Sonic Projects Stringer Vs Loomer String. IYO, which is more authentic?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 440 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
I want THAT Solina sound. You know what i'm talking about. I've demoed both and I'm having a hard time deciding. I like Loomer's set up better, but Stringer is about 25 dollars cheaper.
What do you guys think?
I produce a lost of ambient and trip hop stuff. Working on a Pink Floyd remix atm.
What do you guys think?
I produce a lost of ambient and trip hop stuff. Working on a Pink Floyd remix atm.
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- KVRian
- 1021 posts since 3 Oct, 2011 from Christchurch, New Zealand
sonic projects is sampled - stringer isn't (and is hence infinitely tweakable) - that's enough reason to spend the extra $ to me.
if youve got reaktor there's also the exceptionally good FREE solina :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyq7YXOMds
the same author's eminent is pretty cool too
if youve got reaktor there's also the exceptionally good FREE solina :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyq7YXOMds
the same author's eminent is pretty cool too
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- KVRian
- 983 posts since 9 Feb, 2013 from dallas tx
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- Waaaaahhh
- 2224 posts since 30 Jul, 2001 from montreal, quebec,canada
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If not Make a Mac version of your Plugins Please.
https://soundcloud.com/realmarco
...everyone is out to get me!!!!!!!
- KVRAF
- 2162 posts since 10 Mar, 2006
Payware 7 best:LimboLoves wrote:I want THAT Solina sound. You know what i'm talking about. I've demoed both and I'm having a hard time deciding. I like Loomer's set up better, but Stringer is about 25 dollars cheaper.
What do you guys think?
I produce a lost of ambient and trip hop stuff. Working on a Pink Floyd remix atm.
1. The Interruptor Night Flight
2. Loomer String (this would be great for ambient)
3. Wok Cromina
4. G-Force VSM (sample)
5. UVI StringMachines (sample)
6. Arp Solina and Eminent 310 Reaktor ensembles
Freeware 2 best:
1. Elektrostudio eSline
2. AlgoMusic String Synthesizer
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 440 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
Thanks for the replies fellas. I did some more research and found that samples aren't really the way to go so I think i'm picking up loomer. Night Flight and Cromina are really cheap and sound great as well though! Might have to impulse buy all 3
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- KVRAF
- 5201 posts since 6 May, 2002
You're not going to find THAT Solina sound in any Softsynth. Some approximate better than others, but none have actually nailed it. Samples cannot emulate Paraphonics, but for single notes only, look hereLimboLoves wrote:I want THAT Solina sound. You know what i'm talking about. I've demoed both and I'm having a hard time deciding. I like Loomer's set up better, but Stringer is about 25 dollars cheaper.
What do you guys think?
http://www.binarymusic.co.uk/solina.html
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- KVRian
- 705 posts since 9 Nov, 2003
I've owned all of these at one point or another:
UVI String Machines
Loomer String
G-Force VSM
XILS V+
I've also owned a real Solina, Logan String Melody and Crumar Performer. All of the software options above are IMHO different from one another with each having strengths and weaknesses. But I also think all of them are quite good and particularly in the mix they all sound good enough vs. the real thing.
UVI String Machines
Loomer String
G-Force VSM
XILS V+
I've also owned a real Solina, Logan String Melody and Crumar Performer. All of the software options above are IMHO different from one another with each having strengths and weaknesses. But I also think all of them are quite good and particularly in the mix they all sound good enough vs. the real thing.
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- KVRAF
- 5201 posts since 6 May, 2002
Loomer String and XILS V+ are excellent Paraphonics, but none of them do that Arp Solina. Cromina comes closer than those, but still does not get it right. Only the Binary Music Sample Library has the true Solina tone.donato wrote:I've owned all of these at one point or another:
UVI String Machines
Loomer String
G-Force VSM
XILS V+
I've also owned a real Solina, Logan String Melody and Crumar Performer. All of the software options above are IMHO different from one another with each having strengths and weaknesses. But I also think all of them are quite good and particularly in the mix they all sound good enough vs. the real thing.
Intel Core2 Quad CPU + 4 GIG RAM
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 440 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
I'll look into the Kontakt library. My only worry about the samples is the lack of control over the sounds. Sometimes I wish I just picked the first thing I liked, cuz now I am weighing the pro's and cons.
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- KVRian
- 705 posts since 9 Nov, 2003
electro wrote:Loomer String and XILS V+ are excellent Paraphonics, but none of them do that Arp Solina. Cromina comes closer than those, but still does not get it right. Only the Binary Music Sample Library has the true Solina tone.donato wrote:I've owned all of these at one point or another:
UVI String Machines
Loomer String
G-Force VSM
XILS V+
I've also owned a real Solina, Logan String Melody and Crumar Performer. All of the software options above are IMHO different from one another with each having strengths and weaknesses. But I also think all of them are quite good and particularly in the mix they all sound good enough vs. the real thing.
Yeah, I guess I wasn't so focused on it having to be a Solina replica. I find other models/emulations/etc. just as interesting in their own way. I liked the Crumar Performer as much as the Solina. Different flavors of the same idea.
- KVRAF
- 40249 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
For Kontakt.
Binary Music - Solina String Ensemble (Mark II)
http://www.binarymusic.co.uk/solina.html
Binary Music - Solina String Ensemble (Mark II)
http://www.binarymusic.co.uk/solina.html
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- KVRAF
- 2162 posts since 10 Mar, 2006
These 3 are good enough and will leave you with plenty inspiration for other things. If you pick up Loomer, also get my free bank from Loomer's website, lots of nice presets in there.LimboLoves wrote:Thanks for the replies fellas. I did some more research and found that samples aren't really the way to go so I think i'm picking up loomer. Night Flight and Cromina are really cheap and sound great as well though! Might have to impulse buy all 3
Samples will get you stuck with only that particular sound, and when you want to get away from it, you will realize that you can't.
But they are cheap, so up to you.
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“It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.” - John Wooden
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- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
How do rank Krakli's S3 series?HunterKiller wrote:Freeware 2 best:
1. Elektrostudio eSline
2. AlgoMusic String Synthesizer
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 440 posts since 22 Feb, 2014
HunterKiller wrote:These 3 are good enough and will leave you with plenty inspiration for other things. If you pick up Loomer, also get my free bank from Loomer's website, lots of nice presets in there.LimboLoves wrote:Thanks for the replies fellas. I did some more research and found that samples aren't really the way to go so I think i'm picking up loomer. Night Flight and Cromina are really cheap and sound great as well though! Might have to impulse buy all 3
Samples will get you stuck with only that particular sound, and when you want to get away from it, you will realize that you can't.
But they are cheap, so up to you.
Thanks, I will get your free bank. I bought it today.