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by Piet De Ridder
Oct 28, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: The Amazonic AMA1
Replies: 10
Views: 3335

Re: The Amazonic AMA1

For a limited time, the entire Amazonic collection is available with a 40% price reduction. (Discount is automatically applied during checkout.)

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by Piet De Ridder
Oct 26, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Audio Modeling SWAM V3 of Solo Woodwinds, Double Reeds, Clarinets, and Sax Released
Replies: 52
Views: 24263

Re: Audio Modeling SWAM V3 of Solo Woodwinds, Double Reeds, Clarinets, and Sax Released

I'm still not wholly convinced by the flute and the clarinet -- what bothers me in v2 still bothers me in v3 -- but the bassoon (see video below) is phenomenally good.



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by Piet De Ridder
Oct 26, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: AcousticSamples / VHorns
Replies: 22
Views: 6592

Re: AcousticSamples / VHorns

Audio Modelling has released v3. I predict a few frowning faces and raised eyebrows though when people see the prices.

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by Piet De Ridder
Oct 26, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Native Instruments 25th Anniversary / Twenty Five (free instr.)
Replies: 2
Views: 585

Native Instruments 25th Anniversary / Twenty Five (free instr.)

https://www.native-instruments.com/typo3temp/pics/img-welcome-hero-twenty-five-product-page-00-welcome-4ff1095df4d04def5d23dc73396c5e45-d.jpg Think what you want about them, but the world of DAW-based music production would be *very* different without Native Instruments. This year, they're celebrat...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 22, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: AcousticSamples / VHorns
Replies: 22
Views: 6592

Re: AcousticSamples / VHorns

I wonder how this stacks up against Sample Modeling's Solo Brass? Every bit as good as Sample Modelling, Sculp. The mid and high registers of the trombones are even much better than the Sample Modelling one. To my ears, anyway. Much better. The low register of Trombone 1 however, is alas nothing mu...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 22, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: AcousticSamples / VHorns
Replies: 22
Views: 6592

Re: AcousticSamples / VHorns

Totally my kind of plugin, this. A buy doesn’t get more instant than this for me. (That is, if only PayPal’s telephone verification system weren’t so bloody problem-ridden: haven't been able to log in to my account these past two days ...) Yes, there’s an ugly shrillness in some of the sounds — thei...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 21, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: AcousticSamples / VHorns
Replies: 22
Views: 6592

AcousticSamples / VHorns

Best known for their virtual guitars, basses, drums and keyboards — never bad, and in some cases excellent — AcousticSamples have now released a virtual brass section VHorns which, like their recent keyboard-releases, was created via a combination of sampling and modelling. From the website: "W...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 17, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Department Of Sound / Ecoplate
Replies: 0
Views: 1620

Department Of Sound / Ecoplate

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5deb27ea55fdc250c0a01be1/1633365126563-CVADKVO1OFX0Q04UDYXU/1_GS-egKo5Q-F8nKhjJdy9kw.png?format=750w There’s quite a lot of virtual plate software available these days, but one plugin that often gets overlooked is Department Of Sound’s Ecoplate . Carefu...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 14, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Piano in Blue
Replies: 2
Views: 615

Re: Piano in Blue

I have no idea. They say they cleaned up the samples again and the programming now makes use of Kontakt functions which weren't available at the time of the library's original release. I've heard two little demos on VI-C of people who bought the update, but neither struck me as "Wow, what an im...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 12, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Sonnox / "Claro"
Replies: 26
Views: 10835

Sonnox / "Claro"

At Sonnox headquarters, I imagine they probably cursed quite a bit and filled the conference room with the sound of gnashing teeth when they learned that Sonible had released their Smart EQ, because if any EQ (other than the Sonible) deserves to be called 'smart', it is without a doubt the new one f...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 08, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: NUGEN / Paragon ST (reverb)
Replies: 0
Views: 1290

NUGEN / Paragon ST (reverb)

https://nugenaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/paragonst.png Derived from Nugen's Paragon — a 3D convolution reverb developed mainly for film and television post production —, the new Paragon ST is squarely aimed at music production. It lacks the 3D functionality of the full Paragon and can only...
by Piet De Ridder
Oct 07, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Incoming / major True Strike and Symphobia updates
Replies: 62
Views: 29567

Re: Incoming / major True Strike and Symphobia updates

True Strike's update -- version 2.0 -- is available, free for existing users.





