The Logic Off Topic list

At 02:38 AM 3/23/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anyone use the ES1 or ES2 much? I have a Nova and Virus B and wondering 
>if I could replace those with the ES2. The actual synths sound better but 
>that in part is addition of affects. I am not really very impressed with the 
>presets in the ES2 (in demo mode). 

I don't have a Virus to compare with but I think the ES2 is right up there
in the world of softsynths. For me the convenience of being able to call up
a dozen instances instantly when you reopen a song and have them all
cooking away is compelling. 

>Also I don't understand how and why the 
>round part rotates.

There are two filters which can operate in serial or parallel -- that is
what the rotation indicates - switching from serial to parallel.

 Also are there extra patch libraries?

Not that I know of -- Wizoo used to do a line of presets for Emagic stuff
but I don't think they ever got around to the ES2
 
>I like the EVOC20 for getting some fresh tones. But I am sorry I bought the 
>EXS24. I barely use it and find it clumsy to set up a new instrument, and 
>hard to figure out the file management. Its much easier to drag and drop a 
>load of recycle bits into Battery and have them automatically set up.

The EXS24 has frustrating limitations but it is so stable - I use it more
than anything else I have in the way of virtual instruments.

>So this is why I want to ask about the ES's.  Of course its nicer having 
>softsynths so there is virtually no noise and so much more control over 
>everything and the patches are right there to edit. 

Absolutely. 

Regards,
Murray