Somerville SoundsThe Elskavon Toolkit http://www.bit.ly/ElskavonToolkit ETK, designed in collaboration with Chris Bartels aka Elskavon, offers a wide range of sounds derived from Elskavon's "Origins" and "Origins Remixes." Discover how versatile bass to atmospheric pads can ignite your creativity and create immersive synth soundscapes.
Elskavon Toolkit: Exploring Chris Bartels 5 Most-Loved SoundsSomerville Sounds2024-06-21 | The Elskavon Toolkit http://www.bit.ly/ElskavonToolkit ETK, designed in collaboration with Chris Bartels aka Elskavon, offers a wide range of sounds derived from Elskavon's "Origins" and "Origins Remixes." Discover how versatile bass to atmospheric pads can ignite your creativity and create immersive synth soundscapes.
The Swells in Woven Violin are something special—organic, evolving, and full of emotion. 🎻✨ Whether you need subtle movement or dramatic builds, these dynamic performances bring instant life to your compositions. Hear them in action and see why they’re a game-changer for cinematic and ambient scoring!A Quiet Demonstration Of Woven Violin’s Expressive SoundSomerville Sounds2025-02-06 | Woven Violin http://www.somervillesounds.com/wovenviolin
Jon Meyer set out to showcase just how well Woven Violin performs in intimate, minimal arrangements. He started with a simple piano part, then layered in electric guitar and bass—creating space for the violin to shine. Woven Violin is playable, expressive, and nuanced, making it perfect for delicate, emotional moments.
Whether you're composing for film, TV, or personal projects, this library offers organic realism and subtle dynamics that blend effortlessly into quiet, heartfelt music. Watch the full demo and hear Woven Violin in action.Woven Violin Weave ModeSomerville Sounds2025-02-04 | Woven Violin’s Weave Mode blends multiple articulations in real-time, letting you create fluid, evolving textures that respond naturally to your playing. Perfect for cinematic, organic performances. #samplelibrary #virtualinstruments #folkcinema #musicproduction #vst #somervillesounds #violinIntroducing Woven ViolinSomerville Sounds2025-02-03 | http://www.somervillesounds.com/wovenviolin
Woven Violin is NKS Compatible and built for the free Kontakt Player. No additional software required.
Woven Violin is a deeply expressive solo violin library designed with a focus on organic movement and evolving textures. Recorded in a carefully controlled and intimate space, Woven Violin’s variety of articulations layer as well as they stand alone. The library’s interface allows you to choose between traditional articulation selection and dynamic articulation mapping so that, from sophisticated underscoring to sprawling cinematic folk, Woven Violin belongs in the fabric of your expression.Avery Bright | The Artist Behind Woven ViolinSomerville Sounds2025-02-03 | Learn more about Woven Violin http://www.somervillesounds.com/wovenviolin
Violinist Avery Bright has built a career that spans everything from classical training to recording on major records, film scores, and his own studio productions. In this video, we explore his path—from first picking up the violin to becoming an in-demand session player and composer.
Avery shares insights on navigating the music industry and eventually building a space of his own. His journey is a testament to the many ways musicians can carve out unique careers, blending artistry with opportunity.A Sonic Tapestry UnfoldsSomerville Sounds2025-01-20 | A Sonic Tapestry Unfolds. Threads of sound, woven with care, come together in a new creation from Somerville Sounds. Arriving January 31st.
Dusty Felts breathes new life into Jon's original Kawai Felt Piano sample. This nostalgic standalone plug-in reimagines the warm, rich character of a felted piano with a delightful vintage lo-fi charm. Enhanced with retro elements like wow and flutter effects and adjustable amp hiss, Dusty Felts invites you to explore the beautiful imperfections of a classic felted piano. Expertly crafted to inspire your next musical masterpiece, it offers a timeless appeal that's sure to spark creativity.Sampling A Bridge w/ElskavonSomerville Sounds2024-07-31 | ...From Voice Memo To Final Track w/ElskavonSomerville Sounds2024-07-28 | Watch The Elskavon Toolkit Walkthrough youtube.com/watch?v=wJwwvLB6gas&t=11s
More about Chris Bartels. anthemfallsmusic.comComment to win a Somerville Sounds librarySomerville Sounds2024-07-15 | I had planned on giving away 4 copies of Somerville Sounds libraries today. But I goofed. To enter, all you had to do was follow me on Instagram or Subscribe to my YouTube channel.The only problem, I have no idea who subscribes to my YouTube channel. You are all just numbers.What I should have done is what I'm going to do right now…
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JonSub Melt from The Elskavon Toolkit #synth #kontaktSomerville Sounds2024-07-09 | Chris Bartels, the mastermind behind The Elskavon Toolkit, demonstrates his favorite Bass patch.
There is a common thread that connects both of our drum libraries, yet each one stands out in its own unique way. In this video, Jon Meyer from Somerville Sounds explores the distinctive ways they can be utilized.Blending folk instruments and sample libraries w/Hunter RogersonSomerville Sounds2024-04-15 | http://www.somervillesounds.com
Join Hunter Rogerson on his deep dive into the production of his track, "Cloudless Tales". Hunter reveals the power of blending sample libraries and acoustic performances starting with the track's backbone, Mallet Drums, and exploring the Rubber Bridge Prototype's unique role among live guitars.Mallet Drums WalkthroughSomerville Sounds2024-04-05 | http://somervillesounds.com/malletdrums