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- Dec 26, 2023 7:21 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
- Replies: 56
- Views: 152348
Re: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
I saw a lot of enthusiasm for Orchestral Tools' Salu, an Eastern European folk range of instruments and voices. I went for the string quartet - 30 euros inc vat with the Christmas discount 2023-holiday25. 24 articulations for that, including two legatos. But it was the more esoteric articulations th...
- Dec 24, 2023 2:35 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Musio - latest stuff
- Replies: 50
- Views: 42741
Re: Musio - Voces8 choir released
I admit to being somewhat mystified by the math. Maybe I have it wrong-you paid more for an “exclusive” permanent license (only 500 to be sold, or something like that?) compared to what they are NOW selling it for? Or is the present price a yearly subscription? If it’s the former and I had purchase...
- Dec 23, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Musio - latest stuff
- Replies: 50
- Views: 42741
- Dec 23, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Musio - latest stuff
- Replies: 50
- Views: 42741
Re: Musio - Voces8 choir released
A brief report on Voces8. I don't know of another virtual choir library that is based around such a small ensemble, and as such it carves out some unique sonic space, The sound is very pleasing - at the moment just the one mic position of course, but Musio have said that the multi-mics should be wit...
- Dec 22, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Musio - latest stuff
- Replies: 50
- Views: 42741
Re: Musio - Voces8 choir released
Voces8 is a little behind schedule, but out now for Christmas
Note - as far as I can tell it's vowel sounds and Mmms, not all the consonants you hear in the video. I'll give it a proper run through tomorrow.
Note - as far as I can tell it's vowel sounds and Mmms, not all the consonants you hear in the video. I'll give it a proper run through tomorrow.
- Dec 21, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: The Happy Thread Of Free
- Replies: 45
- Views: 44101
Re: The Happy Thread Of Free
This is quite wowey - Arturia EFX Refract free until Jan 4. A brand new multi-effect. https://medias.arturia.net/images/products/efx-refract/big.jpg Efx REFRACT is a stereo multi-effect with versatility at its core. Combining unison-based processing with a variety of secondary effects and modulation...
- Dec 21, 2023 11:16 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
- Replies: 56
- Views: 152348
Re: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
Spitfire now have their winter sale on, some good value bundles if it floats your boat.
- Dec 20, 2023 4:46 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: UVI / NI 89% off select bundle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14930
Re: UVI / NI 89% off select bundle
I think I'm going pass, but it came close. The one that impressed me most listening to the demos was Nagoya Harp, which is a genuinely unique tone I don't have. I personally don't use prepared piano much / at all, and I do have a few already. Both Augmented Orchestra and Quadra sounds quite good, bu...
- Dec 18, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: UVI / NI 89% off select bundle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14930
UVI / NI 89% off select bundle
https://www.native-instruments.com/typo3temp/pics/img-ce-nks-uvi-lto-2023-landing-page-02-hero-e0fc1f1f355b76f7209f040abb925781-d@2x.jpg Am I right in saying UVI and NI have never had a cross-promotion before? None of these products are Kontakt / NI based after all. This does look a very good deal,...
- Dec 15, 2023 3:33 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Orchestral Tools / Benjamin Wallfish Strings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11988
Re: Orchestral Tools / Benjamin Wallfish Strings
I'll give it a proper listen tomorrow on the Adams, I've only been able to use the laptop. The overall tone sounded pretty harsh and strident in the highs, though the shorts sounded like they had real bite and character. Turns out that Macbook speakers aren't as good as Adam A7xs. Who knew? It's no...
- Dec 15, 2023 1:37 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Viper Synths: Harmony & Robotron
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10008
Re: Viper Synths: Harmony & Robotron
Hmm, though I love the name (I used to play Robotron in the arcades when I was a kid) I think the lack of any visual feedback means I don't quite see the usefulness. Funnily enough I found this yesterday, a €399 Oberheim OB plugin controller - https://sound-force.nl/?page_id=5443 . This looks better...
- Dec 14, 2023 3:17 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Orchestral Tools / Benjamin Wallfish Strings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11988
Re: Orchestral Tools / Benjamin Wallfish Strings
I'll give it a proper listen tomorrow on the Adams, I've only been able to use the laptop. The overall tone sounded pretty harsh and strident in the highs, though the shorts sounded like they had real bite and character. But sheesh - very basic articulation list. The divisis are only on the longs ap...
- Dec 13, 2023 8:24 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Re: Arturia V Collection X
Oh good God. This thread has turned into my musical nightmare.
