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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 02:53:30
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edrummist,
Do you know if Solo Strings 2 comes with TVEC 4 and ESA?
I actually didn't know that Kirk added Solo Strings 2 as a separate item (as it's part of Concert Strings 2) to the GB. It originally wasn't part of the GB. While Solo Strings 2 is part of Concert Strings 2, and Concert Strings 2 comes with TVEC 4 and ESA, I'm not certain if TVEC4 and ESA are also bundled when people only buy Solo Strings 2.
The page for SS2 states that it comes with TVEC 3 (http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/products_solo_str_ii2.html), not TVEC 4 or ESA. I put an email in to Kirk to find out for certain, but I know he told me Friday that he had out of town plans for this weekend, so I don't expect he'll be ask prompt in his reply as usual, but I promise to post the answer in this thread as soon as Kirk gets back to me.
- Peter
SS2 is listed at $64.50 at http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/purchase.html so I figured I'd get that too but it doesn't specify what TVEC it comes with.
I already bought Pop Rock Strings during the last group buy, would it be wise to buy SS2?
The solo strings in Pop/Rock Strings are really just a culled down version of Solo Strings 2, as Pop/Rock Strings was made from Concert Strings 2. Pop/Rock Strings has uses less samples per octave and less articulations. So, my personal opinion would be that Concert Strings 2 would be the ideal library to step up to. Another option would be that, if don't desire to step up to Concert Strings 2 that you might consider picking up Solo Strings 1, which, while it's not as detailed as Solo Strings 2, it was made from different string instruments and at different recording sessions, so adding that library to your collection will enable to you to expand your sonic pallet/choices. Whereas stepping up from Pop/Rock Strings to Concert Strings 2 or Solo Strings 2 will provide you with increased quality, but is really a higher quality/more detailed version of the same sampled instruments and recording sessions.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 11:12:15
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I can't quite make a direct comparison, I have Concert Strings 2 and Pop/Rock Strings - they are similar, but they are not the same. If you are writing in more classical or epic styles I think you'll like Solo Strings 2, if they are the soloists from Concert Strings 2 - which is my impression.
The new Spotlight Strings is an entirely different animal - and my impression thus far is that I could use them for almost any style, but I'm still learning.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 16:16:17
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SS2 is listed at $64.50 at http://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/purchase.html so I figured I'd get that too but it doesn't specify what TVEC it comes with.
I already bought Pop Rock Strings during the last group buy, would it be wise to buy SS2?
I just heard back from Kirk, he told me that Solo Strings 2 now includes TVEC 4 (but not Easy String Arranger, which comes with Concert Strings 2). I'll also PM you to make sure you see this message.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 19:02:31
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I have an announcement to make on behalf of Kirk Hunter Studios and I think it's great news: "The copy protection on Spotlight Strings was as an anti-piracy measure intended to slow the damage done by pirates in the introduction of this new library. However, it has become clear from customer feedback that many Kirk Hunter Studios customers felt such protection negatively impacts the user experience and the user experience is our first priority. Consequently, beginning February 24, 2014, Kirk Hunter Studios libraries will no longer require authorization (with the exception of Pop/Rock Strings, which as a KONTAKT Player library, uses Native Instruments' authorization process). " --- ### --- Kirk told me that he expects that the updated libraries that do not require authorization should be available tomorrow afternoon PST.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 19:47:47
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Well I has a happy. I am not a copy protection fan and the fact that he's getting rid of it is great.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 19:57:13
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I'm looking forward to using it and putting the sounds in my pieces. I bought Spotlight Strings, but so far haven't been able to either follow the install directions or something is missing. I'm sure I'll get it sorted soon, but it has been complicated. Kirk has emailed me to reassure me he'd help me out soon.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 21:12:01
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Well I has a happy. I am not a copy protection fan and the fact that he's getting rid of it is great.
