My 2025 Black Week Winners (No Hype, No Affiliate Links, Just Value)

Hey fellow music explorers!

Black Week is loud, chaotic, and full of “must-buy” lists… so here’s something different:
No affiliate links. No sponsorship. No pressure.
Just my personal winners, the things I’d actually recommend this week if you’re looking to upgrade your sound palette.

Here are my quick highlights:

Best Free Instrument: Glade (Audio Imperia)

This was a tough choice. There are fantastic freebies out there, and Pianobook is full of beautiful community-made gems.
But Glade really stands out: a full toolkit with professional sound and surprisingly deep playability.
Review video is in the making — stay tuned!

Best Hybrid Scoring Deal: Jaeger (Audio Imperia)

You might think I’m a fan-boy… and maybe I am. 😄
But to me, Jaeger is the most complete hybrid toolkit to get started.
Instant punch, modern scoring power, and always solid value when discounted.
👉 Check out my Video-Review

Best Fantasy Library: Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra (East West)

Very close call. Eldenvale is beautiful. But at 179 USD, East West delivers massive value for the fantasy sound world.
👉 See me use it in Action

Best Intimate Library: Brass Band Soloists (Fracture Sounds)

For me, this is the most exciting recent innovation.
A fresh, lyrical take on brass, and Fracture Sounds absolutely nailed the legato engine.
It’s charming, characterful, and incredibly musical.
👉 Check out my Video-Review

Best Pick for Beginners in 2025: East West Composer Cloud

I’m not a fan of subscriptions…
But at 99 USD, Composer Cloud becomes the most comprehensive, cost-effective way to explore an enormous range of sounds.
👉 Check out my Video-Review

Curious to know what I’m getting for my own studio? (spoiler: not a sample library this time). Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted on YouTube!

Livestream Coming Up

I’ll be scoring live on stream on December 20th - composing from scratch, answering questions, and exploring one library chosen by YOU.

👉 Vote here

Thanks for being part of this journey.
My promise: I earn nothing from this email, but I hope you gain clarity, inspiration, and a few new tools to spark your creativity.

Keep creating,
Samuel