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Bamboo Dreams – Chinese Woodwinds Instruments Collection

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Bamboo Dreams – Chinese Woodwinds Instruments Collection

Sound Magic introduces Bamboo Dreams featuring 7 Chinese woodwinds instruments, including Long Dizi, Short Dizi, Bawu, Xiao, Dong Xiao, Hulusi and Guanzi. powered by the latest Neo Orchestra Hybrid Modelling Engine.

Sound Magic is proud to announce availability of Bamboo Dreams — its latest hybrid modelling virtual instrument for Mac (AU 32-/64-bit, VST 32-/64-bit) and Windows (VST 32-/64-bit), featuring 7 Chinese woodwinds instruments, including Long Dizi, Short Dizi, Bawu, Xiao, Dong Xiao, Hulusi and Guanzi.. — As of June 26th, 2020.

Bamboo Dreams is a collection of 7 Chinese woodwind instruments, including Long Dizi, Short Dizi, Bawu, Xiao, Dong Xiao, Hulusi and Guanzi.

Long Diziis a Chinese transverse flute, or Chinese Bamboo Flute. dizi is a major Chinese musical instrument and is widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra. Traditionally, the dizi has also been popular among the Chinese common people, and it is simple to make and easy to carry.

Short Dizi, also known as koudi, is a smaller version of Chinese Bamboo flute. It has higher pitch, has a range about 2 octaves

Xiaois a Chinese vertical end-blownflute. It is generally made of bamboo.Xiao is a very ancient Chinese instrument usually thought to have developed from a simple end-blown flute used by the Qiang people of Southwest China in ancient period. In the oral traditions of the Xiao, its sound is said to resemble the sweetness of the Phoenix’s call, the King of Birds in Chinese belief. Therefore, it can be said that Xiao is the king of all Chinese flutes.

Bawuis a Chinese wind instrument.Although shaped like a flute, it is actually a free reed instrument, with a single metal reed. It is played in a transverse (horizontal) manner. It has a pure, clarinet-like timbre and its playing technique incorporates the use of much ornamentation, particularly bending tones.

Dong Xiao is a Chinese vertical end-blown flute very similar to xiao. It is generally made of bamboo. Dong Xiao is a very ancient Chinese instrument usually thought to have developed from a simple end-blown flute used by the Qiang people of Southwest China in ancient period. In the oral traditions of the Dong Xiao, its sound is said to resemble the sweetness of the Phoenix’s call, the King of Birds in Chinese belief.

Hulusi or cucurbit flute is a free reed wind instrument from China, Vietnam and the Shan State. It is held vertically and has three bamboo pipes that pass through a gourd wind chest; the center pipe has finger holes and the outer two are typically drone pipes. It is not uncommon for a hulusi to have only one drone pipe while the second outer pipe is merely ornamental. The drone pipe has a finger hole, which allows it to be stopped. Advanced configurations have keyed finger holes similar to a clarinet or oboe, which can greatly extend the range of the hulusi to several octaves.

Guanzi is an ancient Chinese political and philosophical text that is named for and traditionally attributed to the 7th century BCE philosopher and statesman Guan Zhong, who served as Prime Minister to Duke Huan of Qi.[1] At over 135,000 characters long, the Guanzi is one of the longest early Chinese philosophical texts.

This deeply sampled 7GB Library applies the latest hybrid modeling technology; it can also represent glissando, vibrato, bending and harmonic more vividly than other sampled instruments.

The playability from modeling technology enables it to change timbre real time during playing, and this gives the sound more varieties and expressive than sampled instruments. What is more,
We also sampled the portamento samples that will bring a more vivid sound.

  • Deeply sampled, Over 9,700 samples, 7GB sample data
  • Modeled Vibrato, Bending, Glide, and Glissando
  • Innovative Performance Key Switch system
  • Embodied high-quality reverb and EQ
  • Comprehensive Envelope system
  • Scala Tuning System can emulate the old system used in ancient China
  • DFD/RAM system enables users to relocate resources and ensure the best performance under every individual project
  • Different GUI mode for standard resolution and 4K resolution

Bamboo Dreams is designed for simplicity; we make all techniques possible finish in one track. With our unique performance key switch system. You can switch techniques fluently and easily. Modeling technology also provides support for real time interaction and change on sound. For example, you can smooth change from a plain sound to a full vibrato sound. That is difficult to achieve by sampling technology. And this adds more realism to final sound.

