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Created by Francesco Silvestri: "We usually associate Frequency Modulation with bright, metallic, even harsh tones. Actually, when used sparingly, FM is able to convey very warm sounds.
I created the raw samples with Serum and Dexed, then I applied some processing (tape emulation, pitch wobbling, tremolo etc) for further instability.
Here you’ll find 54 instruments and 26 multis, divided in three categories: arpeggios – featuring the excellent stock arpeggiator script – (ARP), keyboards/pianos (KEY), pads/strings (PAD).
Use the modulation wheel for further modulation and tone shaping.
Special thanks to David Hilowitz for his great tutorials, especially the ones on custom graphics and smart round robin."

Download it for free here: https://www.pianobook.co.uk/library/mellow-fm/

Mellow FM

Mucke aus "PianoBook"   (fill my brain  -  let´s rain)

Good Shit

Curated by one of the founders of SPITFIRE AUDIO pianobook is a collective sample project that aims to bring together a community of likeminded music makers to talk about their stories through the pianos they use, admire and are inspired by.

The start point is the belief that every piano has a story, we will tell that story and then, as part of that narrative, sample the piano to preserve it at that point of its timeline.

pianobook is a place to share stories, create something extraordinary, and learn something new about each other and our ourselves.

www.pianobook.co.uk

Vlog and news: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlbprUBdG…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

My pianobook demos

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free to download 'Trembling Radiator' and 'Octave Feedback' sample packs.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download these' and many more free sample packs visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

The track also features Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions  and Contemporary Drama Toolkit from Spitfire Audio

Phases

Featuring pianobook's acoustic unicorn series skimmer glass alongside claustrophobic piano

also rises (demo)

A calm minimalistic new age piece composed while exploring some lo-fi-sounding instruments available at https://www.pianobook.co.uk/ Featured instruments: "Autumn Piano", "Midnight Upright", "Lullaby" and "One After 969". Cover photo by John Towner at Unsplash

Waves

I Don't Recall Saying Good Luck

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free to download 'Claustrophobic Piano' and 'NFO: Orchestral Swells' instruments.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download these instruments and many more free instruments visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

Closing Credits

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free 'Mellow FM' sample pack.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download the 'Mellow FM' and many more free instruments visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

The track also features sounds from Spitfire Audio's  'Glass & Steel' and 'Stratus' sound libraries.

Kaleidoscopia

A demo of the 'Cello Banjo Plus' Kontakt instrument by Miguel Oliveira, available for free from Pianobook: https://www.pianobook.co.uk/library/cello-banjo-plus/

I imagine this track going with a somewhat depressing modern drama set in the rural USA. Okay when the guitar comes in maybe it's modern circa 2005, but there is definitely an irascible sheriff character who still manages to solve the mystery by the end of each season. 

The plucked and low tremolo sound are from the Cello Banjo Plus instrument, and I also use strings from Spitfire BBCSO Core, Albion One, Abbey Road One, the viola from Orchestral Tools Tableau Solo Strings and Strand Acoustic Guitar, Akkord guitar and a bass guitar from the Kontakt Factory Library, some real guitar, and the drums are from Pianobook - Jon Meyer's supremely useful soft drums: https://www.pianobook.co.uk/library/soft-drums/ (Kontakt or SFZ)

Image by Athena on Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pickup-truck-on-highway-2994335/

Modern Western Cue (Pianobook Cello Banjo Plus demo)

Composed for the Last Stand Studios documentary
"American Monument"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gVXq6qfrmA&t=34s

Who's That Tapping?

This is the second track on my 2022 RPM Challenge Album "Focussed". For this album, I used only one sound library per track (plus other percussion and field recordings).
This track was made using the excellent Shivering Waves sound by Fred Poirier on Pianobook: www.pianobook.co.uk/packs/shivering-waves/

Focussed

A View Of Distant Lights

This track was created as part of the Pianobook project using it's free to download ‘The LittleMommy' sample pack.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download these and many more free sample packs visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

Meltdown

Max Cooper - Lovesong - PoppyAckroyd Remix

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free to download 'Winter Felt Piano' instrument.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download the 'Winter Felt Piano' and many more free instruments visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

Quinta Essentia

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free to download ‘Mi Casio Tu Casio’ instrument.

The instrument provides the track's pad sounds.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download this and many more free instruments visit
www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates visit
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

Ghost of Cassiopeia

PIANO: 
Spitfire Originals Felt
PianoBook - Jonah's Felted Grand + Tape Delay Experiment + Tatak Felt

STRINGS:
Spitfire Chamber Strings

Prelude

This track was created as part of the pianobook project using it's free 'Dictaphone Loop Synth' as well as Spitfire Audio's LABS Soft Piano.

To find out more about the project, how you can get involved and to download the 'Dictaphone Loop Synth' and many more free pianos visit

www.pianobook.co.uk

Messages in Memories

Demo for the Niue patch Hit 1. Niue is a sample library with atmospheric and inspiring sounds all based on wine glass recordings.
Read the story and get the library for free on www.pianobook.co.uk/library/niue/

Niue Hit 1 Demo

Jay Chakravorty - Sunlight At Stratford Station

Technically just another study/improv for polyphonic arpeggiators (No 13), however as it reminded me harmonically very much of the great Penguin Cafe I decided to quickly sketch some string parts on top reminiscent of said group.

Using the following Instruments:
The Emperor and King (Chords - Panned Left)
College Kemble (Arpeggios - Panned Right)
Spitfire British Drama Toolkit (Viola)
Spitfire Aperture Strings (Flaut Ens)

To find out more about the Pianobook project, how you can get involved and to download 'The Emperor and King' and 'College Kemble' as well as many more free pianos please visit:

www.pianobook.co.uk

For further information and updates please visit:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh…jA7uvVnIDayerm1zl

Study for Arpeggiating Penguins - College Kemble & The Emperor and King

I really enjoy writing and recording music in my spare time. Hope you enjoy listening.

“Anyone who creates art is a friend of mine.” ~ David Lynch

Kaleidoscopia

Simon Fyffe