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10 March 2006 - 20 New Sample Packs!
Zero-G, one of the biggest and most reputable sample producers in the world, has now become an new producer for the PowerFX producer pages. 20 sample packs (in 4 formats acid, apple loops, rex, and reason refills) have just been uploaded., 20 downloadable cds coming. Now you can instantly buy and download sounds from this world class library.

13 April 2006 - MusicTech recommend the Swiss Army Synth
" A superb, low-budget analogue-style synthesizer with a very intuitive user interface. Highly recommended. VERDICT: 9/10"

Click here to read the rest of the review.

21 April 2006 - New producer added to producer pages
AMG, formed in 1987 by Matthew Wilkinson, is new to our producer pages. We start of with 4 new downloadable CDs in apple loops format. And it's more to come...

24 May 2006 - PowerFX adds PayPal as a payment alternative!
PowerFX now has two secure payment alternatives Debitech and PayPal. Many of our customers have requested  PayPal and we have now implimented it as an alternative, along with our longstanding ecommerce partner, Debitech.

9 June 2006 - The World Cup of Beats Kicks off at PowerFX!
Now that The World Cup 2006 is on, we are running a Beats N' Breaks World Cup of our own where different countries' Sounds, Samples and Beats kick off against each other as downloadable sample packs. Check out the line-up of international players featuring sample packs: Buddha Bar of France, Drumnbass of England, Crunk Beats of USA, Electro of Germany, Tech House of Italy, Brazilian House and more. Anyone who purchases a featured world cup sample pack will receive an all star breaks a free sample pack created from a selection of the best selling sample packs (plus new material) after the world cup is over. First up: Trinidad Calypso vs. Sweden Tech House!

9 June 2006 - PowerFX launches the largest SMS ringtone library in the world!
Search our Sound Library under samples or sound effects and you can purchase any sound and send it to your phone as an SMS ringtone. Click the mobile icon, put in your telephone number and away it goes your MP3! Search and choose from over 40,000 real tones (currently only available in Sweden).

July 11th, 2006 -Attention MySpace Users!
Help us spread the word about the world's greatest online sound resource! If you've got a page on MySpace please visit us there and add us as a friend! You'll be helping us to make PowerFX even better while also showing your friends that you're serious about your sounds!

17 August 2006 - New Producer!
PowerFX welcomes sound designer extraordinare Magnus Lindberg to our producer pages. Check out his two new innovative refills for REASON - DrumaTics and Artyfacts Sustained. If you are interested in using some real different sounds in your productions visit his page!

September 29th, 2006 - New downloadable cd and download format.
New downloadable cd from Tekniks: Mixtape Toolkit in two versions, one Apple Loops with patch settings for EXS24-HALion-Kontakt and another in Wav format.
Also, we have started shifting over from "compressing" downloadable cds and sample packs as .zip to .rar for faster downloads for PC users. For material only for Mac, files will still be in .sit format. Please contact us if any problems occur.

October 6th, 2006 - PowerFX release UK Grime.
An exciting sound library that provides digital music makers with the main ingredients to create the latest style in electronica music. Originating in East London, Grime has spread to various locations with each area creating a new interpretation to the music. UK Grime contains 435 grimy bass, beats, synths and FX loops. Also, the Game Beats sample pack of 28 wicked beats!

October 17th, 2006 - 2 New downloadable CDs.
PowerFX Release two downloadable cds from the club/dance producer Tekniks: Breakmatic and Ghetto Electric! Check out the demos to these two kickers....

October 20th, 2006 - Refillshop.se
PowerFX Release www.refillshop.se as well as two new Refills, UK Grime and Cinematic Hip Hop!

October 27th, 2006 - 4 new downloadable CDs
Downtown Orchestra REX (now you can slice and control orchestral loops like never before) and three killer titles from Tekniks: Extreme House and Transmatic

November 9th, 2006 - PowerFX release Orchestral hip hop Sample Pack "Street Cutz"
38 live recorded and sliced up orchestral string loops and 36 beats all acidized
and structured to work well together.

