Garry
Senior Member
Ok, the poll results are in from this thread, and as of 12pm CET, an overwhelming majority (86% of the 73 votes cast) voted 'yes', we want to see a blinded shootout between libraries, either just for fun or to help them make decisions about which libraries to purchase. So, your wish is my command...
Thank you to everyone for your helpful comments and suggestions in that thread. As one of the contributors to that thread rightly pointed out, we will not please 100% in exactly how we run this, so since this is our first attempt, let's go with it as described below, and there's nothing saying we can't improve the rules on the next shootout, as we learn from the experience. We now need your contributions, but before doing so, please note the rules.
The RULES:
SOME KEY POINTS: This is a blinded test, so to maintain the blinding, I've highlighted below some key points - please pay close attention to these, repeated here: (i) do not submit files to this thread, submit as PM to me, (ii) do not submit votes to this thread - send to the 'Randomiser' (explained below). To maintain credibility of the competition, do not use anything outside the library (or if you do, 2 versions must be submitted with/without the 3rd party plugins), and do not embellish with additional instruments or harmonic lines.
So, now we need your contributions! Please feel free to start sending the audio files to me by PM (remember to label them with the library name).
Let Battle Commence!
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Thank you to everyone for your helpful comments and suggestions in that thread. As one of the contributors to that thread rightly pointed out, we will not please 100% in exactly how we run this, so since this is our first attempt, let's go with it as described below, and there's nothing saying we can't improve the rules on the next shootout, as we learn from the experience. We now need your contributions, but before doing so, please note the rules.
The RULES:
SOME KEY POINTS: This is a blinded test, so to maintain the blinding, I've highlighted below some key points - please pay close attention to these, repeated here: (i) do not submit files to this thread, submit as PM to me, (ii) do not submit votes to this thread - send to the 'Randomiser' (explained below). To maintain credibility of the competition, do not use anything outside the library (or if you do, 2 versions must be submitted with/without the 3rd party plugins), and do not embellish with additional instruments or harmonic lines.
- The INSTRUMENT: we'll be starting with violins only. If this round is successful and people find it useful, we can move on to others in subsequent rounds, but only violins for now.
- The LIBRARY: any libraries are eligible that have violin patches.
- The PLUG-INS:
- For 'wet' libraries: (i.e. the library offers multiple different mics, EQ and reverb included within the library): within the library, you are free to set any combination of mic positions, articulations, effects that come provided with the library, that you feel best show off the library's capabilities.
- For 'dry' libraries: (ie. the library doesn't have this, or is built to offer a really dry sound with no room), then third party-plugins can be used, but you must include (i) one dry version and one wet version separately, and (ii) a screenshot to show settings of all 3rd party plugin settings/presets (credit to @fretti here for a great solution to something many had expressed concern about). Remember, we are not trying to equate the contributions, we are trying to capitalise on the considerable expertise we have in this community to show off the libraries at their very best, or show what is additionally required to make them shine.
- it would almost seem to go without saying: platform engines, e.g. kontakt, are of course allowed!! Apparently it does need saying, so, 'yup, they are allowed too'
- The MELODIC LINE: with thanks to @Saxer , we have 7 phrases which provide a perfect variety of tone, tempos and articulations. The MIDI file is provided below. Please do not embellish with additional instruments (even from within the same library) or harmonic lines - this would become more of a test of the composer, and that's for another day!! Please do not write the midi in yourself - we want to make this the constant on which to base comparisons from, however, you can add CCs, velocities, etc, to enrich the performance.
- The SUBMISSION: please send 1 audio file per library as a PM to me. Please DO NOT submit the file to this thread - this is an important part of the blinding. Please include in the filename, the name of the library used. The submission must include all of the sections of Saxer's midi file in order to qualify. I will collate all the files, and attach pseudolabels (library_A, library_B, etc) to each. I will not vote, as I will be unblinded. You can submit more than 1 library - as many as you choose - remember, 1 audio file per library. Please also consider sending a note to this thread (not disclosing the library name), so that people are aware of the ongoing activity.
- The RANDOMISATION & POSTING: I ask for 1 other member to volunteer to receive these files from me (please send me a PM), and simply randomise the order, randomly re-labelling the files library_1, library_2, etc, in order that no file benefits from an order position effect. The person randomising the files (let's call this 'the Randomiser') will post all the files to this thread, at the same time. S/he will be allowed to vote, since they remain blinded, and so cannot exert undue influence.
- The VOTING: votes will be sent by PM to the Randomiser only. Again, please do not post your votes to the thread, as it could easily influence other people's ratings. This too is a key part of the blinding.
- The RESULTS - the Randomiser will then post the results of the voting (still blinded). I will then post the unblinding (including names of libraries and contributing author for each file (unless you specifically indicate to me that you would prefer to be anonymous), and all will be revealed!
- The DEADLINE: 1 week today (Wednesday, June 6th)
So, now we need your contributions! Please feel free to start sending the audio files to me by PM (remember to label them with the library name).
Let Battle Commence!
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