EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

On a fine day, 29-12-2003, Kendall Simpson wrote:

>I use the EXSP24 and was wondering if anyone uses (and likes) the
>Xtreme Analog collection/samples from Emagic. I  am in a debate over
>whether to  add an ES1 to my Logic Gold set up or just add the Xtreme
>Analog samples .

I have the Xtreme Analog library...  Haven't used it much yet, but 
it's pretty good -- within the limitations of a sample library, that 
is.  It's no substitute for a real analog synth obviously, since it's 
less 'tweakable' because of it's being sample-based.  On the other 
hand, the range of sounds they used is quite broad, and covers most 
'classical' analog sounds.  So if you're looking for e.g. a fat 
Moog-bass, chances are good you'll find it in the library.
If I had to put it in one sentence, the verdict would be "a good 
general purpose library with a broad range of analog sounds for 
people who don't want to spend too much time tweaking their own 
sounds".  If you want to turn 10 knobs and faders simultaneously to 
achieve that whizz-bang weirdness-extravaganza effect you're after, 
then you're better of getting a real synth.

Regarding the ES1: I've used it a bit in Logic-4 days and was _not at 
all_ impressed by it.  House-techno-dance basses and base drums: 
fine.  But for the rest...???  I don't know if it has changed much 
since v4, but if not, I would never consider spending money on it. 
Seems to me that the ES2 would be a better option.  Or, if you're 
really into wild sounds and extreme flexibility, get NI's Absynth for 
example.  For classical analog there's NI's Prophet 5 emulation, the 
Pro-53.  OTOH, I've heard bad things about NI support and their 
AU-conversions, so I don't know if anyting NI-related is a good idea 
at this point in time.

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