software company XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of KaoX — a virtual instrument inspired by a legendary FM (Frequency Modulation) ...