Yeah, I'm with you. I hate copy protection and especially stuff like iLOK where legitimate customers are forced to pay for something that not only has no real value/benefit or utility for them (okay, it might for a small percentage of users, but not for most customers), still some software companies expect them to directly take on these costs -- which are among the most costly anti-piracy measures a company can do. Kirk and I have had a lot of talks on this topic. These kind of decisions really aren't easy, as Kirk's intent was to slow the pirating of a new library so it wouldn't hurt his new library's (Spotlight Strings) initial sales badly. But after seeing his customers post and email with him feedback, he made the choice that his customer's user experience wasn't going to be trumped by anti-piracy measures. As a sample user, including as a Kirk Hunter Studios user, I'm sincerely very grateful and I hope Kirk is rewarded by customers for taking this step.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 21:20:44
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I'm not sure that it helps that much in terms of slowing piracy, either. I mean if you go with something really complex and overbearing like iLok or eLicenser then ya. However short of that, it'll probably get cracked if there's enough interest in it. Even the overbearing stuff gets cracked if people really care. Look at Blu-ray. The complexity of the AACS key tree and BD-J protection is pretty staggering and yet there is software out there to easily bypass it. Audio software sometimes avoids that since less people care about it, but still.
I'm also not convinced it helps sales that much. A copy pirated is not necessarily a sale lost. Plenty of people will go and download something for free, but wouldn't pay for it if they couldn't, they'd just do without. I remain unconvinced that piracy and sales really have a whole lot of correlation.
So, I'm happy, I think it is the right decision. I'd reward it, but, well, I've already bought all his libraries so I'm pretty much done :).
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/23 23:03:25
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Boy, I just don't get all this whining about copy protection... sure, it take a few moments... even ilok is just a couple minutes. I WANT developers to get paid. Friggin' lazy whiny people...We are in BAD shape if ya can't take a couple minutes to complete a challenge/response or sign in to NI and put in a few numbers...
Wastin' hours every day glued to your frackin' phone screen and can't even put in a few numbers...
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 08:09:54
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I'm looking forward to using it and putting the sounds in my pieces. I bought Spotlight Strings, but so far haven't been able to either follow the install directions or something is missing. I'm sure I'll get it sorted soon, but it has been complicated. Kirk has emailed me to reassure me he'd help me out soon.
I will say that the install process was unlike any library I've ever purchased, but I've got them installed. I still need the actual "instrument" files from Kirk, but he emailed me on Sunday and said they would be out today. Looking forward to playing with this library. Regards, Dan
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2014/02/24 09:52:48
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Hello to everybody,
Just curious to hear more about the "quality" and playability of the new "spotlight Strings", I got a look at the VI forum and this library was very negatively criticized. No offense at all concerning all the work Kirk invested for making this library very useful for having all the tools and fundamental functions accessible in a main page, but for those who have tried or purchased it, can you get what you want from it ?
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2014/02/24 10:30:19
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peter434
Hello to everybody,
Just curious to hear more about the "quality" and playability of the new "spotlight Strings", I got a look at the VI forum and this library was very negatively criticized. No offense at all concerning all the work Kirk invested for making this library very useful for having all the tools and fundamental functions accessible in a main page, but for those who have tried or purchased it, can you get what you want from it ?
Download the demo if you seriously want to know. Everyone likes different things. Regards, Dan
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 11:26:43
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peter434Just curious to hear more about the "quality" and playability of the new "spotlight Strings", I got a look at the VI forum and this library was very negatively criticized. No offense at all concerning all the work Kirk invested for making this library very useful for having all the tools and fundamental functions accessible in a main page, That's a conversation I'd rather not see start here... the short version is that for reasons I've never understood, KHS gets very little respect at VI-Control. If you even mention that you use any of his libraries you will be flamed. It's odd, and it is always the same minority... and if you read the thread you'll discover that these folks not only criticize the library, but also Kirk. It gets really nasty, and really personal after just a couple of posts. peter434but for those who have tried or purchased it, can you get what you want from it ? I am getting close... it is a complex library, and it certainly has a sound of its own. But then that is part of the reason I like it. It isn't for everyone, anymore than Cinesamples or Spitfire or East West are. And it won't work in every setting... I still haven't found a way to use it in the typical "epic" setting, but then solo anything doesn't really find a place in epic<G>! Here's the thing... KHS provides a demo version, all the samples, all the articulations, just time limited. If you are genuinely curious about Spotlight Strings you just download the demo and find out for yourself if it works for you. I like it... I like the sound, and I like the control. Make no mistake, this is not an "Out of the box" library, it took me a bit to really get my head around it, and in fact I am still learning. Yes, I can get what I want from it.
