EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Sean McCoy <osr@j...> wrote:

> 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


Hello Sean and Rasmus,
I've just seen your post and would like to inform you about a more 
satisfying solution for your needs: it's called the BROADWAY BIG 
BAND and it is developed by a new company called FABLE SOUNDS.

The BROADWAY BIG BAND is a series of multi-sample based virtual 
instruments (no sampler is needed) with a powerful performance tool 
which enables real note-transitions (legatos) and advanced key-
switching features. Also recorded with 4 mic setups or more 
(sometimes 5 or 6 mic positions).

Compared to the Garritan Jazz & Big Band (Approximately 2 GB of 
content) the Broadway Big Band will have approximately 70 GB or more 
(the exact size hasn't been announced yet), which means it is not 
really comparable. 
If you are a serious professional user, your only choice in the near 
future will be the BROADWAY BIG BAND.

Because of the "Broadway Performer" midi processing tool and
the way 
the library was recorded, it will change your workflow (for the 
better) and will totally change what you could expect to be able to 
do using samplers. For non-orchestral wind instruments real pre-
recorded note transitions (legato intervals) can make a HUGE 
difference in flexibility and overall realism.
The BROADWAY BIG BAND  offers that and much more…

Another thing to keep in mind is that the Broadway big Band is fully 
upgradeable to its future editions.

The audio engine is HALion powered and the performance tool 
("Broadway Performer") will be available both as a MIDI Plug-In and 
in standalone versions. Compatible for all systems both PC & MAC.


www.fablesounds.com