![]() ![]() The term “wavetable synthesis” means the commonly accepted (but often mistakenly applied) meaning that the oscillators can seamlessly morph among two or more different waveforms with a position control. If I say something like “instrument X has “the unique capability …”, I mean unique just among the three under consideration. For brevity I will be dropping the numbers from the instrument names. No, these are the big three “luxury vehicles” by many peoples’ accounting, and they deserved to be grouped alone in an elite class.īefore we begin, here are just a few notes on conventions. We don’t include synths like Synthmaster (just one of many examples) because it is lower-end as far as sample playback goes and is not multi-timbral. We don’t include Kontakt here because it has no synthesis capabilities. Why these three instruments in particular? They are all multi-timbral, sporting multiple MIDI input and audio output channels, they are all feature-rich hybrid synthesizers and sample players, they are all relatively expensive and they all sound absolutely glorious. But make no mistake – each one of these instruments can be objectively called “smokin’-hot”. Instead, the intent is to offer a survey of relative strengths and weaknesses so that the prospective buyer has a reasonable solid base of information from which to proceed with his own evaluation. There will be no final “and the winner is …”. Well, when asked to judge which instrument is the most desirable from the group of Spectrasonic’s Omnisphere 2, Steinberg’s HALion 5 and UVI’s Falcon, that’s no easy matter either, but hopefully the outcome won’t start an epic war.Īctually, this is not going to quite be that kind of evaluation. Of course, in his case, the fact that the babes were all vindictive goddesses who would be more than a little displeased at not being chosen did not help matters. ![]() We offer a comparative feature evaluate herein.Ĭonsider poor Paris – not the city, but rather the fellow from Greek mythology who was tasked with judging which of three smokin’-hot babes was the most desirable. This only requires Omnisphere 2.Omnisphere 2, HALion 5 and Falcon are all superb software instruments of incredible depth which offer an overwhelming list of capabilities. Standalone Keyscape is not supported due to Omnisphere engine and effects being used.Īfterglow for Omnisphere 2 with Keyscape is a beautiful addition to your collection and will provide the live player with smart and beautiful pads without the cpu impact – and will give the cinematic composer new underscore tools to add to their next trailer!Īfterglow has 100 patches and 15 multis, derived from 20+ custom soundsources recorded at 24bit/96khz!Īlso included is Afterglow Light – 53 patches and 25 soundsources. Please note Afterglow requires both Omnsiphere 2.5+ AND Keyscape and must run inside of Omnisphere. The pianos can be instantly changed out with any other Afterglow patch while maintaining the sustained pad – including stock or other patches in your collection. A great solution for those that want to use Omnisphere with Keyscape live in Standalone mode!!!. Simply play the root note you want to sustain and play a paired Afterglow piano on the remaining key range. Both sustaining granular and ambient pads are split on the lowest octave of the keyboard in latch mode. Afterglow includes a special bonus collection for live performance. These can be used on their own part of the special bonus multi collection A special selection of ambient pads, including new and innovative hybrid pads with nature elements add a new and groundbreaking experience when played with Keyscape pianos. These were inspired by a famous Icelandic composer and provide a beautiful, organic and unsettling pad offering that pairs amazingly with the Keyscape pianos. Sustaining granular pads created from select Keyscape pianos.Modwheel is used sparingly on certain patches. Curated keyscape pianos with Afterglow layer treatment – adding cpu efficient pad-like qualities with minimal programming and effects. ![]() Each treatment has been meticulously designed to not impact the cpu- allowing for more voices to be played for a better overall playing experience.Īfterglow consists of a variety of content including: These are pad-like elements that do not sustain but have a natural and beautiful decay – allowing for a piano player to focus on playing piano and not muddying up the sound with conflicting sustaining pads. Afterglow for Omnisphere 2 with Keyscape brings you a curated set of Keyscape pianos that have been tastefully and efficiently combined with unique sampled “Afterglows” from sound designer Jason Schoepfer. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |