“To me, that’s the big bonus here is, a nice, really nice collection of samples, easy to use, to jump in controls, and they all solidify into the same family.”

Sample Library Review (10/2018)

“I’m pretty pleased with Pedal Steel; I think it delivers exactly what I expected, which is a big plus any time you’re picking up any new virtual instrument. I especially love the way that this has been designed to be able to be played as an instrument…I love any instrument that allows me to get a realistic sound for specific styles just by opening it up, learning a couple keyswitches, and getting dug in to play what I need to play…”

Sample Library Review (07/2019)

“I feel proud that a library made by close representative members of the Japanese soundtrack industry will be released. I played back MIDI data from one of my past compositions which was eventually recorded with the exact same team, and it sounded astonishingly similar. I was also impressed by how easily I was able to produce their sound without having to adjust or mix any details such as the space size, instrument balance, and legato speed, etc. I would absolutely recommend this library to anyone who wants to replicate the sound of Japanese soundtracks, and personally, I feel it will prove to be crucial in my arrangement process as it will be so much easier to imagine the final recorded result.”

“I was curious about TSS because my work friends, Mr. Muroya and Mr. Aizawa were involved in the project. It was recorded in a studio that I often use for my string recording. I have enjoyed using this library as its sound presence and moderate ambience is unique and different compared to overseas recorded libraries that I usually use. I think it can be used effectively in a wide range of genres, not only for epic sounds, but also for rock, pop and dance music.”

“All in all, this is a fantastic package that excels at more aggressive tones in music, such as rock, punk, and metal, but can also hold its own with clean tones. From simple power chords and “chugging” palm mutes, to more advanced bends, slides, and pinch harmonics, this library is great for beginners and pros alike.”

B Free (Sample Library Review)

“The clarity and depth of the sample content is amazing and the Console section lets you easily balance it all out to your own liking. The ability to have each division on its own MIDI channel lets you approach this instrument as you would a real-world pipe organ, but the virtual implementation also allows you to take it places that no real-world organ could go. FGO has a rich and powerful sound that is tough to beat.”

Rob Mitchell (SoundBytes Magazine)

“Overall, I think this is a really terrific library, especially for those of you who don’t want to break the bank buying brass. The sounds are solid, round, brassy when they need to be, and the multitude of features makes it a must-have in my estimation. You don’t always need the newest kid on the block; sometimes the old stand-bys work just great. Kudos to Impact Soundworks for their fine work on this.”

Robert Gregory Browne (02/2020)

“It’s got well over 500 sounds, and you can do all types of music with this. It says ‘Cinematic Electronic Scoring Tools,’ but believe me, there’s drums in here for EDM, hip hop, just all kinds of music you can do with it; trance, house, whatever.” (5/5)

Sample Sound Review via KRAZETV (03/2017)

“I had a good deal of fun setting up odd patterns using various speeds for the three channels and experimenting with the filter settings. Over 350 presets are included that sound great and cover as wide of a spectrum as is possible with a synth of this caliber….Basically I was having too much fun with it to notice much else.”

Rob Mitchell (SoundBytes Magazine)

“The Plectra Series Guzheng does have what it takes to get [sic] build a convincing performance: excellent recordings, captured details and techniques, and plenty of interface control. If you’re willing to dig into this library, I think you’ll find it to be of great value.”

Steven McDonald (Sample Library Review)