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Big Review section of The Samplecast show 73 - Keepforest : AizerX Trailer Toolkits More information on AizerX Trailer Toolkits ► http://keep-forest.com/ The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 72 - Performance Samples : Con Moto Cellos More information on Con Moto Cellos ► https://bit.ly/2wrDERF The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 71 - Rob Papen : Go2 Synth More information on Go2 Synth ► https://bit.ly/2wdKuKv The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Who cares about the royal nuptials when there's a bumper Samplecast to enjoy. This week's show is a buffet of sample library and plugin goodies with news, updates, bargains, freebies, unknown gems and a review of "AizerX Trailer Toolkits" from Keepforest. There's also a neat tip at the end of...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 71 - Audiobro : Genesis Children's Choir More information on Genesis Children's Choir ► https://bit.ly/2HGCNl8 The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Hey there, Time was tight this week so the Samplecast is a little bit shorter than usual. However, I've still managed to squeeze in news, bargains, freebies and a review of Performance Samples' Con Moto Cellos. Aside from Samplecast stuff, I've been busy with writing and video work, including a...

My goodness, I really needed that break. Now I'm back there seems to be more sample library and plugin action than ever. Since I've been off for a couple of weeks this show is a bit of a catch-up but there's still lots of fresh news, updates, bargains and freebies. This week's Big Reviews are...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 70 - Spitfire Audio : Hans Zimmer Strings More information on Hans Zimmer Strings ► https://bit.ly/2F42A1l The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

With all the HZ Strings drama this month, I forgot to write a post about the actual show! So sorry. Recently, I've been involved with the releases of Clouds and Trailer Xpressions II and have been working on a few other cool things which I'll tell you about in next week's newsletter. Episode 70...

I've been playing with Hans Zimmer Strings (yes, that again) over the weekend with a view to including a full review in this week's Samplecast. Quite frankly, it is full of bugs and inconsistencies. So I posed a question on facebook this morning about reviewing buggy libraries straight out of...

Greetings... It's been another hugely busy week over at Samplecast HQ. This week I've been producing videos for Red Room Audio, Kirk Hunter and a few other companies that I can't talk about just yet. I was really looking forward to trying out Audio Ollie's Scoring Synths for this week's big...

This week has been a huge struggle... As anyone who's self employed knows, there's simply no allowance for being ill. Deadlines have to be met and work completed. Such has been the case for me this week as I've been really sick and struggling to keep things afloat. Nevertheless, I've been...

Wouldn't it be nice if the British weather was a bit more predictable? Despite being the first day of spring, the UK has been plunged into sub-zero temperatures this week. As is customary with more than a dusting of snow, the transport system then ground to halt. As a result I missed Spitfire's...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 66 - Modwheel : Waveskimmer More information on Waveskimmer ► http://bit.ly/2BtnS9D The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 65 - Sound Aesthetics Sampling: Autumn Choirs More information on Autumn Choirs ► http://bit.ly/2nqNQ62 The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Zzzzzz... I'm basically asleep thanks to working on a huge number of projects over the last few days, but it was great to take a "break" and put this week's Samplecast together. It's another packed show with some big releases from Sonokinetic, Spitfire, Output and UVI. Despite trying out all...

This week's show seems to be all about ethnic libraries as there are loads of different ones released this week. From Sample Logic's Expeditions to Rast Sound's Sounds of Morocco, here are loads of options for scoring the world. Hopefully I'll be able to help you sort the good from the bad. One...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 64 - Audio Imperia : Jaeger More information on Jaeger ► http://bit.ly/2B9KUhY The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Thanks to Audio Imperia I was able to check out their new orchestral library Jaeger and it's this week's Big Review in episode 64 of The Samplecast. Of course, there's the usual news, updates and bargains too. Youtube video below and extended podcast HERE Featured this week: Recirculate –...

Happy New Year, It's a new season of The Samplecast and with it I've introduced a few changes, the main one (and highly requested) is audio snippets of each of the libraries / plugins I'm talking about. So the video show will be slightly longer each week, but hopefully more useful. As ever...

This latest APD offer is WAY too good to pass up... 85% off a bundle of stellar Kontakt instruments from Soundiron Sampling including their incredible MARS Symphonic Mens Choir. Now just $99 To be honest the choir alone would be a great deal, but this package also includes: The Struck Grand...

Greetings, It's been such a busy week for me with videos and music to make. I've been producing a couple of walkthrough videos for Sonokinetic's new brass library and an incredible FIVE videos for the new orchestral collection from Red Room Audio. Somehow I've also managed to put this week's...

