Sonic Reality

barbecutie · Post by **barbecutie** » Fri May 21, 2010 2:00 pm

IK Multimedia Xpansion Tank 2 Group Buy

Now 5X1! Currently at 3732 users. Need 268 more users for 6X1!

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/xtgroupbuy

and

http://www.esoundz.com/details.php?ProductID=4293

BBC

esoundz user: BarBeCutie or see epointz referral thread below for other users:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... ht=epointz

barbecutie · Post by **barbecutie** » Fri May 21, 2010 2:06 pm

Reverend Rhythm has been a tremendous help!

I highly recommend referring him

. His eSoundz user name is ReverendRhythm.

BBC

Reverend Rhythm · Post by **Reverend Rhythm** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:49 pm

barbecutie wrote:Reverend Rhythm has been a tremendous help!

I highly recommend referring him . His eSoundz user name is ReverendRhythm.

BBC

But in all honesty, just refer someone... anyone! Those epointz can add up!

3748 right now! Will we see 3800 today?

zedd · Post by **zedd** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:09 pm

Reverend Rhythm wrote:Those epointz can add up!

3748 right now!

You have 3748 ePointz!!! Wow. It really does pay to participate in these GB threads!

You could buy everything that Sonic Reality releases for the next 5 years with those ePointz!

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:16 pm

I'm glad I caught this thread.. audiomidi makes mention of the deal, but its only listed as 2 for 1 at the moment.. I was on the fence.

However, seeing its now 5 for 1 I'm definitely in.. will order when I get home. woohoo.

Toxie · Post by **Toxie** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:17 pm

Curious as to others' thoughts on which of the following are more flexible/usable in a DAW (i.e., Logic) environment:

1. RAW packs (i.e., Apple Loops)
2. Construction kits in the ST format

I'm debating between the Trip Hop Collection GB pack in particular vs. the RAW pack from Squids' bonus choices. Don't want this to re-open the "Are Using Loops Creative or Not" debate... everyone has a style that works for them. However, my style tends to favor using instruments that are playable across the keyboard. Would love to hear some of your opinions between the two loop formats as it pertains to workflow.

Thanks,
Toxie

zedd · Post by **zedd** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:29 pm

Toxie wrote:Curious as to others' thoughts on which of the following are more flexible/usable in a DAW (i.e., Logic) environment:

1. RAW packs (i.e., Apple Loops)
2. Construction kits in the ST format

I'm debating between the Trip Hop Collection GB pack in particular vs. the RAW pack from Squids' bonus choices. Don't want this to re-open the "Are Using Loops Creative or Not" debate... everyone has a style that works for them. However, my style tends to favor using instruments that are playable across the keyboard. Would love to hear some of your opinions between the two loop formats as it pertains to workflow.

Thanks,
Toxie

One advantage of the REX loops included in a RAW pack, is that you can import them into Stylus RMX (to do similar Slice Loop stuff that you can do with the ST Slice Loops) plus you could load them into another library (like DrumCore) for quick auditioning of the loops, and then an easy drag and drop into your DAW project.

The SampleTank versions have their advantages, but the major drawbacks are that auditioning is slow, since you have to load each loop one by one, and you cannot directly drag and drop the MIDI into your DAW. You have to search for the appropriate loop in your SampleTank folder and drag it into your DAW from there.

I have all of those RAW packs loaded into DrumCore for VERY QUICK AND EASY reference. I can audition stuff I may want to use at lightning speed and then directly drag and drop it into my project --OR-- load up the loop preset I want to use in SampleTank format and play it in slice mode. That is why I have also added the ReTank titles to my collection so that I can save myself a lot of time and use the one to audition the other.

Sometimes I prefer working with the actual audio loops versus the MIDI versions, so having both is useful.

Hope that helps!

Zedd

Toxie · Post by **Toxie** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:42 pm

zedd wrote:I have all of those RAW packs loaded into DrumCore for VERY QUICK AND EASY reference. I can audition stuff I may want to use at lightning speed and then directly drag and drop it into my project --OR-- load up the loop preset I want to use in SampleTank format and play it in slice mode.

Thanks for the quick reply, zedd! So, by going with the RAW pack, I don't forego any *content* that exists in the Retank version, correct? I wonder if the Loops Browser in Logic will provide the same speedy preview ability you describe with using Drumcore. I agree that's so important!

zedd · Post by **zedd** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:54 pm

Toxie wrote:Thanks for the quick reply, zedd! So, by going with the RAW pack, I don't forego any *content* that exists in the Retank version, correct?

My pleasure.

Yes, the sample content is the same in both.

Toxie wrote:I wonder if the Loops Browser in Logic will provide the same speedy preview ability you describe with using Drumcore. I agree that's so important!

I am not familiar with Logic's Loops Browser, but I imagine that if it works well with Apple Loops then you're all set. With the RAW pack you will get REX, Apple and Wave versions of the same loops.

Chris Ihao · Post by **Chris Ihao** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:09 pm

zedd wrote:
Reverend Rhythm wrote:Those epointz can add up!

3748 right now!
You have 3748 ePointz!!! Wow. It really does pay to participate in these GB threads!

You could buy everything that Sonic Reality releases for the next 5 years with those ePointz!

I hope you were kidding zedd

3759 now!

zedd · Post by **zedd** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:11 pm

Chris Ihao wrote:I hope you were kidding zedd

Yeah... I'm just playing with the Reverend!

Reverend Rhythm · Post by **Reverend Rhythm** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:14 pm

Chris Ihao wrote:3759 now!

I now have 3759 epointz! Wow! And I didn't even get an email notification!

Chris Ihao · Post by **Chris Ihao** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:20 pm

zedd wrote:Yeah... I'm just playing with the Reverend!

Hehe. Phu, I seriously started wondering for a moment...

Reverend Rhythm wrote:
Chris Ihao wrote:3759 now!
I now have 3759 epointz! Wow! And I didn't even get an email notification!

Hahaha!

<----- Reverend

Reverend Rhythm · Post by **Reverend Rhythm** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:12 pm

Chris Ihao wrote:
zedd wrote:Yeah... I'm just playing with the Reverend!
Hehe. Phu, I seriously started wondering for a moment...

Reverend Rhythm wrote:
Chris Ihao wrote:3759 now!
I now have 3759 epointz! Wow! And I didn't even get an email notification!
Hahaha! <----- Reverend

I think my love of epointz has become somewhat of a running joke.

It also happens to be true. I am an unabashed esoundz fan, SR fan, and a Squids fan!

zedd · Post by **zedd** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:30 pm

Reverend Rhythm wrote:I think my love of epointz has become somewhat of a running joke.

GBs would not be nearly as much fun without your participation! You deserve all the ePointz you can get!

Reverend Rhythm wrote:I am an unabashed esoundz fan, SR fan, and a Squids fan!

I'm right there with you on that.

And even though he is already included in that group, by default, I want to specifically mention Allen's name, because he has gotta be the best support representative of any company, anywhere.