I’m very proud to announce the release of Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE, a sound library I created with Rhythmic Robot as our entry for the KVR Developer Challenge 2012.
Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE is the final release in the Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions sample pack series.
It contains 30 multi-sampled instruments recorded directly from three different Commodore 64 home computer editions. You’ll hear both variations of the MOS Technology 6581/8580 SID chip in the pack.
Most of the sounds in the sample pack are entirely new, but I’ve also included re-edited versions of some of the sounds from the previous two releases.
Many users of the first two packs asked for a custom Kontakt interface with on-screen controls. So, I asked Rhythmic Robot to join the project since these guys are masters of turning vintage instruments into Kontakt sample libraries.
Thankfully, they said yes and created a brilliant custom interface for Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE!
To make the library accessible to virtually everyone, I’ve included SFZ and Zampler patches for all 30 instruments. All patches (including the Kontakt ones) are designed to alter the original sounds as little as possible so that the original character of the SID chip is preserved as much as possible.
People also asked for classic video game sounds, so C64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE contains plenty of blips and bloops. You’ll also find a complete Commodore 64 drum kit (which contains re-edited and refurbished sounds from one of my first sample packs) and some classic synth sounds recreated using the SID chip.
The sounds were designed from scratch using the fantastic MSSIAH cartridge and recorded directly to my M-Audio Delta 1010LT audio interface. There is no EQ or noise reduction, so everything in the pack is 100% genuine SID chip output.
I hope you enjoy playing these sounds. You can also support Bedroom Producers Blog by donating while downloading the pack. Thank you!
Video Demo
Check out the Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE demo video:
Download
Commodore 64 Synthesizer Sessions DELUXE (203 MB download size, ZIP archive, contains 30 multi-sampled instruments for Kontakt, Zampler, WAV)
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