Sundown Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Hey all, I know it’s a Kontakt world, but I’ve been a Steinberg HALion user since 1.x and version 7 just came out. I have no connection to Steinberg other than being a customer/user but I wanted to share the news. The instrument really came to life with version 4 when it was completely redone. Yamaha started doing the bundled sound ware around that time and VA synth oscillators were added. Version 7 adds an 8-op FM module with DX7 / TX81Z sysex import, enhancements to the wavetable module, and more powerful time stretching. There are other modulation/UI enhancements as well. It’s not for everyone, but I tried Kontakt and I could never really click with the interface, though I know it’s a very powerful tool and the de facto standard for library developers. I do program synth sounds with HALion and I have multi-sampled a few old instruments, but most of my sampling is single hits for unique drum sounds or drops, which pretty much any sampler can do. But there is also some good raw material in the sound ware for basses, strings, EPs, drums, etc. Anyways, I’m not looking to convert anyone, I’m just sharing my excitement that a new version is available. Todd Quote Sundown Working on: The Jupiter Bluff; Driven Away Main axes: Kawai MP11 and Kurz PC361 DAW Platform: Cubase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 It's always good to see a company that stands by its older products, and keeps them current. Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Heins Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I just upgraded I use Kontakt the most but Halion is handy in Nuendo and Cubase...I also picked up UVI Falcon a little while back! Bill Quote http://www.billheins.com/ Hail Vibrania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Bill Heins said: I just upgraded I use Kontakt the most but Halion is handy in Nuendo and Cubase...I also picked up UVI Falcon a little while back! Bill Cool… I usually wait for a point release (ideally an x.5), but when I upgrade to Cubase 12 and Wavelab 11 I’ll probably update to HAL 7 at the same time. I have a few FM VSTs (notably FM8 and Arturia DX-7V), but I’m excited to try this one. I like that you can import TX81Z sounds. I’m curious if it will cut through like a TX does. The new multi-sampled guitar sounds good too. I wouldn’t use a guitar sample in an actual track (I prefer the real thing), but it’s a handy tool for laying out a part and showing a guitarist what you’re aiming for. Todd Quote Sundown Working on: The Jupiter Bluff; Driven Away Main axes: Kawai MP11 and Kurz PC361 DAW Platform: Cubase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Heins Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Yup, all my electric guitar stuff is the real deal but since I don't have any acoustics I use sample libraries for the sounds playing the parts on the keys. I just picked up Wedge Force OOLong for 12 string guitar. I use Indiginus Acoustic Guitar Collection a lot too! One of these days I'll get a nice 12 string...been eyeing a Taylor Bill Quote http://www.billheins.com/ Hail Vibrania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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