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classic · Post by **classic** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:56 am

And another question.
I'm sure it was asked b4, but I don't find something in my short time.
A nice orchestra string collection in akai, should not cost more then
100 €. May be could also be sf2 format.

Which is the best for a low price?
Some Information's regarding this that pops up in your mind?

Thanks
classic

hbasm · Post by **hbasm** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:18 am

"Ultimate Strings" is in Akai format. Its an old CD with a big sound, very hollywood'ish. Dark, bombastic cello. Thick string ensembles. But of course you will be rather limited in expression. There are no multiple velocity layers. No up/down bow samples. It works best with a slow attack. No solo strings either.

Easily converted to SF2 format (which is what I use)
Price? should be low.

classic · Post by **classic** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:23 am

Oh jes, I had this before.
I loved it.
Lost it unfortunately somehow.
You know where to get the price?

classic

hbasm · Post by **hbasm** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:49 am

No, I got it free. Btw I stand corrected, there ARE velocity layers and up/down strokes according to the description on EastWest's site. I didn't notice. Well they sell it in GIGA format, for $300 which I think is way too much. You better try to get it second hand.

classic · Post by **classic** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:57 am

300 $, holla, not bad.
Seems really to much.
Are there any soundfont libraries useful an worth the money?

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:12 pm

You might want to check out String Doubler from www.stringdoubler.com . For $34.95 you get a multi-format CD which has both Akai and soundfont versions. There are some mp3 demos at the website.

/Yoss

classic · Post by **classic** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:21 pm

That looks interessting,really.
Is there anything else that sounds like useful strings sound fonts ore akai.
Could also bee in different formats, just need to also know the VST that eats these
formats and may bee free, if possible.

Hm??

z15 · Post by **z15** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:58 pm

Maybe http://www.sonivoxmi.com/ProductDetail. ... cStringsV2?

Downloadable virtual instrument for Windows - maybe not that flexible but Sonivox / Sonic Implants strings sound really really good no matter how cut down.

Reverend Rhythm · Post by **Reverend Rhythm** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:09 pm

z15 wrote:Maybe http://www.sonivoxmi.com/ProductDetail. ... cStringsV2?

Downloadable virtual instrument for Windows - maybe not that flexible but Sonivox / Sonic Implants strings sound really really good no matter how cut down.

This is an excellent choice. They also have a slightly different (expanded) DVD version that they made for m-audio.

... and another version with the giga player.

classic · Post by **classic** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:15 pm

Cool stuff comes together here.
Are there other nice things like this.
What about freeware, something like Celofan.
This one is a beauty.
Is there something similar for strings?

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:27 pm

There's also the Cakewalk Studio Instruments which has strings, drums, bass and e-piano for $49.99:

www.cakewalk.com/Products/StudioInstruments/Default.asp

/Yoss

Nice orch. strings sound library demandet.