Testimonials
Read what reviewers and top composers have to say about our products.
Top Reviews
MB Gordy Percussion – Boobams – Future Music
“In many respects this is a pretty simple instrument, but its usefulness has been expanded by providing ensemble options (where hits are layered, and triggered with variable timing between hits) and the extensive effects and processing options. These are nicely demonstrated with the provided snapshots that extend its range into more unusual distorted or reverberant territory.”
Bruce Aisher (Future Music 401)
Water Piano – Future Music
“This might just sound like a gimmick, but with a single control a pleasant-sounding piano is transformed into its more muted and odder alter-echo. The lower registers transform into something akin to a palm-muted piano, whilst higher keys continue to ring out in a more conventional way.”
“The real winner for me here is the Freeze parameter which adds an infinitely sustaining granular/reverb layer to the ‘straight’ samples. Even better is that it’s also controlled by the amp envelope and sustain pedal allowing you to create playable slabs of ‘frozen’ piano that cut off between each chord. More conventional reverb can be added, and further processing on top this takes place in the Console page.”
“Water Piano is fun and flexible but also high usable.”
Bruce Aisher (Future Music 401)
MB Gordy Percussion – Boobams – Sample Library Review
“I’m loving the instrument. It’s melodic percussion, but it really does kinda take it out somewhere real special with the console and the fx chains you can use; the snapshots are really great. And of course, this is the first time this instrument’s been recorded, and it is a secret weapon.”
Don Bodin (Sample Library Review)
GameVerb – Happy Mag
“GameVerb captures the distinctive ambience of classic consoles, offering reverb modes inspired by the SNES, N64 and PlayStation. Each delivers its own space, from clean 16-bit reflections to lo-fi grit with nostalgic charm.
[T]he interface is straightforward, and Geek Mode opens extra parameters for precise tweaking. GameVerb is equal parts fun and functional, ideal for producers and sound designers who want character over realism. It delivers that unmistakable ambience of classic gaming without any fuss.”
Chro-Nyx – Composing Gloves
“It sounds awesome. It sounds really, really good. I am a big fan.
I love how the signal flow is given to you right here, so you can just reference it. That is so handy; just not having to go to a manual. But that’s just a little thing. The sound is what matters. And the sound is fantastic.
I’m not at a shortage for inspiration here, and it’s very easy to find what I want to do to change the sounds. Definitely worth some more deep dives into some of these additional settings, just so I’m more comfortable where things are at. But really, really nice sound.”
(Composing Gloves) (2026-04-21)
Camellia Concert Grand – Steve Nathan
“For most of my session career, the Yamaha C7 has been the most common piano in first-rate recording studios. I’ve played so many on pop, soul, and country hit records across the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s … For over 50 years, the sound of a C7 has been what I think of when I think recording piano. So in the age of virtual, I’ve tried nearly every offering based on this particular instrument, but so far, I’ve remained disappointed with the efforts. So often, they’re too bright, thin or weak sounding. Today that changed! I’ve just put Camellia Concert Grand from Impact Soundworks through its paces and I can honestly say I think they nailed it! It’s perfect for everything from big ballads to rockers, and especially on target for today’s country. And the price makes it a no brainer. Check it out!”
Steve Nathan, session musician for artists like George Michael, Mark Knopfler, Jewel, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Natalie Cole, The Commodores
Chro-Nyx – Kickback Couture
“The sequencer, to me, is bananas. It’s one of the most fleshed-out sequencers I’ve seen outside of Serum, in a while. Especially in a plug-in built in a playground…”
“It looks like a little mini synth, but in reality, it’s a powerhouse waiting to be activated.”
Shreddage 3 Electro Sitar – Music Nation
“This isn’t just a novelty patch slapped onto a guitar framework. There’s real attention here to how a sitar behaves, particularly with the sympathetic harp strings. You can pluck them independently, let them ring naturally, or mute them entirely depending on what you’re after. It adds a layer of complexity that, frankly, I wasn’t expecting to engage with as much as I did.”
“Electro Sitar is a well-executed, deeply expressive virtual instrument that does exactly what it sets out to do. It sounds convincing, plays beautifully in the right context, and integrates seamlessly into a powerful, if demanding, engine.”
“If you’re working in genres that call for this sound, or you’re interested in exploring beyond the usual Western toolkit, there’s a lot to like here. If not, it may end up as an occasional flavour rather than a staple.”
Jacko Andrews (Music Nation)
Super Audio Cart 2 – Max Lombardo
“SAC2 is fantastic! I had a chance to use it on some arrangements and cues for the new Super Mario Galaxy movie, and it’s just perfect. I was able to get that 8-bit retro sound straight out of the box, the intuitive GUI and thorough presets made it incredibly easy to get it exactly where I wanted it to be, sound-wise. A life saver, especially on projects with tight deadlines and lots of moving pieces.”
Shreddage series – Josh Mobley
Shreddage changed my life. I was working on a hybrid metal trailer album for what would later be BMG production music. I’m a keyboard player, and I had never had a realistic playable metal guitar plugin because they just didn’t exist.
It… blew my mind man. Suddenly, I could play all of these riffs I had in my head. I completed the album and it did really well. I heard it in everything. Movie trailers, tv shows etc. [Shreddage] was the backbone of virtually every song on that album.
-Josh Mobley
Fredonia Grand Organ – ShadyCicada
“Fredonia Grand Organ sounds absolutely gigantic, and it’s been a perfect outlet for me to convey more intense emotions in my tracks (especially villain and boss battle themes)!”
Tokyo Scoring Strings – ShadyCicada
“I’ve been using Tokyo Scoring Strings for everything from soft emotional tracks to video game battle themes. The amount of intimacy and feeling you can get out of it is incredibly varied!”
ShadyCicada
“Impact Soundworks software is an absolute mainstay in my work when it comes to Video Game and Anime-inspired tracks! The amount of ease and wonderful sounds these plugins offer allows me to get straight into writing and brainstorming.”
