So if you do not play live you do not need the performance set and tool ?
Cyril
On 2/05/03 16:00, "go_matic" <tichy@...> wrote:
> Hello Husky,
>
> here are some excerpts from our last newsletter, with some
> further explanations:
>
> "The Orchestral Cube, including Strings, Brass & Woodwinds
> and Percussion in EXS24 mk II format had its worldwide debut
> two weeks ago. The Vienna Symphonic Library is now available
> as the first fully integrated orchestral sample library for Logic 5.5
> and Logic 6, for Mac or PC.
>
> The Performance Set in EXS24 mk II format is rapidly being
> finalized as well. Currently we're working together with Emagic to
> implement our Performance Tool with EXS24 mk II. And here's
> the good news: Unlike the GigaStudio version, the EXS
> Performance Tool will not be a stand-alone program. It will be a
> plug-in directly accessible in EXS24 mk II. You'll be able to use
> all of our tools of expression without leaving Logic. It will be
> available for Mac OS 9 and OS X and is expected to be ready for
> download for registered users from our User Area by the end of
> May/beginning of June.
>
> The EXS Performance Tool plug-in will offer the same features
> as the GigaStudio version:
>
> Alternation Mode: As you play in real-time, you step
> automatically from one articulation to the other, without being
> distracted by having to operate key switches.
>
> Legato Mode: For the first time in the history of electronic
> music it is possible to perform naturally fluid and authentic
> passages like legato, portamento or glissando in real-time. Just
> play without any additional need for pedals or key switches.
>
> Repetition Mode: Perform repeated notes without the notorious
> "machine gun effect", with the timing and accents of your choice
> in real-time.
>
> Of course we're not only finalizing the First Edition, but we're
> especially focused on completing the massive Pro Edition,
> which is due for release this summer. Complete details on this
> and all of our future products will be sent to you in upcoming
> Vienna Symphonic Library newsletters."
>
> So, to answer your question, Husky: One mode of the
> Performance Tool, the Alternation Mode, is for use in
> combination with the multisamples of the Orchestral Cube, as it
> switches automatically between articulations, e.g., up and
> down bows, or, more elaborated, e.g., staccato, staccato,
> detache, staccato, staccato, sfz., pfp, pizz., pfp, etc... It's easy
> to create longer patterns with many different articulations and
> you just play them in real-time. If you are a registered user of the
> Orchestral Cube, you will be able to download this "Alternation
> Tool" (which is actually the Performance Tool with the Alternation
> Mode activated) from the User Area of our website as soon as it
> will be available by the end of May/beginning of June. It will be a
> plug-in for the EXS24 mk II on Mac OS 9 and OS X and therefore
> fully integrated. So there's no need for a stand-alone program
> like our Performance Tool for the Giga platform.
>
> In a nutshell: Yes, you'll have a great Performance plug-in for the
> Orchestral Cube as well!
>
> I hope that answered your question!
>
> Best regards from Vienna,
> Martin Tichy
> Vienna Symphonic Library
>
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