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Tiesto
DJ Tiësto

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

" Again sounds of revolution brings us an excellent sample library. Very usable to get things on the tracks quickly with a wide variety of kicks, loops and synths but also stacked with loads of creative elements to finetune any production!"
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Wanroy
Daniel Wanrooy

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"Great samples, really different than the other sample packs, I use them in most of my tracks! Definitely recommended..."
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Sied Van Riel
Sied van Riel

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"Kick free, Electro House, FX revolution... I use them all as they are quality !! I don't think I have 1 track produced without them in it somewhere or somehow. Top of the bill stuff for anything you can possibly imagine !!!"
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Tiesto
DJ Tiësto

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"This library is unique in it's contents, because it's programmed with kicks which were taken out later. So they are built to work with big kicks! Not just cut loops to create room for a kick. Now that's the kind of hard work we like to hear!"
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Adam Beyer
Adam Beyer

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Very well put togheter collection of usable loops, will defenatly incoporate some of them in my production!"
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Jason Nevins
Jason Nevins

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"The minute I got my hands on the SOR series - I put the sounds & loops to work in all my productions and big name remixes."
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Funkagenda
Funkagenda

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Loving your latest sample collection KFR1 ! Loads of usable stuff... Will deffo be using for my forthcoming live set up!"
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Kiko
Kiko

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"KFR 1 is the best sounding loop libraries I have ever encountered. the most inspiring loops ever."
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Jonathan Grant
Jonathan Grant (Above & Beyond)

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"The DVD KICK FREE Revolution is essential - what's great is the material sounds very fresh. We're already using this in our productions, and it's very easy to drop them into apple loops and get working straight away!"
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Stefan Bodzin
Stefan Bodzin

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"All the stuff beyond the kick is to find here!! up2date-loops that will push your production to the pro-level. innovative ideas & a very sophisticated sound-desing make this one a secret weapon ;-) TIP"
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Timo Maas
Timo Maas

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Very complex grooves and well constructions. The sounds are unique."
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Tiefschwarz + Santé
Tiefschwarz + Santé

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"You really get inspired by the grooves. It´s a high quality production, it dosn´t matter what style you like, techno or house etc.., it´s perfect to get a new idea."
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Matthias Tanzmann
Matthias Tanzmann

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"SOR delivers nice grooves and interesting sound elements in a very good quality. I already chopped me some slices for my productions."
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Dash Berlin
Dash Berlin

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"KICK FREE Revolution Vol. 1" is a well-constructed and innovative collection of usable and inspirational samples by German producer Oliver Schmitt. It’s fresh and original. Highly recommended!"
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Wanrooy
Daniel Wanrooy

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Great samples, really different than the other sample packs, I use them in most of my tracks! Definitely recommended..."
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Tiesto
DJ Tiësto

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"Another classic added to our collection! This is a great sample library with loads of new and fresh fx sounds. Not just to use, but to be inspired by!"
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Nic Chagall
Nic Chagall

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"Oliver Schmitt continually finds ways to raise the bar for sound design."
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Jonathan Grant
Jonathan Grant (Above & Beyond)

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"...delicately put together and brilliant for adding polish to productions."
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Tiesto
DJ Tiësto

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"Not just loops with kicks filtered off, full spectrum! Big sounds, revolutionary and unique in it's kind."
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Nic Chagall
Nic Chagall

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"[...] marks a new milestone in sound design. It´s the most inspiring sample cd I have ever encountered! [...] CR1 is so much better than the standard sample libraries with their boring ripped content and it rocks in ways that other developers can only dream of.
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Blank and Jones
Blank & Jones

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"[...] Even the kick free loops are not just low cutted, they are just programmed without the Kick, leaving the sound spectrum untouched! This gives you much more opportunities and they are fitting perfectly into your sound context."
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Pulsedriver
Pulsedriver

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

Diese DVD-Reihe ist wirklich revolutionär - ein absolutes MUST HAVE. Ich war dermaßen begeistert, dass ich mir direkt und ohne zu zögern "KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1" und "ELECTRO HOUSE Revolution Vol.1" zugelegt habe.
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Tiesto
DJ Tiësto

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

An excellent follow up of the Kick Free Volume 1 set. Easy to fit in any production because it has everything ranging from tight and dry hihat loops to creative beats with effects, clicks, percussive sounds and extreme beats.
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BT
BT

