Vivace is probably the best string phrase based library I've ever heard. Lots of character and themes. My only problem with these kinds of libraries is that I have no idea how to incorporate them into my original work.
But, er, if you already have most of their products ...It's VERY unfortunate that (apart from the free Ostinatos for everyone) there are NO significant offers (so far) for the really loyal Sonokinetic customers who already have most of the products!!!
But, er, if you already have most of their products ...
what could they possibly offer you? Money back for previous purchases? I think it's asking too much that they should tailor their Xmas offers to every single existing customer. What would make sense, though, is a "complete your collection" option, and I can't see this at first glance. They have plenty of bundles, but nothing specifically for owners of multiple libraries?
If you ask me, they are quite bonkers for running these sales, even giving away free, brand new libraries, so I can really say I sympathise with you here. I, too, own a lot of their libraries, btw.
I am pretty sure there is a complete your collection option for the orchestral phrase series.
Vivace is what 3-4 years old, so no wonder its on offer. Its the best sounding of the lot, buts its also the most orchestrated and quite tricky to fit into a piece as its so complete. Probably great for indie film-makers to add their own scoring. But there are a few nice underscore string ambiences that remind me a bit of Lumina.
But, er, if you already have most of their products ...
what could they possibly offer you? Money back for previous purchases? .........................
I think you meant to say 12/8 awesomeness. I love that library!Grosso, despite it's 12/8 limitations...
You're right, ben... it all depends on ur perspective... and once I get my grubby little hands on it I'll probably love it! Maybe I was just trying to get the price lower???I think you meant to say 12/8 awesomeness. I love that library!
I might be a bit of a hack, but I actually tend to think of the library in terms of triplets in a 4/4 meter rather than eighth notes in 12/8 which can influence tempo choices. I do usually keep it slower than 130, but because of the triplet feel it still feels quite energetic. One of the big reasons I went for Grosso was to step out of my comfort zone a bit. I personally feel Sonokinetics phrase libraries can be great learning tools.Question though... I generally run at 100-130 bpm... but won't the library play way too fast? watching Chris's extended review, running at 130 things were way too fast for me... whereas 90 sounded way better. Guess there's always half speed... or am I missing something?
It's by key switch. If you watch the videos they show you how its done. There is always some setup though.Can anyone tell me if you can select the different phrases (in libs like Minimal or Sotto etc) via CC messages or automation? Or is a single patch restricted to the combination of phrases you've pre-chosen?
Apologies if this is obvious in documentation elsewhere but I haven't stumbled across it as yet.