Artist Reviews
Sean Tyas – seantyasmusic.com
About Thrillogy-1 Virus TI soundset
“I’ve gotten to go through the Thrillogy Bank from CFA and I’m really impressed with these sounds, which straight away are useable and desireable, especially for melodic synth based styles like Progressive and Trance, though I think if I removed the reverb from some of the patches, they would find very comfortable homes amidst Electro & Psy as well.. A very well rounded bank and definitely highly recommended!!”
In the UK and Ireland Sean Tyas has built up a solid fan base at major events such as Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Ministry Of Sound, The Gallery and Inside Out, while elsewhere in Europe he’s also made his mark on many famous stages, ranging from the Trance Energy, Dance Valley and Mystery Land festivals in Holland, the Monday Bar cruises in Sweden, Judgement Sundays at Eden in Ibiza, east European shows at the Gaudi Arena in Moscow and Beach Party in Poland. In 2008 Sean Tyas has also performed as international resident on all the Godskitchen Global Gathering events worldwide in the main trance arena, and his DJ schedule is further impressive in every continent, with tours of Australia, South America and USA & Canada.
The Thrillseekers – thethrillseekers.co.uk
About Thrillogy-1 Virus TI & RS Electo House Sylenth1 Vol.1 soundsets
“Loving your banks for the Virus TI and Sylenth. Wow! Already using some of your patches in some upcoming productions. Always great to have new and inspiring sounds that stand out. I’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on you in the future 
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For well over a decade, The Thrillseekers have been at the forefront of the world’s dance scene. From his first single ‘Synaesthesia’, through to the club anthems ‘Dreaming of You’, ‘NewLife’ and ‘By Your Side’, Steve Helstrip has been behind some of the most emotive, evocative electronic music, ever released. He’s worked with pioneers like Trevor Horn, shared co-production credits with Chicane and co-wrote on Ferry Corsten’s Grammy award winning ‘Right of Way’ album. He’s remixed Tiesto and Armin, amongst many others, and reworked Sonique’s ‘Feels So Good’ into a worldwide, No. 1 record.
Kamui – myspace.com/kamui
About Prototype ES soundset
“I was pleasantly surprised to hear how powerful the es2 can sound! There are a lot of presets that just inspired me right away and I’m sure that I’ll be touching this baby more often in the future ”
The Germany based duo Kamui aka Dominik Felsmann and Patrick Scheidt can look back on their remarkable success with over 30 releases on several renowned record labels over the past six years. As a result of their sweat, blood, and hard work in the studio, they are now regular guests at clubs and festivals all over Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia and North America. With their club smasher and BBC Radio 1 favourite ‘Electro Slut’, the Beatport award winning “Toolbox E.P.”, the recently released ‘Exceed’ which has gained the DJ support from the likes of Sander van Doorn and Markus Schulz.
Tom Colontonio – tomcolontonio.com
About Prototype ES and Synergy Vol.1 & 2 Sylenth1 soundsets
“These are some of the best soundsets around. From soaring pads to lush leads they never dissapoint. I’ve tried out many of these in the past but few come close to the quality and power of this series. They will be a staple in my production for years to come!”
Recently being dubbed as “the man of the moment” by Armin Van Buuren proves Tom Colontonio’s music once more unforgettable. Tom has released a number of tracks on Discover, Vandit, Conspiracy and Armada. He regularly appears on major radio shows such as PVD’s VONYC Sessions, Tiesto’s Club Life, Armin’s A State of Trance and others. As releases, remixes, collaborations and support from some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry continue to mount up, Tom Colontonio is beginning to see the world through the eyes of an international DJ. Make sure to catch Tom every month on his exclusive “Omega” show on Afterhours.FM once a month which can also be subscribed via Itunes.
Airbase – airbasemusic.com
About Futured Episode 1, 2 & 3 Massive and Synergy Vol.1 & 2 Sylenth1 soundsets
“I’ve tried out the soundsets extensively right now and I must say I’m very impressed. They suit the sound of today’s dance music very well and even opens up for creative work to sculpture the sound of the dance music to come. Diverse and well made patches that should be a part of every dance music producer out there. I’m especially impressed with the bass patches.”