About: Revolution JP8000/8080 Vol. 2

"Dude the SOR patches are fucking spectacular. I didn't know my JP-8000 and Virus could make sounds that good. Honestly, no joke: They are the baddest ass patches I've ever heard for those synths. THANK YOU MAN !"
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Ian Green
Ian Green

About: Revolution JP8000/8080 Vol. 2

"I need top sounds for my projects and Ollie´s soundsets deliver just that. I love the JP8000 sets as they have a fat rich darkness to the tones which most plug ins can´t deliver. I also love the ES2 set for Logic Audio. All very useable and bang on the pulse for the sound of tomorrow ! I need all the best sounds I can get my hands on. Loving the SOR sounds !"
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DJ Shah
DJ Shah

About: Revolution Vanguard Vol. 3

"SOR is programmed perfection !!! - The famous Vanguard trilogy did not just amaze me, it blew me off my shoes! Especially the deep atmos & sequencer sounds are absolute incredible and perfect for my kind of music. Can't wait for new soundsets. Really a must have !!! Hey, when comes REVOLUTION Vanguard V4 ??? Keep it up, Olli !!!"
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Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz

About: Revolution Vanguard Vol. 3

"The SOR soundsets are simply amazing. Lots of depth to each sound. I highly recommend it. I especially love them for their versatility. Whether you use them for upfront leads, basses or for textures, these sounds are all spot on. Coldharbour approved !!!"
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Martin Roth
Martin Roth

About: Revolution Virus

"The patches of SOR are outstanding - the variety of the sound design is covering many genres from kickin' clubsound to experimental electronic music. And the best: all my favourite synths like the Nord3 and Virus are supported heavily. For me absolutely essential in the studio!"
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Ernesto vs. Bastian
Ernesto vs. Bastian

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"...the sample packages are unbelievable usable! Recommended! 5 STARS!"
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Jam El Mar
Jam El Mar

About: Revolution JD800/990 Vol.3

"SOR is a must for any electronic musician. Their versatile and fast applicable sounds fit excellent to any playback. The JD800 sounds are perfect for styles like trance. Equally e.g. the ES2 Sounds that enormous enrich the Audio Unit of Logic. The sounds of SOR belong to my fixed sound repertoire."
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Thorsten Stenzel
Torsten Stenzel

About: Revolution JD800/990 Vol.3

"This German sound wizard offers incredible patches for all kinds of electronic music. My first contact with SOR was through their famous JD800 trilogy with its unbelievable atmospheres and complex modulation pads.Today I use most of their sets in my productions. Sound programming could not be better - awesome ! "
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The Thrillseekers
Steve Helstrip (The Thrillseekers)

About: Revolution Virus C / TI Vol. 2

"'These sound banks have given me bags of inspiration, so huge thanks for your incredible work on these. Without doubt some of the best and most detailed patches I've heard from my Virus and JP. Even Vanguard sounds amazing with your banks loaded up. In fact, I'm using two of your patches on a track right now. Highly recommended."
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DJ Joop / Leon Boiler
DJ JOOP / Leon Bolier

About SOR Soundsets

"We're using Oliver's sounds ever since we got the patches. Crystal clear, deep, warm & really well designed, very useful for us! Looking forward to new sounds from this man!"
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Don Jackson
Don Jackson (Headstrong)

About SOR Soundsets

"Oliver Schmitt's sound sets are a must have library for any dance producer. The variation in patches is superb and the pads are stunning' most of all they are usuable and not throw away sounds! - Excellent"'
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Martin Buttrich
Martin Buttrich (Timo Maas / Loco Dice)

About SOR Soundsets

"The sounds of SOR convinced me from the first moment I played them. The purity and complexity of the patches is incredible. You get really inspired when it comes to new melodies. SOR is the all in one solution for modern music production - no matter what style you prefer!"
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DJ Kuffdam
Kuffdam

About SOR Soundsets

"Sounds Of Revolution has the sounds for trance music that really suits my Kuffdam style. Great work on the high quality samples and I'll be using these on forthcoming products."
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First State
First State