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edrummist
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 12:09:32
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@peter434 If you're interested in the VI Control story, PM me. Over the years, I've witnessed Bruce Miller and other well respected and award winning composers get bashed at VI Control for any positive thing they post about Kirk Hunter Studios libraries at VI Control. You'll find things like negative reviews of sample libraries, including video reviews, by people who have worked on competitor libraries and don't disclose that fact when they negative review or comment on competitor libraries -- but as the developers they work with pay VI Control (undisclosed to members), it's all perfectly okay there. At VI Control, I think there was some honest, critical feedback mixed in with some mean-spirited venom that, in truth, has little to do with sample libraries and a lot more to do with some very strange vendettas. Some of the criticism that I observed there on Spotlight Strings that seemed pretty honest to me was from some members who didn't like the mic selection used to record the library. As a result of that feedback (and similar feedback at KVR), Kirk is in the process of re-recording some of the sampled instruments for Spotlight Strings using different mics and will be providing all Spotlight Strings customers with the new sampled instruments at NO COST when they are ready (check earlier in this thread, around page two, to hear some of the patches using different mics and different placement that Kirk has provided in order to solicit feedback from the community). You'll find Kirk Hunter Studios libraries have been used in pop songs, tv shows like American Idol, games and movies. But the best judge of what you think of it, imo, should be you. Download the trial/demo library version of Spotlight Strings and get it on your machine to see what you think. There's also been a fair amount of discussion about the library on KVR ( http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=400140). Here's a review of Spotlight Strings, done by Jay Asher. Jay has written songs for tv, movies and artists such as Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Julio Iglesias and others. I know Jay and he's a long time fan of Kirk's libraries. Jay also works for EastWest, which, of course, makes Hollywood Strings and is one of Kirk's competitors. But Jay tells it like he sees it and discloses his affiliations. http://www.askaudiomag.co...dios-spotlight-strings
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 12:53:34
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Yeah, I'm with you. I hate copy protection and especially stuff like iLOK where legitimate customers are forced to pay for something that not only has no real value/benefit or utility for them (okay, it might for a small percentage of users, but not for most customers),
The only legitimate benefit I can see in iLok and the Waves or PluginAlliance USB stick (and yes I have one of each) is that I can take them and an Install CD and use my plugs ANYWHERE in the known universe. Not that I have done it nor do I expect to..... but I can.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 17:49:12
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Thank you very much to everybody. I didn't want to launch any controversy concerning the main opinions expressed in the VI forum, and actually, I found rather strange to read some vociferous reactions against Kirk's libraries (thanks edrummist for the explicitations) but in general, the critics concerned the "boxy" sounds and as wst3 mentioned : "this is not an "Out of the box" library, it took me a bit to really get my head around it..."
In parallel, I'm indeed rather lazy to download the demo and starting to work in detail with new banks, so I use to refer to the current user opinions and test !
Thanks again for your answers
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 20:19:28
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As of now, Spotlight Strings and Spotlight Strings demo/trial version no longer require authorization. Consequently, NO Kirk Hunter Studios libraries utilize authorization/copy protection except for Pop/Rock Strings which, as a Native Instruments KONTAKT Player library, utilizes NI's authorization process.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 20:34:04
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@peter434 If you go to page two of this thread or click this URL http://forum.cakewalk.com/Kirk-Hunter-Group-Buy-50-Off-REACHED-List-Prices-Reduced-as-Much-as-50-STILL-OPEN-m2978373-p2.aspx , you'll find Chandler posted some examples of the current Spotlight String samples and some of the samples Kirk was testing out as potential replacements for those (which will be provided free to those who purchase Spotlight Strings). So, I find it pretty exciting that Kirk is letting customers and prospective customers in on the decision of which mic and mic placement they like best to replace some of the existing sampled instruments. If you went back to the existing VI Control thread, you'll notice that most of the posters that didn't like the current samples in the existing Spotlight Strings reacted favorably to the new samples Kirk provided to them for input. But again, if you look through this thread and the KVR thread, you'll find a number of posters who love Spotlight Strings. And I've personally been on the phone with Jay Asher and he loves Spotlight Strings, as you can see for yourself in his review. I would suggest if you find any of those opinions peak your interest, that you then download the free trial version for yourself and make your own judgement; don't spend a penny yet -- get the free trial version on your machine. That's better than anyone else's opinion. Here's the link: http://www.kirkhunterstud...nup_sss_free_trial.php
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/24 21:37:03
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peter434
Thank you very much to everybody. I didn't want to launch any controversy concerning the main opinions expressed in the VI forum, and actually, I found rather strange to read some vociferous reactions against Kirk's libraries (thanks edrummist for the explicitations) but in general, the critics concerned the "boxy" sounds and as wst3 mentioned : "this is not an "Out of the box" library, it took me a bit to really get my head around it..."
