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I can't believe I've never posted on KVR before - but here goes...

The Samplecast has been up and running for almost a year now. It's a weekly podcast and YouTube show focussing on plugin and sample library news, reviews, discounts, freebies, tips and interviews with composers.

It's a completely independent show, with no backers or advertising. We try to keep things as unbiased as possible and we give coverage to all library developers whether they're big or small. We also pride ourselves on being an irreverent life raft in a sea of oh-so-serious sample library coverage.

The new series has just started, with a holiday roundup, and you can see the YouTube show below. There's lots more information on the site at http://www.thesamplecast.com


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Time for episode #32 - this week is the longest EVER Samplecast show with over 16 products showcased. There's a review of ETHNO WORLD 6 and also the usual news, bargains, freebies and developer updates. Check out the video show below and the podcast at http://www.thesamplecast.com


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Samplecast #33 is now LIVE - featuring 10 different products with news, reviews, updates, bargains and freebies. This week's reviews are Impact Soundworks "Mega Brass" and "Tin Whistle". Check out the video show below and the podcast at http://www.thesamplecast.com


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Another week, another jam-packed Samplecast show. This week we're honoured to feature an interview and cue from composer Graham Plowman. You can hear a full 10 minute chat covering his musical career, influences and creation process on the Samplecast podcast. In the main Samplecast show we've reviewed Zero-G "Shadowlands" and there's also the usual mix of news, bargains and a special Kontakt tip to help you make the most of your samples.


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I've been working overtime to bring you this week's edition of the show which is as jam-packed as ever. Our composer demo is from Ed Watkins - you can hear him break down his awesome mock-up of a theme from Jurassic Park. There's a full 10 minute chat covering his background, libraries and mixing techniques on the Samplecast podcast. In the main Samplecast show there are two competitions, a review of Heavyocity's one-knob "Punish" plugin and the usual mix of news, bargains and updates.

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The new edition of The Samplecast is now live. Episode #36 features news, bargains, developer updates and a review of Dream Audio Tool's "Dream Guitars". The podcast is an extended version of the show with more chat, music and product demos. It also contains the full composer interview.


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Does no one around here watch the best sample review show on the planet? crazy.

Anyways Reuben, keep up the good work and keep 'em coming.
Big fan here :)

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First I've heard of it (I think). Will take a peek later. Thanks ...
This is the same method MJ used when he was working on Anthony Marinelli's Thriller.

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reutunes wrote:Time for episode #32 - this week is the longest EVER Samplecast show with over 16 products showcased. There's a review of ETHNO WORLD 6 and also the usual news, bargains, freebies and developer updates. Check out the video show below and the podcast at http://www.thesamplecast.com

I'm curious what your favourite Ney sample instrument or library is, since you mention you've heard better?
My main tools: Kontakt, Omnisphere, Samplemodeling + Audio Modeling. Unify = godsend. Tari's libraries also rock.

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Finally managed to download a few MP3 files. Looking forward to hearing them later.
This is the same method MJ used when he was working on Anthony Marinelli's Thriller.

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Ben H wrote:
reutunes wrote:Time for episode #32 - this week is the longest EVER Samplecast show with over 16 products showcased. There's a review of ETHNO WORLD 6 and also the usual news, bargains, freebies and developer updates. Check out the video show below and the podcast at http://www.thesamplecast.com

I'm curious what your favourite Ney sample instrument or library is, since you mention you've heard better?
I like the Sonokinetic one personally, although there is also one in a big pack I have but i can't remember what it's called. It's got a very ethnic name but I don't recall.

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Another week - another show. I keep forgetting to post new shows on this thread. Sorry folks. If you want to subscribe to the Samplecast newsletter then I'll drop emails every week letting you know when the new show is out each week. Sign up here: http://thesamplecast.com/newsletter/

This week: news, bargains, freebies, big review, progress report, competition, composer interview with Marie-Anne Fischer and much more...


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reutunes wrote:
Ben H wrote:I'm curious what your favourite Ney sample instrument or library is, since you mention you've heard better?
I like the Sonokinetic one personally, although there is also one in a big pack I have but i can't remember what it's called. It's got a very ethnic name but I don't recall.
Yeah, from what I have heard it sounds pretty good. Unfortunately they stopped selling it for some reason before I was able to purchase it. I wonder why?

Do you mean the Fayez Saidawi Egyptian Ney from Findasound? I've been eyeing this library off for a while, but haven't decided to pull the trigger.

EDIT: Wait, maybe you mean Breath of Anatolia?
My main tools: Kontakt, Omnisphere, Samplemodeling + Audio Modeling. Unify = godsend. Tari's libraries also rock.

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The final show in this series of The Samplecast - and it's a big one! This week, a review of Hidden Path Audio's "Barrage", a sample library giveaway, bargains, news and much more.


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What is the purpose of this podcast? Actually i can't hear any product in action (just one), no prices announced on new products just a few basic infos everybody can easily find everyhere on the net. The cat was funny btw.
Whoever wants music instead of noise, joy instead of pleasure, soul instead of gold, creative work instead of business, passion instead of foolery, finds no home in this trivial world of ours.

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