Category Archives: Sampled

Instrument uses samples

Balinese Gamelan, Instrument, KONTAKT, Discovery Series, Link, Sampled, Native Instruments

Balinese Gamelan

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Balinese Gamelan

“THE MUSIC OF GAMELAN

Often translated as “orchestra,” gamelan is an ensemble of instruments from Indonesia, typically Java or Bali. The music itself is often characterized by bright, metallic, percussive qualities, distinctive and complex tuning, the rich layering of instruments, and its cyclical form.

Ensembles differ significantly from one another but are made up of a combination of beautifully crafted metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs, bamboo flutes, strings, and even vocals. Instruments are built and tuned for specific ensembles, so tunings can differ considerably between gamelans. A peculiarity of the Balinese variant is that each instrument is paired and slightly detuned relative to its partner, resulting in a natural chorus effect.

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Big Bang Orchestra, Instrument, Link, Sampled, Vienna Symphonic Library

Big Bang Orchestra

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Big Bang Orchestra

“Have a Blast!

Massive “tutti” orchestra

Super-quick large orchestrations

Multiple microphone positions for stereo and surround output

1.5 GB FREE sample content (Download size: 0.5 GB)

NKS coming soon

How to get yours!

Please note that you need a ViennaKey (or other USB eLicenser, e.g., by Steinberg) to run the Big Bang Orchestra. Get one here!
Get ready to go big and bold with our brand-new orchestra – for free!

Providing a “tutti” orchestra is a first for Vienna Symphonic Library. We’ve recorded our entire Synchron Stage Orchestra playing together, all at once, with multiple microphones. Capturing the sheer power of a massive orchestra with the signature acoustics of Synchron Stage Vienna’s Stage A was one of the most riveting sampling experiences we’ve ever had. We’re so happy with the results that we want to share them with you – as a “thank you” to our worldwide community of music creators, and as a “welcome” to new users.”

Arpeggiator|Sequencer, Boom, Drum Machine, air, Sampled

Boom

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Boom

“Air Music Technology originally created Boom as part of the Creative Collection of instrument plug-ins included as part of Avid™ Pro Tools™. As the popularity of Pro Tools grew, more and more musicians and producers relied on the incredible sonic firepower of this amazing Drum Machine. Boom continued to evolve, and demand grew. Boom is now available on its own by popular demand, available to anyone who demands instant creativity in AU/VST formats.

Boom features a slick modern interface that pays homage to the most popular vintage drum machines of the past. Boom has been used on many famous projects since its launch, ranging from hit albums, feature films and radio projects. It’s one of the most loved Pro Tools Plugins.

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California Keys, KONTAKT, Instrument, Link, Sampled, Q Up Arts

California Keys

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California Keys

“Optimized for the Kontakt Player and Kontakt 5 full version.
We recorded the finest instruments on the planet for this suite of keyboards for professional keyboardists and composers.

The Fazioli 10ft grand was recorded in a Studio Bau:ton designed studio, CounterPoint Studios in SLC, Utah.

We recorded this magnificent instrument in surround with 11 channels of mics.
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Instrument, KONTAKT, Best Service, Chris Hein Guitars, Link, Sampled

Chris Hein Guitars

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Chris Hein Guitars

“Seven Guitars, professionally sampled in one virtual instrument

Chris Hein – Guitar is an outstanding, sampled virtual guitar library. Thousands of samples, many articulations and dynamics all in one preset per instrument. With about 40.000 samples and 10 GB content, its one of the largest guitar libraries available. Thanks to Native Instruments’ genius script feature, Chris Hein – Guitar is easy to control.

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Classic Pipe Organs, Instrument, Link, Sampled, Garritan

Classic Pipe Organs

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Classic Pipe Organs

“Six different historic pipe organs, 75 different stops

Garritan Classic Pipe Organs brings the power and majesty of the pipe organ into your studio, place of worship, rehearsal room, or home. This collection spans 400 years of organ building with instruments from the Baroque, Classical, Renaissance, Romantic, and Modern eras. You can combine stops from different organs to create new instruments, and use convolution sampled reverb to place any organ in a cathedral, concert hall, or other space for spectacular results.”

Arturia, Synthesizer, CMI V, Link, Sampled, Additive

CMI V

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CMI V

“PEERLESS SAMPLING CHARACTER

The CMI V is a spot-on reincarnation of the first commercially available digital sampling system in music history—the sonic powerhouse behind numerous early MTV-era megahits. We even went the extra mile and added new creative features that weren’t possible back in the day.

In 1980, the Fairlight CMI turned heads with the introduction of digital sampling. Now our software homage lets you turn some heads yourself.

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The Conservatoire Collection, Instrument, KONTAKT, Link, Sampled, Soniccouture

The Conservatoire Collection

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The Conservatoire Collection

“BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS FOR KONTAKT

10 DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS
DEEP EXPRESSIVE SAMPLING
23GB Sample Library
Kontakt player compatible

EXPLORE THE SOUNDWORLDS OF THE MASTERS

The instruments of the great composers are museum pieces now, but in recent times specialists have begun
recreating our musical past in the form of reproductions.

Birmingham Conservatoire is an international music school and renowned centre for Early Music,
leading the field in introducing historical instruments to many young musicians for over 20 years.

Soniccouture worked with Martin Perkins and Joshua Sadler from BCU – choosing instruments to be sampled,
sourcing players and advising on the best way to sample them.

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