In parallel, I'm indeed rather lazy to download the demo and starting to work in detail with new banks, so I use to refer to the current user opinions and test !
Thanks again for your answers
I bought SSS and I'm pretty happy with it. It's hard for me to say if you'd like it or not since I'm sure we have different tastes. I've posted 2 short pieces using SSS in this thread if you want to hear how it sounds. Also listen to the demos on Kirk's site. As for the "boxy" sound, this is referring to an excess of frequency info between around 300hz and 900hz. Use your ears to decide if this is a problem for you or not. Of course listening to others is important, but this isn't Highschool, don't let other people tell you something you like isn't "cool". If you like it, get it, if you don't, don't buy it. Kirk is planning on replacing most of the samples anyway, so the sound might be a moot point. The "out of the box" comment refers to the fact that this library can and should be tweaked to make it sound more realistic. SSS doesn't have reverb or vibrato on the samples. The bad part about this is you may not be "wow'ed" at first play. The good part is, you can shape it to your needs and it's a versatile tool that can be used in many situations as opposed to other samples which you might have to fight with. From a value stand point I'd say it's great. It's 4 violins, violas, cellos, and 2 basses for $130. Embertone's violin is almost that much by itself and many other companies are much more expensive. If you hate the sound of SSS, skip it. If you think it sounds at least Ok, I'd pick it up while it's 50% off and wait and see if the new samples are more to you liking. Of course if you think it sounds great pick it up. I haven't seen a better value in orchestral libraries.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/25 01:24:08
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The install includes a loop where you email Kirk after paying and installing and then he sends a "here are your instruments" message with the final missing folder. After I received that Spotlight Strings works as advertised.
It's very cool. After just poking around and testing I definitely am satisfied. Put a little reverb on and wow!
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/25 05:17:46
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Well lucky me! I've just spent the last 2-3 days looking & shopping around for another String Library since being a bit disappointed with GPO 4, particularly because of the full & constant vibrato on the solo strings, with no options whatsoever to reduce or control that in anyway. I have no other complaints about GPO 4 otherwise, but wanted some solo strings where I can decide on the vibrato - where, when & how much - or none at all. I also like the idea of combining a few different string libraries, as mentioned previously by Dan. I've covered a lot of ground over the net these last 3 days, spending most of my time at VSL & all their stuff, plus looking at the usual suspects - LASS, Cinematic, EW, Symphobia, NI's Strings, Steinberg's Orchestra, etc, etc. So imagine my surprise to stumble upon this group buy, which is still active btw, as of 1:30ish AM Pacific time Feb. 25, even though the web sale says until Feb. 20. And as of 8 hours ago according to post #137, I'm also authorization free now - which I applaud as a highly courageous but most considerate move by Kirk - something that other companies might want to look at, although I'd have no problem whatsoever in using a challenge/response setup like @ Izotope or like NI's Service Centre, which is really quite smooth & hassle free now. ...As a sample user, including as a Kirk Hunter Studios user, I'm sincerely very grateful and I hope Kirk is rewarded by customers for taking this step... Well I'm one who's happy to reciprocate & reward this decision above with a purchase. I believe that makes me #303 of the Group Buy. I had just picked up Kontakt 5 during the 50% off December sale @ NI for $49.99 [upgrade] so I'm now-a smilin' even more - especially with NI's Session Horns [also $49.99 in Dec.] & few new other K5'ers to kick around! [Edited For Content]
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/25 14:36:33
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Great to hear, JIMUSIC. I only advise developers whose sample libraries I actually use and enjoy, so I'm not just a consultant to Kirk Hunter Studios, I'm a user and a fan.
