MoReVoX has released version 2.0 of RoomerShots, a free drum sample library.

RoomerShots 2.0 now includes

• 4 brand new multi-layer instruments (2 kicks & snares), total of 26 instruments.
• Raw WAV files, BATTERY 3 Patch.
• Formats: GOG / DRUMREHAB / Raw WAV / BATTERY3.

RoomerShots 2 can be downloaded from the Free Samples page.

Visit MoReVoX for more information.

easy#toolz has released easy-vintage bass o1, a freeware bass synth VST instrument for Windows PC.

easy-vintage bass o1 features

• 2 Osc with 14 waves, Oct-tune, mix and clipper.
• Low- and Band-Pass filter A-D-EG.
• LFO, mono mode, portamento.
• Double-delay and ADSR-VCA.
• 6 Voices.
• 16 Patches.

Visit easy#toolz to download easy-vintage bass o1 and other freeware VST instruments.

Some interesting things I found on May 28th, 2008:

# CrackleBook - A cracklebox project from Worth Ekik.

Matthew writes:

I strongly recommend building this if you like noisy toys. The touch-pad interface is fun, and a nice change from the more traditional knob or key methods. As far as musicality goes, it’s not great. However, it is capable of some very interesting ambient textures such as white and pink noise. It even has some Theremin-like capabilities (see the video for me waving my hand over the pads). It’s pretty unpredictable, but if you can find the 709 chip, this is a great box to experiment with.

Worth Ekik Crackle Book - looks like a nice read

# Hybrid Scrapyard workshop - Hybrid Scrapyard is an extended version of The Scrapyard Challenge workshops. Participants build simple electronic projects (both with digital and analog inputs) out of found or discarded “junk” (old electronics, clothing, furniture, outdated computer equipment, appliances, turntables, monitors, gadgets, etc..).

# iPod/MP3 Player Bicycle Speaker - A simple passive speaker for your bicycle using the parts you have lying around. Loud enough to hear on quiet roads. A person with very basic soldering skills should be able to do this; doesn't require any advanced electronics knowhow.

# BalvenAmp - DIY tube amp. It's not a very good speaker, so there's a lot of low-end distortion, but at low volumes the treble is actually quite clear.

Keyfax NewMedia has released Colombian Beats Collection, a MIDI library of Columbian rhythms.

Recorded live in Bogota by producer Rubio and percussionist Andres Rodriguez, Colombian Beats comprises Atlantic & Pacific coastal rhythms including Puya and the Mapale that are used in traditional Colombian carnival, and modern beats used by the likes of Grupo Niche, Fruko y sus Tesos, and Orquesta Guayacan.

Colombian Beats Collection features

• More than 50 unique Colombian beats in MIDI; royalty-free.
• Everything played by live musicians – with no quantizing.
• SMF format with standard GM mapping.
• Multiple styles, including Cumbia, Mapale, Salsa, Bambuco, Son Corrido, and many more.
• Separate fills included.
• Formats: SMF (.mid), Motif (w3p), Motif ES (w7p), Motif XS (xo).

Colombian Beats Collection is available as an instant download for $39.95 USD.

Visit Keyfax for more information and some audio demos.