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Creating digital audio with a software synthesizer isn’t just something that is reserved for musicians that make use of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Over the years some viable alternatives have also been released for those who prefer the Linux operating system. Many of these softsynths are open source to boot, which means it is possible to make full use of all their features without having to dig deep in your wallet in order to afford commercial software.

Montage owners are in for a treat thanks to Yamaha as the company recently announced the release of the Chick Corea Mark V Sample & Performance Library for this synthesizer. Included in this epic library is 16 brand new Performances, all of which were created using the data that was sampled directly from the customized Mark V electric piano played by Chick Corea.