New from Strezov Sampling: Afflatus Chapter - Part one: Strings
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Grilled Cheese
(formerly chrispire)
Thank you Cory. That’s a very clear and succinct explanation that confirms much of what I suspected.
The tone of Afflatus is what’s got me drooling more than anything. It sounds more lush than CSS but without smearing or sounding synthy like some libraries (even some of the best ones) do. Would you say that’s a fair assessment?
The realism and expression that CSS offers is very attractive and I think it’s an extraordinary overall accomplishment, but ‘oh that Afflatus tone and space’. If I can get that tone without sacrificing realism then I think I’m in.
(BTW I haven’t used either library yet, but that will change this week).
Zoot_Rollo
Throbbing Member
and if House of Leaves is your licked finger in the breeze for Afflatus,
it's a must buy.
xguitaristx
Never trust the living
Indeed!
Cory Pelizzari
(Solonoid Studio)
Afflatus has realism indeed, and it's a more "imperfect" or "live" realism than CS's disciplined sound. Afflatus just kind of breathes and sings.
xguitaristx
Never trust the living
I have both. I'll also add that Afflatus is far more versatile!
Zoot_Rollo
Throbbing Member
CSS never did it for me - i didn't jump on that bandwagon.
I was leaning toward Ark 2 to fill in the gap between my Ark 1 & 3.
From this thread and all the great video demos and walk-throughs, Afflatus may win out.
A 3 day trek into the Olympic National Park should shaman a decision.
xguitaristx
Never trust the living
I could never get into CSS either. CS2, on the other hand, will always be may go-to for lush, big sounding strings.
Grilled Cheese
(formerly chrispire)
Good description.
Oh well, here goes another $1,000 AUD.
Cory Pelizzari
(Solonoid Studio)
We all love living in Australia. The exchange rates are great.
Zoot_Rollo
Throbbing Member
that may trump my shaman approach.
Leo
Active Member
yes of course, both examples are out of the box with my minimal effort (almost 0). When you compose almost every day, you are tired constantly editing samples. If I really wanted to shine Ark2 it is of course possible, but with harder editing even when rendering wave files. And this cost a time that is more and more rare to me.That does not present MA2 in a very good light. Did you copy+paste the same midi from Afflatus to Weddigen? Sounds like it. I played the same melody and got much cleaner results. Your CC1 is the culprit, the Weddigen strings work better with smoother lines. Yours is jumping all over the place.
This test showcases how playable Afflatus is compared to other libraries that require more finesse out of the box
This illustration shows playability without DJ cc1. Ark2 is of course still valuable library.
I bought it for a full price and I do not regret it. Still is on my TOP 5 libs.
Scene d'Amour patch is unique because sounds almost chamber, with lot of lyrical character (like you read the story), but have not molto vib. Sound have definition and still breathing..almost like entire life.
I got it chief! Just pointing out that those bumps in dynamics are not representative of the Weddigen strings out of the box. It takes almost no effort to ride the modwheel in a manner that will give you great results with Ark2 strings. Just a matter of getting used to it, they are different instruments after all
Brendon Williams
Active Member
jonathanparham
Senior Member
Thanks. Another good feature of whats in the library.
Ihnoc
Active Member
This and the con sordino emulation on other patches makes the library substantially more inviting for me. Thank you for considering and implementing these features.
Benjamin Duk
Active Member
Exactly. I think all the updates and Strezov listening to customer feedback is great.
The only 2 things I wish it had are Slurred legato and a vibrato control.
xguitaristx
Never trust the living
Vibrato control gets my vote!
Robert Jason
New Member
This is music making of the highest order. Though a wee bit derivative musically...well, what isn't(?).. the performances and recording is beyond 1st class...IMO. I envy those who will have the opportunity to utilize what is offered here...and in the future. I'm just a lowly Songwriter/Producer. Have at it, Composers!!!
When I first saw the price of Afflatus, I thought that I could never justify the purchase. I now took the plunge and I‘m very happy I did!
I already own Spitfire Chamber Strings, Tundra and Soaring Strings. These libraries are great and will complement Afflatus well. But I have to say that Afflatus beats all the other string libraries I have used hands down concering musicality and playability. Playing it feels like actually working with a string ensemble and not like playing string sounds from a keyboard. I quickly came up with musical ideas I didn‘t have with other string libraries. When you play to the strenghts of Afflatus, it really shines!
My decision to buy Afflatus was also influenced by the communication of George and his team, especially on this forum. I feel reassured when a developer has such an open ear for his costumers. What a class act.
I already own Spitfire Chamber Strings, Tundra and Soaring Strings. These libraries are great and will complement Afflatus well. But I have to say that Afflatus beats all the other string libraries I have used hands down concering musicality and playability. Playing it feels like actually working with a string ensemble and not like playing string sounds from a keyboard. I quickly came up with musical ideas I didn‘t have with other string libraries. When you play to the strenghts of Afflatus, it really shines!
My decision to buy Afflatus was also influenced by the communication of George and his team, especially on this forum. I feel reassured when a developer has such an open ear for his costumers. What a class act.
