Cimbalom
Through The Lens — Homay Schmitz
The sound of suspense.
A shimmering, spine-tingling tuned percussion instrument, used in Hollywood scores for its mysterious, sinister sound. Cuts through an orchestra with its distinctly metallic tone. Performed by renowned percussionist, Greg Knowles (The Hunger Games). Captured at AIR Studios, London. Five presets. Three controls. Close, Tree & Pitched signals. NKS compatible. ~1.7GB. More info
What is Originals?
Drumline
Initiation — Homay Schmitz
The spirit of the stadium.
An extensively sampled collection of marching band percussion, made in collaboration with Bleeding Fingers. Performed by world champion drum corps, the Blue Devils. Recorded by Russell Emanuel in the controlled acoustics of the Newman Stage, 20th Century Fox, for a tight, focused sound. Features snares, tenor drums, bass drums & cymbals. Nine presets. Five controls and effects. NKS compatible. ~1.5GB. More info
Firewood Piano
High Plains — Homay Schmitz
Vintage character, timeless sound.
A detailed upright piano, with a cracked bridge, creating unique resonances. Performed by Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers. Recorded at Colorado Sound Studios. Five presets, including Felt and Warps. Close, Room and Pad signals. Six controls and effects. Available in our easy-to-use plug-in. NKS compatible. ~7.45GB. More info
Intimate Strings
A Souvenir — Homay Schmitz
Achingly emotional and detailed performances.
Chamber section (8,6,4,4,3) featuring 25 of London’s finest string players. Expertly recorded in the reverberant acoustics of AIR Studios, home of blockbuster scores. Close, Tree & Vintage signals. 9 essential and extended techniques including Flautando, Half-Section, and Harmonics. Available in our free plug-in. NKS compatible. ~3.4GB. More info
Cinematic Soft Piano
Standstill - Homay Schmitz
The world’s most popular piano plug-in — LABS Soft Piano — reborn.
A felted upright Yamaha U3. Recorded in the reverberant acoustics of AIR Studios, London. From close and intimate, to reverberant and enveloping. Three signals. Five presets. Six controls. Available in our free plug-in. NKS compatible. ~2 GB. More info
Epic Strings
In Between All the Worlds — Louis Rugg
A 60-strong symphonic string section, featuring London’s best players.
Recorded in the reverberant acoustics of AIR Studios, London. Close, Room & Stretch signals. 11 essential articulations. Available in our free plug-in. ~2.4GB. More info
Cinematic Percussion
Supremacy — Oliver Patrice Weder
Recorded at London's AIR Studios, for widescreen dramatic effect.
London’s best percussion players. Seven presets, featuring various instruments and effects including epic ‘Earthquake’ Hits and Swells. Close, Room & Distorted signals. Reverb, High Pass & Low Pass Filter controls. Available in our free plug-in. ~1.4GB. More info
Epic Brass & Woodwinds
That's A Lotta Axolotl — Louis Rugg
Dynamic brass & woods, for power and punch.
London’s best symphonic brass and woodwinds sections. 19 players. Recorded in the reverberant acoustics of AIR Studios, London. Close, Room & Distorted signals. Six essential articulations. Available in our free plug-in. ~1.5GB. More info
Felt Piano
The Ball — Louis Rugg
A close, delicate and detailed upright, performed by jazz legend and Mercury Prize nominee Gwilym Simcock.
Recorded dry at Spitfire Studios, with soft felt placed between the hammers and the strings. Condenser, Ribbon, and Hammers signals. Ten presets, from dry and close, to reverberant and pad-like. ADSR and sustain pedal level control. Now available in our free plug-in. ~3GB. More info