Virtuasonic has announced a series of sample libraries based on a new musical instrument, called Sinori, will be released this year.

Sinori is a one of a kind percussion derived from a sheet of steel, capable of producing a wide range of interesting sounds thanks to its unorthodox design and shape that allows unique playing techniques, as well as the most traditional ones.

Throughout the 2010, Virtuasonic has painstakingly recorded two Sinori models in collaboration with its creator: a standard version and a special prototype. All the sounds taken during the recording sessions will end-up in two sample libraries that feature a wide range of playing techniques: drumsticks, mallets, hands, string bow, superball mallets, chains and body-playing, a special technique unique to this instrument.

Virtuasonic will announce prices and technical features when the products are ready to be released. In the meantime, if you want more information about the Sinori Percussion, please visit their website.

"All Sample Libraries" Group Buy
This February Virtuasonic launched an "All Sample Libraries" Group Buy which has already reached the Maximum Discount (50% off the list price). The offer has been extended to March 15th.

The bundles available in this offer feature the following products: Epic FX, Synaesthesis Impulse Responses, Noise at the Concert, Choir Breath and Tingsha.