James Composer Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Need amazing pro quality studio on short notice. I need: (All Software [not hardware] prefered) 1. A Full SUPER high quality orchestra: None-looped prefered 2. The BEST synthesizer there is on the market today (leads and pads) 3. The BEST Choir there is on the market today 4. The BEST World samples there are on the market today: None-looped Gigastudio 3 compatible prefered 5. An amazing DAW (probably $3000-$5000?) Any suggestions? (Money is no object) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 It's going to take you a month to get it set up and stablized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Originally posted by Prague: It's going to take you a month to get it set up and stablized. And it takes months to really learn gear/software... and really push it to the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Originally posted by James Composer: Need amazing pro quality studio on short notice. I need: (All Software [not hardware] prefered) 2. The BEST synthesizer there is on the market today (leads and pads)You want this to be software, too? Originally posted by James Composer: 3. The BEST Choir there is on the market today)Depends on what kind of sound you want--you might want to look at Spectrasonics' Symphony of Voices. http://www.spectrasonics.net/libraries/symphonyvoices.php 4. The BEST World samples there are on the market today: None-looped Gigastudio 3 compatible preferedI wouldn't necessarily assume bigger/newer/non-looped is better. Check out Q-Up Arts: http://www.quparts.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi And SoniVOX (formerly known as Sonic Implants): http://www.sonivoxmi.com/ 5. An amazing DAW (probably $3000-$5000?))Yow! Well, I think we all know what a high-end desktop computer consists of (lots of RAM and big/fast hard-drive as well as fast CPU), so it's really a question of what software/plug-ins, at least if you meant a desktop computer-based DAW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Composer Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 It's going to take you a month to get it set up and stablized.A half a year, for me, is short notice. You want this to be software, too?I need software that can create analog sounds and also has wonderful new leads and pads; it should be fully expandable. Depends on what kind of sound you want--you might want to look at Spectrasonics' Symphony of Voices. http://www.spectrasonics.net/libraries/symphonyvoices.php Those voices sound pretty good. How is the East West library with the word builder utility compare? Also, I know there's probably no such thing, but is there a library of solo voices? (It would probably be better to hire artists) I wouldn't necessarily assume bigger/newer/non-looped is better. Check out Q-Up Arts: http://www.quparts.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi And SoniVOX (formerly known as Sonic Implants): http://www.sonivoxmi.com/ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 It sounds like Garage Band is exactly what you're looking for. Add the Orchestral Jam Pack for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Composer Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 Garage Band dosn't have the quality that East West Syphonic orchestral library has, Sonic Implants Orchestra, or even Garritans. Also, some DAW's do come with recording software, but the OS I'd be using is Windows XP. Garage Band is recording software with loops added, I'm looking for "the best synth software available on the market today" as in a program like Reason 3.0 (I'm still wondering if there is anything better); And other pro quality sounds. For my recording I'm probably going to be buying Sonar 5 Producer Edition, since it has a better layout than garageband and better suits my needs (MIDI Notation, advanced controls and editing, StudioWare). Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Garage Band is great, but it's only audio recording software. What I AM looking for, though, is recording HARDWARE that actual producers in the biz today are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Originally posted by steadyb: It sounds like Garage Band is exactly what you're looking for. Add the Orchestral Jam Pack for good measure. like he said. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Heins Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Orchestra? Try this- http://www.eastwestsamples.com/details.php?cd_index=979 All around synth try this- http://www.eastwestsamples.com/details.php?cd_index=961 Choirs? Try this- http://www.eastwestsamples.com/details.php?cd_index=963 World samples I'm not too sure about, Motu has Ethno which is sweet but is more of a softsynth than a set of samples. Finally a DAW...if you like Sonar, stick with it and get version 6, it's the latest But if you really want to spend the moeny you can get something like this for your XP setup- http://www.samplitude.com/eng/seq/uebersicht.html Your best bet is to take a few weeks and just do some comparison shopping before making any software commitments. Darkon the Incandescent http://www.billheins.com/ Hail Vibrania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 As long as money's no object, how 'bout you buy me that Hammond XK-1 I've been GASsing for? The cost would be a mere rounding error with all the other spend you've got planned! Noah P.S. I'd also like a PEK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Well, money no object, eh, how's this for starters... Pro Tools|HD system Sony Oxford plug-in(s)Eventide Anthology II plug-insTC Electronics reverb plug-in(s)Access Virus Indigo synth plug-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon111 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 ...as far as the DAW goes, a Carillon silent pc with a Pro Tools HD core card and a 96i interface is the way to go. The Carillon has lots of power and is dead quiet. Specifically configured to be a perfect DAW - Its what I use and I can highly recommend it. As far as the rest, the East-West virtual instruments seem to have the most comprehensive libraries but for unique synth sounds you may want to tack on something like NI's Massive or U-he's Zebra2. Pair the DAW with a decent pair of ADAM monitors like the P22s, add a controller like a CME UF7 and you're done. Best Regards, James -- http://cdbaby.com/cd/carbon1112 http://www.carbon111.