Reading Time: 2 minutesSampleNerd.com, dedicated to specialist articles on sounds, celebrates six months of sharing insightful content on philosophy, psychology, history, technology, and culture.
Hollow Sun: AKAI Years
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is part two of a series on Stephen Howell, founder of Hollow Sun. A chance meeting with an AKAI executive, led to a long-term collaboration and the development of an innovative sound library!
SAMPLE PACK!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSampleNerd.com introduces its first Sample Pack, creatively using VST Triggering for interesting sonic experiences. It includes 100 different sounds designed for creative sound layering, priced at £12.99.
Hollow Sun: The Dawn
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe life and career of sample maestro Stephen Howell, who transitioned from singing for the Royal family to becoming a luminary in music sampling, is being chronicled in a six-part series on SampleNerd.com.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSampleNerd.com announces the first release of library remasters in early 2024, upholding the rich tradition of remastered albums that enhance audio quality and musical experience.
Reading Time: 4 minutesPurchasing the complete Emulator II Factory library today would cost $8,638.21, a massive investment considering the average US income in 1984 was $15,215.03. The extensive time and cost required made sound libraries valuable and treasured possessions back then, unlike quickly obtained and often overlooked sounds of today.