EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

At 02:25 PM 06/07/2005, you wrote:
>Hello all
>
>I'm looking for a great sounding sample library for big band
>production demos...mainly saxes, trombones and trumpet sections.
>Preferably in EXS24 format - and real playable patches...not prefab
>loops
>
>Any recommendations much appreciated
>
>Thanks
>
>Rasmus Schwenger

There is no definitive collection of section horns as of yet. Quantum Leap 
Brass is widely used, but I've found it to be marginal and have had to get 
by combining that with a rag-tag collection of older brass libraries from 
Roland, EMU and Northstar. Kick Ass Brass seems to be good at small 
ensemble stuff, but is pricey for its scope. I'm sure others will chime in 
here about the Vienna and John Rekevic dedicated sax libraries, neither of 
which I've yet heard.

Many of us have been anxiously awaiting the release of Gary Garritan's Jazz 
& Big Band collection, due out any time. If it's anything like his previous 
libraries, it may become the defacto library for this style. Info here:

http://www.garritan.com/jazz.html