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Most Disappointing Library Purchase?

Probably SonuScore The Orchestra. I had a lot of fun with it for the first couple of hours... and then never ended up using it for anything. Kirk Hunter's Virtuoso Ensembles is a close second.
 
The most disappointing update was EWQLSO to the PLAY version. Even though it SOUNDED much better it promised to load samples outside the 32-bit RAM limit and of course it just didn't. I think after that I just thought about developers differently and decided that you get what you get. If it doesn't deliver as promised but does make you money then fine. Just don't expect the world...or even what they say it is.
 
Sopranos said:
Unfortunately, Sonikenetic libraries let me down... and I purchased several over the holiday sale.

The cracking between chords on playback makes them virtually unusable for me. And I'm on a modern Mac with relatively high specs and even using lite. And plenty high buffer, etc.

Just not worth it at all in this case.
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I'm sorry about your Sonikenetic libraries.I'm using Maximo as I speak and I love it.I use Ostinato strings,Brass,Also Minimal.I have an old 2012 Mini Mac with 16 gig, I5 processor. I always use at least 16 Kontakt Inst. I would check all connections USB and otherwise I also use TRS on everything. I would Unplug USB and then plug back in.I know it sounds stupid. Its worth a try.
 
givemenoughrope said:
The most disappointing update was EWQLSO to the PLAY version. Even though it SOUNDED much better it promised to load samples outside the 32-bit RAM limit and of course it just didn't. I think after that I just thought about developers differently and decided that you get what you get. If it doesn't deliver as promised but does make you money then fine. Just don't expect the world...or even what they say it is.
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Are you saying you preferred the old 32bit NI version? Play is light years ahead of that .
 
StevenOBrien said:
Hollywood Strings. It was the first big library I ever bought when I was around 17 years old. Spent months saving up for it. It sounded great, but ended up being almost completely unusable due to the PLAY engine. Waited eagerly for an update to PLAY (I think it was PLAY 4?), and when I got it, it ended up making the performance/crashing even worse. Uninstalled it later that week and never used it again. ~$400 down the drain.
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I always find it odd hearing this type of thing about EW. I absolutely love Play, and HS is a staple for nearly all of my orchestral cues...since they first came out. I must be lucky, I've never had an issue with Play whatsoever.
 
Spitfire Phobos for me, what a complete waste of my money and a great concept.
They should open up so we can use our own samples as it seems like they won’t be developing it any further.
 
Midihead said:
Someone start a thread stating the BEST library purchase. All this negative energy is depressing.
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Amen! Was about to say the same thing! I'd like to know what are the favorite parts of EWHO or Berlin Strings/Brass or what are the best VSL libraries for the money they charge. Stuff like that there.
 
I have one. Epic Drums from BigFish. Actually I loved the sounds of it, but then I read the EULA, which stated that I couldn't use it for production music, which was exactly the reason I bought it. Bummer, should have read the small letters beforehand. Never dared to get anything from them ever since, but lesson learned.
 
PaulieDC said:
Amen! Was about to say the same thing! I'd like to know what are the favorite parts of EWHO or Berlin Strings/Brass or what are the best VSL libraries for the money they charge. Stuff like that there.
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Right? We're all going to be subjective in our reasoning for liking or disliking a product. As a patch designer myself, I would be horrified if one of my products was getting destroyed because it didn't meet the needs of the user. Besides, I feel like talking about the tools that help inspire your creative flow, and why, is much more productive to discuss!
 
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I'm surprised to see so many dislikes for SF Phobos, it didn't sound too bad from the videos, but maybe using it is not so easy...
 
kitekrazy said:
Seems like there is no love for Sampletank instruments. I've thought about getting Miroslav 2 when it really gets reduced. Is the dislike because most of you have higher end libraries? Does it work only used by itself?
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The best thing that can be said about MP2 is that you have 14 days after your purchase to return it. Use them wisely and thoroughly.
 
One lib i really regretted buying : ImpactSoundWorks Bravura Scoring Brass !
I'm selling it cheap if anyone's interested ...
 
Midihead said:
Someone start a thread stating the BEST library purchase. All this negative energy is depressing.
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This thread is often the result of people listening to others in a best library purchase thread. There is no shortage of oohs and aahs when a new library comes out. Then people buy them and realize it's not for them. No one has acted in a trollish way. I find more wisdom in these threads for those who are impulse buyers.
 
GtrString said:
I have one. Epic Drums from BigFish. Actually I loved the sounds of it, but then I read the EULA, which stated that I couldn't use it for production music, which was exactly the reason I bought it. Bummer, should have read the small letters beforehand. Never dared to get anything from them ever since, but lesson learned.
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There was a thread many moons ago about their EULA. They are the only ones I know who act this way.
 
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