- Dec 13, 2023 6:29 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Re: Arturia V Collection X
Well now Piet I did say that although my introduction to the CP70 was as a poor live-only substitute (and formative), clearly that wasn't true overall. I don't want to low-ball, but appealing to Simply Red for validation is a tough ask. One thing I noticed that was common to George Duke and Elvis Co...
- Dec 13, 2023 4:41 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Re: Arturia V Collection X
I guess I'm in between, because I've never felt strongly about a CP-70 one way or another. Back in the early '80s, I was happy to play one on stage because they were the next best thing to a piano; but during the sampling era, I've never sought one out to buy as a library. (I do have Keyscape, but ...
- Dec 13, 2023 3:55 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 5
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9043
Re: Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 5
Not a brilliant start - drag and drop seems to have stopped working so can't get the audio back to Cubase (it's easy to send, seemingly impossible to return without manually exporting and importing). Running off to the manual for help was its own frustrating experience. It's html based, and in both ...
- Dec 13, 2023 1:47 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Re: Arturia V Collection X
Piet, the sound of Keane depressed me beyond measure. When Simple Minds featured it loud and proud on Alive and Kicking part of me died. Peter Gabriel somehow gets away with it because he's Peter Gabriel - I'll concede it sounds good on Red Rain (somehow). And if for some reason I really have to hav...
- Dec 12, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 5
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9043
Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 5
https://youtu.be/_vqlmtYshv8?si=ObnjNHiP7Ha2Wu7I What's new with Revoice Pro 5? Revoice Pro 5 is jam-packed with the latest pitch editing technology with advanced pitch correction tools - including the Shaper Tool and Control Points - enabling you to have precise, professionally-tuned vocals fast. C...
- Dec 12, 2023 3:43 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Avid Protools 2023.12 inc Dolby Atmos Renderer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11579
Avid Protools 2023.12 inc Dolby Atmos Renderer
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54d696e5e4b05ca7b54cff5c/e2a18db6-764f-4b59-a709-68ef19785075/dolby-atmos-renderer-5.jpg Dolby Atmos renderer is now included in both Studio and Ultimate: Integrated Pro Tools Dolby Atmos® renderer improves the efficiency of immersive mixing workflows w...
- Dec 12, 2023 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Re: Arturia V Collection X
For existing V Collection owners, the new update to Analog Lab adds some functionality, and presets from the new Mini, Wurli and Acid synths, about 80 each. About 80 or so each. For the Mini and Wurli, you don't get a separate instrument, but clicking either in Explore loads both old and new. You ca...
- Dec 12, 2023 11:34 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Arturia V Collection X
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22261
Arturia V Collection X
https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yjU5CuUurc72dAXnSSclMg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQzMDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-12/06da18b0-98f5-11ee-a7fa-bb880c1431cb Brand new instruments: Augmented Woodwinds CP-70 V Re-modelled instruments Mins V4 Wurli V3 Added to ...
- Dec 12, 2023 8:41 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Cubase 13 [13.0.20 and trial versions released]
- Replies: 42
- Views: 45805
Re: Cubase 13 [13.0.20 and trial versions released]
The 60 day trial is now available:
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/trial/
13.0.20 is now available. Huge list of fixes here, including better visibility of highlighted tracks (GOOD)
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/release-notes/13/
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/trial/
13.0.20 is now available. Huge list of fixes here, including better visibility of highlighted tracks (GOOD)
https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/release-notes/13/
- Dec 10, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Native Instruments / Evolution - Fables
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9207
Re: Native Instruments / Evolution - Fables
This discount is now half price for Lores owners, so I rashly got it. Of course it's wonderful. Lighter tonally than Lores, but not uniformly so - there's still plenty of oddness. The range is staggering and for £45 it's just ridiculous (even though I'll ultimately get it again in a future Komplete)...
- Dec 09, 2023 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
- Replies: 56
- Views: 152348
Re: Black Friday / Christmas / etc tips
NI's sale has some pretty good upgrade and bundle deals. I have K14 Collector's Edition including the sublime Lores, and they have an upgrade price to Fables for £45 - you have to click on the price to get the extra half price upgrade deal.
Damn, just when I thought I was out...
Damn, just when I thought I was out...
- Dec 08, 2023 6:28 am
- Forum: The Front Page
- Topic: Musio - latest stuff
- Replies: 50
- Views: 42741
Re: Musio
Two brand new libraries added - Women Of The North choral library and Iceland. Women of the North is the female companion to the older Men Of The North, an Icelandic choir. It seems pretty good, the lower register Mmmms in particular are very nice. The legato largely plays well, there's a few bumps ...