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RIP Stephen Howell
I'm very saddened to hear that Stephen Howell of Hollow Sun passed away this morning. I'll be firing up those libs today in remembrance & appreciation of his creativity & inspiring work. 
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 07:55:03
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What terrable news. Not only was he a great talent who made great products, he had a real sense of humour too.
I had a few breif email / PM conversations with him. He will be sadly missed.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 08:00:34
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That is really sad news, I have several of his libraries and really like them.
I have also enjoyed his feedback on several forums.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 09:19:17
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Sad, indeed. I always got the impression that his main motivation wasn't making a buck but rather just sharing cool sounds with others. It's a disappearing aesthetic.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 09:19:49
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I purchased many of his libraries and enjoyed his newsletters very much. He also collaborated with Hideaway Studio, another innovative Kontakt library developer.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 09:28:30
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One of the most inspirational and coolest cats out there. Major bummer.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 10:37:13
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 10:37:29
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Great guy. Great attitude. Terrible loss.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 12:05:14
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His libraries still find their way in to my compositions. Soar On Wings, my friend!
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 12:09:00
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Huge loss... for his family and friends, and for his customers and future customers.
I have several of his libraries, and love them all.
And I have enjoyed his newsletters and a few opportunities to talk with him via telephone, email, and forums. He always impressed me with his enthusiasm and passion. And his good nature.
He will be missed... Rest in Peace!
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 13:59:05
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OMG what dreadful news - had much correspondence with Stephen and he was just the most brilliant of people.
I'm just lost for words. RIP my friend.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 17:35:49
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Rest Eternal Grant unto him. Let light perpetual shine upon him.
What a great guy. Creative and unique GUI's, fantastic samples, and what a great corner he had on the "old school" pre-vintage, and quirky gear. His prices were so affordable. He had a niche, a unique place, a corner of the market, a wonderful service to musicians everywhere, and he knew how to serve us well. I will miss seeing his emails and the fantastic deals he had. You never knew what he would come up with next. His passing is So very sad; he will truly be missed.
Hope Hideaway will be able to continue in his stead and keep the HollowSun concept going on and on and on.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/05/31 18:26:51
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All I can say right at this moment that I am devastated by this utterly unexpected sad news. I never met Stephen face to face, but I regarded him as a friend from numerous email exchanges and a delightful interview I did with him in Soundbytes Magazine just over one year ago. What a truly charming fellow, not to mention a vastly important enabler of our musical aspirations. Such a loss. You will be sorely missed, Mr. Howell.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/06/01 04:58:54
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I have just been reading the thread on KVR and I hope in some small way the sincere things people are posting on various forums are in a small way comforting to his loved ones.
I remember him taking the time to PM my specifically to thank me for some comments I had posted on this forum.
He has left a legacy, not just of sample libraries, but of inspiration. As other have said on KVR, I hope the products continue to be available, both to benefit his family and to preserve his legacy.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/06/01 17:52:10
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Wow - what a shocker! I too have a number of his libraries.
Condolences to his loved ones & others who share in this unexpected loss.
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Re: RIP Stephen Howell
2014/06/02 08:48:29
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An unexpectedly sad loss. That was one developer which I always looked forward to getting emails from........one of the really good guys. Will certainly pray for his soul.
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