“Virtual instruments with both musicality and playability are hard to come by. Jasper has the unique ability to capture and program performances that bring emotion like no other samples I’ve found. His incredible attention to detail results in instruments that are inspiring to play and don’t get in the way of the creative process.
The fact that over 90% of my orchestral template consists of samples created by Jasper is testament to his craft.”
Regarding Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite: “You might want to check out Performance Samples’ new Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite library. Best ensemble patches I’ve played!”
– Blakus (Blake Robinson), Trailer Composer (Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, Jedi: Fallen Order, Battlefield V)
“I’ve always loved sampled instruments that are alive with raw emotion and natural musical expression. I deeply admire what Jasper is accomplishing in this realm. He’s taking substantial risks and venturing far beyond conventional sampling approaches.
As composers, we are fortunate to have an individual like Jasper pushing the envelope. He’s dedicated his life to pursuing the holy grail in orchestral sampling.”
Regarding Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite: “I love the detail and emotion in Vista 2. They’re effortless to use and the best short notes I’ve played. I’m really looking forward to Jasper Legato with this group and room!”
– Colin O’Malley, Two-Time Emmy Nominated Composer
“Performance Samples is woven into all of my music, shaping both my sound and my workflow. I honestly couldn’t create the way I do without these libraries, and Jasper’s work, which I’ve always admired, stands out for the authenticity, inspiration, and ease of use it brings to every project. It’s indispensable to everything I do.”
– Jean-Gabriel Raynaud, Game Composer (League of Legends, Diablo Immortal, Call of Duty Mobile)
Regarding Pacific – Ensemble Strings: “Sound is killer, especially close mics sound great. My main love for this library are the spiccatos/marcatos – this library is going to replace everything I’ve used so far in that regard.”
Regarding Vista (original): “It’s very rare for me to be excited about a sample library, let alone a legato focused strings sample library, but Vista’s amazing performances are incredibly thrilling. My favorite patch, the 3 Violins, is emotionally intoxicating, one of the best features I have heard in the sampling industry.”
Regarding Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite: “I always try to get my hands on the most realistic-sounding products on the market, because they help to elevate my mockups. Performance Samples consistently keeps the bar super high in that regard, so now I have another favourite strings library with the latest release! Playing with these samples feels like second nature to me and the life in the recordings is phenomenal!”
– Michał Cielecki, Game Composer (Shadow Warrior 2, Bulletstorm, Iron Harvest), Trailer Composer (Aquaman, Divergent Series: Allegiant, Avengers: Age Of Ultron)
Regarding Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite: “Performance Samples are always my first choice to get realism. The exquisite legatos and the subtle detail in the sustains breathe life into every note. Never sterile, always human. That sense of motion and easy phrasing makes the difference between something that sounds programmed and something that feels performed. For me, the real magic of sampling lies in blurring the line between a library and a live recording. When the listener stops wondering if it’s live or sampled and simply feels the music, because the whole thing just works. Performance Samples capture this flawlessly in Vista II, achieving emotion and realism like no other, and to me, that’s what truly sets them apart.”
– Ivan Torrent, Composer (Onyria, Immortalys)
Regarding Pacific – Percussion: “I love the clarity and vibrancy of these instruments, they’re performed and recorded beautifully and add so much character to orchestral templates.”
– Simon Passmore, Composer
Regarding Oceania (original): “Not only is Oceania incredibly easy to use and shockingly realistic, but I love the fact that its footprint is so small, the UI is simple and intuitive, and the use of release samples is original and innovative. Instead of attempting to be a general comprehensive choir library, it focuses on the needs of professional, working composers.”
– Wilbert Roget, II, Composer (Call of Duty: WWII, Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris)
Regarding Oceania (original): “Oceania is not only very well recorded but it is surprisingly versatile. It has the most natural sounding Marcato choir patch I’ve ever used.”
– Jacob Shea, Composer (Planet Earth II)
Regarding Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite: “There’s something truly magical about the way Performance Samples create their libraries. I’ve been using them in literally every composition and Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite is a perfect addition. A full small ensemble at your fingertips. Brilliant without being too polished and clean. Performance Samples’ sound is one of a kind.”
– Eddie Thoneick