EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

on 4/11/05 11:21 AM, lynnemoquin at lynnemoquin@... wrote:

> 
> 
> Does anyone combine solo orchestra libraries such as sam solo , dan dean
> winds, vsl or 
> other solo strings? to make a whole orchestra, as op to using EW or Vsl whole
> orch?
>

I do it all the time, with Garritan Orchestral Strings, EWQLSO Gold,
Westgate woodwinds, SAM trumpets (the free ones they used to have on their
site), Sonic Implants strings, and miscellaneous other samples.

Things to watch out for:

1) panning may be different in the various libraries;

2) ambience is often different, so you may need to add longer/shorter reverb
to different libraries (e.g, Gold has ambient release samples).

I never use solo strings, because it is very difficult to make realistic
lines with solo string samples. As I play 'cello, I usually add my own
recorded parts to sweeten the mix.

However, when the Synful orchestra comes out in a Mac version, I would try
it. Also, Garritan is coming out with a solo violin that's based on a
combination of sampling and synthesis. I don't like the timbre of the
Stradivarius, but they're supposed to be coming out with a Guarnerius
version also that may sound better.

Don