REVOLUTION a Reverse Instrument by Sample Fuel
REVOLUTION is Sample Fuel first Reversing Instrument Library that utilizes 2 different synthesis engines making it one of the most unique and capable reversing sample library instruments available anywhere.
“The approach when creating this instrument was not to be just a one-shot reverse library but to deliver a product that would be the most usable and unique reverse library on the market for the modern-day media composer.” said Danny Lux, Owner at SAMPLE FUEL and continues “Our goal was not just to reverse the sample content and call it done, but to create an engine capable of creating reversing textures that you can loop, mangle, layer on top of one another or add to a granular texture. The patches are interesting and unique enough to give your compositions new color and texture.” SAMPLE FUEL did send a review copy with no strings attached.
Installation
You download the packages, unpack and install it by clicking the includes sound set. It is really easy to install a Halion sound set. No USB-e-licenser dongle required it works with soft e-licenser or USB.
Sound
REVOLUTION is a hybrid synth/sample Virtual Instrument emphasizing reversing sounds that utilize the simple and intuitive CRE8 Engine powered by Steinberg’s FREE Halion Sonic SE platform.
EVOLUTION is Reversing Instrument Library that utilizes 2 different synthesis engines making it one of the most unique and capable reversing sample library instruments available anywhere.
The approach of the producing company was to deliver a product that would be the most usable and unique reverse library on the market for the modern-day media composer.
The developed engine can reverse the sample in the process produces reversing textures and sounds. Those new vibes can be easily looped and shaped.
EVOLUTION is an individual library, there are alternatives that explore similar areas but this one produces a vibe and tone that I did not hear before. The collection makes pretty much any reverse sound you need.
Of the presets, some of my favorites are actually the simple reverse synth and E-piano instruments. It includes a treasure chest, with sounds ranging from lush to aggressive vibes.
Patches and sampled Istruments
The developed patches are compelling and unprecedented and deliver your compositions new color, vibe, and texture. Sample Fuel did sample: Acoustic Guitar 12 String, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Harmonics, Auto Harp, Bass Guitar, Buzzy Synth, Celeste, Dirty Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar Harmonics, Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2, Feedback Wurli, Glockenspiel, Granular Bowl, Granular Glass, Granular Handbell, Grand Piano, Granular Piano, Harmonic Keys, Karimba (hybrid kalimba and marimba mixed), Mountain Dulcimer, Noisey Keys, Sine Waves, and Vibraphone.
REVOLUTION Features:
- DUAL LAYER REVERSING SAMPLE ENGINE.
- PHRASE LOOPING – Play any phrase with a length as short as a 16th note or as long as 8 Beats and it will loop in reverse automatically.
- NOTE VALUE KEY SWITCHING – Reversing Layers 1 and 2 can have their note values key switched independently in real-time. For example, Layer 1 can be set to a Whole note while Layer 2 can be set to Half or Quarter notes creating complex and interesting reverse
poly rhythms . - GRANULAR ENGINE – Layer 3 provides a modern granular engine with up to
8 grain streams per oscillator to create complex rich and spacious structures. We utilize this layer to create beautiful pads that layer with the REVERSING Engine to create hybrid pads with reversing elements.
- 26 DIFFERENT INSTRUMENT SOURCES – We have sampled 26 different instruments with repeated note values of various lengths. This allows you to have chords or phrases repeating in note values of 16th, 8th, Quarter, Half, Whole, or 8 Beats (2 Whole Notes).
- MIRROR-SLING SHOT PATCHES – All 26 instruments have patches that allow you to play them in a normal forward sound that then reverses back in a mirrored fashion.
- Presets have up to 3 Layers and you can load patches in up to 16 slots that can be used multi-timbral or layered by assigning patches to the same MIDI channel.
- You can load patches in up to 16 slots that can be used multi-timbral or layered by assigning patches to the same MIDI channel.
- An intuitive single user interface that provides all the functionality you would reach for during composing or performing.
- 18 different insert effects.
- 61 Total effects via the aux channels.
- 8 Quick Control knobs to access the most common parameters for fast adjustments.
- Works with soft
elicenser or USB.
User interface & Usability
The accessibility of REVOLUTION is at the highest level. You can jam along with one of the many included presets/tones and if needed change the vibe and tone in the engine developed.
The powerful but well-designed user interface supports your desire for new sounds and if you want to experiment.
Rating: Five out of five stars
REVOLUTION is a collection of produced high-quality original sounds that comes with a large variety and are an excellent fit into many scores and genres. Sample Fuel has produced Halion sample set with a steady level of originality and artistic gift. Revolution is dedicated to shifting your attention of audio in reverse and sounds great.