Since he started his career, he’s been signed to labels such as Black Hole, Platipus, Armada, Gesture Music, Fundamental, Intuition, Alphabet City, Afterglow and many more. He’s released over 20 records and made over 50 remixes and has had great success with constant support from the absolute elite of todays trance Djs. He co-wrote the Sensation Anthem Belgium 2004 together with his brother André (First & Andre – Widescreen). He’s had the pleasure of playing in places like America, England, Israel, Ibiza, Finland, Poland, Holland, Scotland, Rumania, Latvia, Estonia, Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Switzerland and many other places. He’s been playing great venues and parties like Trance Energy, Mysteryland, Privilege Ibiza, Passion UK and O2 Arena London among others and many more to come – pooled, definitely one of the most-known trance-artists.
Dominik de Leon – myspace.com/dominikdeleon
About CableDance, CableForce & CableSphere ACE soundsets
“I was just amazed as i heard the demo of the first sound set for the ACE, “Cable Dance”. I got this synth brandnew so this soundset showed me how powerful this crazy thing can be. Never faced so many useful sounds in one set before. Meanwhile I own all the Soundset, “CableDance”, “CableForce” and “CableSphere” and I use them almost daily in my prodcutions. You don’t need anything else to create a cool club track!”
This man needs no introduction – Dominik de Leon, part of the worldwide-known projects “DuMonde” & “JamX & DeLeon”. Cooperations with Talla2XLC, Sash and Cosmic Gate. Gum Me, CZR, Cyrus, Jay Frog, Markus Kaes and Manuel Schleis. One of the founders of the respected “F8T Recordings” label. Teaching regularly on audio-workshops.com. Any questions?
A*S*Y*S* – myspace.com/asys
About Synergy Vol.1 Sylenth1 soundset
“One of my favorite virtual synths is the Sylenth 1 from Lennard Digital. Amongst a lot of different soundbanks I truely prefer the “Synergy Vol. 1 Soundset”. Not only that you can choose from a broad range of styles – the sounds use the whole power the Sylenth 1 is able to supply. Stabs & basslines are punchy and crisp, pads are smooth and spread a nice, warm and mystic atmosphere. The sounds are also ideal if you like to use them as a basis and give them own charakter.”
A*S*Y*S* aka Frank Ellrich has been an icon of the hard edged music scene, however it is his ability to evolve and remain at the very cutting edge that has seen him rise above many of his contemporaries – Frank is unquestionably hard dance royalty. Although cutting his teeth alongside Kai Tracid as part of the Tracid Traxxx mafia, Frank has spread his wings aligning himself with the Straight On Black crew from Holland. Across his countless productions, Frank has assumed a war chest full of guises including Plasmatics, Riddler & Headcrusher, Naiche & Steve K, X-frame plus of course the hugely successful Future Tribes. Since late 2007, a next major step was made by with establishing a new label called “Fe Records”. Mainly as a new platform for A*S*Y*S productions, the label claims to give the harder genres new & fresh impulses!
Alive&Silent – aliveandsilent.com
About Futured Episode 1, 2 & 3 Massive soundsets
“Massive is an amazing, “futured” synth, just because it doesn’t sound like all those standard VSTs. CFA-Sound demonstrates once more amazing creativity, the intention to create some new, never-heard sounds. Crazy basses and stabs, powerful pads, gooseflesh screamers – that guy thought of everything. I especially love FE2 which reveals the soft side of Massive. Although the sound is still… massive…”
Free from bound to any style, combining various genres in music, relaxing or moving with groovy beats – this is Alive&Silent. Lovely synth sounds and real guitars are rocking alongside, spreading into diverse directions of electronic dance music. Expect rocky basses, fat drums, dreamy and wonderful melodies – or monotonous floorfillers. Emotion’s on!