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by playz123
Mar 22, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Cubase 13.0.30
Replies: 3
Views: 233

Re: Cubase 13.0.30

Really appreciating the improvements to the GUI, especially the text.
by playz123
Feb 23, 2024 1:00 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Spitfire Symphony Orchestra - $499
Replies: 8
Views: 1913

Re: Spitfire Symphony Orchestra - $499

That was my thinking, too, Geoff. And since I own most, but not all, of those libraries, I’m very tempted to purchase this at the discount they have offered. There are also supposed to be bug fixes, so that’s welcome news IF they’ve taken care of most of the more annoying ones. Time will tell.
by playz123
Feb 01, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: ProjectSAM: The Free Orchestra 2
Replies: 12
Views: 5512

Re: ProjectSAM: The Free Orchestra 2

Personally, I wouldn’t claim that it’s better than the core version, which I own. 😊 But I do think it’s an excellent freebie and yes, it does have some of the features of the pro version. Just my opinion, of course. One can do quite a lot with it, and it’s very generous of Project Sam to include it.
by playz123
Nov 10, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Kontakt 7.7 - now with ads [FIXED BY NI]
Replies: 18
Views: 17580

Re: Kontakt 7.7 - now with ads [TO BE FIXED BY NI]

👍🏼. But no mention of Native Access though, so perhaps we are stuck with the ads there in the future?
by playz123
Nov 05, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Crow Hill: String Murmurations (intro £149)
Replies: 24
Views: 25328

Re: Crow Hill: String Murmurations (intro £149)

For what it's worth, the instrument sure is a lot of fun to just plonk on, though I don't know how usable it will be in a larger orchestration. I think you'll hear quite a lot of cinematic piano over the top of whatever is played on this library. Not quite drones, but close. Actually, I ‘hear’ othe...
by playz123
Oct 24, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: ProjectSAM: The Free Orchestra 2
Replies: 12
Views: 5512

Re: ProjectSAM: The Free Orchestra 2

Has anyone successfully downloaded Bold Legato Brass? I've updated via Native Access but it's not showing up for me. Yes, Bold Legato Brass was installed when it was first released and is working well in Kontakt 7 here. Just one "orchestra patch' showing the 2 instruments currently available.
by playz123
Oct 10, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer
Replies: 14
Views: 3659

Re: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer

Thanks, Guy; will definitely do that. If the list is accurate, I currently have no idea why it's not available in UA Connect. EDIT: Ah ha! After closely examining the “list”, now I see what’s going. The list for plugins available Natively shows “Teletronix LA-2A Collection” and “LA-2A Tube Compresso...
by playz123
Oct 10, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer
Replies: 14
Views: 3659

Re: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer

Yes, one can use UA Connect to install a few plugins as VST3. BUT, so far the number is very limited...only a couple of my 12 plugins are available. So, I guess we should clarify by stating that a few, but certainly not even the majority are available as VST3. I have the full version of the LA-2A an...
by playz123
Oct 10, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer
Replies: 14
Views: 3659

Re: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer

I did just read your update, but remain confused about "UADx". What is that? It doesn't show up for my downloads and people continue to complain there aren't any VST 3 versions. Will see what I can find re. my interface, but nothing so far.
by playz123
Oct 10, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer
Replies: 14
Views: 3659

Re: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer

Huh - according to this, UAD's native plugins are now also VST3 compatible? https://help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/5172457309716-DAW-Compatibility-with-Native-UAD-Plug-Ins . I'll check myself later, will report back. Yup, read that too, quite awhile ago. BUT I'm not sure exactly what they mean. ...
by playz123
Oct 10, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer
Replies: 14
Views: 3659

Re: FREE: UAD LA-2A and $49 11-plugin offer

The problem these days with UAD plugins is that they aren't VST3 and therefore don't even show up in Cubase 12 running in Native mode on a Mac M1 or M2 . It's just one of many reasons why I still have Cubase 11 installed as well. Fortunately they do work in Logic Pro, but that is not my main DAW. It...
by playz123
Sep 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Abbey Road Orchestra - Violins 1 announced
Replies: 70
Views: 38834

Re: Abbey Road Orchestra - Violins 1 announced

A year or two ago I purchased a library from Spitfire called Abbey Road One, which I assumed would provide me with the full orchestra recorded at Abbey Road…similar to the BBC Symphony Orchestra library. After that, I was then encouraged to enhance ARO by adding Grand Brass, Sparking Woodwinds, Lege...
by playz123
Jun 13, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Cakewalk Sonar returns
Replies: 5
Views: 2683