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

PC

32Bit/64Bit VST plugins on Windows system Requirements:

  • OS: Windows XP or Above (Reported can run under Windows 98 and Windows 2000 system, but not officially tested. 64Bit VST requires at least Windows 7 system. )
  • CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent
  • RAM: At least 1GB RAM
  • HARD DRIVE: At least 7 GB of free space

Current no compatibility issue reported on latest Windows system

MAC

32Bit/64Bit VST/Audiounit plugins on MAC OSX Requirements:

  • OS: OSX 10.6 or Above
  • CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
  • RAM: At least 1GB RAM
  • HARD DRIVE: At least 7 GB of free space

Pricing and Availability

Bamboo Dreams has a MSRP as $199, now has an introduction offer as $149 until Sep 26th, 2020.

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Sound Magic Releases Bass Ray5

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BASS RAY5

Sound Magic introduces Bass Ray5 featuring Music Man Stingray 5 Bass, powered by the latest Neo Orchestra Hybrid Modelling Engine and Hotone’s CDCM technology.

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Bass Ray5 features a Music Man Stingray 5 Bass. The first bass designed by Ernie Ball Music Man, the Stingray 5 was unveiled in 1987 and has been an industry standard for extended range basses ever since. With its powerful punchy sound, the added flexibility of additional pickups and a comfortably contoured body the Stingray 5 satisfies even the most demanding of players. The Stingray 5 was the first bass to feature active electronics and advancements such as a 6-bolt neck joint, contoured body, superior neck truss-rod system, and rock-solid bridge. T

Deeply sampled over 21GB uncompressed contents, over 7,600 samples, with multi velocity layers and round robin samples, Bass Ray5 aims at precisely reproducing the versatile and modern bass sound. To achieve the best possible sound, it took our team several months to prepare the sample recording. We have recorded left and right channels with different amps so this gives users more flexibility in shaping their final sound.

Bass Ray5 covers pick and lead finger playing methods. What’s more, we also sampled as much as techniques available on this Bass, including Mute, Sustain, Slides, Bend, Falls, Hammer On and Pull Off.

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Bass Ray5 includes VStomp Effect System, which provides an exciting new way for guitar sound. VStomp includes many modelled amps and cabs. With it, you can freely combine different top notch amps and cabs, and then forge your unique guitar sound. With this powerful system, you will have a freedom in sound possibilities you can never imagine before.

Collaborate with Hotone; now we can offer the full version of VStomp effect system on Bass Ray5. VStomp is based on Hotone’s proprietary CDCM system, VStomp delivers organic, studio-grade sound quality and the exact character of legendary amplifiers. Unlike mainstream modeling methods based on the characteristics of a certain “state” of the circuitry, which just “comes close” to the modeled sound, VStomp employs a complex system based on dynamic feature modeling. In this matrix, every single circuit component is alive and performs like its original.

VStomp has over 26 amps and 20 cabs waiting for you to use. The famous brands in VStomp including Marshell, Fender, Ampeg, Carvin, Mesa, Peavey, Roland, Orange and many more. Also it has multi effect/FX which could enables users to fudge a whole FX chain to get the unique sound.

Pricing and Availability

Bass Ray5 now has an introduction offer as $79 (MSRP $199) until May 2021.

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Sound Magic Launches Electric Guitar S Starring Schecter 7 Strings Guitar

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Sound Magic introduces Electric Guitar S featuring Schecter 7 strings guitar

Audio technologies developer Sound Magic announced the availability of Electric Guitar S — it’s latest hybrid modeling virtual instrument for Mac (AU 32-/64-bit, VST 32-/64-bit) and Windows (VST 32-/64-bit), featuring a Schecter 7 strings guitar, one of the world’s most famous electric guitar models as of Dec 11th, 2020.

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Electric Guitar S features a Schecter 7 Strings Guitar, one of the most famous Electric Guitar models that a lot of the modern metal and rock music is performed with. It delivers a musical blend of brightness, warmth, and mids. You will experience extreme clarity, robust mids, and amp-punishing output with Schecter.

Compared to the more common six strings guitar, the 7th string will add more in both bass and treble range. Also it will sound more solid and booming in bass and treble ends, this makes it very good use for modern metal, rock and other styles that require a “heavier” sound.

