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A Perfect Circle
Astonishing. Well chosen, high quality sounds in a supremely beautiful interface design. Reminiscent of the Mtra stable in its sound quality and future defining design. Two minor quibbles: I don't like the reverb for these sounds and when used with Komplete Kontrol the sound selections don't work. Aside from that it truly is a portal to a bright future of sample instrument design. Most astonishing of all though is that something so lovely and so much fun to play around not only doesn't tax the cpu too much but is free. Bravo to all involved.
More Sandman than Candyman!
This is one of those sample instruments that can both create realistic 'performances' with judicious use of the generous and well executed controls or facilitate random loveliness just setting them all going with LFOs. The sound is dreamy in nature and definitely more Sandman than Candyman. Moreover, it's just great fun to use.
Exceptionally Musical Piano
If you can download this instrument i think you should. Brilliantly recorded and well put togther as an instrument this piano exudes empathetic woody tones inspiring lots of musical ideas especially when played at the softer levels. The GUI is lovely and the design of the instrument is well thought out. On the negative side the controls are a little finnicky to set just right but to be fair this is often true of kontakt instruments. There was a (super 3k) noise issue on sustain samples which has now been addressed through update. All in all this is and exceptionally musical instrument which deserves much praise and I hope the creator continues to carve out a niche for themselves in the online instrument economy. I might even have to reconsider my moratorium on tipping.
Little Hands Of Concrete Grooviness
This is quite simply a wonder machine. The sounds are fantastic and the playability or rather usability once you get the hang of the basics is off the scale. Simply set one of 6 patterns going in the sequencer, press the keys across the keyboard and really thumping rhythms jump out at you thanks to the changing emphasis achieved by altering the samples being played. It's actually very difficult to stop messing about with it once you start. And did I mention the sounds are great. Bravo
Robert Wyatt humming the Thames TV ident while buttering a slice of Hovis..
Caution:this instrument may induce intense and prolonged but 'truly ace' lo-fi jams. Where contraindications are present there may be some sudden weeping and involuntary mournful synth-face. Other possible side effects may include: making everything you compose sound like it's just been introduced by John Peel or obscure VHS footage of Robert Wyatt humming the Thames TV ident while buttering a slice of Hovis. Avoid playing minor 11th chords while operating heavy machinery