Proving the point that it’s not the size of the orchestra, it’s what you do with it, OT’s new suite shrinks the string section to chamber size

We can all use a little pianistic virtuosity in our productions, and Toontrack’s much anticipated update keeps you right on the EZ track

Magic awaits us in this new orchestral library, as we prepare to be transported to another world via the back of a wardrobe, or Platform 9¾!

One of the most hotly-anticipated softsynths of a decade ago gets an update. But after ten years, is D16’s Lush 2 still relevant in 2023? Oh yes

Whether you’re scoring a film or scouting for evocative textures, Spitfire has a dramatic new proposition to capture your imagination

Creating the perfect felted upright piano takes time, perseverance and four layers of vertical felt!

Finding the perfect high-pitched bash for your cinematic or orchestral productions requires elbow grease. Spitfire is here to lend a hand

Halo has become known for its capabilities in the bass music realms. We explore what the latest update has to offer

If you go down to the woods today, you’ll be surprised to find a sound-designer not so much hugging trees as hitting and twisting them!

When is a piano not a piano? When Heavyocity rips it apart, builds a new instrument from its internals, then goes at it with a range of tools…