Group Buy on new Kirk Hunter Pop/Rock Strings library

Just a heads up that Kirk Hunter is having a group buy (ends Jan 15th) on his new Pop/Rock Strings library.
 
Details of the library at http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/products_pop_str.html
 
Details of the group buy at KvR
 

If this reaches the target price of $125, it will be a massive bargain!

The payment deadline was just extended to 15th January, although the deadline for signing up is still 22nd December.

joncognition


We just officially hit $149. Now we've got a week to try and hit the final target of $125 :)

That's certainly good news... heck, I'm happy at the original price, $149 seems like a gift... but no, I won't complain if it gets lower. Can't wait to see how these work with the Diamond library, among others. Seems like a really well thought out library.

My "Go To" orchestra right now is KH Diamond. But I use a ton of smaller libraries from developers like Bolder, Cinematique, Cinesamples, Soniccouture, Sonokinetic, Tonehammer, and (believe it or not) my old Ensoniq and Akai libraries as much as I use a single mega-library like Diamond.

I also picked up Session Strings from NI, based on my complete satisfaction with Sax&Brass - alas I'm not quite as happy with Session Strings... at least yet. It takes time to learn to use a new library - another benefit of picking up smaller, specialized libraries!

The Pop/Rock strings strike me as remarkably flexible - I think they'll fit into almost any 'pop' music setting, from stuff like Sir George's arrangements to Trans Siberian sorts of things. The thing I really want to do with them is something along the lines of TSOP - but I won't know if they pull that off till later this month<G>!

I jumped in and I'm really excited about these. The demos sound super good. I've wanted some easier to use yet realistic strings and I believe this is gonna be the ticket. I'd picked up NI Session Strings and think it'll be fun and useful, but I don't think it contains solo instruments. The Kirk Hunter Pop/Rock does, and should fill that void plus a lot more. They really do appear to be versatile.

'hope more folks join up so we can get it down to $125.00 (currently at $149, which is already pretty darn sweet). It's great that Kirk extended the payment date to Jan. 15th, though you still have to register by Dec. 22nd.



    

There have been some very nice changes introduced to this group buy
1. The group buy now ends at Janury 15th
2. The top level 50% discount has been moved from 200 participants down to 150 participants
3. If you want to download the strings on the 22nd, you can pay and download then, and if the group buy reaches 50%, you will get a refund for the amount you payed too much

:D

Okay, the Group Buy is presently at 130 people, so the current price is $149 USD, which is 40% off normal price. As of today, you can purchase and download Pop / Rock Strings for $149 USD / 40% off and if the GB reaches 150 participants by the end of the GB, you'll be refunded the difference (minus a small PayPal fee, which I am told is under $2 USD, depending on your country). 

GROUP BUY DISCOUNT LEVELS
GB Participants    Discount      Price (in USD) 
1 - 49                 20%            $199
50 - 99                30%            $174 
100 - 149             40%            $149 <-- current level
150 and Up         50%            $125

Audio Demos
http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/audiodemos_ps.html

Group Buy Registration Page
http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/signup_prs_group_buy.php

[FTR, I originally came to Kirk with the idea for this product and I've helped Kirk put together and manage the GB. I'm a Sonar user and avid user of sample libraries of virtual instrument who is a marketing professional in my day job.]

We've reached maximum discount level!

It is now only $125! You can sign up until 15th January! :)

Kirk Hunter Pop / Rock Strings hit the lowest price, $125 USD (this is library runs with the free KONTAKT Player, so you don't need the full version of KONTAKT to use it). The deal ends January 15, 2011. The price will then be $249 USD.

There are a lot of GB members who are using the library who have posted their opinions at KVR and it's been extremely favorable. You can see for yourself: http://www.kvraudio.com/f...p?t=304789&start=0

Here's a thread that just contains users first impressions of the library: http://www.kvraudio.com/f../viewtopic.php?t=306195

Kirk Hunter Pop / Rock Strings was just reviewed at ProRec and received 9 out of 10 stars. 