Re: Cakewalk Sonar returns

I can’t help but wonder about the logic (no pun intended) behind this attempt to restart or redevelop another DAW at this time. DAW users currently have a number of good products from which to choose, so what will make this new/old product so different and so special that one might be tempted to swi...
by playz123
May 02, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder IV released
Replies: 5
Views: 17460

Re: Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder IV released

I have the original and used it extensively, so I’m glad to see an update is finally released, even if it’s a different company. Apparently there’s a special upgrade price for owners of previous versions, so that makes it more attractive now.
by playz123
Apr 16, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Realitone Sunset Choir
Replies: 7
Views: 17742

Re: Realitone Sunset Choir

Looking forward to this, Mike. Sounds great…and I never seem to have enough choir libraries. 😄 Some very unique features in this one should also set it apart from the others.
by playz123
Mar 24, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: ProjectSAM: Orchestral Essentials I and II free update 2.0 and sale
Replies: 4
Views: 5316

Re: ProjectSAM: Orchestral Essentials I and II free update 2.0 and sale

Isn’t one able now to create one’s own multis in version two, or am I mistaken? That is something I might find useful if I go ahead with the free update.
by playz123
Jan 18, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: M2 Macbook Pro and Mac Minis released
Replies: 5
Views: 2523

Re: M2 Macbook Pro and Mac Minis released

I’ve just ordered a new Mac Mini M2 for use in my office, so won’t be commenting on its usefulness in the studio. But it will get a workout with graphics and video as well as usual office-related activities. After so many years of using a Mac in the studio and a PC in my office, I’ve finally given u...
by playz123
Dec 19, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Embertone / Honky Tonk Harmonica (Whiskey Series)
Replies: 20
Views: 6140

Re: Embertone / Honky Tonk Harmonica (Whiskey Series)

Lawrence wrote: Dec 19, 2022 6:05 am I’m having trouble unpacking the .zips. Any illuminations?
Larry, I suggest you use the free program The Unarchiver instead. It's proven to be very useful for me. The basic Mac program seems to have problems with zip files from some developers.
by playz123
Dec 16, 2022 1:08 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Embertone / Honky Tonk Harmonica (Whiskey Series)
Replies: 20
Views: 6140

Re: Embertone / Honky Tonk Harmonica (Whiskey Series)

I’m “just and old blues man” so thumbs up to this one!
by playz123
Dec 06, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Sonokinetic Vivace Legacy - free!
Replies: 8
Views: 3015

Re: Sonokinetic Vivace Legacy - free!

I think it's been close to 10 years since this library first came out, but I recall using it a lot back then, because, at the time, it was rather unique. Haven't thought about it for quite awhile, but do feel it may still have some uses, depending on the circumstances. So, if it's now "free&quo...
by playz123
Dec 05, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Orange Tree / Baritone Electric
Replies: 1
Views: 1568

Re: Orange Tree / Baritone Electric

It sounds great, to my ears at least, but I would only have limited use for it at this time. Will keep it in mind though for the future.
by playz123
Nov 09, 2022 1:16 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Realitone / Nightfall (Hybrid/Organic Strings)
Replies: 11
Views: 6236

Re: Realitone / Nightfall (Hybrid/Organic Strings)

I am a bit biased as Mike is just a good dude but this is one of those libraries for at least what I do I hope people will kind of ignore it so I can keep it for myself. That's not exactly fair as it is very malleable so it is easy to roll your own. Working on a Warner project and it fits like a gl...
by playz123
Oct 25, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Sonnox / "Claro"
Replies: 26
Views: 10834

Hm-m, well while it appears "smart" in many useful ways, it doesn't appear to do what SmartEQ and some others do, and analyze an audio track and then make a suggestion re. EQ'g it...an "EQ Assistant" if you like. Am I missing something here? In any case, like many, my toolbox is ...
by playz123
Sep 13, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: iZotope Ozone 10
Replies: 3
Views: 2826

Re: iZotope Ozone 10

Good news for those who purchased the "Everything" bundle in June. The free update to Advanced should now be in your account, along with the new serial number. It appears they've fixed the 'error' that some bundle owners discovered when their RX 9 Advanced was initially only updated to RX ...
by playz123
Aug 25, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: The Front Page
Topic: Izotope everything bundle for 199$
Replies: 27
Views: 9107

Re: Izotope everything bundle for 199$

Frank-pre your new computer, did you find that Ozone was very heavy on your CPU? Actually, no, Larry. I had a 2014 Mac Pro with 32 GB of RAM and quite often I'd just use Ozone in the final mastering stage of a project. But having said that, it also does not mean that sometimes I wouldn't use a numb...