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)
Shreddage 3 Jupiter – Sample Library Review
“Good times or hard times, it always comes though. The library has the personality, sound and feel that makes it to the final cut every time. There’s just enough content and depth to handle almost every conceivable guitar part, lead or rhythm.”
Cory Pelizzari with Don Bodin (Sample Library Review)
Shreddage 3 Abyss – Sample Library Review
“Out of the box I was thrilled with the sound and to be honest I don’t tweak out the settings that much to get a performance for the tracks I am creating. Though it definitely leans towards an instrument for metal or rock I have found the instrument works well for just about any kind of music…it has become my go-to electric virtual bass instrument if I am creating rock, metal or a dark score that need a bit of low end and attitude.”
Don Bodin (Sample Library Review)
Ventus Winds Shakuhachi – Sample Library Review
“The warm sound of the Shakuhachi is as authentic an experience as you can get unless you play the real thing. The inclusion of True Legato, multiple sustains trills and ornaments as well as the breath sounds make this an absolutely beautiful playing experience. The uses for the Shakuhachi transcend beyond traditional Japanese Classical music and meditation pieces. This is a serious instrument for use in movie scores, trailers, electronic, pop and is particularly effective when paired with the Impact Sound Works [sic] Koto Nation.”
Brian Brylow (Sample Library Review)
Mega Brass – Sample Library Review
“The true potential of the library lies in it’s profound capability to sit in a mix with other brass libraries…The library would certainly fit the likes of a trailer composer over a film composer because of it’s intense, aggressive, and quite intrusive sound. Yet, the library brings something new that is different, but also similar to some of it’s recent competition.”
Ashton Gleckman (Sample Library Review)
Shou Drum – Sample Library Review
“With Shou Drum, Impact Soundworks deliver a deep yet intuitive tonal metal instrument that excels at arpeggiated patterns and hypnotic ostinatos making it a great tool for ambient tracks or creating unique textures.”
AMM (Sample Library Review)
Ventus Winds Bansuri – Sample Library Review
“When I started working with the Bansuri, I immediately took note of the realistic haunting and breathy sound of the sampled Bansuri. This is as authentic a playing experience as you can get unless you play the real thing…The Ventus Bansuri is clearly at home in traditional Indian music but would also be a suitable tool for film scores that call [for] an Indian theme or it could even be used as a voice in ambient and meditational music.”
Brian Brylow (Sample Library Review)
Koron – Sample Library Review
“KORON was an immediate addition to my template as it filled a huge void. When it comes to authenticity, this library really shines at capturing the true character of these rare instruments. I love the performances, especially the percussion, as those just can’t be recreated with the multi-sampled libraries out there.”
Christopher Harris (Sample Library Review)
Ventus Winds Tin Whistle – Sample Library Review
“What I really like about this library is the detail that has gone into capturing all the interesting nuances of the instrument and how these can be brought in with the ornament dial to add a sense of realism to this instrument. It definitely adds an authenticity to it, and helps you get the performance you want out of it.”
Gary Hiebner (Sample Library Review)
Ventus Winds Ocarinas – Sample Library Review
“I would absolutely recommend this instrument to any media composer. It’s always the niche sounds that no one ever thinks they need, until they need it. The ocarina is no exception and Impact Soundworks has done a fantastic job creating a truly wonderful instrument.”
Shaun Chasin (Sample Library Review)
Acoustic Revolutions 3 – Sample Library Review
“Impact Soundworks’ Acoustic Revolutions 3 offers an extensive variety of looped rhythms for those in need of an acoustic guitar background. Superbly recorded, this library has a crystal clear acoustic sound, with a very tight timing that automatically syncs to your DAW’s tempo.”
Andrea Federici (Sample Library Review)