Some new great news. I just heard from Kirk and he's adding both TVEC 4 and Easy String Arranger for FREE for anyone who purchases Solo Strings 2. If you've already purchased Solo Strings 2 before this change (@gustabo I'm not sure if you purchased the library or not, but this is what you were interested in), simply go back to your download page, refresh it, and you'll see the additional instruments at the bottom of your download list.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/25 21:55:59
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edrummist - I know you were an influence on ESA as an idea. I already have it for Pop Rock Strings. If I download ESA with my Spotlight Strings set of files does it work with Spotlight Strings?
If so that would be awesome!
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2014/02/25 22:30:23
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edrummist - I know you were an influence on ESA as an idea. I already have it for Pop Rock Strings. If I download ESA with my Spotlight Strings set of files does it work with Spotlight Strings?
If so that would be awesome!
Hi lawaJava, I came up with the initial concept and name of Easy String Arranger, as well as provided input/feedback on its development, but Kirk did all of the programming/scripting and GUI design. (Same basic thing with the Evolution guitar line at Orange Tree Samples, which is basically my dream guitar line.) Each version of Easy String Arranger is customized for a specific sample library and cannot be used with other libraries. - Peter
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/26 22:35:12
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Some new great news. I just heard from Kirk and he's adding both TVEC 4 and Easy String Arranger for FREE for anyone who purchases Solo Strings 2. If you've already purchased Solo Strings 2 before this change...simply go back to your download page, refresh it, and you'll see the additional instruments at the bottom of your download list.
Peter / edrummist - you got me excited. I did just that. I went back to the downloads page. There is nothing new there. Are you sure about that? I would be really pleased if there's an ESA version that will work with Spotlight Strings and will be included. That would be super cool. I didn't see it when following your note above.
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/26 22:47:33
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Same here: After reload and browser Refresh, this is what I see (the same as download on day of purchase). 
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/27 03:10:39
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just email Kirk... a couple days ago we had 2 or 3 exchanges on another minor queri I had... he's amazingly communicative, which I really appreciate!
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/27 10:17:32
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edrummist
Some new great news. I just heard from Kirk and he's adding both TVEC 4 and Easy String Arranger for FREE for anyone who purchases Solo Strings 2. If you've already purchased Solo Strings 2 before this change...simply go back to your download page, refresh it, and you'll see the additional instruments at the bottom of your download list.
Peter / edrummist - you got me excited. I did just that. I went back to the downloads page. There is nothing new there. Are you sure about that? I would be really pleased if there's an ESA version that will work with Spotlight Strings and will be included. That would be super cool. I didn't see it when following your note above.
Not Spotlight Strings. I think he said Solo Strings 2... Regards, Dan
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/27 14:55:10
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lawajava
edrummist
Some new great news. I just heard from Kirk and he's adding both TVEC 4 and Easy String Arranger for FREE for anyone who purchases Solo Strings 2. If you've already purchased Solo Strings 2 before this change...simply go back to your download page, refresh it, and you'll see the additional instruments at the bottom of your download list.
Peter / edrummist - you got me excited. I did just that. I went back to the downloads page. There is nothing new there. Are you sure about that? I would be really pleased if there's an ESA version that will work with Spotlight Strings and will be included. That would be super cool. I didn't see it when following your note above.
Not Spotlight Strings. I think he said Solo Strings 2...
Regards,
Dan
Yep, Dan/dcumpian is correct. There is no version of ESA for Spotlight Strings and candidly, I don't know if Kirk is planning to make a version of ESA for Spotlight Strings in the future. I'll ask him next time we touch base and let everyone here know. Btw, we're down to the final hours. The Group Buy ends tomorrow at midnight PST. - Peter
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Re: 2014 Kirk Hunter Group Buy Update - Now at 30% Off --- PLUS -- All List Prices Reduced
2014/02/28 00:28:54
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@lawajava I just touched base with Kirk and learned that (1) while he's adding violins, violas and cellos recordings to Spotlight Strings with different mics and recording techniques at no cost for existing Spotlight Strings customers (allow at least a month before these are ready) and (2) there are no plans to create a version of Easy String Arranger for Spotlight Strings. Kirk mentioned that adapting ESA for Spotlight Strings would require a great deal of code that would near Kontakt's script line limit.
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