Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

On Mar 4, 2007, at 5:02 AM, Zip Boterbloem wrote:

> What's your problem? Works fine. The idea: Low keys(normally so low
> they aren't on your typical 5-octave MIDI leyboard) switch between
> programs.
I don't know what I was doing wrong.  Apparently I did have the idea  
right.  Maybe I wasn't tuning in to the subtle differences in some of  
the instruments.   But I tried it again last night, and can  
definitely tell the difference.  I know I'm late to the keyswitching  
game, but I like it.  it's a pretty user-friendly technique for  
handling a range of articulations for different patches.  Just a  
warning to others who may not be familiar with this, Rare Instruments  
uses C4 for middle C, while Logic uses C3.
>
> Zip(is enjoying his Giga rare instruments, although they're just a
> small subset of the whole rare collection)
You must be referring to the RA version, which is its own virtual  
instrument and far bigger.  We did, however, get the whole rare  
instruments set (16 instruments) that is still selling for $450+ in  
places:

http://www.eastwestsamples.com/details.php?cd_index=698

Oddly enough there is a Prosamples version as well, which is $45 and  
includes 10 of the 16 instruments we got.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/EastWest-Prosamples-Vol.-31- 
Rare-Ethnic-Instruments-CDROM?sku=955829

Apparently, until this full set got so heavily discounted, the Rag  
Dung, Thai Gong, Sarangi, Gadulka, Launeddas and Uilleann Pipes were  
worth an extra $400.

Gregory