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acoustic instrument (| sampled | physically modeled | synthesized | granulated | wavetabled)

Alpine Volksmusik

Alpine Volksmusik

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“To the Alps and beyond!

Alpine Volksmusik offers 24 single instruments, from Accordion to the „Zillertaler“ violin.
This collection offers everything you need to compose music in the authentic Alpine and Upper Carniola style. Only the best artists from this genre have been recorded for these instruments

Alpine Volksmusik is the first professional sample-library dedicated to the incredible wide field of traditional Austrian, Bavarian as well as Upper Carniolan folk and brass music. Using 24 high-quality instruments, every producer can now arrange a virtual ensemble ranging from familiar setups to a full marching band.

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Alto Glockenspiel

Alto Glockenspiel

“Alto Glockenspiel Essential by Cinematique Instruments
Free VST, AAX, AU Glockenspiel for PC and Mac

The free Alto Glockenspiel by Cinematique Instruments for HALion provides you with the original sound of the legendary Glockenspiel, but adds some fresh effects to turn the sound into something new. Owing to the fact that the sampled model also has a one octave lower range than a usual Glockenspiel, the sounds are much softer and mellow.

The instrument was recorded by beating the metal bars of the Glockenspiel with thin sticks (hard articulation) as well as soft mallets (gentle articulation) in two or three dynamic layers and three Round Robin variations. With the included cabinet simulation, a rotary simulation, a tone control, a length control and reverb and delay amount, it is very easy to transform the sound into something from another world.”

B-Box

B-Box

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“B-Box is a classic step sequencer for beats and drum tracks: 16 steps, each with velocity control, and 13 instruments provide the tools for quick and easy beat production, while the integrated mixing section lets you tweak your sounds to perfection. Over 300 groove presets each with 6 patterns provide plenty of fodder should you need some inspiration. B-Box also offers integrated effects in the form of reverb and delay, while drag and drop of MIDI files allows easy transfer of patterns to Cubase.”

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Balinese Gamelan

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

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.”

California Keys

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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Chris Hein Guitars

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

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.”

The Conservatoire Collection

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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