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Big Fish Audio Vintage Vibe Kontakt library review IK Multimedia iKlip 2 iPad mic stand adapter review Jeremy Ellis finger drumming course from macPro Video review Sample Logic Cyclone synth library review Heavyocity AEON Collection review System 1000M analog modular synth review MKSensation digital piano library review
 

Big Fish Audio Vintage Vibe Kontakt library review

Hey what’s good fam, back with another Big Fish Friday for ya! Had some things going on the last few weeks but I’m back with a good one for ya! Today I’m checking out Vintage Vibe, let’s peep it! So what is Vintage Vibe? This is a new Kontakt library that’s dedicated to capturing the [...]

IK Multimedia iKlip 2 iPad mic stand adapter review

Yo what’s good fam! Back with a review of something for all the iPad lovers that like to take it with them on stage or in the booth. Today I’m checking out the iKlip 2 from IK Multimedia let’s see what’s up! So what is the iKlip 2? It’s an updated version of the iKlip [...]

Jeremy Ellis finger drumming course from macPro Video review

Yo what’s good fam! Today I’m reviewing another resource that I think anyone interesting in finger drumming should know about. It’s the “Maschine Virtuosity” course by Jeremy Ellis that he did for macPro Video There are times when I come across certain resources that I just feel the need to share with ya, so….let me [...]

Sample Logic Cyclone synth library review

Hey what’s up fam! Back with another new instrument from the fellas over at Sample Logic This one is called Cyclone and it’s a new synth instrument library for Kontakt Let’s get into it! So what is Cyclone? This is a new Kontakt synth library that combines sampling with synthesize and a ton of tweakability. [...]

Heavyocity AEON Collection review

So if you don’t know by now, Heavyocity recently released a new product…you know I had to check it out. So let’s just get right into it! What is AEON? This a a huge, brand new library that covers synths, ethnic, orchestral, cinematic, sound design, and rhythmic elements. Unlike DAMAGE which is specific to percussive [...]

System 1000M analog modular synth review

Hey what’s good fam, hope all is well with ya, I have a new Kontakt synth I had to let you know about if you don’t already. It’s a collaboration from two awesome developers Tronsonic and Synthmagic and this thing sounds really cool. The concept behind it is to capture the character and feel of [...]

MKSensation digital piano library review

Hey what’s good fam, hope you had a great week, it’s Friday so you know what time it is! Time for some Big Fish! Today I’m checking out the latest Kontakt library from Gospel Musicians called the MKSensation Let’s check it out So what is MKSensation? This is a dedicated Kontakt library based on the [...]


Win a free copy of Native Instruments Komplete 7 Elements

21 September 2010

As you know Native Instruments recently released Komplete 7, but also released a smaller “starter” version called Komplete 7 Elements. Don’t get it twisted, if you’re not a previous Komplete owner, this is a great way to get into some of the Komplete library. It comes with 12gb of content…yeah 2000 sounds. It also comes [...]

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Sounds To Sample talks about the golden age of sample cds

20 September 2010

I figured I would start sharing some of the stuff I read around the net, the stuff that I find interesting, along with the posts of new product reviews, tutorials, etc. Yeah I love doing the reviews and tutorials, but I read a lot of stuff that’s related to this crazy life we call music….so [...]

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Posted in Around the Web18 Comments

Big Fish Audio interview at Time+Space

19 September 2010

You know I love Big Fish Audio…so as I was out browsing the net for good news…I saw an interview with the guys from Big Fish over at Time+Space I didn’t realize Big Fish had been around since 1986!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maaaaaaaaaaaaan, that’s a long time…no wonder they seem to have the sample library game figured out. [...]

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Horror Sounds from Native Instruments Paranormal Spectrums

02 September 2010

Today I am checking out another kore expansion module from Native Instruments This is another pack for those that like the cinematic, horror, gaming type music elements. This is not a bunch of keys and synth instruments…. let’s checkout Paranormal Spectrums A freaky step into the dark side of sound and noise What is Paranormal [...]

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Posted in Instrument Libraries, Native Instruments8 Comments

Crate Diggers Cylinder Vocal samples

01 September 2010

Aight today I got something a lil different for ya, but my fellow crate diggers out there will be feeling this one. Sometimes you just need a “lil something” to throw into your tracks, not a full chorus or verse, but some random sound bites that add to the situation. We’ve all dug in records, [...]

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Posted in Loops & Samples21 Comments

Sample Logic Cinematic Guitars looks INSANE!!!

29 August 2010

I can’t wait to hear more of this library, if you’re into film, media, game, or other types of music that make use of esoteric, evolving sounds and soundscapes keep this on your radar. Despite the name, it’s not ANOTHER guitar library…from what I can tell…it’s just…well….check it out! I’ll definitely share more info as [...]

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Ambient Skyline downtempo chillout samples

27 August 2010

Yep, it’s Friday…so get you a big ole plate and get ready for some Big Fish! Today I’m dipping back into some of that laid back, ambient, on the cloud funk! Downtempo/Ambient is one of my favorite types of music…there are no rules…you don’t need a super complex beat. It’s all about the sound and [...]

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Posted in Big Fish Friday, Loops & Samples28 Comments

Maschine using sounds and instruments from Beat Thang Virtual

26 August 2010

This is just a quick video I put together showing how to use sounds from beat thang virtual in Maschine. Of course it will work for other programs too, but Maschine has some features that makes it pretty easy and quick to do. A lot of folks that have BTV are always looking for ways [...]

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Posted in Native Instruments, Production Tips, Tutorial Videos56 Comments