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I like inexpensive, pretty guitar libraries, so I went for Cloudburst Acoustic

Marked down 50-87% Full Kontakt required https://www.pluginboutique.com/deals/show?sale_id=17638#a_aid=57ac3d39bf8f6 Achromic "Achromic is a guitar library focussed on aggressive rhythm guitars for metal or hardcore productions. "It specifically targets key issues often found in guitar libraries such as weak pick-attack and overly complicated playing engines. "Achromic is the answer for when you just need rhythm guitars fast and sounding great." Gloom "Gloom is an upright piano model that was deeply sampled and artificially pitched down five semitones. What was once a soft, clean upright piano is now an impossibly soft, almost ethereal memory of itself. "Why pitch-shift? Depending on the stretching algorithm, pitch-shifting downward can have a pleasant effect on the harmonics of the samples, removing some of the high-end content in a musical way, resulting in a softer perceived sound." Audio demos at site PDQ Bass "PDQ Bass (Pretty Darn Quick Bass) is a bass guitar library designed to help producers, composers and songwriters quickly lay down an aggressive bass track for songwriting or demo purposes. "It combines traditional sampling methods with physical modelling techniques to extend the range of the recorded instrument. "It does not use key switches, nor does it include every articulation and nuance found in more solo-focussed bass guitar libraries, PDQ Bass only includes what it needs for fast writing. "PDQ Bass is the answer for when you just need a consistent bass sound fast and sounding great. It comes with a DI and a Processed version." Atlas "Atlas is a melodic software-based instrument running on the Kontakt 5 Engine, capable of adding deep melodic layers to any production. "The instrument is designed to be as intuitive and fast as possible and includes multiple sample banks and FX controls in a single .NKI to achieve this." Audio demos at site Cloudburst Acoustic "Cloudburst Acoustic is the second product in the Cloudburst Series. It is a deeply sampled library of Natural Harmonics played on an acoustic guitar recorded with both Mono and with an XY Pair. "It includes a custom Random Noise algorithm that adds additional release noises and plays occasional dead notes for added realism. The instrument has a playable range of D2-C5 and includes Kontakts high-quality Reverb, Delay, Filter, Chorus and Phaser effects. "Layer it with pianos, strings or even on its own and smile as your melodies overflow with emotion and feeling." Audio demos at site

This photo gives a comparison of all the Kirk Hunter libraries. In case it's helpful to anyone besides me. (The copy I'm attaching here is half-size because the original was rejected for being too large.)

Discounted from $20, full Kontakt required https://pulse.audio/product/cloudburst-by-iamlamprey/ ___________ Cloudburst contains natural harmonics which are played by lightly touching the string above the fret. It is a warm, pure sound, closer to a soft piano than a guitar. Crank the delay and enjoy the pitter-patter of natural harmonics as they wash you away. Reverse the reverb to create swelling, emotional passages. Natural Harmonics are traditionally limited to specific notes based on the tuning of the instrument, but Cloudburst has been meticulously chromatically sampled for almost 3 octaves of upper register notes. Please note: FULL retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or later is required. NOT for Kontakt Player.

For full Kontakt https://insanitysamples.com/products/bamboo-flute-expressive-world-flute Several video demos at link, here are two:

At Plugin Boutique, ends October 7th Requirements include "Free iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or higher)" FWIW Cakewalk isn't listed under "DAW Compatibility"—maybe someone who's used UAD plugins (I haven't) has thoughts? https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/81-Bundles/39-Effects-Bundles/13092-UAD-Creative-FX-Bundle-Exclusive-.. Included: Studio D Chorus Galaxy Tape Echo Pure Plate Reverb Waterfall Rotary Speaker Verve Analog Machines

https://www.audiopluginguy.com/deals/ lists active deals. A lot of them, with several options for sorting.

Five other freebies on the main page under "INK MATCHBOOK - FREE INSTRUMENTS TO SPARK YOUR INSPIRATION" https://ink-audio.com/ Ink Harmonica Ondes Martenot Little Bit Kit 8 Bit Cicadas Uke Bass

Missed this when it was released a few months ago _________ Siblings and Cousins is a proof-of-concept library about variation. I wanted to take a monotonous digital synth and give it a feeling of life and spontaneity by having different degrees of subtle changes. There are 35 samples per key: Siblings - 7 variations within the same patch that cycle round robin. Cousins - 5 variations from the original patch that are played on velocity. Controls for attack, decay, release, lp filter, tape sat, and a large room verb. Mod wheel is a flanger. What you need; A full version of Kontakt 6.8 or above. 586.3 mb on your drive

Well, darn Will modify post title

Yeah, search here on those two gave no results, so I figured maybe I'm not the only one who didn't know about them

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They request $5 or so to cover bandwidth costs, but it's voluntary Several good-sounding instruments, including: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/the-stroh-violin/ The Stroh Violin The stroh violin is self-amplified variation on the classic violin design with a resonating metal body and horn. We’ve thoroughly sampled this fascinating instrument with three custom-mapped articulations and a delightful rhythmic sequencer – perfect for adding character to your compositions! https://impactsoundworks.com/product/heritage-percussion/ Heritage Percussion Add texture and nuance to your tracks with a FREE collection of 13 heirloom hand percussion instruments: shakers, claves, rattles, djembe and more. Heritage Percussion also debuts a new, improved drum engine for easy use and more detailed editing.