About SOR Soundsets

"If you then check the SOR samples inspiration will instantly hit you like an avalanche. Unique samples which give the inspiration a producer needs. Putting them in your tracks makes your production instantly sound profi". We can recommend the SOR series for every starting and advanced producer!!!"
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Dennis Bohn
Dennis Bohn (Brooklyn Bounce)

About SOR Soundsets

"When I first tried the sounds of SOR I was very impressed. The superb quality of the patches makes my production life much easier. The patches are ready to use - only very little additional processing is necessary. The best thing of SOR: Their sound design is really different !"
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Woody Van Eyden
Woody Van Eyden

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"The sample packs and soundsets of "Sounds of Revolution" are a MUST have for any producer looking for quality production material. They totally hit my creativity spot and I already have my favorite sounds and loops after just skipping through the libraries a few minutes. These will find their way into my productions for sure!"
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Timo Maas
Timo Maas

About: MINIMAL TECHNO Revolution Vol. 1

"I have to say very cool library! All the sounds are very well recorded and manipulated. Other products sometimes are too "clear"...you use cool distortions / chorus / eventide effects etc.....also the kicks are super fat!"
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Josh Gallahan
Josh Gallahan

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"In my opinion, KFR2 is the most unique and inspiring loop sample bank since years. It has lots of brilliant filler loops, percussions and extraordinary samples. This guarantees a very fast and creative workflow. And the quality of the sounds is an own state of the art. Can't wait for Vol. 3! btw: I love apple loops :-) 5* of 5*"
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Lützenkirchen
Lützenkirchen

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"I think the whole SOR series are a grail of good stuff actually useful to find their way in real records. The amount of useful one shot samples that I got out of this series is massive. And I absolutely love the experimental section."
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Computer Music Magazine
Computer Music Magazine UK

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"The standard of production here is absolutely first-class, and while the stylistic focus is often dark, dirty and gritty, this fine library will prove its worth to any dance music producer."
Rating: 10/10
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Future Music
Future Music Magazine UK

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"...no stone has been left unturned in Schmitt's hunt for the best Electro House sounds. [...] this disc has plenty of quality sounds"
Rating: 10/10
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Music Tech Magazine
Music Tech Magazine UK

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"Excellent selection of traditional and more cutting-edge and experimental electro sounds."
Rating: 9/10
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Recording.de
Recording.de

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"[...] Sehr gut und absolut stilsicher! [...] Alle Sounds sind 1a in Handarbeit produziert. [...] ein klarer Redaktionstipp"
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Future Music
Future Music Magazine UK

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"[...] suitable for producers of just about any kind of House or Techno [...] fantastically versatile sounds..."
Rating: 9/10
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Computer Music Magazine
Computer Music Magazine UK

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"It is highly usable."
Rating: 8/10
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Logic User
Logic User

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"In my opinion the best No Kick Sample CD 2009."
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Amazona.de
Amazona.de

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"nice synthetic sounding [...] immense groovy [...] very varied [...] absolut inspiring and a must buy!"
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Sound and Recording
Sound & Recording

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Kick Free ist jedenfalls sexy: Dance-orientiert, rhythmisch und inspirierend. [...] Eine echte Empfehlung!"
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Keys
Keys

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

"Kick Free Vol. 1 widmet sich nur einem Thema, dafür aber mit großer Aufmerksamkeit. Diese Fundgrube ist eine echte Empfehlung."
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Computer Music Magazine
Computer Music Magazine UK

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

There are also over 300 kick-free loops [...], making this a great disc for bolstering your top end and adding flavour. [...] the quality is top notch.
Rating: 10/10
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Music Tech Magazine
Music Tech Magazine UK

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"The deepest and most complete Synth FX library we’ve ever heard. Recommended indeed."
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Future Music
Future Music Magazine UK

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"The quality’s absolutely top notch and the slick, professional sound of the samples can’t be faulted."
Rating: 9/10
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Logic User
Logic User

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"The sounds are extreme clear and noiseless. With FX Revolution Vol.1 Oliver Schmitt sets high standards."
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Amazona.de
Amazona.de

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"...really wicked effect loops, in parts with vocals and pretty experimental. [...] Again a must buy!"
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Beat Magazine
Beat Magazine Germany

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"Nothing to complain!"
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Professional Audio
Professional Audio

