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)
Pearl Concert Grand – Original Sound Version
“Even taking my high standards for realistic piano samples into account, I have to say that I’m thoroughly impressed by the Pearl Concert Grand. While I’ll always favor recording a real piano whenever possible, Pearl is a superb substitute that can deliver an equally dynamic and powerful performance. Considering how accurate and realistic [it] sounds, I think it is easily the next best thing to a studio recording… I would highly recommend grabbing this software. Pick up a copy and you’ll likely never need to buy another piano sample library.”
Michael Hoffmann (Original Sound Version)
Celestia – Original Sound Version
“My final verdict on Celestia is a positive one. The interface is well-designed and easy-to-use for both professionals and beginners; the collection of 500+ presets makes finding sounds very easy; and the library works great… The ability to quickly alter different sound sources to create your own unique instrument blends is incredibly easy, while the crossfade slider allows for added variety.
“I’d highly recommend [Celestia] for anyone looking for a good hybrid acoustic/synth instrument… and it’s a great bargain when compared to similarly priced software.”
Michael Hoffman (Original Sound Version)
Pearl Concert Grand – MusicTech Magazine
“The piano is really quite stunning to play […] Even if your ivory-tinkling abilities are more intermediate, the advantages of using a properly recorded grand should be fairly audible in your projects just the same. […] If you’re serious about using great-quality piano sounds in your music, be it scoring, pop, jazz or anything else, this is well worth a look. […] An excellent, crisp and playable virtual piano instrument capable of everything from subtle jazz to pounding rock.”
Hollin Jones (MusicTech Magazine)
Shreddage Drums – Maschine Masters
“Holy Smokes! The sounds here were mean!! The drums were thundering away and immediately grabbed my attention! […] If you’re making a track and don’t have the option of a live drummer, Shreddage Drums can be considered the next best thing – It really sounds so realistic! Advanced Kontakt users will also love Shreddage Drums. It’s a drum designer’s paradise, primarily due to it being packed with features. I was impressed with this library and I will continue to enjoy working with it in the future.”
MM Reviews (Maschine Masters)
Testimonial – Groove Bias – Jake Kaufman (Shovel Knight, Shantae, OK KO! Let’s Be Heroes)
“Groove Bias is always my first choice for tracks that need serious amounts of funk and soul. For years, I’ve been wrestling with general purpose drum libraries, trying to treat them to get that ultra-punchy 70s/80s sound. This can’t be overstated: the way the samples are recorded matters as much as your mixing techniques, if not more. After 10 minutes with GB, I was already slamming out breakbeats that sounded straight off an Earth Wind & Fire record. It’s amazing how well ISW captures that sound with almost no processing.” Jake Kaufman (Shovel Knight, Bloodrayne, Shantae, Contra 4)
Vocalisa – Film and Game Composers
“After playing for just a little, it starts to sound good. Real good. This choir has energy, and lots of it… When playing the Full Choir Master patch you can almost see them standing outside and singing into the blowing winds. It sounds strong, brave and beautiful. I have nothing [else] that conjures the same feeling… [it] lends a whole new tone or vibe to what I already have and you can go with a full choir or a more intimate one. Vocalisa has a filled a spot in my palette of sounds that I didn’t know was missing. It has a safe place in my template from now on.”
Thomas Mavian (Film and Game Composers)
Rhapsody: Orchestral Percussion – Film and Game Composers
“The vast variety of instruments and the mod wheel controllable rolls make this library a real competitor in the world of orchestral percussion. Even though it’s not another ‘Epic-Library’ you can tear the place down with some tweaking. So if you are looking for a versatile percussion library you should definitely give it a try. Value for money […] a fantastic compilation of orchestral percussion.”
Oliver Amberg (Film and Game Composers)
ReForged – Film and Game Composers
“ReForged is a must-have if you are in need of a hybrid scoring tool for modern trailers. For the price, you get a well designed and easy to use library, well worth every penny, and a no-brainer.”
Panos Kolias (Film and Game Composers)
Plectra Series 4: Turkish Oud – Film and Game Composers
“Installation – 100% | Patches – 100% | Interface – 100% | Sound – 100% | Value – 100% = 100/100 | 100%
If ever there was a perfect sample library, this is it. Not only does it fill a sorely missing void in the sampling realm, it sounds damn near amazing while it does so.”
Meena Shamaly (Film and Game Composers)
Plectra Series 1: 8-string Acoustic Bouzouki – Film and Game Composers
“One of the things I love about Impact Soundworks is very good prices on very fantastic instruments, even if it’s just single instruments or two or three instruments per collection. Fantastic price. Fantastic bang for the buck. […] I don’t know what you’re still doing watching this review; just go out and get it. Seriously. Now. Press buy. Add to cart right now. I’m really loving it. And I can’t wait to see what other kinds of similar instruments [Impact Soundworks] may sample in the future – which I’ll definitely be getting.”
Meena Shamaly (Film and Game Composers)
