#779477 - 11/24/04 08:12 PM
Suggestions of Samples for Progressive Rock
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LGK_Dude
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Hey gang!
I'm in the market for some samples packages and/or VST's that would be a nice pallet for a progressive rock band (Yes, Rush, Genesis, etc, but with a modern edge). Thus I'm looking into both atmospheric pad & lead sounds (I like synthy leads at times, but do not need an entire library), as well as various percussion sounds (rock kits, ethnic, etc).
Some names that I've seen thrown around have been Atmosphere, Distorted Reality, StormDrum, and Drumkit from Hell. Any user opinions? Are these the best of the best, and therefore a great place to get started? Anything I'm missing that you find WAY cool?
Thanks in advance for your replies! When we finish our Demo, I'll make sure to post some clips and listings on what we used (if your interested).
THANKS AGAIN! 
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#779478 - 12/15/04 09:30 PM
Re: Suggestions of Samples for Progressive Rock
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GTRBass
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Loc: Los Angeles, Ca
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If I read you correctly you're NOT looking for drum software, but keyboard sounds. The "Must Have" recommendations for Prog Rock:
Native Instruments B4 (virtual Hammond B3)Get it with the vintage collection upgrade. (They're now bundled together I think.)
Arturia's Minimoog V (virtual Minimoog, Memorymoog)
Arturia's CS-80V (virtual Yamaha CS-80)
G-Media M-Tron (Virtual Mellotron)
You can get all those soft synths for less than the price of a basic synth ($800), and you'de be Rick Wakeman sound wise. You just need a Mac/PC w/ sound card and a Midi controller.
A good souce is AudioMidi.com They're based in Chatsworth. http://audiomidi.com/
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