November 9th, 2006 - The latest sampling titles from new loop producer Sample Magic are now available digitally at PowerFX.com
PowerFX welcomes a new producer page member, Sample Magic the new sound design company, based in London, that specialising in providing a wide array of the most essential cutting-edge sounds that are in demand by today´s digital music makers. Check out their two latest releases and Breakbusters and Funky House Grooves.

November 21, 2006 - For immediate download!
A brand new downloadable CD from Loopmasters, "Urban Soul" and a the big fat  "Guitar Riffs" sample pack with our 62 files!

December 19, 2006 - PowerFX releases the X-Mas and New Year sound pack and 2 two new sample packs to jam out your holidays with.
Sax in House, Incredibly Crunk-D and the Merry X-Mas/Happy Nu Year sound pack including 86 samples and sound effects of winter, Christmas and New Years.

Jan 9, 2007 - Studio magazine reviews the UK Grime Downloadable CD from PowerFX in their Studio News section under the heading "Filthy London Loops"!
Studio Magazine writes; "We've tested the over 400 loops in the UK Grime Downloadable CD from PowerFX and are impressed with the drums: hard and dry loops as well as edited and effect-drenched rhythms. UK Grime sells online and is available in Acid, Apple Loops and Rex formats.

Feb 6, 2007 - PowerFX welcomes new producer Per Boysen!
One of Europe's leading live loop playing multi-instrumentalist, music technologist and Logic guru now has a producer page at PowerFX. Check out his new content with 2 Apple loop downloadable cds, 3 EXS-24 multi sample sample packs and a REX sample pack of exciting and innovative sounds and loops. Great Stuff!

Feb 9, 2007 - Planned Maintenance service 11th Feb.
Our banking partner Debitech is planning a maintenance service between 02,00 - 09,00 CET on Feb 11th. We recommend our customers to use Paypal during that time.

Feb 23, 2007 - 3 New Downloadable CDs now released in Acid format!
Now available in Acid format; Pop Tools from Vesthaus, as well as Per Boysen´s;  Funky Guitar Loops and Ambient FX Guitars. Check the demos to these outstanding products.

Feb 27, 2007 - Pop Tools - New Downloadable CD
PowerFX release Pop Tools, an extremely useable and valuable sample CD no producer should be without. Check out the demo and hear the pop-abilities.

March 8th, 2007 - PowerFX release 2 new downloadable CDs in Acid/wav format.
Breakdown Beats and Street Cred.
Breakdown Beats is also available in Rex file format.

March 10, 2007 - Planned Maintenance service 11th March.
Our banking partner Debitech is planning a maintenance service between 02,00 - 09,00 CET on March 11th.

March 13, 2007 - PowerFX Releases A New DCD and 2 new Sample Packs!
Today, PowerFX is releasing three new items: Drumcraft 124 and Drumcraft 70/80, two new sample packs consisting of acoustic drum loops with basic, workable pop rock beats in 124bpm and 70/80 bpm. Street Cred , a new DLCD which is 320 beats, basses, keys, guitars and FX in the newest Hip Hop related styles.

April 13, 2007 - Colour Sonic release their exquisite piano collection, Grand Colours
Boesendorfer 290, Steinway D, Baldwin Vertical are some of the pianos available for download in Kontakt 1+2.1 and HALion formats at www.powerfx.com

April 20th, 2007 Planned Maintence from Debitech Payment Solutions
Our secure payment partner, Debitech is doing system maintence on Sunday the 22nd from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM (CET). If you would like purchase anything during this time please select our alternative payment option, PayPal.

April 20th, 2007 PowerFX release 3 new downloadable CDs.
Electro House from Sample Magic, Dopetank, a new killer refill for REASON 3 and Monster Bass Loops. Check out the demos to these great products now!

May 10th, 2007 SPRING SALE! All ZERO-G Downloadable CDS reduced by20%
It´s spring, the weather is getting better and so are the values. From May 10th to the May 20th, all Zero-G cds will be 20% cheaper.

