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Bad Bad Lead, KONTAKT, Synthesizer, Link, Sampled, Rhythmic Robot Audio

Bad Bad Lead

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Bad Bad Lead

“Bad Bad Bass and Bad Bad Lead are full of valve oscillator samples. The main differences between the two synths are the source waveforms – low and aggressive or high and snarly… their primary oscillators are backed up by an additional, filthy, sine wave. In the shape of Drift, Drive, Distortion and Compression you also get Rhythmic Robot’s familiar tools for gaining attention. This little collection scores highly for its raw valve tones and for its simplicity – Sound on Sound magazine”

Balinese Gamelan, KONTAKT, Instrument, 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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Bark, Effect, Link, VirSyn

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Bark

bark

“The Multiband Filter

Critical band equalization and compression

The multiband filter BARK takes the approach to match the reception characteristic of the final destination of all sound: the ear. The ear behaves as if it contains a bank of filters, each filter passing frequencies within the critical band. Two tones separated by more than a critical bandwidth are received by the ear independently. For this reason BARK contains a filter bank with 27 bandpass filters matching the critical bandwidth.

In fact, the human ear have also its own built in compression system which are based on the critical bands. Consequently BARK incorporates an independent compression algorithm for each of it’s 27 bands.

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Bazille, Synthesizer, Link, Synthesized, Modular, Substractive, u-he

Bazille

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Bazille

bazille

“Bazille – Digital Modular Synthesis

Bazille is a large modular system combining digital oscillators with analogue-style filters and modelled effects, with a flexibility that only modular patching can provide.

Bazille – Monster modular synthesizer

After ACE, the second spawn of our ongoing ‘Berlin Modular’ project, this one is a very different, much larger beast…

Those in the know have been waiting for this since 2009. Read Urs’ own story here.

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Arpeggiator|Sequencer, Drum Machine, Beat Designer, Link, Steinberg

Beat Designer

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Beat Designer

BeatDesigner

“Designer Beats and Grooves

Beat Designer is a MIDI pattern sequencer that allows you to create your own drum parts or patterns for a project. With the Beat Designer, you can quickly and easily set up the drums for a project, by experimenting and creating new drum sequences from scratch.

Beat Designer is a hot new beat construction plug-in that allows the artist to get hands-on with beats for step programming and designing drum patterns in an easy yet powerful way.

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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, Drum Machine, air, Boom, 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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Cubase Elements, Brickwall Limiter, Effect, Link, Steinberg

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Brickwall Limiter

brickwalllimiter

“Brickwall Limiter ensures that the output level never exceeds a set limit.
Due to its fast attack time, Brickwall Limiter can reduce even short audio level peaks without creating audible artifacts. However, this plug-in creates a latency of 1ms. Brickwall Limiter features separate meters for input, output, and the amount of limiting. Position this plug-in at the end of the signal chain, before dithering. “

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Arturia, Buchla Easel V, Synthesizer, Physically Modeled, Link, Synthesized, Modular, Substractive

Buchla Easel V

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Buchla Easel V

“WEST COAST SOUND DESIGN PLAYGROUND

The Buchla Easel V is the first recreation of Don Buchla’s iconic instrument that helped define experimental West Coast modular synthesis in the early ‘70s. Our enhancements translate to vastly expanded possibilities for sound design and avant-garde music.

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California Keys, Instrument, KONTAKT, 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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Cantor, Synthesizer, Tool, Link, Synthesized, VirSyn

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Cantor

cantor

“- Turns your computer into a singer !
– Expressive solo-, background- and choir vocals
– Score editor with total host integration ( VST / AU  )
– 50+ ready to use natural and artificial voice characters
– Sings in german and american english
– available for Windows XP and Mac OS X

The human voice is the most sophisticated and versatile instrument used in musical expression. With CANTOR an exciting  new era of realtime vocal synthesis begins right now ! Imagine entering your lyrics in plain english and then “sing” your lyrics instantly just by playing the melody on your MIDI Keyboard. Add realistic expression with realtime parameters controlling vibrato rate and depth or changing the character of the singing voice from female to male ! Continue reading Cantor →