Climax Collection Volume 5 : January 2000
Orchestral Samples
Dave Stewart concludes his investigation into the world of orchestral sampling with a roundup of over 40 orchestral sample CDs. • BUYER'S GUIDE NOTES
• Dave Samuels - Marimba & Vibes • Denny Jaeger Master Violin Library • East West Ultimate String Collection • Emu Systems EIIIX Sound Library • Masterbits Climax Collection • Climax Collection Volume 5 • Miroslav Vitous Symphonic Orchestra • Peter Siedleczek's Orchestra • Peter Siedleczek's Orchestra Plus • Peter Siedleczek's Orchestral Colours • Peter Siedleczek's Advanced Orchestra • Peter Siedleczek's Upgrade '97 • Advanced Media Trax • Prosonus The Orchestral Collection • Roland Sample Archives • Synclavier Sample Library • Syntec Super Strings • Scoring Tools Vol.1 • Symphonic Adventures • Kirk Hunter's The Virtuoso Series • Zero-G Creative Essentials Series December 2009
Other recent issues: | Climax Collection Volume 5Sample CD Buyer's GuidePublished in SOS January 2000  Printer-friendly versionReviews : Sample/Sound/Song Library 16 Vns: sus. 8 Vns: sus. 4 Vns: sus. Solo Vn: Sus f & p <3>, sus mut (f & p), trem f & p <2>, harm <2>, trll, sp trll, piz (f & p), 5ths gl up (f & p), ascending major scales (fast/slow, f & p), ascending major scales (same). Comments: 486 samples, mainly of solo violin. The violin sections are nothing to write home about, but the solo instrument is played with some passion, and its numerous performance variations might be of use to the serious samplist. Standouts: The upwards 5th glissando is a good resource -- adjust the start point of the sample to get different types of grace note ranging from a semitone to a full fifth. Quibbles: Given the price, my lips are sealed. Contacts: Masterbits.
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