June 8, 2007 - Electro House Party with 3 releases!
3 dlcds from SampleMagic "Electro-House" Loopmasters "Elektro House Producer " and Grand Colours "Bass Massiva" have just been released to give you the latest   uptdate sounds around! Also "Sounds of Paris" featuring elements of new dance samples used in this hot new french style.


June 29, 2007 – Sweet Ann Vocaloid Released!
The next generation vocalist Vocaloid Sweet Ann is now available direct from PowerFX. You can hear her sing at www.myspace.com/vocaloidsweetann

July 18, 2007 – System maintenence
Apologies to those who tried to access PowerFX from 14:00-16:00 CET as we were offline while we did some system maintenence and updating.

August 16, 2007 – Sweet Ann review
First review for Sweet Ann is now in and results are…Sweet! 8/10 from Computer Music Magazine with comments like… “most realistic-sounding vocaloid product yet and a drastic improvement over any virtual voice we have heard yet…and an interface that is intuitive and unobtrusive.”

10 October 2005 - DT Orchestra as Downloadable CD
PowerFX just uploaded the downloadable version of the best selling CDs ever. Downtown Orchestra is the MODERN MASTERWORK sample CD from PowerFX. Strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion loops and samples beautifully written, played and recorded specifically for contemporary production. You get entire orchestral parts and sections, plus a killer set of "low string riffs" that rock the house. Check it out here

20 May 2005 - Download CDs direct!
Download CDs direct to you computer! No more waiting for packages to arrive or running around in music stores. Just go to downloadable CDs and choose the CD you want. Right now you will get 10 sound credits included in the deal. We will upload more CDs in the upcoming weeks.

10 August 2005 - New Downloadable CD
PowerFX are now offering the CD Clubotica as downloadable. This specially created collection is ideal for making the hippest dance tracks or as the ultimate dance remix toolbox. It contains everything from bombastic beats and basslines to potent pads, patches and FX loops.

5 February 2005 - Get your own SoundLab
Special February SoundShuttle offer. Buy the SoundShuttle for only USD 10 (including 10 sound credits). The revolutionary plugin that moves more than 40000 sounds right in to your sequencer for test and choice. You only pay for chosen sounds. Just go to the SoundShuttle area and pick the correct SoundShuttle version and you will change the way you make music forever!

13 January 2005 - New Quick Time Movie
PowerFX just uploaded has a quick time movie created by Asa Doyle of Pro Tools Videos on the basic funcations of SoundShuttle.

Check out Quick Time movie here

4 Jan 2005 - PowerFX releases the complete SFX library from Swedish TV
Now you can listen to unique material from Swedish Television in the PowerFX sound library. This content has never been released before and contains historical speaches, sounds from all over the world, 1000 birds (!) and many many more extraordinary soundfx. Just go to the Sound effects area in the Sound Library and you will understand what we mean.

January 12, 2006 - New Hit Song Sample Pack
The new hit from Fort Minor, The Streets 2005 smash jam "Dry Your Eyes", "Afrodisiac" from Brandy are just a few hit songs based around a killer orchestral loop from a PowerFX product. Now, a new sample pack is available called THE STRING VISION THING, including some new, inspirational orchestral loops, melody lines and smooth n swinging beats to break out a hit on. Check it out!

Attention MySpace users!

Help PowerFX Spread the word!
If you are a PowerFX user and have a MySpace page, please visit us on MySpace and add us as a friend!

June 8th, 2007 - Electro House Release Party!

2 excellent downloadable cds of Electro House from SampleMagic and Loopmasters have just been released as well as " Bass Massiva " dlcd from Colour Sonics  of the latest electro house bass sounds.

 

June 29, 2007 - Vocaloid Sweet Ann Released!

The next generation virtual vocalist and first release using Vocaloid 2 technology, "Sweet Ann" is now available. You can hear her sing at www.myspace.com/vocaloidsweetann