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iZotope RX 3 – The press give their verdict…

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Melanie Doidge

RX3 and RX3 AdvancedBack in September, audio specialists iZotope whose other products include the powerful Ozone, Alloy, Iris and Nectar software, released the third reincarnation of their audio repair and restoration plugin – RX.

RX transforms troubled recordings (noise, clipping, hum, buzz, crackles, unwanted reverb etc) into professional-grade material. Furthermore, the Advanced version of RX 3 delivers even more specialised features  including the ability to remove or reduce reverb from instruments, vocals and more using the Dereverb module, clean your dialogue in real-time with the Dialogue Denoiser and monitor audio and loudness compliance using Insight.

This month, the press reviews have been flooding in, bowling us over with their hearty acclaim, appreciation and awards for this innovative software. So much so that we just have to shout about it so here’s a few examples of what they had to say… Continue reading →

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15th November 2013 – New Sample Library Releases…

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Joel Heatley


big fish audio elevate pop modern and indie rockBig Fish Audio Elevate Pop Modern and Indie Rock

Elevate is a massive 12 GB collection (3.5 GB of 24-bit WAV files) of Pop, Modern and Indie Rock Songwriting Styles is a showcase of groups like Coldplay, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, One Republic, Fall Out Boy, Kings of Leon, Train, Pink, One Direction, Bruno Mars, Muse, Queens of the Stone Age, Linkin Park and so many more!

RRP: £82.95 / €95.95
Format: Apple Loops, Rex, Acid, Wav, RMX, Click here for Kontakt format


samplephonics nevo analogue machines kontaktSamplephonics Nevo Analogue Machines KONTAKT

Samplephonics have announced Nevo Analogue Machines – a new Kontakt library featuring over 17,000 sampled analogue waveforms from a Mini Moog, JX10, SH-101, Oberheim M6R, Juno 106 and a Korg MS10.

RRP: £89 / €105
Formats: Kontakt

 

soundiron sick ivSoundiron Sick IV

This year’s entry into Soundiron´s annual Sick series delves into the sound of macabre body mutilation and tardigrade torture. It painstakingly explores 35 unique deep sampled (12x RR) percussion articulations as well as over 1,000 horror sound effects.

RRP: £34.95 / €39.95
Formats: Kontakt 5 or higher


samplephonics ivo ivanov transitional sound designSamplephonics Ivo Ivanov Transitional Sound Design Download

Samplephonics and Ivo Ivanov team up once again to deliver Transitional Sound Design – an intriguing and inspirational sample library of 346 transitional effects that will enhance your productions.

RRP: £34.70 / €39.95
Formats: WAV

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Epica producer Sam Spacey on the making of Zero-G’s new virtual synth

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Melanie Doidge

Zero-G Epica BoxMore famously known for producing sample libraries, this week saw Zero-G add a new virtual ‘sound module’ to their product portfolio in the form of the Kontakt-powered ‘EPICA‘.

We got in contact with the instrument’s creator Sam Spacey, who was also responsible for Zero-G’s Phaedra synth a few years ago, to find out what Epica has to offer…

Hi Sam, first up, could you tell us a little about your own musical background?

Since 1997 I’ve had 43 releases under various names, was signed to Sony at one point with track in charts … MTV video etc.etc. Having just hit 40, I think those days are behind me as oddly enough I find myself enjoying sound design more than composing which is where I find myself today. Continue reading →

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The Time+Space Guide to Vocal Samples, Instruments and Effects Plugins

Posted on October 24, 2013 by martincranfield

Time+Space Vocal GuideWhatever type of music you produce, the chances are you have, or will, incorporate vocals at some stage. From haunting operatic vocals that dramatically heighten a movie scene to the stirring hypnotic African tribal chants of a ceremonial spectacle. From that catchy vocal hook that firmly embeds itself in the minds and ears of listeners to mesmerising vocals without words in the style of Bjork or Sigur Ros.

It can be tricky finding the right vocals for your existing track or, indeed, to inspire your next project, so we’ve compiled this vocal guide to give you a taster of our personal favourites. From multiformat vocal libraries covering a broad range of styles to effects plug-ins that enable you to tweak and make your own voice shine within your preferred DAW, there’s plenty here to inspire all types of music.