Grrrr, I'm absolutely fuming this week as literally a few minutes after I decided to release the show, EastWest decided to delay their release of Hollywood Choirs by a week due to some last-second bug fixing... so just ignore that bit of the show. Apart from that screw up, there's still lots to...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 59 - Sound Yeti - Collision FX More information on Collision FX ► http://bit.ly/2kIlZPO The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Impact Soundwork's Black Friday deals begins today... RIGHT HERE 25% off storewide on (almost) everything including bundles, plugins and libraries. You already know how great these products are so dive in.

All of Loopmaster's 50% off cinematic deals in one place just HERE You want a personal recommendation?... The Cinetools packs are all very useful and my favourite is "Otherworld" Loopmasters also have a heap of other packs and sounds for 50% off, more geared up to dance / EDM but have a browse...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 58 - Fluffy Audio - Dominus Choir More information on Dominus Choir ► http://bit.ly/2xHX3fI The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 56 - Toontrack - Superior Drummer 3 More information on Superior Drummer 3 ► http://bit.ly/2vUojE9 The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 55 - Rob Papen - RP Verb 2 More information on RP Verb 2 ► http://www.timespace.com/product/RPV2-120/6/robpapen/rob_papen_rp_verb_2.html The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 53 - Divergent Audio Group - Chordscape More information on Chordscape ► http://bit.ly/2w4Oqvx The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Hey Controllers, As creator of The Samplecast I get a hell of a lot of sample libraries and plugins thrown at me and they all have marketing blurb which shouts that they're the "next big thing" or "groundbreaking". I always hesitate when phrases like that are thrown around. A fortnight ago I...

Greetings lovely VI people, Firstly a huge thank you to everyone that's supported the show over the last season, and indeed during the last couple of years. To all the composers, contributors and everyone who gives me feedback... I really couldn't do it without you. There'll be a short hiatus...

This has got to be one of the biggest deals of the month! I've done quite a bit of work for Auddict over the years and they've always been great guys and responsive to my comments and suggestions. This deal won't be around for long... 78% off “Master Solo Woodwinds Bundle” by Auddict - now just...

Hello Controllers... It's been a hectic week for me but I've somehow managed to pump out another Samplecast. This week the main review is @SoundYeti Collision FX - there's also loads of news, bargains, freebies, updates and unknown gems. Grab the podcast for the extended show with more chat and...

Greetings VI Crew, This week's show is all about choirs and pianos. There's a big review of Fluffy Audio's new Dominus choir and lots of odd little piano libraries. I've also managed to pin down composer Matt Hawken who exposes his secrets for writing Studio Ghibli style tracks - that's on the...

Hey there Controllers, This week's show is small but perfectly formed. The highlights for me are the excellent free libraries from Best Service, iZotope and Eventide. There are also some great bargains to be had - especially for people who need trailer and hybrid scoring sounds. Enjoy...

Hey Controllers... It doesn't seem like five minutes since I put the last show together and yet here's another one. 7 days roll around quickly at my age. The highlight of this week's show is undoubtedly Superior Drummer 3 by Toontrack. Back in May I was invited to Belgium to audition this...

Hey Controllers... Sorry about the lack of a "proper" show last week. I simply didn't have the time to put it together. I hope you enjoyed the newsletter as a replacement. This week it's back to normality with an extra-long show. This has been one of my favourite episodes to put together, with...

Love freebies? Me too. The new edition of The Samplecast's FREE VST compilation is now live. Over 15 different sample libraries and plugins featured all available for sweet Fanny Adams. Go get em & subscribe to the show if you like what you see... Products featured: Thunder X3M Taiko -...

Hello Controllers... I've been sitting on a secret since May and this week I can finally reveal it - phew! Thanks to Toontrack I was invited to a special preview event a few months ago to hear Superior Drummer 3 in action. Since then I've been sworn to secrecy but in this week's show I can...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 51 - IK Multimedia - Syntronik More information on Syntronik HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

This week's Samplecast features an interview with composer @BenjaminSquires who has shot to internet fame with his awesome Spiderman theme mock-up. Check it out HERE With over a million views on YouTube (and counting), many commenters are saying that it's better than Giacchino's own theme for...

Welcome back to the show! First off, a massive "thank you" to everyone who has been in touch over the last few weeks. Don't worry - I haven't died - I just took a little time off to recuperate and catch up on some other projects that have been simmering away for a while. This week's main review...