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"[...] auf hohem, professionellen Niveau produziert. [...] Die Loops [...] erweisen sich als perfekte Add-on Beats zu bestehenden Arrangements.
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Sound and Recording
Sound & Recording

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

"Klanglich wird eine Menge geboten, von sanft und weich bis sägend-aggressiv mit viel Distortion und Ringmodulation."
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Computer Music Magazine
Computer Music Magazine UK

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"This CD is a serious contender for the best hard dance sample CD we’ve ever heard."
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Music Tech Magazine
Music Tech Magazine UK

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

An essential toolkit for anyone writing electronic music.
Rating: 10/10 plus the Music Tech Excellence Award
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International DJ Magazine
International DJ Magazine

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"The simplicity of the product ist outstanding and the quality of the sounds are excellent - roll on volume two."
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Future Music
Future Music UK

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"One of its unique selling points is the inclusion of kick-free drum loops, a feature we’d like to see n more sample packs."
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Professional Audio
Professional Audio

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"[...] Especially impressing are the experimental- and kick-free-loops [...] Very good sounding sounds, that are also interesting for all kinds of
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Sound and Recording
Sound & Recording

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

[...] [...] varied, authentic and powerful produced [...] Here we don`t have only menue-programs, where you can audio test the same samples via the keyboard - added are real playable programs for each single tonal sound.
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Beat Magazine
Beat Magazine Germany

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

[...] one is enthusiastic about the solid sound and the thereby high assertiveness of the material. Here one never feels just to get one more "filling material", all loops seem to be original and perfectly conditioned. A novelty are also the contained 575 no-kick-loops!
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Keys
Keys

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"The loops were programmed exclusively for this CD[...] a lovingly compiled production for dance styles"
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Logic User
Logic User

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"...programmed with much love for the details. Drumssounds or loops aren´t sampled/ripped from any other archieves."
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Sound and Recording
Sound & Recording

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"Das Ganze ist wie immer auf sehr hohem Niveau, grooved exorbitant und liefert ganz ohne Construction-Kit-Korsett prima Sounds.[...]Daumen rauf!"
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Recording.de
Recording.de

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

Der Untertitel verspricht, dass es sich um "Unique Loops by Oliver Schmitt" handelt. Das ist mittlerweile schon fast ein Gütesiegel in der Branche [...] Einmal mehr stellt Oliver Schmitt unter Beweis, worin seine Leidenschaft liegt: Im programmieren von Loops.
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Recording.de
Recording.de

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

Über Club Revolution Vol.1 "Treibend, frisch, groovy! [...] Die Vielfalt und dennoch gleichbleibend hohe Qualität bei dieser CD ist wirklich bemerkenswert. [...]"
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Logic User
Logic User

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

Mir ist kaum eine DVD bekannt, die derart facettenreich und inspirierend ist.
Rating: 10/10 Punkte - Redaktionstipp!
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Recording.de
Recording.de

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"...zu einem Preis, der wirklich absolut konkurrenzlos ist. Wer hier nicht zugreift, ist selber Schuld."
Rating: Redaktionstipp
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Recording.de
Recording.de

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

Diese FX sind in der Tat eine absolute Bereicherung. [...] Aufgrund des sehr guten Sounddesigns, des Umfanges und des fairen Preises ist FXR Vol.1 für mich ein klarer Redaktionstipp.
Rating: 10/10 Punkte Redaktionstipp!
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Wusik Sound Magazine
Wusik Sound Magazine

About: CLUB Revolution Vol.1

"Although this CD covers a wide spectrum of electronic dance genre, the highlight of this library is the 575 kick-free loops. These serves as "top" loops that can be used to augment your main drum loops."
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Sound and Gear
Sounds and Gear

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

"If I had to choose one word, it would be “groove” [...] Well recorded, well produced and just plain fun to play."
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Computer Music
Computer Music

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

SOR's Oliver Schmitt returns with another impeccable pack for dance musicians. [...] The superior production quality means that you'll be satisfied even if you just grab a short section of each loop.
Rating: 9/10
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Amazona.de
Amazona.de

About: Electro House Revolution Vol.1

"+++++ geniale Snares /// +++++ Sounds fügen sich gut ein /// +++++ keine Poser-Sounds /// +++ gute Kicks /// +++ gute Construction- und Single-Loops"
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Waveformless
Waveformless

