BALINESE GAMELAN 2.1 – MAJOR UPDATE

BALINESE GAMELAN 2.1 – MAJOR UPDATE

By Soniccouture  |  07.07.2024

We’re really pleased with the all new version of Balinese Gamelan II. This is such a huge product that in the past Kontakt GUI sizes have not allowed us to do justice to it.

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Now we have been able to add a full set of instrument images to the GUI, allowing you visual feedback as to the composition of your custom gamelan ensemble. Additionally, the FX have been upgraded to our latest configuration, and Gen Tools: Jammer + Weaver have been upgraded / added.

Best of all, this is a free update for all existing users. Login to Native Access to update.

Balinese Gamelan II webpage

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5 Stars: Waterphone Review In Sound On Sound

5 Stars: Waterphone Review In Sound On Sound

By Soniccouture  |  04.03.2024

Dave Gale reviewed Waterphone in the latest issue of Sound On Sound, the venerable British recording periodical.
In a glowing five star review he said:

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“Professional‑grade acoustic waterphones are relatively expensive, which makes the idea of a sample library, created by experts in the field, all the more appealing and cost‑effective. It’s a beautiful‑sounding and impressive Kontakt instrument, in line with the rest of Soniccouture’s catalogue of more obscure and inspiring instruments.”

Full Review here

Soniccouture Waterphone

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“Truly Original” – Sound On Sound AC-DR Review

“Truly Original” – Sound On Sound AC-DR Review

By Soniccouture  |  04.03.2024

Sound On Sound have been extremely complimentary about AC-DR in their March 2024 issue. Mark Gordon wrote the review:

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“I absolutely love AC‑DR! All the sounds have been created organically, whether recorded via microphone, passed through an analogue processor or given character in a physical space. The raw sound‑sources are beautifully recorded, and the various methods and ingenuity used to create them results in a huge palette of unique source material to work with. The way in which each element can be manipulated beyond imagination is endlessly creative and incredibly addictive, and this is where the lines blur between acoustic and electronic. The fact that the instrument is based entirely on samples of natural acoustic drums appeals to the drummer in me, but you can also create the most remarkable ‘electronic’ sounds. In combination with the comprehensive beat creation tools that lend themselves to the more mechanical side of drumming, the AC‑DR can indeed ‘emulate classic drum machines of the past’ but it is much, much more than that — and very much worth adding to your VI arsenal.”

Full Review Here

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Sound On Sound Lumen Review

Sound On Sound Lumen Review

By Soniccouture  |  07.02.2024

Sound On Sound Magazine have reviewed The Lumen electronic hand-pan. Soniccouture provided the samples & sound design for the onboard sound sets, and have been involved in the project since it’s conception 8 years ago.

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Mark Gordon tested out the Lumen for SOS, and said:

“I enjoyed playing the Lumen, a lot. It feels solid and well built, the pads are responsive, and the a long-lasting battery sets it apart from almost every other electronic percussion device I can sampled sounds are excellent. Having a built-in speaker (that actually sounds very good!) and think of, enabling it to work perfectly for busking, a favourite pursuit of acoustic players.”

“The Lumen takes a unique acoustic instrument into the digital age and is beautifully presented and well implemented. It’s a refreshing newcomer to the digital percussion scene.”

You can read the full review on The Sound On Sound Website

Lumen Is Available to Buy Here

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Bite-Size AC-DR Tutorials By James

Bite-Size AC-DR Tutorials By James

By Soniccouture  |  29.01.2024

James understands that you don’t always want to sit through one of his epic walkthroughs for 45 mins.

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So he’s put together a series of mini-tutorials that just show you how to do one thing with AC-DR. One thing at a. time. That’s the best way, right?

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