TomHelvey
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NI Session Horns vs Pro
Literally, the difference between something that sounds like an accordion and something that sounds like horns. Even with my crappy ear, articulation makes a huge difference.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/06 15:53:16
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/06 18:19:40
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Tom, do you have the basic four-horn version? I was SO hoping that would be good enough ($99). But after listening to the Pro demo, I'm not sure.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/06 20:34:45
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The Pro gives you the ability to program each horn separately, which can add a lot of realism. More work, yes, but if you don't want to sound fake ...
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daryl1968
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 11:53:24
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Session Horns is a pile of poo in my opinion - I have tried to use them on soooo many occasions and ended up moving on - they sound so fake and cheesy.
Is there really that much of a step up with the Pro version? I would like to get a decent Kontakt Horn Section.....or any other recommendations?
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Ham N Egz
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 12:32:26
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bapu
Care to expand on that?
didnt you use session horns on one of your forum monkeys tracks,, i thought it sounded very very very good, not cheese flavored at all
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 12:54:22
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Yep, those Session Horns are a bit cheesy. Not bad though depending on how they're used . Check out Sample Modeling or Chris Hein.
Also Project SAM just released their SWING lib. & Straight Ahead Samples is releasing Straight Ahead! Jazz Horns later in May.
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bapu
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 13:24:55
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Ham N Egz
bapu
Care to expand on that?
didnt you use session horns on one of your forum monkeys tracks,,
i thought it sounded very very very good, not cheese flavored at all
Nope not Forum Monkeys. It was in Stan Dupp & The Jennifer Tillies version of We Used To Know.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 15:12:31
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The Pro version is definitely much better.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 16:25:58
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Thanks folks - I also found Kick Ass Brass by AMG - anyone have any experience with this one?
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bapu
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 16:54:23
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Kick Ass is right. $325 (compared to < $200 for Chris Hein Compact)
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Ham N Egz
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 19:19:56
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bapu
Ham N Egz
bapu
Care to expand on that?
didnt you use session horns on one of your forum monkeys tracks,,
i thought it sounded very very very good, not cheese flavored at all
Nope not Forum Monkeys.
It was in Stan Dupp & The Jennifer Tillies version of We Used To Know.
non the less .. was it the standard version...? or the Pro??? I was making a point that it sounded GOOD, no EXCELLENT, in the context... if the horn libraries for everybody sux, then hire horn players
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 19:31:49
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Ham N Egz
bapu
Ham N Egz
bapu
Care to expand on that?
didnt you use session horns on one of your forum monkeys tracks,,
i thought it sounded very very very good, not cheese flavored at all
Nope not Forum Monkeys.
It was in Stan Dupp & The Jennifer Tillies version of We Used To Know.
non the less .. was it the standard version...?
or the Pro???
Std Session Horns. Yeah, I get watt yur sawin' there ham.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 19:55:37
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I'm quite found of East West Hollywood Brass Diamond
And EWQL Sym. Orch Platinum Brass Sections...
Pricey..but sound awesome.
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bapu
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 20:04:54
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I have the Symphonic Orch Gold. Gonna have to mess with that. To date I've really only used the Fab Four stuff. In my composers collection I have Ra, Goliath, Gypsy, Ministry of Rock, Choirs Platinum, And Voices of Passion. Too many libraries, not enough time. 
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bapu
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 20:08:11
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WOW, $450 to upgrade to Platinum. $550 to upgrade to Platinum Plus.
Think I better master Gold first.
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stevec
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 21:20:18
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Geez... The best horns I have to work with are the ones that come with Kontakt 5. 
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 22:28:01
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Bapu, gotta start using my EW libs too. How are you liking Fab Four?
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bapu
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 22:56:19
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Fleer
Bapu, gotta start using my EW libs too. How are you liking Fab Four?
Some interesting stuff in there.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/08 23:40:39
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I use my Mojo Horns mostly. But I still think one of the best packages ever put out was First Call Horns...which is still available. They are the precursors to Mojo and still sound better IMHO.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/09 07:20:23
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I personally like session horns. I use them mostly for sustained chords though. It's not easy to program convincing complex horn lines without it sounding fake, I agree.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/09 08:44:23
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Cheers Bapu, that's what I was hoping for. Picked Fab Four with Gypsy, Ghostwriter, EWQLSO, Choirs and the Hollywood trio.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/09 11:16:22
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Fleer
Cheers Bapu, that's what I was hoping for. Picked Fab Four with Gypsy, Ghostwriter, EWQLSO, Choirs and the Hollywood trio.
The Solo Violin in Gypsy is awesome! Fab Four is very kewl. Ghostwriter has some awesome sounds. EWQLSO is my go to Orchestra. And the entire Hollywood series is great! Choirs is AWESOME! Wordbuilder, once you get it down is an amazing tool! I love EW...great products!
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/09 22:47:28
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Man, I gotta start playing these ...
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 00:59:03
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daryl1968
Session Horns is a pile of poo in my opinion - I have tried to use them on soooo many occasions and ended up moving on - they sound so fake and cheesy.
Is there really that much of a step up with the Pro version? I would like to get a decent Kontakt Horn Section.....or any other recommendations?
There's Kirk Hunter's Concert Brass II. Once in a while he has a sale - like 50% off. I believe there's a summer and a winter sale that he has. I know I've seen 2 sales over the last year or so. http://www.kirkhunterstud.../products_cbrs_ii.html
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 11:47:41
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BOB Brass at Sampletekk, today for $49.
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 14:17:02
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 14:18:03
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Forum Botz....
h t t p://www.sampletekk.com/wind-instruments?product_id=182
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 14:18:57
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Damn forum software won't let me post the link in ANY form...
It's gettting ridiculous...
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Re: NI Session Horns vs Pro
2015/05/10 15:19:09
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/05/10 15:32:47
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