Aperkeys Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Introducing Spitfire String Quintet Now that wasn't on my bingo card for 2024 or any time. Looking forward to future Spitfire Samples ported into Nord. Sounds great on my Stage 3. 3 2 Quote Gear: Nord Stage 3 76HP, Moog Little Phatty Stage II, Hammond XK5, Solina String Ensemble My Bands: Aperco, Ummagumma, Amity Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 As Keanu might say..whoa! Haven't tried these yet but looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Whoa. Awesome. Looking forward to importing these. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Alas, not compatible with my Electro 5D… Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 2 hours ago, analogman1 said: Alas, not compatible with my Electro 5D… Yup. Total buzz kill......:( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I wish there were an app to bypass the restrictions of the sample libraries. I'd be happy running the Spitfire strings with some compromises. Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockeys Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 That demo video has some very tasty playing. Quote Yamaha MODX8, Legend Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I had the same reaction. I'm sure there are many limitations, it's trying to do a lot of things and the Nord engine isn't known (to say the least) for the types of articulations and layering a Kontakt library can do. But that guy played to its strengths extremely well. Honestly when I use strings live I usually shoot for a more generic and even synth-ish ensemble sound but that did sound good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Well, it was well-timed for me. We're doing a few classic mid-60s Beatles tunes with prominent string parts. The previous Nord strings+synth for Beatles strings were OK but not compelling. Now they're much more compelling. I was messing around with iPad instruments, and now don't need that anymore. Not to mention a free download. Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F.N. Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 These are fab imho, great pop strings: "Spitfire String Quintet Marc Short" ... https://www.nordkeyboards.com/sounds/sound-collections/spitfire-string-quintet/ Quote "You live every day. You only die once." Where is Major Tom? - - - - - Band Rig: PC3, HX3 w. B4D, 61SLMkII Other stuff: Prologue 16, KingKORG, Opsix, MPC Key 37, DM12D, Argon8m, EX5R, Toraiz AS-1, IK Uno, Toraiz SP-16, Erica LXR-02, QY-700, SQ64, Beatstep Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 13 hours ago, analogman1 said: Alas, not compatible with my Electro 5D… Same for me....:( What a buzz kill.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjosko Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I found this video with some more beautiful examples. 2 Quote /Bjørn - old gearjunkie, still with lot of GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Here's an extended demo by Joshua. Its downright humbling. Gorgeous technique! I have a double handful of Spitfire plugs. They're constant performers. Quote 2 Quote Absurdity, n. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion. ~ "The Devil's Dictionary," Ambrose Bierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanael_I Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 The shorts sound good and the soft patch. There's just not enough sample room to get the legato transitions on the longs. But I'll add this to the Stage4. think it will be quite useful in layers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 On 6/13/2024 at 12:50 PM, zxcvbnm098 said: Same for me....:( What a buzz kill.......... As of today, looks like Nord now has this sound library compatible with the NE5 and other legacy products. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I've spent a few days playing with the Spitfire Quintet. Love it! Not only do the samples sound *great* when played with appropriate technique, they have enough "string flavor" to stand out in a layered patch that might include organ, horns, piano etc. Example: using the marcato sample instead of B3 percussion. Bottom line: these are very usable samples in a variety of contexts. I've already incorporated them into a handful of setlist items. 2 Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 4 hours ago, eric said: As of today, looks like Nord now has this sound library compatible with the NE5 and other legacy products. the oldest supported machine, the Electro 3, was released in 2009 — FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. The Stage 2 in 2011. 1 Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 6 hours ago, eric said: As of today, looks like Nord now has this sound library compatible with the NE5 and other legacy products. Whoa!!! Great timing!! Heading into the studio this week.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Where that Electro 7 when you need it… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I’m so happy they are now available for my Electro 5. I loaded a few of them that I knew I could find useful, to use at my gig this Thursday!!! I’m glad they changed their mind. Legacy instrument support goes a long way in “brand loyalty”, in my book… Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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