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by Piet De Ridder
Sep 23, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

Fritz , no, it's not a public space. Jason created that little corner specifically because I asked him to after I kept running time and again into the limitations of my own private webspace. Besides, I'm also fairly certain that, for security reasons, Jason and Marius would both strongly object to,...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 23, 2021 6:52 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Only today (Sept. 23) / Sonible Smart Reverb $49.99
Replies: 4
Views: 919

Only today (Sept. 23) / Sonible Smart Reverb $49.99

https://thumbs.static-thomann.de/thumb/orig/pics/bdb/499704/15394547_800.jpg Use the code "SMART-REVERB-4999" in the PluginAlliance webshop today and the Sonible Smart Reverb , which is normally priced in the neighbourhood of $155, is yours for $49,99. https://youtu.be/xAz_fpSKKuY https:/...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 22, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Sonokinetic Orchestral Strings (with A/B divisi)
Replies: 50
Views: 22349

Re: Sonokinetic Orchestral Strings (with A/B divisi)

Sonokinetic have uploaded their annual 'Focus Feature' which, this year, is a mock-orchestral extravaganza called "Scary Christmas" showcasing many of Sonokinetic's libraries. Sonokinetic state that all the strings were rendered with the upcoming Orchestral Strings but attentive viewers of...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 22, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

There’s another great use for transient shaping of orchestral samples which I forgot to mention. You surely know how, with nearly all strings libraries, if you want a really tight, committed and punctuated performance of repeated staccato notes, you’re often condemned to use the ff and/or fff sample...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 22, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

Fritz, keeping audio files longer online shouldn't be a problem. Yes, my uploads tend to disappear rather quickly when I post them on my own webspace (which is a fast and convenient solution but has a limited capacity), but Jason has reserved some of The Sound Board's server space for hosting files ...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 22, 2021 6:35 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

Good idea, Guy. But then I feel I (and hopefully some others) *have* to add some audio (or maybe video) as well. Tells so much more than just words.
So, give me a few days.

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by Piet De Ridder
Sep 22, 2021 3:29 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

(...) My guess would be just to add sharpness to mostly Staccatos, Spiccatos and Piccicatos. But do you use them on a bus for the whole instrument or rather individual per patch? Maybe also to soften some attacks, as this is also possible with a transient designer. But other than that: any special ...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 21, 2021 12:59 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper
Replies: 18
Views: 7264

Re: Wavesfactory Quantum - Transient Shaper

(...) I’ve never really explored transient shaping (...) Not saying that you absolutely should, Duncan, but I heartily recommend doing so anyway. Transient shaping is one of the most effective and satisfying ways, I find, to bring back some energy, life, snap, zip and punch to dead samples. I use t...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 17, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: ProjectSAM Flash Sale / "Pandora" 40% off
Replies: 1
Views: 3222

ProjectSAM Flash Sale / "Pandora" 40% off

https://projectsam.com/app/uploads/2021/09/Flash-Sale-1-Banner-v2-couponcode.jpg Three more days before ProjectSAM's flash sale on "Pandora" ends. Until September 20th, the library can be yours for 40% off the regular price. In case you need reminding what "Pandora" is all about...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 15, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V (and V Collection discussion)
Replies: 10
Views: 6251

Re: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V

Haven't looked at the Vocoder yet. (Excellent video though, the one from CatSynth TV.). But I've been completely wrapped up in the Buchla for the past hour. Insane little thing, that synth. (For me, the upgrade price is already justified after playing just the Buchla. And there's 27 more synths to g...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 15, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V (and V Collection discussion)
Replies: 10
Views: 6251

Re: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V

Made up my mind. It was between Metasynth and Arturia V8. Went with the latter. Metasynth will have to wait a bit.

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by Piet De Ridder
Sep 15, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Klevgrand / 'Rum' (room simulator)
Replies: 0
Views: 5569

Klevgrand / 'Rum' (room simulator)

https://img.klevgrand.se/ui_images/ui_rum@2x.jpg?n-ui Klevgrand, makers of software tools that rarely disappoint, have released Rum — 'Rum' means room in Swedish — , a room simulator plug-in that specializes in small spaces and even smaller spaces, from acoustic treated studio booths to the sort of...
by Piet De Ridder
Sep 15, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V (and V Collection discussion)
Replies: 10
Views: 6251

Re: Arturia Ensoniq SQ80V

Just finished watching a few Arturia V-Collection 8 video’s and listening to some of the demos, and the sound quality of their instruments seems to have improved in a big way. I didn’t know that. Years ago, I bought a few individual Arturia synths but quickly stopped using them because of (1) the te...