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BOLD sample instrument plugin by Shout Audio interface
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BOLD: Sample Instrument by Shout Audio

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (638 ratings)

BOLD is a sample instrument plugin from Shout Audio, built from over 350 handcrafted samples and 24 presets covering drums, bass, keys, FX and vocals. It is available in VST2 and AU formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

BOLD is the first instrument from Shout Audio, with sounds by producers Dresage and Bad Snacks. The library spans over 600MB of content and is organized into playable categories: drum kits, FX and string patches, vocal one-shots, keys and bass. Built-in effects for drive, delay, reverb and stereo width let you shape the sounds without leaving the instrument. The interface is available in English and Spanish.

Best for

  • Drum kit sketching
  • Vocal one-shots and adlibs
  • Chord-based keys parts
  • Bass and low-end layers
  • Foley-style FX textures
Developer
Shout Audio
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Built from over 350 handcrafted samples
  • Over 600MB of sound content
  • 24 presets across drums, bass, keys, FX and vocals
  • Four drum kits of 24 samples each
  • Eleven playable polyphonic keys patches with arpeggios
  • Built-in drive, delay, reverb and stereo width effects
  • VST2 and AU formats for Windows and macOS
  • English and Spanish interface
03In depth

Sound Library and Categories

The drum sounds are analogue and foley-inspired, with four kits of 24 samples each. The FX category includes one more foley kit and two string patches built for easy one-finger chords.

The vocal section has three one-shot kits with runs and adlibs, and the keys section offers eleven playable polyphonic synth and sample patches with arpeggios. A synth and an electric bass round out the low end.

Built-In Effects and Workflow

Each preset can be shaped with built-in drive, delay, reverb and stereo width controls. Because the patches are designed to be played directly, BOLD suits producers who want to sketch a full track from a single plugin.

The developer positions the instrument as both simple and inspiring to use, with enough variety to produce a complete arrangement.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperShout Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST2, AU
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does BOLD support?

BOLD is available in VST2 and AU formats, so it can be loaded in DAWs that support either standard.

Which operating systems can run BOLD?

BOLD runs on Windows and macOS. The listed requirements are macOS 10.14 or higher and Windows 10, both 64-bit only.

What do I need to use BOLD?

You need a compatible DAW that supports VST2 or AudioUnit, plus about 650MB of hard drive space (1.3GB for the download).

What kinds of sounds are included?

The library includes drum kits, FX and string patches, vocal one-shot kits, keys patches with arpeggios, and synth and electric bass sounds.