EST. 2012

Tag: Kontakt Library

SonicCouture EP73 Deconstructed Review
What is EP73 Deconstructed?

EP73 Deconstructed is a high-detail virtual instrument that recreates the classic Fender Rhodes Stage 73 electric piano. It’s available exclusively as a Kontakt sample library, and is absolutely drenched in tonal character. It stands apart for its unnerving ability to emulate the authentic behavior of a real vintage Rhodes. Ultimately, how it responds to aggressive playing (distortion, “snarling”) versus gentle playing. Stick n’ stay! In this exhaustive SonicCouture EP73 Deconstructed review we’ll investigate nifty features such as:
- Uses round-robin multi-sampling to prevent repetitive sounds and improve realism
- Velocity-dependent timbres that respond naturally to playing dynamics
- Detailed control over parameters to emulate the nuanced character of a real Rhodes
- 5 unique instrument layers created using both traditional and “extended techniques”
- Extended techniques capture unconventional playing styles like muted, slap, and percussive articulations
- Approximately 15 GB of audio (around 8 GB download size)
- 120 factory presets
- It’s a full-fledged Kontakt Player compatible sample library
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April 18, 2014
EmberTone Shire Whistle Review
What is Shire Whistle?

Shire Whistle is a virtual instrument that recreates a traditional Irish feadóg (whistle). Its enchanting tone is reminiscent of the flute and whistle sounds you hear in the Lord of the Rings movies. It lures the listener in with its authentic charm and sonic character. In this detailed Embertone Shire Whistle review we’ll take a look at its key benefits such as:
- A sample-based virtual instrument designed for composers and producers seeking authentic Irish folk sounds
- Virtualized traditional Irish whistle with comprehensive articulations
- Designed to deliver an “Irish-spirit” sound for cinematic, folk, or world music projects
- Sample-based tones rather than synthesized, providing more authentic acoustic character
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June 25, 2013
PrecisionSound Gospel Drawbars Review
What is PrecisionSound Gospel Drawbars?

Gospel Drawbars emulates authentic Hammond organ sounds in Kontakt sample library format. It models the Hammond AB, one of the earliest Hammond organ models, circa late 1930s. This is one to carefully consider if you are looking for authentic vintage Hammond organ sounds, particularly for Gospel, Jazz, and Soul music production. In this deep-dive PrecisionSound Gospel Drawbars review, we’ll find out if it offers hands-on control over the instrument’s harmonic spectrum, similar to playing a real Hammond organ.

Here are some key features:
- Authentic vintage tone: Captures the characteristic sound of early Hammond organs used in gospel music
- Four drawbar-control tabs: Allows users to shape the harmonic content and tonal character
- Three full keyboard layers: Provides variety in voicing and texture
- Over 10 organ variations: Multiple preset configurations for different musical contexts
- Extensive presets: Includes many jazz and bass presets alongside the gospel tones
- 24-bit resolution: High-quality audio sampling
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June 7, 2013