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Would be nice if they all used the same installer.
Oh ya, I forgot. There is one. It comes with macOS
Nembrini Audio Freebies
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:04 pm
by James Steele
Nembrini Audio Freebies
Nembrini just dropped a new version of their online installer app, Nembrini Audio Central. I only have one product of theirs: Phasevibe Bundle. But this new app shows a lot of freebie plugs that look like they might be useful. See the pic below.
You may need to create an account at their site before you can grab the freebies.
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BBC Sound Library opened up
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:24 pm
by BKK-OZ
Not sure if this is the best place to post...
I'm not quite sure when the BBC decided to open source their sound library, but I only found out a day ago.
It really is a treasure trove of good, useful stuff, and you don't have to create an account to download whatever you want.
Just read the TOU and it's fine to use non-commercially, but it looks like you need permission if you're going to use it in anything you intend to make money from:
Using BBC content
Provided you keep to these rules, the BBC grants you permission to use the BBC content but only…
1) For non-commercial, personal or research purposes (for example, including the content on a non-commercial, advertisement-free reminiscence website aimed at helping trigger memories in people with dementia)
2) For formal education purposes while you are a student or a member of staff of a school, college or university (for example, if you are enrolled on a university or college course, or if you are a school pupil, or you are a teacher and you wish to display the content on an electronic whiteboard, including images in a printed class worksheet)
When you need permission
If you’re intending to use it for any other purpose, for example…
1) substantially to do your job – as an employee, contractor or consultant
2) for commercial purposes – to make a profit
3) for non-profit and government organisations
4) to do text and data mining, computer analysis or to develop or train artificial intelligence
…you’ll need to get our permission first, and you might have to pay a fee.
So yeah, not sure if using it in our own songs counts as commercial use 'cause I don't see it specified.
Re: BBC Sound Library Opened Up
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:58 pm
by mikehalloran
monkey man wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:15 pm
Just read the TOU and it's fine to use non-commercially, but it looks like you need permission if you're going to use it in anything you intend to make money from:
Using BBC content
Provided you keep to these rules, the BBC grants you permission to use the BBC content but only…
1) For non-commercial, personal or research purposes (for example, including the content on a non-commercial, advertisement-free reminiscence website aimed at helping trigger memories in people with dementia)
2) For formal education purposes while you are a student or a member of staff of a school, college or university (for example, if you are enrolled on a university or college course, or if you are a school pupil, or you are a teacher and you wish to display the content on an electronic whiteboard, including images in a printed class worksheet)
When you need permission
If you’re intending to use it for any other purpose, for example…
1) substantially to do your job – as an employee, contractor or consultant
2) for commercial purposes – to make a profit
3) for non-profit and government organisations
4) to do text and data mining, computer analysis or to develop or train artificial intelligence
…you’ll need to get our permission first, and you might have to pay a fee.
Almost mirrors USA Copyright and Fair Use laws with a couple of exceptions:
US Copyright does not apply to the Federal Government. It does apply to State and local governments except for State Fairs — no idea how they swung that exemption (and I helped write it back in 1976).
So yeah, not sure if using it in our own songs counts as commercial use 'cause I don't see it specified.
It appears to me that, like sampling of any kind, one needs permission to use it in a derivative work intended for publication. In the broadest sense of the word, publication means made available to the Public in any form.
Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2024 7:05 pm
by monkey man
Yup, so it's "free" but you need to clear every sample.
This free version of our flagship orchestral strings library includes two instrument sections (Violins I and Cellos) with the signature legato and user-friendly workflow of the Tokyo Scoring Strings engine and the beautiful, agile performance of Japan’s top string ensemble, Koichiro Muroya Strings. Lightweight, Kontakt Player compatible, and utterly risk-free. See for yourself just how easy it can be to write beautiful, realistic string performances with Tokyo Scoring Strings!
Re: The free VI's/plugs list.
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 10:13 pm
by BKK-OZ
I have not tested this plugin, not really my thing, but I thought some here might be interested.
Boom Library StereoLab plugin (normally $89) FREE for limited time
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 1:50 pm
by James Steele
Boom Library StereoLab plugin (normally $89) FREE for limited time
Apparently this company is giving away their StereoLab plugin. I read on another forum today that they're only giving away 10,000 licenses and then it stops. Be forewarned that their site is getting slammed hard currently. I had to add to cart and then wait a minute or two for it to respond, then go to my cart... same one or two minute wait. So it is slow. Also, requires iLok account.
THE HASSLE-FREE & MOST FLEXIBLE STEREO PLUG-IN
Seize control over your stereo imaging with this one-stop stereo plug-in. Keep your sounds three-dimensional and dynamic by using STEREOLAB to morph your mono signal into a full-range stereo sound, or shrink your wide field into a coherent, single mono mix. With left/right independent panning, mid-side gain, left and right delays to create interaural time differences. STEREOLAB truly is an all-in-one stereo-mono plug-in that is a must-have on every FX chain.
Rick Cornish wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:23 am
A free VI was released today by Straight Ahead Samples, who's known for their excellent and deep jazz-oriented VIs. This one is a Vintage Harp.
