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Johnny-Boy

Joined: 05 May 2009
Posts: 152

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:03 am Post subject: String Samples

I'm considering purchasing string samples here: http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/products.html - anyone have any experience with these? I'm thinking of buying/downloading the "ALL STRINGS" at $299 . http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/products_sections.html If I get the ESX24 version, I won't need an additional "player" with Logic Pro - is that correct? Thanks for any and all feedback on this. Best, John P.S, I was seriously considering the new EWQL "Hollywood Strings", but I'm afraid it would put a strain on my system. ________________________ Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing!

n6smith

Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Posts: 440

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:22 am Post subject: : String Samples

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If I get the ESX24 version, I won't need an additional "player" with Logic Pro - is that correct?

Yes, that is correct.

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I was seriously considering the new EWQL "Hollywood Strings"

I just got LA Scoring Strings (L.A.S.S.) and I am thrilled to bits with them..... Pricey but well worth every cent...

Have a listen @

http://www.audiobro.com

Or check out my blog (See my sig) for an example of the solo cello from that set used in "Dance for Cello and 5 Legs" The Cello was played 'live' without any need for post recording editing such as velocities etc... Yes, it is that playable

Cheers..
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Nigel

My Blog inc Fireflies Remix - Owl City

Logic Pro 9.1.1, OS X 10.6.2, iMac 3.06 4 gig Several external HDs (USB/800) Motu UltraLite & A-90EX Keyboard...

Johnny-Boy

Joined: 05 May 2009
Posts: 152

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:02 am Post subject: : String Samples

Sounds good n6smith! Enjoyed your track. Thanks, John ________________________ Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing!

MaxMaxsen

Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Posts: 3

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:22 pm Post subject: : String Samples

I just got my L.A.S.S. too... it's amazing! For some basic strings easy to handle, but for more advanced scoring I'll prob need some time to digg in. @n6smith I like your Dance for Cello which cello sample did you use? my guess: Cello FC Leg LPG Speed P+G Lt_ Max ________________________ "Mom, when I become a grownup...I want to be a musician! Mom replies,"Son, you can't be both!".

n6smith

Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Posts: 440

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: : String Samples

@Max I used three different ones but yes, that was one of them.... I'm finding the more I spend time with LASS the more I like it.. It will demand a lot of digging around I admit, to get the most out of it but it will be well worth it I suspect, based on the results I have achieved, so far at least. ________________________ Nigel My Blog inc Fireflies Remix - Owl City Logic Pro 9.1.1, OS X 10.6.2, iMac 3.06 4 gig Several external HDs (USB/800) Motu UltraLite & A-90EX Keyboard...

MaxMaxsen

Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Posts: 3

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:36 pm Post subject: : String Samples

@n6smith Would you mind telling me the other 2 layers? I'm new to orchestral scores, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible... Did you use a spiccato layer (for faster attack)? Btw. I played your tune to a violonist and he couldn't believe that this was a sampled celli... LASS rocks! Max ________________________ "Mom, when I become a grownup...I want to be a musician! Mom replies,"Son, you can't be both!".

n6smith

Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Posts: 440

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:42 pm Post subject: : String Samples

@Max Sure.. the other two were; ESP Sus - Just to give a rich expressive smooth playing style without accidentally triggering portamento when needed Leg LP Fast - This I used for the few very short articulated parts instead of Spiccato which would have probably worked better if I wasn't playing it live and didn't need to worry about fast changes. I set each of the instruments up on different channels and then used my A-90 (Which has 4 dedicated midi channel output selection buttons) to switch quickly between all three while playing live. Have to agree.. LASS in pretty incredible.. and the more I use and get used to how to control it.. (The CC control is amazing once you dig around a bit..) the more realistic end results I get it seems..... I'm currently working on a compete string quartet piece at the moment... Probably be ready in about a week or so... ________________________ Nigel My Blog inc Fireflies Remix - Owl City Logic Pro 9.1.1, OS X 10.6.2, iMac 3.06 4 gig Several external HDs (USB/800) Motu UltraLite & A-90EX Keyboard...

madoc

Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Posts: 68
Location: Cardiff, UK

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 2:44 am Post subject: : String Samples

Sorry to interrupt - I was wondering, how well does LASS work on your systems? I'm aware that my MacBook may have issues with running something that big, but would I in theory be able to run LASS just using the Mac Pro (with more RAM, obviously!) Many thanks, Madoc. ________________________ Mac Pro 2.8GHz Quad Core w/2Gb RAM, OS 10.6.2 MacBook 2.13GHz Core 2 duo w/ 4Gb RAM, OS 10.6.2, Logic Pro 9.1, MOTU 828 MKII, Apogee Duet and a fair bit of other software and hardware too . . . .

n6smith

Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Posts: 440

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:46 am Post subject: : String Samples

@Madoc It runs just fine on both my 4Gig iMac and my 4Gig MBP. A couple of the 'articulations' can be a little memory hungry of course but in the main it's pretty good and there are always alternative less memory hungry sample sets to load in if you find you are pushing things a little... The largest project I've worked on so far with LASS has been 17 tracks, 10 of which are LASS and no probs so far.. ________________________ Nigel My Blog inc Fireflies Remix - Owl City Logic Pro 9.1.1, OS X 10.6.2, iMac 3.06 4 gig Several external HDs (USB/800) Motu UltraLite & A-90EX Keyboard...

MaxMaxsen

Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Posts: 3

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:09 pm Post subject: : String Samples

I can only second that. My SetUp: Mac Pro 10 Gig, 10.6.2, Logic 9.1 running 64 bit and no issues with LASS even running side by side with memory hogs like Omnisphere and Trilian... @Nigel Thanks for your reply. Did you check out the banks made by a LASS user (LASS Support Forum)? The banks contain all articulations and come with a keyswitch script, it's pretty cool... Looking forward to hearing your new tune! Max ________________________ "Mom, when I become a grownup...I want to be a musician! Mom replies,"Son, you can't be both!".

madoc

Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Posts: 68
Location: Cardiff, UK

Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:25 am Post subject: : String Samples

That's great to hear - thank you both for taking the time out to answer me - I really appreciate it. Madoc. ________________________ Mac Pro 2.8GHz Quad Core w/2Gb RAM, OS 10.6.2 MacBook 2.13GHz Core 2 duo w/ 4Gb RAM, OS 10.6.2, Logic Pro 9.1, MOTU 828 MKII, Apogee Duet and a fair bit of other software and hardware too . . . .

rpj1970

Joined: 27 Sep 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:59 am Post subject: : String Samples

Hi all, I just came to hear of LASS now, and am considering getting it. How do I use this in Logic Pro? Do I need to buy a separate Player (like Kontakt) also to play this, or is this library usable via any of the Logic Instruments? Pls respond, as I am a liitle confused about this. regds, Jairam

jordito

Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 2001
Location: Madrid, Spain

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:15 am Post subject: : String Samples

It works with Kontakt and Kontakt Player. Kontakt Player is free. J. ________________________ MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz - 4GB RAM \| 10.5.8 \| Logic Pro 8.0.2, 9.1.1 \| Apogee Duet \| Akai MPK49.

rpj1970

Joined: 27 Sep 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject: : String Samples

Thanks a lot

jonnik

Joined: 05 Mar 2010
Posts: 31

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:56 am Post subject: : String Samples

n6smith, you really did a great job with those songs and music!) what software instruments did u use to make Fireflies inside mix? I enjoyed it a lot!

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