Testimonials
Read what reviewers and top composers have to say about our products.
Top Reviews
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)
Cosmos – B. Free Productions
“Products like this are often some of my favorite and I end up using them MUCH more than the bigger, more expensive and wide ranging libraries. They’re fairly small, extremely focused, and provide amazing sounds with just enough controls to be tweakable, yet not overwhelming. Not to mention, the incredibly low price you pay for such amazing content. I can highly recommend Cosmos not only for media composers like myself, but for electronic music producers and more.” (9.25/10)
Brian Freeland (B. Free Productions)
Momentum – Making Music
“Part of the attraction of the package is the range and variety of the patterns. If you find one which is close but not exactly right for a project, you can tweak it innumerable ways to get what you want. The other attraction is the actual samples….Of course, given the wealth of manipulation features, you can apply serious processing to the loops, too, just as you wish….If you use rhythmic patterns in your music, and need something more than a repetitive synth or arpeggiated bass line, it’s difficult to see how your music would not benefit from a touch of Momentum.”
Ian Waugh (Making Music)
Cosmos – Blogcritics Magazine
“I was very impressed with how this all functions beautifully, and with the amazing range of sounds it can create. It is really something to get your creative juices flowing and have some fun creating custom rhythms….If you are looking for your next muse, I can highly recommend Cosmos from Impact Soundworks.”
T. Michael Testi (Blogcritics Magazine)
Momentum – Sample Library Review
“Impact Soundworks has done an excellent job here of capturing unique and inspiring organic loops and wrapping them in a very usable and intuitive interface. Composers for any media will definitely want to give it serious consideration and I can also see this being a good tool for artists working in cross-genre styles (think Alt J/Beck/Bon Ivor). Additionally, some of the more ethnic instruments would suit certain world music styles…Momentum can certainly give your tracks what the title of the collection alludes to and using it is simply a lot of fun.”
Sam Burt (Sample Library Review)
Straight Ahead Jazz Horns – Sample Library Review
“Straight Ahead Jazz Horns V2 has been redesigned with some incredible scipting, all the controls and options you could dream of….[the Smart Voicing Multis] is the highlight for your humble reviewer. The Smart Voicing Multis allow users to load up one of the Kontakt Multis….and trigger intelligent harmonization during playback….Overall I really felt like the strengths of these instruments are playback at softer dynamics.”
Don Bodin (Sample Library Review)
Shreddage 3 Hydra – Sample Library Review
“The most surprising thing about this 8-string guitar library for Kontakt? It is so much more than just a heavy metal guitar. Hydra takes the Shreddage line to another level adding new engine functionality, custom-designed amps and a diverse range of presets.”
Don Bodin (Sample Library Review)
Bravura: Scoring Brass – Sample Library Review
“Now I spent about ten years playing low brass….the thing that got me excited about Bravura is the sounds.”
Sample Library Review (07/2015)
Koron: Traditional Instruments of Iran – Noizefield
“With KORON, Impact Soundworks has set up an elaborate production in the field of iranian traditional instruments. Quality instead of quantity would be a part of the conclusion. 10 traditional instruments from Iran expand the music production of world music, ambient and film score production. The simple but clear interface allows the user fast access and parameter setting. For music lovers who want to use traditional Iranian instruments, KORON is highly recommended as the recordings and instruments are elaborately and quality-produced.”
Noizefield (Noizefield)
Koron: Traditional Instruments of Iran – gearspace.com
“Koron is a very unique instrument library that will complement any existing library of world instruments that you may already have in your arsenal. It sounds spectacular and can be a great asset to have for use in film scores when the use of Middle Eastern instruments is desired. The performance patches coupled with any of the 17,000 available patches along with the striking sounds of the percussive instrument of Koron, are sure to make a powerful impact in your music scores and compositions. Highly recommended for sound designers, producers, and any musicians desiring to use high quality Middle Eastern instruments in their music.” (4.75/5)
Synth Guru (gearspace.com)
Pedal Steel – Synth & Software
“…Impact Soundworks takes exacting measures to engage the instrument’s characteristic quirks in ways that allow keyboardists to easily sidestep some of its hurdles…this sample library achieves the sound and performance of a bona fide pedal steel guitar with Nashville tuning. Furthermore, it does it far better than any synth emulation I’ve heard. Impact Soundworks Pedal Steel is the library to beat.”
Marty Cutler (Synth & Software)
