EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

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

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

--- 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

How much though?

 

Paul 



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Hi,
 
 Do you have an idea o the price of this BROADWAY BIG BAND?
 
 Thank you,
 
 Alain

The BROADWAY BIG BAND is in final stages of development and is 
expected to hit the market later this summer. 
A more specific release date will be announced soon. 

The BROADWAY BIG BAND will be released as a series of virtual 
instruments:

BROADWAY TRUMPETS
BROADWAY TROMBONES
BROADWAY SAXOPHONES & WOODWINDS
BROADWAY RHYTHM SECTION

And a combo version titled "BROADWAY BIG BAND" which will include 
all of the above for a reduced price.

The BROADWAY PERFORMER - The powerful MIDI processing software 
developed by FABLE SOUNDS is included with each and every one of the 
BROADWAY BIG BAND products.

As the BROADWAY BIG BAND products are so significantly different 
from anything ells done with these instruments in this genre, it may 
not be the cheapest choice on the market, but will surly be the 
highest-end product line covering these instruments in a non-
orchestral manner, and will surely remain very affordable compared 
to what it has to offer.

The official price of the BROADWAY BIG BAND products has not been 
announced as of yet.


You can check back on the website: 

http://www.fablesounds.com 


where you can also find out  a lot more about the project, 
and/or you can join the FABLE SOUNDS mailing list to be updated as 
soon as this new information is released. All you need to do is to 
send an empty e-mail message to:

updateme@...


I hope this helps...
Yuval.

From: "yuval_fablesousnds" <yuval@...>


> The BROADWAY BIG BAND is in final stages of development and is
> expected to hit the market later this summer.
> A more specific release date will be announced soon.

Yuval, am I right that you were showing this at the Sonic Implants  
booth at NAMM? Or is that a different lib?


Nick Batzdorf, editor/publisher
Virtual Instruments magazine - the world of softsynths and samplers
www.Virtualinstrumentsmag.com
1-877 VImagzn (846-2496)
818/905-9101, cell 590-9101



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yuval_fablesousnds wrote:

> 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).


Do the brass samples include all mutes, growl and wah wah samples?


-- 
Pete Thomas
www.petethomas.co.uk
- Free Logic Icons, Environments and EXS Instruments

--- In exs-users@yahoogroups.com, Pete Thomas <logic@p...> wrote:
 
> Do the brass samples include all mutes, growl and wah wah samples?
> 
> 
> -- 
> Pete Thomas
> www.petethomas.co.uk
> - Free Logic Icons, Environments and EXS Instruments



Yes. The BROADWAY BIG BAND brass includes all mutes (Harmon, Cup, 
Bucket, Straight, and Plunger) as well as Flutter-Tonguing/Growl.

A variety of about 5 different Wah-Wah (Plunger) patterns has been 
recorded, including one combining Plunger with flutter-tonguing. 
Flutter-tonguing samples are available for both the muted and the un-
muted instruments.

The wha-wah patterns are:

1) Fast opening with progressive vibrato and a slight closing in the 
end of the sustained note (Waaaaaaaaahw)
2) Fast closing with a slow opening afterwards (Awwwwwwwah)
3) Slow opening with progressive vibrao (wwwwwwoaaah)
4) Short note with opening (Wah)
5) Short note with flutter-tounging and opening (Wrrrrah)
6) The trombone also has a Plunger vibrato (Wahwawawawah)
7) More... (various combinations and effects)


You can see a detailed instruments & articulations list on the Fable 
Sounds website...

http://www.fablesounds.com

>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


we just released the horn arrangements of Greg Adams (from "tower of power") through Big Fish audio. both in acid and apple format http://www.bigfishaudio.com/4DCGI/detail.html?721   I suppose they could technically be used in the EXS. there are a ton of one shots that would work great in the EXS
 
Fun, fun, stuff and they sound awesome
 
I'll send u links to some demo material that i wrote when i get home tonight.

--- rschweng2000 <rasmus_schwenger@...> wrote:


> 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


Here is the demo from  our Greg Adams loops.
http://69.50.194.202/MoPhatHoDown.mp3 

Check 'em out. i may be a little bias, but i kove em

Interesting!
Now how about tweaking the tuning and rebouncing it.
Just change the tuning in the song settings, and rebounce the mix.
It'll bring the whole piece to life;-)

This page tells you how to do it:

http://www.lucytune.com/midi_and_keyboard/pitch_bend.html







On 13 Jun 2005, at 04:31, john mason wrote:

>
> --- rschweng2000 <rasmus_schwenger@...> wrote:
>
>
>
>> 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
>>
>
>
> Here is the demo from  our Greg Adams loops.
> http://69.50.194.202/MoPhatHoDown.mp3
>
> Check 'em out. i may be a little bias, but i kove em
>
>
>



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