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Originally posted by steadyb: It sounds like Garage Band is exactly what you're looking for. Add the Orchestral Jam Pack for good measure. HUh? If money is no object, eastwest samples are the way to go. There are much better IMO to garageband in every way, including the most recent version of GB. Now sound is subjective to each person, but I think the difference is really that noticeable. Spectrasonics also has great choir samples and Atmosphere is excellent for those weird type of sounds and etheral pads you may need. Lastly I agree with two different opinions depending on which way you want to go. 1. If your already using and are familair with SOnar, Sonar 6 is a very strong program. Lots of features and it will be able to do most anything you'd want from a DAW. 2. If money truly is no onbject, Soundscapes recommendation for the following is also an outstanding option. Originally posted by soundscape: Well, money no object, eh, how's this for starters... Pro Tools|HD system Sony Oxford plug-in(s) Eventide Anthology II plug-ins TC Electronics reverb plug-in(s) Access Virus Indigo synth plug-in The above is a good starter setup if money is no object and you will want to more types of sounds down the road. Again the East west stuff for orchestration and there are a plethora of other things you may want to consider depending on your needs. Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Everyone has a budget, but let's play along for a bit anyway. First, get this book. http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/MidiOrchBook-large.jpg http://www.musicworks-atlanta.com/Guide-to-MIDI-Orchestration-Introduction.html It has complete reviews of all the major orchestra libraries, software samplers, etc. It shows how to set up your DAW and techniques for working with these libraries. Anyone who is serious about doing MIDI orchestration owns multiple libraries. So get:1) VSL Instruments - Cube ($10,000)2) EWQLSO ($5,000)3) Sonic Implants ($5,000)4) Synful It's cheap. Choir, get both the East West and Spectrasonics as well as the Bela D Media vocal libraries. . Synths, I don't know why you wouldn't want some real analogs so put $10,000 into an Omega 8, Voyager and Poly Evolver. The new Access TIs are cute. On the soft synth front, add the usual suspects: NI, Arturia, G-Media, Spectrasonics. Software samplers, GigiaStudio is excellent as is Kontakt 2.0, so get both. Put your Protools HD Accel system on a maxed out Mac. Add a couple of maxed out PCs to run the libraries and soft synths. A terabyte of disk on all systems and 4GB RAM should get you going. Of course there's still speakers, clock, DACs/ADCs, MIDI controllers, room treatment, furniture, a whole lot more software, and probably a dozen more things. Question, if you're really serious about spending this kind of money, why would you ask the advice of strangers who might or might not have direct experience with any of these products? Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 As you can see Pro Tools HD is a recurring theme. It also seems to be the 'pro studio' standard nowadays. Actual producers in the biz use it. Along with top flight synth and sampler software, a Korg OASYS would make a decent controller. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Composer Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 Awsome, thanks guys! This info is enough to last me years to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavinovaguyusa Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 One item not mentioned that I can see. When you mentioned a $3000-5000 DAW, were you thinking a digital recording mixer that would work well with a the nicer computer audio sequencer/mixer mastering programs out on the market? If so, you should look at Roland's VS-2480DVD, Mackie, Yamaha and Korg digital mixer/recorder units as devices that can be used both in the studio and in the field for multitrack recording. They are expandable with software and hardware pluggins and offer a good stepping stone into the full blown studio. Software will change all the time but your hardware investment of a 16/24 track recorder can allow you a familar stable platform for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by Silver Dragon Sound: Originally posted by steadyb: It sounds like Garage Band is exactly what you're looking for. Add the Orchestral Jam Pack for good measure. HUh? You guys realize that good ole steadyb is just yanking your chain, right? --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by Dave Pierce: You guys realize that good ole steadyb is just yanking your chain, right? No... I thought Apple had well and truly brainwashed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 money is no object eh? then I'm sure you don't mind paying these guys for thier expertise...and I'll take my cut for brokeraging the deal for these guys...lets say 15%.... a pleasure doing business with you Mr JAMES COMPOSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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