For those who do not know, go to C: \ Windows and Execute the regedit.
And today I found a solution on some Spanish website, so I've quickly registered to share it with you (translation by Google, but everything's clear): "Well, the solution is simple: create a registry key. I saw this topic few weeks ago as i had exactly the same problem. Which to me is essential to produce something that sounds somewhat lifelike.Ĭheck carefully for these features if you are going to buy.Hi guys. You will notice that some packages like Cinebrass and Cinewinds (both by Cinesamples) also have this velocity cross fade approach to notes played on brass and woodwinds. Some people use filters, roll off some highs for soft playing etc. But you need to do something similar to this to really get the strings sounding live. Not every package has this ability to not only do expression but also velocity cross fade light / heavy touch. Then CC 11 is reserved for expression (just volume, no control over brightness as in CC #1)Īnd CC7 is reserved for the actual track volume.ĬC2 (breath control) is reserved for this light / heavy brightness / volume - in VSL they call it what it really is - its a velocity cross fade between note samples played with a light touch and with a heavy touch.ĬC11 is still expression (again just volume)
In LASS for example, they use CC #1 (mod wheel) to control this. This is a tricky thing that every library does differently, and some actually don't have a capacity to do this.īow a string instrument with a light touch, you should get not only a quieter note, but a note with less attack and less brightness.īow a string instrument with a heavy touch, you should get a loud note, with a forceful attack, about as bright as the instrument can produce. Which is not so representative of a real string section which is going to be moving through different dynamic levels much more frequently, and maybe on every note. I think the strings are playing in the high dynamic samples too much. And probably many more that I have no knowledge of - at many price points. In addition to the Spitfire libraries, there are LASS, Cinematic Strings, all the 8dio stuff, all the Project Sam stuff, Soundiron, Cinesamples, the East West packages and more. Not too often are saxophones included in standard orchestral brass / woodwinds.
To make convincing orchestral arrangements you need orchestral brass, woodwinds, and percussion - none of which exist within Session Horns Pro - as they are meant to do "pop" or R&B type horns. Often you could take the Has Zimmer approach and not play so high in the velocity range to give the instruments (especially virtual drums) more beef and less "ping". You need the contest to make it really sound "real". The other side of that is using too much of high velocity attacks often sounds Programmed. I'm learning that it is better to play with more velocity and adjust volume accordingly instead of playing at lower velocities and losing out on much of the 'realism' of the note attacks. Paulie wrote.But, it comes down to how you play them and mix them. It's the same price as a TAXI membership and you get unlimited step by step tutorials for everything from Native Instruments as well as extensive lessons in each DAW, scoring, and a million other things that will help you develop your music craft You could get 5 years of unlimited education from that site for the same price as one new $1000 string library I signed up just a few days ago and am learning a lot already Knowledge is always the more valuable investment <3
Youtube is full of free ones, but if you'd like to have everything already nice and organized and not have to spend time wading through poor tutorials and you have your heart set on buying something to help bring you forward, I'd recommend signing up on. There are some really great extensive tutorials for every single Kontakt instrument online. If you're going to buy anything, I think knowledge would be the best thing.
It's true I've read that some great results can come from stacking strings from one library with another, but buying more gear won't help you improve your ear The fanciest equipment won't help a carpenter who is less knowledgable about how to use them effectively get the same beautiful results that a skilled carpenter can get with even the most rudimentary tools. Tore Kontakt is an incredible instrument and it sounds to me like you already have the tools you need to make it happen.