Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble Micro is the compact starter edition of our acclaimed Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble library. This heavy cinematic drum library features a total of 28 hard-hitting ensemble articulations, including 6 concert snare drum sets, 5 large tom sets, 7 bass drum sets, 4 Indian Dhol sets, 3 Turkish Doumbek sets, 1 Irish Bodhran (frame drum) articulation,… Read More »
Orchestral Tools’ Soloists Series is focused on detailed captured sampled solo instruments that reach a degree of expression and realism never heard before. Selected artists from Berlin were recorded in a Solo-Style dynamic range, with the lyrical expression and the finest tone that is needed to create extraordinary solo lines and phrases. Now Orchestral Tools introduces the second… Read More »
AFRICAN BALAFON WITH SNARES RECORDING THE BALAFON French musician Jean-Philippe Rykiel contacted us about a unique type of African balafon in which each key had “snares” that vibrated when played, giving it a interesting buzzing quality. Sometimes called a “gyil”(JEE-le), it’s usually found in parts of northern Ghana, Burkina Faso, and south-eastern Mali. Hardwood keys are suspended over… Read More »
The CZ-Alpha is a Kontakt sample library containing a 100 patches produced on a classic Casio CZ-101 phase distortion synthesizer. We designed this instrument with a retro feel in mind and created a graphical interface reminiscent of the genuine hardware of the 1980s while taking full advantage of all the modern possibilities that Kontakt provides. The instrument allows… Read More »
Synferno is a cinematic Sound Module containing 300 different kits that can be played in tandem across 4 categories (Bass, Synth, Ambient and Groove). The 300 Kits can be loaded by dragging and dropping the separate *.NKI files or by using the snapshot function. Loops can be played polyphonically timestretched within a range of two octaves (24 semitones).… Read More »
Expansion A is a collection focused on additional bowing styles and exceptional orchestral colors for 1st Violins, 2nd Violins and Violas. Highlights of this sample collection are the never before recorded, multi layered Sul Tasto (flautando) and Sul Ponticello Legato and an extended stock of articulations for flageolets (harmonics). Expansion A will also add Col Legno to your… Read More »