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

...the production quality is extremely slick and the effects themselves are often quite layered and complex. [...] The only thing that keeps this from being a full 10/10 is the price.
Rating: 09/10
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Plug Hugger
Plug Hugger

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

The highlights of this collection is when Oliver Schmitt is exploring minimalistic grooves and is playing around with odd time signatures - that's when you forget that you're listening to a sample library and start producing just by sheer pleasure.
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Plug Hugger
Plug Hugger

About: MINIMAL TECHNO Revolution Vol. 1

This is of the best collection of kick-free loops I've heard in a long long time. [...] I can't think of anything better than MTR1 right now. The skills of Oliver Schmitt when it comes to drum loops are considerable and he truly masters the art of creating sparse and highly intelligent loops that both inspires and leaves room for your own drum sounds.
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Logic User
Logic User

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

Wirklich einzigartig [...] völlig neu produzierte und wirklich innovative Loops, wie man Sie bei keinem anderen Anbieter findet. [...] Meiner Meinung nach die besten Kick Free Loops 2010
Rating: 10/10
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Apfelwahn Music
Apfelwahn Music

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

Mit Kick Free Vol. 2 hat man in Windeseile einen komplexen Groove bis hin zu einem Arrangement zusammengebastelt [...] Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Libraries gibt es keine Ausrutscher: Alle Loops und Samples sind durchgängig sehr sorgfältig erstellt und das Ergebnis minutiöser Detailarbeit.
Rating: Testnote 1
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Apfelwahn Music
Apfelwahn Music

About: FX Revolution Vol.1

Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Libraries gibt es keine Ausrutscher: Alle Loops und Samples sind durchgängig sehr sorgfältig erstellt und das Ergebnis minutiöser Detailarbeit.
Rating: Testnote 1
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Wusik Sound Magazine
Wusik Sound Magazine

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.1

It's intended to give producers a mix and match option for building new and unique drum patterns. [...] superbly programmed with many usable sounds.
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Wusik Sound Magazine
Wusik Sound Magazine

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

They say that sequels are supposed to be better than the original, and Vol. 2 delivers. Although both libraries are kind of pricey, they are superbly programmed with many usable sounds.
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Apfelwahn Music
Apfelwahn Music

About: MINIMAL TECHNO Revolution Vol. 1

[...] Oliver Schmitt liefert hier sowohl Quantität als auch Qualität ab. Es wurde nicht unnötig geloopt und alle Samples wurden wie immer exklusiv produziert.[...] Alles in allem eine wirklich umfassende und hervorragende Auswahl ohne Ausreißer!
Rating: Testnote 1
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Apfelwahn Music
Apfelwahn Music

About: Revolution Vanguard Vol. 3

Für mich sind alle 3 Sets ein Pflichtkauf für Vanguard Besitzer. Die Sounds sind alle auf gewohnt hohem SOR Niveau programmiert und allemal ihr Geld wert. [...] klarer Redaktionstipp
Rating: Redaktionstipp
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Future Music Magazine UK
Future Music Magazine UK

About: KICK FREE Revolution Vol.2

Reviewers favourite Olli Schmitt and his Sound of Revolution label return with volume two of Kick Free Revolution, 600+ loops of tight tops at 127bpm. [...] it looks like Mr Schmitt has produced another gem.
Rating: 9/10
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Waveformless
Waveformless

About: MINIMAL TECHNO Revolution Vol. 1

Schmitt's usual talent for creative and futuristic sounding programming continues here in abundance. All the sounds and production are absolutely current sounding and genre appropriate. [...] it is clear that Sounds of Revolution are aiming for the top.
Rating: 10/10
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Computer Music Magazine UK
Computer Music Magazine UK

About: MINIMAL TECHNO Revolution Vol. 1

"Every sound is upfront, tight and powerful, and what’s more, it’s easy to get inspired and start working on ideas right away. [...] If you can’t find something you like in this package, you’re in the wrong business."
Rating: 9/10
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Time & Space
Time & Space

Important distributor of virtual instruments, sample CDs/DVDs etc.

Logic User
Logic User

Größtes deutschsprachiges Logic User Forum

Recording.de
Recording.de

Führenden Recording-Community Deutschlands