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[quote name='JamesFlashG' timestamp='1374056825' post='2144695'] but i still don't expect them to compete with the likes of East West's Hollywood strings - have you heard it? sounds amazing! costs ££££'s but if you got the money the quality of sound that can be reproduced using plugins and digital effects now is impressive to say the least. [/quote] Indeed along with Project Sam, Spitfire, Vienna etc, all have different textures for different situations. But as BigRedX has said - You still need to know what you are doing. I am afraid there is no easy way out. This guy know's what he is doing in Logic [along with many, many others of course] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjcdgU4la-c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjcdgU4la-c[/url] Garry

[font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]The new update/version looks good, there has also been a lot of work under the hood with bug fixes. Flex Pitch looks great, and about time. Apart from re-pitching and harmonizing, you can extract the Midi info which is great for replacing parts. iPad control is very useful, like a second monitor...Using the iPAD to control the mixer and FX parameters touch screen style is easier than messing around with the mouse - a ton of other cool/easier things can be had using the iPad, It's like having a second Midi controller.[/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif][color=#464646]Track folders and easy rearrangement of aux tracks in the mixer, another welcome, although well over due.[/color][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]A few more Midi plug ins as well [and you can chain them together][/font] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]GUI looks fresher, but all these DAW's are starting to look the same.. [size=4]Looks like a good Update to me.[/size][/font] [font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif][size=4]EDIT: A little tutorial has appeared..[/size][/font] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYba6E7Oeu0

Just listening at the moment, and will vote a bit later. One of the tracks is a few Bpm Faster for some reason. Garry

If you want free, this is a very good one. You will need the Kontakt sampler, but it will work with the Kontakt free player. The site is in German, but your browser translate should sort it out. [url="http://de-de.sennheiser.com/service-support/drummica#tokenAVnksaTvj05-kowayAC5YD2zZ1EZE1m1ayoJNmWzzRY"]http://de-de.sennheiser.com/service-support/drummica#tokenAVnksaTvj05-kowayAC5YD2zZ1EZE1m1ayoJNmWzzRY[/url] Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1373987875' post='2143903'] What, Alex Salmond? *Quickly runs away* [/quote] I thought he was talking about Susan Boyle, but she ain't medium. Garry

Are you going from Komplete 6 to Komplete 9 [Upgrade] ? Or Komplete 6 to Komplete 9 [b]Ultimate [/b][Crossgrade] ? There is a [big] difference in price. Possible that GAK have got it wrong [give them a call] To be honest, the guys over at NI are pretty good to deal with on the phone. [url="http://www.native-instruments.com/en/company/contact-ni/"]http://www.native-in...any/contact-ni/[/url] Absolute Music price for Komplete xxx to Komplete 9 [b]Ultimate [/b]gives you an idea. [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/29233?source=googleshopping&gclid=CKLVm8nZs7gCFTMRtAodWEYAFQ"]http://www.absolutem...CFTMRtAodWEYAFQ[/url] Garry

If any of you folks do sound design, or do any post production editing, or indeed just want to get into it. A bunch of free stuff here. If you also scroll down, there is some stuff from the older libraries. Ambience bundle [url="http://www.airbornesound.com/downloads/ambience-sound-effects/"]http://www.airbornes...-sound-effects/[/url] [size=4]Variety Sound Bundle[/size] [url="http://www.airbornesound.com/2013/05/29/free-900-mb-variety-sound-library-bundle-now-available/"]http://www.airbornes...-now-available/[/url] More stuff/ all bundles [url="http://www.airbornesound.com/sound-effects-library/free-sound-effects/"]http://www.airbornes...-sound-effects/[/url] [i][b]If you want to do some beta testing...here[/b][/i] [url="http://www.airbornesound.com/2013/05/14/beta-test-invitation-and-free-sound-effects/"]http://www.airbornes...-sound-effects/[/url] [i][b]Also a great site here for Sound design tutorials based around broadcast media.[/b][/i] [url="http://www.soundesign.info/"]http://www.soundesign.info/[/url] Enjoy Garry

Tweeted and Facebooked for you all, and sent out Invites for likes. If it is down Essex way, I could be up for it. Garry

