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lowweek
Published on 10/21/04 at 10:49
Easy installation with authentication software, DVD, 2.4 GB of samples ...
Manuel common to all three editions (Silver, Gold, Platinum) a little trompe l'oeil, but separate sheet for Silver. Rather clear, in English (but hey, no big deal).
Configuration play: works in standalone and VSTi RTAS and it seems to me.
Based on the Native Instruments Kompakt player.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Configuration muscular welcome not having to make bouncing.
I have a PIV 3.2 w / 1GB RAM and a very good drive and it runs smoothly, even
loaded with tracks and three instances of Kompakt loaded to the max (24 instrumentals).
So good performance, enhanced by the regular updates and expansion of Kompakt DFD (streaming from disk.
Exemplary stability Cubase SX2.2
OVERALL OPINION
The only complaint was the lack of articulation, which is quite logical considering the price.
Most important, let the sounds:
- The strings are good, especially the bass. The violins are a bit of legato.
- The woods are average / good. There are not many and few joints.
- Brass instruments are fantastic.
- The drums are super good and many more.
- The pianos are beautiful (thank you Olivier)
- The vocals are few, but they just voted, so beautiful
- The organs seem good. I have not used.
Other points:
- The handling is exemplary.
- The sound is incredible: Hollywood very very effective.
- The sound is dry: you add the reverb and the mix of your choice
- Programming is exemplary use of the mod wheel, expression (CC # 11), volume: a real bonus compared to many other collections.
- The price is totally affordable and the update is very precisely the difference between the lines.
- Free Updates Regular sound banks are carried out by EW.
So bravo to EastWest / Quantum Leap and strongly as I can offer me the Gold!
NOTE: AMENDMENT after installing the update for FREE.
First, it needs to be updated to install the update Kompakt samples. It is not difficult to perform.
This update is necessary because it adds new sounds - including versions of "preview" of Gold, but also the two keyswitching type:
- Legato KS: three variations that change the tone and especially the attack sounds. Welcome to the ultra realistic legato.
- Master KS: all sounds after a keyswitch - legato, staccato, etc ...
There are supporters and critics of the keyswitch who see an unnecessary complication. I am in favor to 100% have two or three different attacks for each instrument is a treasure.
Reminder: keyswitch made in the EW is to press the sustain pedal and then use the buttons C0, D0 and D # 0 on your keyboard to choose a variation. Release the pedal, you will find the sound to start.
My new rating: 11. Ah, I can not. So still 10 more than ever!
Manuel common to all three editions (Silver, Gold, Platinum) a little trompe l'oeil, but separate sheet for Silver. Rather clear, in English (but hey, no big deal).
Configuration play: works in standalone and VSTi RTAS and it seems to me.
Based on the Native Instruments Kompakt player.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
Configuration muscular welcome not having to make bouncing.
I have a PIV 3.2 w / 1GB RAM and a very good drive and it runs smoothly, even
loaded with tracks and three instances of Kompakt loaded to the max (24 instrumentals).
So good performance, enhanced by the regular updates and expansion of Kompakt DFD (streaming from disk.
Exemplary stability Cubase SX2.2
OVERALL OPINION
The only complaint was the lack of articulation, which is quite logical considering the price.
Most important, let the sounds:
- The strings are good, especially the bass. The violins are a bit of legato.
- The woods are average / good. There are not many and few joints.
- Brass instruments are fantastic.
- The drums are super good and many more.
- The pianos are beautiful (thank you Olivier)
- The vocals are few, but they just voted, so beautiful
- The organs seem good. I have not used.
Other points:
- The handling is exemplary.
- The sound is incredible: Hollywood very very effective.
- The sound is dry: you add the reverb and the mix of your choice
- Programming is exemplary use of the mod wheel, expression (CC # 11), volume: a real bonus compared to many other collections.
- The price is totally affordable and the update is very precisely the difference between the lines.
- Free Updates Regular sound banks are carried out by EW.
So bravo to EastWest / Quantum Leap and strongly as I can offer me the Gold!
NOTE: AMENDMENT after installing the update for FREE.
First, it needs to be updated to install the update Kompakt samples. It is not difficult to perform.
This update is necessary because it adds new sounds - including versions of "preview" of Gold, but also the two keyswitching type:
- Legato KS: three variations that change the tone and especially the attack sounds. Welcome to the ultra realistic legato.
- Master KS: all sounds after a keyswitch - legato, staccato, etc ...
There are supporters and critics of the keyswitch who see an unnecessary complication. I am in favor to 100% have two or three different attacks for each instrument is a treasure.
Reminder: keyswitch made in the EW is to press the sustain pedal and then use the buttons C0, D0 and D # 0 on your keyboard to choose a variation. Release the pedal, you will find the sound to start.
My new rating: 11. Ah, I can not. So still 10 more than ever!