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18th October 2013 – This week’s new sample releases…

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Melanie Doidge

Zero-G-Classical-VocalZero-G Classical Vocal

Tragedy, triumph, desperation and heartbreak are all here in these powerful male and female operatic vocal performances. Voice ranges include baritone, tenor, soprano and mezzo soprano with Italian, French, German, Latin and even Russian languages presented.

RRP: £59.95  / €74.95 but until 31st October only pay the intro price of £47.96 / €59.96!
Formats: WAV, AIFF, Kontakt, EXS, HALion, NNXT

 

Boom-Library-Nature-EssentialsBoom Library – Nature Essentials

Nature Essentials offers all the necessary ingredients to immediately produce stunning natural soundscapes. The sonic palette includes wind, rain, thunder, streams, surf and a wide selection of ambiences and wildlife vocalisations.

RRP: £142.00 / €179.00
Format: WAV

 

Samplephonics-Cinematic-TexturesSamplephonics – Cinematic Textures

Using a combination of atmospheric field recordings, granular synthesis, experimental reverberation and layered samples, this library contains a powerful palette of evolving textural soundscapes for soundtracks, downtempo music and ambient breakdowns.

RRP: £29.95 / €34.95
Formats: WAV, NNXT, EXS24, Ableton, Kontakt

 

Big-Fish-Modern_Gospel_HitsBig Fish Audio – Modern Gospel

Elevate your music to another level with this comprehensive library of instruments including bass, guitar, drums, piano, organ, rhodes, synths, strings, horns and percussion showcasing sounds in the styles of Israel and New Breed, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, and more.

RRP: £84.95 / €98.95
Formats: Acid WAV, Apple Loops, Rex, RMX and also available for Kontakt 4.2 or above

Big Fish Audio DAFT Digital Audio Funk TheoryBig Fish Audio D.A.F.T. Digital Analog Funk Theory

Bursting with live bass, keys, synths and grooving guitar over expertly programmed drum grooves to capture the true feel of the new retro pop funk styles from the likes of Pharell, Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and more.

RRP: £44.95 / €51.95
Formats: Apple Loops, RMX, Rex, Acid WAV and also available for Kontakt 4.2 or above.

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Treat your vocals with Nectar 2 Vocal Production Suite

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Joel Heatley

izotope nectar vocal production suiteiZotope’s Nectar software has been soothing and caressing vocal tracks all over the world for many years now. Today sees the release of Nectar 2 Vocal Production Suite, the next generation of iZotope’s Nectar software which adds a formidable list of new features and functions, let’s take a quick look… Continue reading →

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Rob Papen Blue II – Sneak Preview

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Joel Heatley

Rob Papen Blue II Virtual SynthRob Papen’s Blue ‘cross-fusion’ virtual synth has been appearing on blockbuster movie soundtracks and chart topping dance tunes alike for many years now. Why is Blue different? Well, it offers a unique combination of FM, Phase Distortion, Wave Shaping and Subtractive Synthesis all in one package, allowing sound design possibilities just not available with other plugins. Continue reading →

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Behind the Brands – we talk to Heavyocity’s Neil Goldberg

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Melanie Doidge

Neil Goldberg HeavyocityBack in August, we were proud to add New York-based Heavyocity to our illustrious portfolio of virtual instrument brands, with the release of their AEON product line.

This week, as Heavyocity celebrate their 5th anniversary, we caught up with one of the founders Neil Goldberg to find out more about the people and products behind the brand…

Hi Neil, so tell us the story behind Heavyocity, how did it come about?

We’ve always used a “music meets sound design” approach, and spent many years combining and manipulating 3rd party virtual instruments and sample libraries .  As working composers, we were using many of the popular VI’s at the time, and it began to feel like we were using the same sounds repeatedly.  We were experiencing what we affectionately call the “creative fumble factor”,  where we spent large amounts of time trying to find the right sounds for our projects.

Bunker_Studio_Setting_UpWe began developing our own sets of custom loops, sounds, and instruments, tailored to our needs. It grew into an extensive stockpile of unique sounds and we decided to format it into a virtual instrument. When we realized there could be a huge demand for the type of instrument we had created, Heavyocity came into existence. Continue reading →

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