Too lazy to do a lot of research, so I'll ask you guys. I'm basically looking for a library of really killer pads... long, lush, evolving, inspirational... etc etc etc.
Am considering Atmosphere, but I'd like more options.
wanted: awesome pads
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- KVRAF
- 2973 posts since 18 Oct, 2004
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- 2139 posts since 15 Jul, 2003 from ex-NJ, PA
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- KVRAF
- 3476 posts since 9 Apr, 2003 from NE Ohio, USA
PrecisionSound's Ethereal - Halion, Kontakt and soundfont. Check the demos on that page.
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- KVRAF
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- KVRist
- 391 posts since 22 Mar, 2005 from Kansas City, KS
Not to get too DIY here, but pads are one of the easiest sounds to create by sampling. Bump up the attack, decay, and release and maybe shorten the sustain, if needed add delay. Mess around with various samples, adsr settings, and effects and it will lead to an unlimited number of unique pads.
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- KVRist
- 329 posts since 8 May, 2002 from Sun Valley. California
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- KVRian
- 1238 posts since 10 May, 2002 from Sweden
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- KVRAF
- 3499 posts since 9 Oct, 2004 from Poland
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- KVRAF
- 37488 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
I have Atmosphere so can highly recommend that (but you know it)
I also have Cakewalk Dimension which has some excellent pads (the Pro version is VSTi)
But what I really would like and from the demos sounds like a great alternative to Atmosphere is Linplug Sophistry - some lovely sounds coming from this it seems.
I also have Cakewalk Dimension which has some excellent pads (the Pro version is VSTi)
But what I really would like and from the demos sounds like a great alternative to Atmosphere is Linplug Sophistry - some lovely sounds coming from this it seems.
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- KVRAF
- 1906 posts since 5 Feb, 2005 from UK - Stafford/Lancaster (uni)
wusikstation (any version, i have v1), has loads of realy nice and developing pads with loads of FX-y bits. Get an old CM mag and nab v1 or summit. 
WoJ
WoJ
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- KVRAF
- 2582 posts since 24 Apr, 2003 from Canada
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- KVRAF
- 3521 posts since 28 Jan, 2006 from Phoenix, AZ
how about create your own? layer 2 to 4 pads and vuala: http://www.argitoth.com/files/heavenlyPADS.mp3
(4 layers of Surge)
then you can take one of those programs that exports synths in wave form like chainer, load them into a good sampler like shortcircuit, loop-crossfade them, and there you go. works like a charm.
(4 layers of Surge)
then you can take one of those programs that exports synths in wave form like chainer, load them into a good sampler like shortcircuit, loop-crossfade them, and there you go. works like a charm.
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- KVRAF
- 2818 posts since 30 Aug, 2001 from where dinosaurs are still alive
shameless plug to a set of long pads with a dark edge. six volumes, some formats. 
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- Banned
- 4026 posts since 27 Jan, 2004
crappy sound you got there - far from lush, more like...old?Architeuthis wrote:how about create your own? layer 2 to 4 pads and vuala: http://www.argitoth.com/files/heavenlyPADS.mp3
(4 layers of Surge)
then you can take one of those programs that exports synths in wave form like chainer, load them into a good sampler like shortcircuit, loop-crossfade them, and there you go. works like a charm.