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Requires full Kontakt Free but donations accepted __________ https://pulse.audio/product/cuica-by-muletone-audio/ Cuica by Muletone Audio is a Kontakt library of a traditional Brazilian percussion instrument that is maybe the most recognizable sound from Brazil. Often compared to the sound of a monkeys voice, the Cuica whoops, squeaks, and sings along with the other rhythms. The sound is generated by sliding a straw through the head of the drum. The detail in this library gives this instrument a high degree of playability and cultural authenticity. Perfect for world music, Samba, film score, electronic, and good ol’ fashion fun. You’ll definitely want to monkey around with this instrument for a while. https://pulse.audio/product/pandeiro-by-muletone-audio/ Pandeiro by Muletone Audio is a Kontakt library of a traditional Brazilian drum that combines the pop of a hand drum with the rhythmic jingle of a tambourine. At it’s roots it is an afro-brazilian instrument that can be heard in Samba, Choro, Frevo, Bossa-nova, Baião. With a similar quality to a tambourine this instrument can cut through the high-end part of a mix to carry the energy of a track. The detail in this library gives this instrument a high degree of playability and cultural authenticity. You can easily add an interesting cultural flare to your track by using the Pandeiro. Perfect for world music, samba, film score, and acoustic styles.

https://audialab.com/products/deep-sampler-2/ "Powered by the revolutionary Audialab Engine, Deep Sampler 2 connects you to the cutting edge of music production right in your DAW. No internet or coding required. Simply describe the sound you're after, and watch as Deep Sampler 2 cooks up unique samples and mind-bending effects that will set your tracks apart. The only limit is your imagination." "Mac only with M1 or greater hardware (Windows coming soon)" I'm on Windows, so haven't tried via

From the Pulse Audio page, which includes two walkthrough videos: ___________ Rotatives is the new original sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt devoted to the creation of mesmerizing and unusual cinematic sequences and melodic textures. Rotatives works with the rotational alternance of 3 different multisampled sound sources, named “Steps” and based on stringed instruments (guitars and ethnic), plus one synthetic layer, teaming together to create textures with a unique yet haunting sound. Please note: FULL version of Kontakt 6.7.1 or above is required to use the product. NOT for the free Kontakt Player. A full randomize function allows the creation, with a click, of unlimited combinations of sounds and settings, so to have always at hand a fresh new instrument for playing arpeggios, sequences or just to assign it your own melody. With its usable interface and a selected array of controls and effects Rotatives allows the customization and creation of an unlimited range of inspiring sounds. Controls include a Luminance control with over 20 impulses and a Rhythmizer for additional modulation. Key Features All samples 24 bit/48 Khz 30.nki patches Three alternating oscillators featuring 24 multisampled sound sources based on strings + 1 layer oscillator Low memory usage, Laptop ready A wide array of controls and effects available (Low Pass Filter, Hi Pass Filter, Stereo width, Reverb, Luminance, Amp and Filter Envelopes, Rhythmizer)

https://pulse.audio/product/rotatives-by-dream-audio-tools/ I haven't tried it yet, but I like what this video shows.

Ah, good to know, I thought the deal would run through August.

Marked as 94% off regular price _________ https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/81-Bundles/84-Mix-Master/12697-UAD-Vintage-Studio-Bundle- Hitsville Reverb Chambers, Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection, Oxide Tape Recorder, and Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection come together in an exceptional bundle of audio plugins designed to infuse your recordings with iconic sounds from music history. Hitsville Reverb Chambers offers the distinct ambience of the legendary Motown attic reverb chambers, used by producers of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes, allowing you to create soulful, soaring reverb effects with simple controls and dynamic room modeling. The Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ Collection delivers the punchy, fat analog tones that shaped the music of Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more, adding classic channel warmth and attitude to your studio. Complementing these tools, the Oxide Tape Recorder provides the musical, mixable sound of professional analog tape, developed by the same team behind UA’s industry-leading tape machine plug-ins. This plugin quickly enhances vocals, guitars, drums, and other tracks with clarity, punch, and warmth. The Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection rounds out the bundle, bringing the revered sound of Fairchild limiters to your vocal tracks, drum bus, and entire mix. Known for their “glow,” these tube compressors have defined popular music for decades, and their accurate recreations ensure your mixes benefit from their unique, revered sonic character. Together, these plugins offer a comprehensive toolkit for achieving timeless, professional-quality audio in your productions. __________ More detail at link

From the download page: ____________ The lush chorus of a 12-string Mandolin from Germany. Available for the free DecentSampler plug-in. * * * Most plucked string instruments are made up of sets of strings, each tuned to different notes. Some instruments, such as the Mandolin, have two courses of strings, each tuned to the same note. Having two strings playing the same note makes the instrument louder and gives a pleasant “chorus” effect. The Mandriola takes this idea one step further by having not one, not two, but three strings for each note. There are two sample libraries within. There’s the “natural” version, which is a faithful recording of the Mandriola with its original, East German, strings: * * * And then there’s a “Reconstructed” version of the sample library. For this sample library, we put a fresh set of strings on the instrument, but recorded each string separately. We then used the plug-in to play three strings at once. This approach allows us to determine the level of detune on the three strings. It also allows us to pan the three strings individual, which gives a stereo chorus effect that is (of course) impossible to achieve on the original instrument.

For Decent Sampler. Download page: https://www.decentsamples.com/product/mandriola/ Making-of video:

Demo from the designer

Plus one free for full Kontakt but not for Kontakt Player https://blog.native-instruments.com/free-piano-libraries-kontakt/ I've seen a few of them mentioned before, but at least one is new to me

Thanks again, just added