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Analogue vs Digital Guitar Effects: Which One Wins?
Analogue vs Digital Guitar Effects: Which One Wins?
April 25, 2025
It’s an age-old debate that continues to divide musicians and producers: analogue vs digital guitar effects. Does analogue truly deliver a warmth and character that digital can’t replicate?...
The Secret Sauce Behind This Hip Hop Track
The Secret Sauce Behind This Hip Hop Track
April 25, 2025
I recently released a video about a track that brought me some real success. As a composer for Motion Array, I can tell you—it’s a tough marketplace to crack! The bar is already high j...
Creative Sampling Techniques Using Momentum
Creative Sampling Techniques Using Momentum
April 25, 2025
If you're into sampling and looking to spice up your sound design, this post is for you. Today, I’m diving into some creative sampling techniques using a completely free plugin that could s...

Free Virtual Instruments

A selection of free virtual instruments I have created, including ‘Imagine Piano’, ‘Rubber Bridge Guitar’ and ‘MB Analogue Drums’.

Please note that the Kontakt Instruments require the full version of NI Kontakt. Will work in Kontakt Player in Demo mode only.

Imagine Piano

Imagine Piano was recorded at the Hard Days Night hotel in Liverpool, England. With 2 different velocity layers and key release samples, the unique character of this piano has been captured in stunning detail.
Recorded with 6 different microphones split into three groups. Including Two omnidirectional pairs and one xy stereo pair of cardioid microphones.

Rubber Bridge Acoustic Guitar

A 1960’s Eko Parlour Guitar, modified with a rubber bridge to mute the strings. Sampled with both mono and stereo microphones plus the direct output. Blend the signals to taste and add effects such as delay and tremolo. The DI signal is then routed through an amp and cabinet which can be bypassed as desired. The master controls allow further effects and EQ.

A Kontakt Instrument Interface

MB Analogue Drums

Using the Arturia Mini Brute analogue synthesiser, I have crafted a collection of 13 different drum sounds. I created a free virtual instrument but you can also use the samples in the Wav format if desired. Have fun and explore the distinctive essence that the Arturia Mini Brute brings to your music.

Screenshot of MB Analogue Drum Kontakt Instrument

Enjoy these free virtual instruments and get creative!

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