Hey Controllers... For me, Chris Hein Horns has always been one of those libraries that everybody talks about but I've never been able to justify at the price point. However, now it's 66% off at €169 over at VST Buzz - so there's no excuse not to pick it up. 24 GB of horn solos and sections...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 50 - Cinematique Instruments - Ensemblia 2 Percussive More information on Ensemblia 2 HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 49 - Sonuscore - The Orchestra More information on The Orchestra HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Hey Controllers... I've pulled out all the stops for our 50th episode. Firstly, a massive thank you to everybody who has supported the show - especially if you've followed my exploits from the very beginning. To celebrate this milestone, Sonokinetic have kindly agreed to give away FIFTY copies...

Thanks so much to Best Service for getting me a pre-release version of The Orchestra to play with. It's this week "Big Review" at 4:18 in the show - I give a thorough workout. There's also plenty of news, bargains and developer updates. You can hear the extended show on the podcast - which also...

This week's VST Buzz deal is live - and quite simply a no brainer in my opinion... 18GB of Kontakt libraries from Samplephonics PLUS a year's access to Noiiz - where you can download every one of their samples from any of their many many packs. There's WAY too much content to list here but you...

Sampletraxx seem to have a habit of knocking down individual libraries to bargain-basement prices every now and again. This week they've knocked 50% off MEMORIES and it's just €19 for the next few days. Check it out HERE. Here's some blurb from the Sampletraxx website with a video example too...

Hey Controllers... I've been in the hospital this week but through all the blood and drama I've managed to put together a packed Samplecast show for your viewing pleasure - albeit a bit late - sorry. We've managed to twist the arm of composer Sid De La Cruz who has worked with Trevor Morris &...

In the UK it's finally starting to warm up, making my studio extremely "cosy". Through all the dripping sweat, I've still managed to put together a packed show this week, including news, updates, previews and bargains. There are also 4 amazing freebies that I recommend checking out. This week's...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 43 - Zero G -Ethera Soundscapes More information on Ethera Soundscapes HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Back to normality this week with a typically busy Samplecast show. I thought it was about time that I brought back the "tips and tricks" section of the show as it's been absent for a while. This week learn how to create evolving soundscapes from pretty much any sound source and a bare minimum of...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 42 - UVI - Digital Synsations 2 More information on Digital Synsations 2 HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Don't you just hate it when sites run promotions for new subscribers but give nothing to their existing loyal fanbase... that sucks, right? Here at The Samplecast we think that blows, so this week's giveaway has TWO prizes - one for new newsletter subscribers and one for existing ones. The...

What a week! There was almost no Samplecast this week as I was so busy making videos forKontakt Hub, Auddict and Impact Soundworks that I barely had any time left. However I got up super early yesterday to record an especially sleepy episode of the show. If you've ever wondered how awful I look...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 41 - Heavyocity "NOVO Modern Strings" More information on NOVO Modern Strings HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

I'm a little bit late with this week's show so thank you for your patience. Samplecast #42 features a whole host of libraries and plugins (many of them for free). The main review is UVI's Digital Synsations 2 which recreates the sounds of some classic 1990's digital synths. Playing it was a trip...

After our short hiatus, we're back with a new episode of The Samplecast. Thanks to everybody who has sent me messages over the last few weeks - your support and enthusiasm for the show has been invaluable. This episode features 18 different sample libraries and plug-ins; a review of Heavyocity's...

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 40 - Hidden Path Audio "Barrage" More information on Barrage HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast show 39 - Output "Analog Strings" More information on Analog Strings HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

The Samplecast will be returning very shortly (the weekly video and podcast show for sample library geeks and plugin fans). As a "thank you" to everyone who's supported the show over the last year or so, there's a epic free sample library available for all newsletter subscribers. "Trailer...

The final show in this series of The Samplecast - and it's a big one! This week, a review of Hidden Path Audio's "Barrage", a sample library giveaway, bargains, news and much more. Don't forget about the podcast - it's an extended version of the show with more chat, music, product demos and the...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 38 - UVI "UVS-3200" More information on UVS-3200 HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

What a coup... we were the first to review Analog Strings this week in Samplecast #39 - plus news, bargains, freebies, big review, progress report, competition, composer interview with Marie-Anne Fischer and much more. Don't forget about the podcast - it's an extended version of the show with...

