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Miroslav is great if you are on a budget, and want to get a (very) usable Orchestral mock up together, also good for learning Orchestral techniques and how it all fits together and works. It used to be one of the big boys back in the days, and indeed was quite expensive. But it is hard work trying to get excellent results together and time consuming. The modern day libraries are more advanced with articulations, performance keys, Hall reverbs, and a whole load of other considerations aimed at ease of use. Yes, The Spitfire Audio range is excellent, and as good as it gets. It is more a specialised library, where you build up various sections so it will get very pricey. They do have the 'Albion/Iceni' series which is pretty much a full Orchestra with limited expressions. They are around the £350/£400.(uses Kontakt 5 free player). If you want full on Symphonic and Cinematic High quality sounds with everything catered for, from Choirs through to the Orchestral Instruments and the large percussion drums plus risers/hits, sound design, Keys etc, one of the best out there is 'Essentials' or the new 'Essentials 2' from Project Sam.(Also uses the Kontakt 5 free player). Around £250. Very little mixing required, all the Instrument patches are recorded in their correct panned position and space. The articulations are really good and key switched on the keyboard, so real time performance is pretty easy to get the real human effect. https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Essentials-Series/1446 Demo sounds/Videos. https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Essentials-Series/1446 There is something Similar from Vienna Instruments (VSL), but You will need a Steinberg Key to license it. http://www.vsl.co.at/en/211/261/2064/2067/1751.htm About the same price as above. There are others, but are more expensive. I suppose at the end of the day it depends on what you want to use it for. If you intend unleashing the next big block buster on us all, Miroslav is more than likely not the tool, but if you are on a budget and not short on time when composing, certainly worth considering. I have heard some pretty good end results on Youtube. Proberly worth listening to all the various demos these companies put up, and decide what fits your composing needs and available finances. Edit: I nearly forgot. Another excellent library is East West Symphonic Orchestra, with upgrade paths to their gold and platinum series. Quite cheap, but needs an iLok account. Careful with this one, it seems on various DAW forums that it's own sampler player can cause problems (although not with all it seems). http://www.soundsonline.com/Symphonic-Orchestra Edit 2: And there is more, Cinesamples have their full Orchestra (light)@ $299 until December 2nd. Another winner in the same vein as all above. http://cinesamples.com/product/cinesymphony-lite

Well Guitar players are disposable.

If you want a Cruise gig, something coming up. Good sight reader, and maybe some busking. I believe the Cruises are starting in February 2015. Check it out. [url="https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/carnival/displayjob.aspx?jobid=1318"]https://www.jobtrain...aspx?jobid=1318[/url]

[quote name='MilkyBarKid' timestamp='1416790461' post='2613684'] Seriously - I hope none of you on this thread are complaining about financial cuts in the UK!! [/quote] This concerns me. As a Musician, it's part of the gig to moan and complain about everything. Also, it's in the T&C's when you sign up to Basschat. I like Thomann and have shopped there for a long time. They have a good tracking and delivery thing going on and customer service is up there.

I agree with what Skol has said above about the substitute for the real thing. Of course if you want to get a bunch of Mp3's to sit up a bit more, a great idea because it is free. However, if you want to use Wav files with all the various bit and sample rates, it will start to get pricey. Plus the fact, if you are not quite happy with the final version there is no way of amending/fixing it. You are stuck with it. But at the end of the day, if your stereo mix is good to start with, it would be a good way to get something finished quick. I recently got Ozone 6 (£150), and it has a lot of great starting pre-sets. It's worth trying the 10 day demo with your Wav files. https://www.izotope.com/en/products/mixing-mastering/ozone There is a great mastering PDF from Izotope/Ozone, really worth checking out. No substitute for a good engineer, but an excellent resource if you want to attempt at getting a final presentable master together, and stop yourself getting carried away with pre-sets (like me). http://downloads.izotope.com/guides/iZotopeMasteringGuide_MasteringWithOzone.pdf

The Aldi ad is a bit Syrupy, but most Xmas adverts are. I suppose for JH and the band, just a case of turn up and look cheesy in a Christmas way, or at least get one arm in view. Like or dislike Jools Holland, he has managed to keep a Big Band regularly in TV and Radio broadcast work, yearly tours in the UK and overseas. Annual album releases, all this, consistently over a thirty year period. Personally I take my hat off to him, he has kinda of earned his celeb status. (all in my humble opinion of course).

I don't know about you lot, but I do get stumped sometimes on building a repeating theme/motif/tune. (to much/to little/fill all gaps, is it really finished, nah, I will just add some more, mix goes to pot, start again or bin it) I suppose this is where a good knowledge of orchestrating comes in, or at least being creative, with ideas to build without over exaggerating and getting carried away. I think composer Nick Murray hit the spot with this Disney Trailer for Cinderella. Not the most complex arrangement, but little interchanges going on that seem to really lift the arrangement. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dKj7xD5gec&feature=youtu.be[/media]

I thought it meant an Amp that was the dogs b****x.

