ToneLib updates ToneLib-Jam to v3.7.2 for Win, Mac, Linux

ToneLib has updated free ToneLib-Jam to v3.7.2, a minor update that is downward compatible with all previous versions.

All existing song projects and presets can be loaded without any further steps necessary. They will benefit from the enhanced sound quality.

Changes in version 3.7.2:

- Songs are loading faster;

- Improved GFX preset saving and loading;

- 20% lower CPU usage on AVX2-capable processors;

- The Plugin List page has a new panel with controls for configuring and scanning plugin folders;

- Fixed a rarely appearing crash that could happen when the Play-Along presets were switched while a song was playing.

- Several OS X Mojave compatibility fixes;

- Misc bug fixes and stability improvements.

ToneLib Jam is free software dedicated to the beginner as well as the advanced guitar player. It is aimed at helping the user progress, compose, or simply accompany himself with the guitar.

Visit: tonelib.net/jam

Togu Audo Line releases TAL-Reverb-4 free reverb plugin (VST/AU/AAX)

Togu Audo Line has released TAL-Reverb-4, free reverb plugin (VST/AU/AAX) for Windows and Mac.

TAL-Reverb-4 is a high quality plate reverb with a vintage 80's character.

Features:

- Modulated vintage reverb sound. 

- Very diffuse sound. 

- Fast build up time, also with long reverb sounds. 

- Works on almost every audio material. 

- Easy to use. 

- Only stereo channels supported.

Visit: tal-reverb-4

ProjectSAM releases Sordino Violins and Ghostly Clusters free instrumenta for Kontakt

ProjectSAM has released The Free Orchestra - #2: Sordino Violins and The Free Orchestra - #3: Ghostly Clusters free instrumenta for Kontakt.

TFO #2 is a beautiful set of con sordino violins. Con sordino means “with mute”. A mute is a small device that the string player attaches to the strings of the instrument, resulting in a softer, more delicate tone (video). In film scoring, the use of string mutes is very common, especially when underscoring, as it leaves more room for dialogue and other sounds. Mutes are also used for rehearsing (it’s the kind thing to do for the neighbours).

These con sordino samples were taken from Symphobia 1. In the original Symphobia 1 instrument, the recordings range the entire string group – from basses and cellos to violas and violins. This free instrument focuses on the violins only and can be played from G2 to D6. All samples are looped and feature release triggering: when you release a key you will hear the natural note ending and reverberation tail of the original recording.

It seems Halloween came early this year. TFO #3: Ghostly Clusters is a set of eerie, otherworldly string, brass & woodwind effects, ready to send a chill through your spine… and that of the audience! A unique selection of textures for adding suspense and tension to any thriller, horror or ghost score.

These are original, acoustic recordings, using specific orchestrations and more experimental playing techniques to evoke a spooky, suspenseful atmosphere. No sound design or post-production effects were used. Make sure you hit the B2 key as well, to which we mapped a deep, soft bonus gran cassa thud.

Visit: projectsam.com

Decent Samples releases Francis Bacon Baby Grand Piano lite Kontakt free

Decent Samples has released Francis Bacon Baby Grand Piano lite, free instrument for Kontakt.

A modern-era baby grand piano, recorded with the soft (una corda) pedal down. This is the lite version of our Francis Bacon Baby Grand Piano. The main difference is that the full version has four round-robins and release triggers. Requires the full version of Kontakt (version 5.3.1 or later).

Features:

- Compatible with the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.3.1 (or later)

- 1 round robin per zone (for more round robins, check out the full version)

- Pedal up and pedal down samples

- For release triggers, check out the full version.

- 2 velocity layers

- ADSR controls

- EQ controls

- Custom convolution reverb with reverb level knob

- Sample rate: 24-bit 48khz

- Library size: 160MB

Visit: https://www.decentsamples.com/product/francis-bacon-baby-grand-piano-lite-kontakt-free/

Klevgrand releases new plugin FreeAMP for free

Klevgrand has announced the release of FreeAMP, a free, stripped-down version of Klevgrand's popular analog audio gear modeler REAMP*.

Even if FreeAMP looks simple at the first glance, all the algorithms from REAMP are still present. In this version, Klevgrand have mixed their favorite profiles from REAMP into one single profile. When processing audio through FreeAMP you'll get the sound of tape- and tube saturation at the same time.

To get a copy of FreeAMP, it is mandatory to sign up for a user account on Klevgrand's webpage: https://klevgrand.se

Visit: klevgrand.se/products/freeamp