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Deeply sampled over 11GB uncompressed contents, over 4,300 samples, with multi velocity layers and round robin samples, Electric Guitar S aims at precisely reproducing the electric guitar sound appear in nowadays rock and metal recordings. Electric Guitar S covers rhythm and lead guitar playing — which includes Sound Magic’s powerful and easy to use, chord strumming functionality. The strumming system automates divide chords into special groups and users can use keyswitch them or articulation to quickly select them on the fly. What’s more, we also sampled as many techniques available on this guitar, including Mute, Staccato, Sustain, Vibrato, Slides, Bend, Falls, Scrapes,Screams, Hammer On, Pull Off and noises.

We further expanded our technology to achieve more authentic sounds from sampling without sacrificing creative control. For perspective, this means starting with non-vibrato and then fading in vibrato sustain while changing depth and speed. Or, you can also change Slide or Bend speed in real time while setting different destination notes.

Collaborating with Hotone; now we can offer the full version of VStomp effect system on Electric Guitar S. VStomp is based on Hotone’s proprietary CDCM system, VStomp delivers organic, studio-grade sound quality and the exact character of legendary amplifiers. Unlike mainstream modeling methods based on the characteristics of a certain “state” of the circuitry, which just “comes close” to the modeled sound, VStomp employs a complex system based on dynamic feature modeling. In this matrix, every single circuit component is alive and performs like its original.

VStomp has over 26 amps and 20 cabs waiting for you to use. The famous brands in VStomp including Marshell, Fender, Ampeg, Carvin, Mesa, Peavey, Roland, Orange and many more. Also it has multi effect/FX which could enables users to fudge a whole FX chain to get the unique sound.

Pricing and Availability

Electric Guitar S now has an introductory offer as $79 (MSRP $199) until March 2021. Electric Guitar S is available to purchase online directly for $79.00 USD

Sound Magic also announced its latest Pre-Christmas Week Sale Event which provides up to 95% off on over 20 instruments and effects plugins until December 14th, 2020.

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Sound Magic Releases China Percussion, Chinese Percussion Collection

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China Percussion, Chinese Percussion Collection by Sound Magic

Sound Magic introduces China Percussion featuring China Percussion instruments, a complete collection on most Chinese percussion instruments powered by the latest Neo Orchestra Hybrid Modelling Engine.

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Sound Magic is proud to announce the availability of China Percussion — its latest hybrid modeling virtual instrument for Mac (AU 32-/64-bit, VST 32-/64-bit) and Windows (VST 32-/64-bit), featuring Chinese China Percussion, a complete collection on most Chinese percussion instruments.

  • Over 1800 samples, 5 GB sample data
  • Round Robin on most techniques
  • Innovative Performance Key Switch system
  • Embodied high-quality reverb and EQ
  • Comprehensive Envelope system
  • Scala Tuning System can emulate different tuning systems
  • DFD/RAM system enables users to relocate resources and ensure the best performance under every individual project
  • Different GUI mode for standard resolution and 4K resolution

China Percussion is a complete collection of most Chinese percussion instruments, including BianZhong (Chinese Chime Bells), Chinese Gong, Chinese Drums, Cymbals, Qing and a percussion set for Beijing Opera.

Bianzhong is an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of a set of bronze bells, played melodically. China is the earliest country to manufacture and use musical chimes. They are also called Chime Bells. These sets of chime bells were used as polyphonic musical instruments and some of these bells have been dated at between 2,000 to 3,600 years old. They were hung in a wooden frame and struck with a mallet. Using a wooden hammer and a rod to beat the bronze bell can make different pitches. Along with the stone chimes called bianqing, they were an important instrument in China’s ritual and court music going back to ancient times.

In Chinese music, there are many different percussion instruments; we carefully recorded most of them, including Qing, Bo, Kuaiban, Bang, Muyu, Drums, Cymbals and Bells.

A gong is an East and Southeast Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with a mallet.

Percussion also plays an important role in Beijing Opera so we carefully prepare a set of percussion for traditional Beijing Opera. We also recorded the real performance and made them into loops so it can be quickly used in musician’s project.

Pricing and Availability

China Percussion has a MSRP as $299, now has an introduction offer as $169 until Oct 31st, 2020. Sound Magic has also announced the China Week Sale Event offering up to 71% discounts on over 20 instrument and effect plugins until Aug 3rd, 2020. Sale page is here https://neovst.com/sales/

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