Hey Wojtek, Just been over to your Soundcloud and all very listenable. Lovely playing, all very melodic and right on it. Love the Bass sound(s). Great stuff mate.

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1416235523' post='2608138'] I also organise my lot The drummer helps with logistics and planning etc,and is always there for load outs and ins,unlike the singer and guitarist but I; Supply and drive the van, Provide,assemble and operate the P.A, which consists of a Soundcraft SI 1 or 3, into a Bill Fitzmaurice DR250/Titan39 rig with qsc amps,and 4 stereo in ear systems, all mics, D.Is, cables and stands.( and (that's every rehearsal when it needs putting back together after a gig, and every gig after packing it away after a rehearsal,and that's if nothing needs fixing or replacing). Supply, rig, and program the lights with my truss,par cans, scanners, smoke machine and small DMX desk. Create and operate the backing tracks we use, using my Macbook/logic and iPad,in my studio. Record and produce any promotional recordings we need. Manage the band kitty and pay the bills on the rehearsal room, clean and organise the rehearsal room, Manage the sub letting of the room to offset our outgoings and do DIY improvements like shelving curtains chairs, kitchen items , fridge and a microwave. Pay for the web hosting for the website, manage the facebook and Northwestbands accounts. Run the online diary. Oh yes, I play bass and sing as well. And work as a freelance engineer. My lot are lucky, as I operate a small hire company and they get the benefit because for me, it has to look and sound as good as possible, but I also keep telling them that turning up on time and playing their chosen instrument is the minimum they are expected to do, if they want to be part of a reasonably well run and profitable band. So to the OP. don't tolerate laziness from your partners, otherwise you will end up carrying all the responsibilities,make no money and eventually end up destroying the band out of resentment. [/quote] Top, top man, and hats off to you. With that kind of commitment and Organanisation you must be a very busy band.

In the pocket, Sinatra and Basie. Great building arrangement, with a nice flute solo in the middle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfI92cZ_xLI

My favourite two Vsti's are both from Spectrsonics. A great Synth called 'Omnisphere' and an awesome Drum & Percussion module called 'Stylus RMX'. Been using them both for five or Six years now. RMX is terrific for on the fly programming , take any supplied groove and with the use of Midi learn, turn it into your own. They me seem pricey, but you get an awful lot with both. http://www.spectrasonics.net/index.php

Been a member for about eleven years now. The Double Bass forum is a great resource. Yep, it has a big user base, but generally find it quite friendly and with a plenty of decent Bass drivel.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1415832635' post='2604395'] Toot toot, I'll just leave this here... [/quote] Cool looking Bass.

Funny enough, a few days ago I watched the film at Cafe Di Nero in Palmers Green.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1415806933' post='2603975'] I'm keeping my eyes peeled... although I'm still to use most of the Waves bundles I bought in their Halloween special at 80% off! [/quote] I nabbed a few singles in that deal. I was pondering during the two hour countdown and couldn't resist.

Ugly (to some)? Maybe. Any difference in tone? who knows, more than likely not. Had mine built to spec, and it works (great) for me. People generally like it when they pick it up. I just fancied one at the time, and it turned out better than I expected. Been using mine for around ten years, really the only fretted Bass I use. No neck dive, balances well when standing or sitting in pits/studios etc. The whole thing feels really solid with great upper register access. [attachment=176198:17082006996.jpg] [attachment=176199:170820061004.jpg]

You see, easy peasy.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1415789060' post='2603716'] I've no idea. From now on, you're on your own. [/quote] Someone will be along who will know. After all, this is Basschat, home of all knowledge.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1415747941' post='2603475'] This.... [/quote] And another 'This'..... Guess the film. "See this? This is this. This ain't something else. This is This!"

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1414781201' post='2593308'] Recommended. 'The Suitcase', a live Steve Khan 2cd featuring Anthony Jackson and Dennis Chambers. Jackson is ON FIRE!!! Check out this rare Anthony Jackson solo - it beats 99% of all other bass guitar solos for inventiveness and originality. And you never hear AJ solo!!. [/quote] I got this on Friday and been playing it today. Great playing all round, a good album, and as Bilbo said...Recommended.

^^^ Yep, what Bolo said (but I am pretty sure you would be aware of them). A real joy to listen to with a very large repertoire (plenty on YouTube). Superb Musicians.

The fact that you mentioned 'six string bass' sent them all running. You should have posted in off topic under 'tic tac' and fooled them. Yep, a good listen and a real legend.

What's a sector?

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