What a packed show - with TWENTY TWO different products, Samplecast episode #38 is a big one. Featuring a review of the UVS-3200 synth, bargains, freebies, news and a sample shootout of 9 different music box libraries. Don't forget about the podcast - it's an extended version of the show with...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 36 - Dream Audio Tools "Dream Guitars" More information on Dream Guitars HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

I've gone a bit crazy with bargains and freebies in this week's Samplecast. Episode #37 is out now so fill your boots with goodies. Thanks to everyone who contacted me this week (you know who you are) as some people had some great ideas for future shows. Don't forget about the podcast - it's an...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 35 - Heavyocity "Punish" More information on Punish HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

The new edition of The Samplecast is now live - thanks to VI controllers for watching and emailing me this week to pull me out of my funk and bring back my enthusiasm for the show. You are all fab. Episode #36 features news, bargains, developer updates and a review of Dream Audio Tool's "Dream...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 34 - Zero-G "Shadowlands" More information on Shadowlands HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

This week's edition of The Samplecast is now live - thanks to the excellent Mr Russ for letting me post in "Sample Talk". Episode #35 packs in news, bargains, developer updates and a review of Heavyocity's "Punish". We're also celebrating John William's 85th birthday by interviewing composer Ed...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 3 - Sample Logic "Morphestra 2" More information on Morphestra 2 HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 1- Composers Tools "Eris" More information on Eris HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast - Sampletraxx "Bleed" More information on Bleed HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

As recommended by VI Control head-honcho Frederick Russ, I'm posting this week's edition of The Samplecast here... The Samplecast #34 is now live - another packed show with news, bargains, tips, composer interview and a big review of Zero-G "Shadowlands". The podcast is an extended version of...

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 33 - Impact Soundworks "Tin Whistle" More information on Tin Whistle HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 33 - Impact Soundworks "Mega Brass" More information on Mega Brass HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Big Review section of The Samplecast episode 32 - Best Service "Ethno World 6" More information on Ethno World 6 HERE The Samplecast YouTube show ► http://www.youtube.com/TheSamplecast

Hey Controllers, Now that NAMM is done and dusted, Samplecast #33 is picking up the pieces - featuring 10 different products with news, reviews, updates, bargains and freebies. This week's reviews are Impact Soundworks "Mega Brass" and "Tin Whistle". For the full list of products see here...

Phew... Samplecast #32 is so long that I did consider splitting it into two parts - but the composers on facebook urged me to keep it a long one so it's nearly 17 minutes long. This week we've got a review of Ethno World 6, loads of freebies and bargains and a huge update section... that's...

It's Samplecast awards time! A special yuletide edition of The Samplecast… the show for sample library geeks, plug-in fans and soundware enthusiasts. This week we award some developers with dubious honours to celebrate 2016. New shows will begin January 2017. Thank you so much to everyone on VI...

Orange Tree Samples Flatpick 6 and Mandolin are featured in this week's Samplecast... and you can WIN BOTH (over $350 in value). Just make sure you're subscribed to the Samplecast YouTube channel and you'll be entered into the draw. Winner announced 3rd October. Subscribe here...

Episode #24 of The Samplecast is now online and it's another bumper show with 11 different products featured. This week's review is Strezov Sampling "Freyja - female choir" and there's also news, updates, bargains and freebies. It's the show for sample library geeks, plug-in fans and soundware...

Episode #23 of The Samplecast is now online and it's another bumper show with 9 different products featured. There are TWO reviews this week from Wavesfactory (Sharine shakers) and Gothic Instruments (Dronar Guitarscapes). Of course, the usual news and update sections are included too. The...

We're back! Episode #21 of The Samplecast is now live - It's the YouTube show and podcast for sample library geeks, plugin fans, composers and musicians. This week: Roundup, Free VST, Composer Interview and a Big Review of Private Labs "Scream 3 Aleatoric FX: Brass". The podcast is an...

Hey VI Controllers... The Samplecast is running a prize draw to win the excellent chiptune library "Super Audio Cart" this week, courtesy of Impact Soundworks. It's featured on episode #13 of The Samplecast - check it out. Just subscribe to The Samplecast YouTube channel to enter. Winner...

The Samplecast #13 is now online - a special bumper edition featuring over 14 products. It's the YouTube show and podcast for sample library geeks, plugin fans, composers and musicians. This week: Roundup, Bargain VST, Developer Update, Big Review and a Golden Oldie. The podcast is an extended...

Hey Controllers, The Samplecast #11 is now live. It's the YouTube show and podcast for sample library geeks, plugin fans, composers and musicians. This week there are reviews of new products, news, bargains and freebies. Thank you to everyone at VI Control for supporting the show so far - you...

Hello Controllers (is that the collective noun? I've no idea) The Samplecast show #10 is now LIVE - Plenty of great features in the show this week including news, reviews, updates and free samples. The video version of the show is below and the podcast is here. Featured this week: Synferno...

Hey VI controllers... Sorry for the delay in posting this but I've been at Musikmesse for the last couple of days. What a great event - met some lovely people. Here's episode #7 of The Samplecast (the show for sample library geeks and plugin fans). Loads of freeware and bargains this week...