Maybe he is after a bit on the side........ With You....... Garry

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1373890583' post='2142662'] [size=4]Mind for gigs I'm driving the van, so no alcohol after gigs either [/size] [/quote] Do you do the humping as well ? [Gear I mean] [size=4]Garry[/size]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1373887319' post='2142590'] I don't know if this is the case today, but years ago some shipping lines treated the musicians as crew and you weren't even allowed to mix with the passengers or even on passenger decks. [/quote] Still the same these days I believe. On some of these short ferry crossing gigs [and major cruises], you are considered crew [always on call] therefore if any emergencies pop up, you would be expected to do your bit [Sober] What about Oil rig work ? thats no booze, is it not ? and for longer stints. [quote name='shippo' timestamp='1373885685' post='2142558'] Just to reitterate here, the question is whether this is the norm[/quote] As has been said a few times on the thread - On Ferry crossings, or the short trips up to Northern Europe, Yep it can be the norm, or at least does happen. Garry

That room looks [and should sound fantastic]. He also Composer some very stunning, melodic and moving music. Very talented person. Garry

I should imagine you are going to get a varied response here, regarding the headphones. Just a case of picking through the bones. I am also on the look out for some new headphones, more for composing later at night. A useful chat about various vendors going on here. [url="http://www.vi-control.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30991"]http://www.vi-control.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30991[/url] Garry

[quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1373831976' post='2142108'] I lived there for 4 years, its an amazing country [/quote] Yes, fantastic.... Me and my wife were working there, only six months, but loved every minute. Garry

[quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1373831159' post='2142087'] Samba Samba Samba [/quote] I have been to one of the Carnivals - It's mad time... [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Garry[/size]

[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1373829658' post='2142054'] Its a showcase for his expertise, no doubt he is a top player regarding other genres on the bass that would pluck up the ears of the critics on here. I thought he was Impressive. [/quote] I agree. It's not just an exercise, it's a toone from start to finish. The guys got chops/ears for a tune, and he is articulated musically. At 02:10 it gets a little sloppy for a few bars, although that might be that envelope filter not responding fast enough. But so what, he's doing his thing. It sounds like it has all come naturally. Someone above has said where's da funk gone ? The original was not funk, just a bit of Nu Disco [and great it was] with Nile doing his bit. Good stuff.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1373813245' post='2141848'] Changing keys is a bit X factor for me. Why do they always notch it up at the end. It does my head in. [/quote] [size=4] [/size][size=4]I know of a Lamp post and a noose that needs some action..... [/size] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82kJH69HnHA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82kJH69HnHA[/url] Garry

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enhGVLPkVHk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enhGVLPkVHk[/url]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EajP1OcTz68"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EajP1OcTz68[/url]

Ivan Lins [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOgW6IF0Gqo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOgW6IF0Gqo[/url]

Kamaleoa. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO6NF7G2a68&list=PL737C20DFF0DDD9D2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO6NF7G2a68&list=PL737C20DFF0DDD9D2[/url]

A Jazz Bossa I stumbled upon the other day. Some nice clean soloing. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpaCnChye98"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpaCnChye98[/url] Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1373796871' post='2141603'] Here is that Steps Ahead track I was talking about: Beirut.. Listen to Brecker's EWI solo at 3.40 and Manieri's synth vibe solo at 5.40. And Daryl Jones munching throughout. [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4]This track still sounds great ![/size] [size=4]Victor Bailey on Bass though, and co wrote If I remember correctly [I need to check CD credits though][/size] And the Mike Stern track is another favourite of mine. [size=4]Garry[/size]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKpZWflxNmY&list=PL6BDD6150F5D10B50"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKpZWflxNmY&list=PL6BDD6150F5D10B50[/url]

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1373788503' post='2141503'] [size=4]That studio trainer site doesn't make any attempt to try and correct or mitigate those issues....[/size] [/quote] It was just a link for some tips, or something that might come in useful to some folks, or just to browse around. [url="http://www.homestudiotrainer.com/"]http://www.homestudiotrainer.com/[/url] But hey ho..... Garry