We're three days from the end of this Group Buy and it surpassed the highest discount level (50%) long ago, so you can pick it up for $125 USD (downloadable) for the next three days, after that, it will be $249 USD. Here's the link to the KVR thread w/more info and demos -- now on page 57!: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=304789&start=0 


Some quotes from the ProRec review of Kirk Hunter Pop / Rock Strings:  


"Summary" (unedited):  "Pop Rock Strings is more than just a budget strings library. It's a fully legit contender in the bigger world of string libraries. What you get for the price is second to none."  


Excerpts of the review:  "If there was a single word I would use to describe the sound of Pop Rock Strings, it would be "sweet". I'm not talking in a gnarly kind of way, but the sound of Pop Rock Strings is one that is very lush, not overpowering, while still remaining strong. They don't pierce through the mix, but instead fit in well with other instruments...Pop Rock Strings remains one of, if not the most versatile library I've seen. You get what is essentially four different libraries, all meant to sound great together and share the same features."  "If I had to choose a single strings library that offered a good amount of features without breaking the bank, Pop Rock Strings would be at the top of my list. It's a great balance of articulations, control, and excellent sound, and at a price that easily makes this library a no-brainer if you like what you hear.  The sound in Pop Rock Strings is as versatile as they come, and while not perfect in every area, it's about as easy to make a track with this library than any other I've seen. The fact that you don't need any additional software or player is great as well. It's a fully self-contained string library with as much control as many libraries costing many times more...It's a solid library, at a solid price, from a solid developer. Great value for money."  http://prorec.com/index.php/reviews/samples-and-sa mplers/item/94-review-kirk-hunter-pop-rock-strings .html

Some quotes from people in the KVR thread who have begun using Pop / Rock Strings: 
- "...it sounds incredible...Again, thanks Kirk for this amazing deal and product!" 
tman2k (Meathook Audio)  "I had some time to play with it this morning. The library is indeed awesome! No question. At this price point it is a no brainer."  - chander 
- "Just got Pop/Rock strings as well. I've had the opportunity to use some larger libraries in the past, and this one I'm connecting with a *whole* lot faster. So many of the larger libraries are a just a clusterf&*$ of articulations. This is nice: straightforward, easy to understand, perfect for rock music."
- autumndreams
- "I'm very impressed by the sound of it! It has has a very thick rocksound which will fit right into the tracks.  Really fun to play with the different divisions and articulations. Just load the violins, violas, cellos and basses and you're ready to go." 
- rvh23
- "...sounds awesome! i love the sound of the bow attack in the smaller ensemble and solo and the variety of articulations overall. a big step up for me thank you Kirk!"  - cisANDderit  
- "I feel like a decadent boutique producer who has a lush, world class string ensemble on call, day or night, to satisfy my self-indulgent musical whims."  - mandolarian  
- "No matter what though, imho, if someone can't hear and figure out these string samples are worth a lot more then $125 then perhaps they need to find a new hobby."  - emperjon  
 - "...great sounds!"  - luddite  
- "Sound : AWESOME ! just played few notes and chords with my MIDI-guitar, like a lot what I hear. It makes me want to arrange some old songs... and create new ones ! "  - philwake  
 - "Wish everyone a happy 2011. I know for sure those who got into the GB are indeed having a great 2011. I'm digging the strings."  - muddyjoe  
"[Kirk Hunter Pop / Rock Strings] really are quite amazing. Lots to learn yet about exploiting these to get realistic parts and arrangements but even just playing little ensembles from the controller and experimenting with the range of articulations is a revelation."  - egbert
- "The samples sound great! The legato seems very good."  - Baard 

new group buy (also for other Kirk Hunter products), already on 60% off (up to 75% possible):

sign up here:
http://www.kirkhunterstud...k_friday_group_buy.php

more info here:

http://www.kvraudio.com/f...97cf40fa8f488dbb84a17d