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)
Rosette Fingerstyle – Future Music
“…the key to getting a realistic performance with Rosette is understanding the interface and making use of the many features available…Certainly, Rosette Fingerstyle is more than capable of excellent results – and the Taylor has been nicely captured – but to make the most of this instrument a little more work is required by the user.” (7.8/10)
Bruce Aisher (Future Music – February 2023)
Tokyo Scoring Drum Kits – Future Music
“This collection is not cheap, but it is large (75GB), of high quality, and with plenty of flexibility. I found TSDK excellent, and with enough sonic variation that I could see myself using it across a wide range of tracks. It can do clean contemporary jazz fusion as easily as dirty vintage rock drums, with the ability to act as the rhythmic core, or as a percussive addition, to electronic/hybrid styles. At the larger end it can also hold its own when outright bombast is required.” (9/10)
Bruce Aisher (Future Music – April 2023)
Shreddage 3 Fretless – Whipped Cream Sounds
“…[Fretless] is a meticulously modelled [sic] fretless bass VST that does what is says on the tin. But with realistic fretless emulations come the responsibility of managing velocity curves as a real bassist would…If you want a dedicated fretless bass that you’re willing to learn well to use across your projects, there’s nothing quite like the Shreddage 3 Fretless.”
Sai (Whipped Cream Sounds)
Tokyo Scoring Drum Kits – Computer Music JP
“This is absolutely a first-choice drum library for songwriting and music production, as it strikes a great balance between functionality and easy, stress-free usability. Since MIDI loops are not included, knowing a bit about drum programming will make it even more appealing.”
ゆにばす (Computer Music JP)
Shreddage 3 Fretless – Synth & Software
“[Shreddage 3 Fretless] is among the few [fretless basses] that nails the appealing expressiveness of the fretless bass, while successfully avoiding the static, snapshot-like effect that often plagues these sounds…It’s particularly effective for ballads, but it’s fully capable of up-tempo notefests too…there’s plenty here to please just about any fretless bass fan…I recommend Impact Soundworks Shreddage 3 Fretless without reservation.”
Marty Cutler (Synth & Software)
Riffage: Metal – Sample Library Review
“Riffage: Metal is perfect when you need to just throw in some really quick, heavy phrases…lots of thought has gone into how us as composers can use this…it sounds brilliant, but it’s so usable…If you make metal music, like full band productions; if you use it in orchestral music, which generally I do, so big orchestral productions with guitars, this is absolutely perfect for you.”
Shreddage 3 Stratus – Producer Sphere
“With Shreddage 3, Impact Soundworks have smashed down the barriers that separate sonic reality and the virtual world…Shreddage 3 Stratus is undoubtedly one of the most powerful, inspiring electric guitar libraries we’ve ever used, from its endless customization options to the phenomenal quality of the sounds themselves…should definitely be on your radar.”
Ventus Winds Bansuri – Music Nation
“Out of the box, this is one of the most playable and expressive instruments we’ve tested – it just sings right out of the keyboard…This is a very versatile sound, one I think can be used in many styles. Though it’s traditionally an Indian instrument, it sounds right at home on most other tracks I played against…A great sounding and easy to play instrument that would be a frequently used tool in any producers sample library collection.”
The Ninja (Music Nation)
Allura, Vol. 1 – Music Nation
“Allura is a wonderful showcase of Jillian Aversa’s sublime vocal timbre…Where Allura really shines for me is as part of a grand orchestral ensemble. With a good mix of well-chosen phrases supported by melodic singular lines, this library sounds absolutely phenomenal…Allura from Impact Soundworks is a fantastic sounding and simple instrument to use with a huge number of expertly performed and recorded samples [sic] phrases.”
Jacko Andrews (Music Nation)
Shreddage 3 Hydra – StrongMocha
“Obviously the library is going to appeal to those who like baritone and progressive metal, but you can use the guitar for other styles, like rock and jazz fusion…I could easily say this is one of the best 8-string guitar libraries available…it’s just a great all-around library, and it does what it’s supposed to.”
Cory Pelizzari (StrongMocha)
