Jose7822

 
Wow, seriously Randy?!  Basically, anyone using EWQL products are noobs, cause we don't know better.
 


 

Lol--Hi, Jose - I was just agreeing with Jake's comments, and perhaps with a bit too much enthusiasm.

The EW orchestral libraries are obviously wonderful sounding, as evidenced in these Shootout entries, with yours way up there on the list of best sounding examples.  I wasn't intending on offending users of EW, I was simply agreeing with Jake, Bitflipper and others both here at Sonar and other bulletin boards who get frustrated with not having full control over their reverb.  But those are outstanding instruments in EW, without question.

Randy B.

Jose7822


Randy,

It wasn't the fact that you (and others) prefer dry libraries that bothered me, but your comment on how experienced an orchestrator is based on that.  I thought that the orchestral shootout made this very clear given how virtually any library (i.e. TTS-1) can be made to sound good.  Wether one prefers a wet or a dry library is simply a matter of taste, not experience AFAIK.  People make great recordings with either/both kinds of library.

OK, Jose - I was just sharing my opinion and observations, no intention to ruffle your feathers. 

You mis-phrased what I said though.  I didn't say how experienced an orchestrator is can be based on his/her preference of dry or wet samples.  I was just relaying what I've seen people say, that some of them can feel backed into a corner when they realize they have one of the EW libraries which isn't as flexible with reverb as they'd hoped.  But obviously plenty of good musicians/composers have no problem with wet samples. 

You know I admire the work you do very much.  You clearly know what you're doing.

Randy B.

Jose7822


Randy,

You probably didn't mean any harm by it, but that's how I interpreted what you wrote.  If I'm the one who's out of line, then I apologize.

Please carry on.  Nothing to see here :-)

Hi, Jose - I sometimes can be a bit overly-exuberant in my text, and I accidentally offend people.  I always try to avoid situations like that, but I know my colorful posts can sometimes miss their mark.  You, my friend, haven't been out of line at all.

Carry on!

Randy B.

Bristol_Jonesey


FWIW, I don't think either of you have over stepped any sort of mark here -  these forums are all the more richer for BOTH of your contributions.


All right, I'll stop now

Hey--I've been meaning to thank you for this post, Bristol.  So - -- Thanks! 

Randy B.

I still think it would be awesome to try something similar to this, but with a slightly less..... well... er.. loud track. :p

I really would be interested to see how various libraries handle winds, and strings.  Not just a bunch of brass, with so much bass it muddies everything.

John6528

Michael135


I still think it would be awesome to try something similar to this, but with a slightly less..... well... er.. loud track. :p

I really would be interested to see how various libraries handle winds, and strings.  Not just a bunch of brass, with so much bass it muddies everything.

Me Too!
John

Me three!  Maybe somebody at some point will like to organize another orchestral comparison event, featuring something more classical which can show off, in turn, each of the sections of the orchestra.

Randy B.

Anything Williams is welcomed :-)

Michael135


I might be able to get a midi file from an actual Williams score if anyone would be interested in running it.

Could be something classic like Ravel or Stravinsky. One minute and feature all the sections is kind of a stretch.
John

LpMike75


I wouldnt mind getting the music to the below soundtrack and seeing how closely anyone could get these beautiful violin lines. 

Schindler's List (starting about 17 seconds in)
[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLK5OWU2YGw&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/wa...Gw&feature=related[/link]

Some of my favorite violin to date
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qLePhm-xGs&NR=1 <-- Alternate live version starting 55 seconds in (awesome)
 

I think I'll pass on the solo strings.  ;)

Pcartwright put an interesting new post on the old Shootout thread - Pasting it in here on the more current thread to make sure interested parties would see it:

"I realize that the time to submit an entry for the competition is long over and that voting ended about three weeks ago, but can I still contribute to the shootout?  I have a file that I think sound alright, and I'd love to get some feedback and discuss techniques if anyone is interested."

RB

jsaras


I just came across Mike Verta's mockup of a variation the Star Trek Theme here: http://www.mikeverta.com/...eme_v1.mp3   This guy is truly amazing!

404 error on this link for me

- B

Hey guys!

Just remove the two spaces at the end of the link, then press Enter to reload. 

The track sounds very good by the way.


HTH

Jose7822


Hey guys!

Just remove the two spaces at the end of the link, then press Enter to reload. 

The track sounds very good by the way.


HTH

Ah, that did the trick, thanks, Jose.  It's a spectacular track - Wonderful work!

Randy B.