Do you think that a person could "EQ away," to a good extent, that bass residue which surfaces with multiple woodwind notes? It seemed like that bass residue was completely un-noticeable "in the mix."
I think not just the low strings, (phenomenal!), but the high ones sound great.
Wow- props to you, sir, for really taking the time to make such an extensive and informative review. You really addressed the kind of points that I care about which are seldom seen in many youtube reviews. Cheers!
Hello.. great demo! I watched all 45 minutes without even realizing it. This one was a pleasure to sit through. I did have a question though. Is the ostinato sample locked in the same tempo, or will it synch with whatever tempo your DAW is set to? Sorry if this question has already been asked. Not that it is a deal breaker.. this library looks great. Thanks!
Thanks very much for your reply. Significant latency would have been a difficulty for me. I am going to download this beautiful library. Your YouTube clips were very helpful and are appreciated.
@FDWhitehurst No not true. When I record video the software records my system audio and my microphone separately. When playing the samples there is no lag at all.
Great video... thanks Dan. The one thing that bothers me is the "Austin arto" section. It seems very flexible in the changing of velocity, dropping out notes, extending measures etc, but no attention has been played to the timing grid. No players are going to play sixteenth notes over 8 bars with the precision accuracy of a computer. In your examples, this was clearly a problem for me. This needs to be humanized. Hope they read this and consider an update. Thanks again.
Disagree greatly with the whole 'softer side', rack up the modulation with the percussion and the low strings. Phwoar, most powerful combination I've heard from an ensemble in a long time.
It's about $400 - 450, for those who are wondering.
I hope they'll reduce the price. As a student, I need to pay for tuition, and that's enough to retake a course so I'll have to hold off. I hope they reduce the price to 150. Then I would consider buying. (Hoping someone from Spitfire reads this...)
@ConforMIDI When you consider the amount of time and manpower it took to record, produce and program this sample library - I think $400-500 is more than appropriate. Perhaps they could offer student licenses for non-commercial usage but this sample library is quite a bit cheaper than some other 3rd party sample libraries.
@nsmadsen Indeed, but if you were from Spitfire which would you rather have: lots of students like me buying your product at a lower price or very few people buying it at exceedingly high prices? Given that the more people who have the product, the more publicity the library gets, I think the former is preferable.
@ConforMIDI "exceedingly high prices" - Have you actually looked at some of the other libraries out there? You seem to be griping about paying $400-500 bucks for this when I can name off multiple sample libraries that cost either in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. So your impression of "exceedingly high prices" doesn't seem to be really accurate. Besides sample libraries want to sell to composers who are going to use their stuff in high profile titles - not just selling students.
@nsmadsen No, I have. I wouldn't say I'm disagreeing with you in that I would like to see a student price introduced in the future.
And as you mention, Albion caters to both audiences: student and professionals. It may be a good idea for them to think about offering a reduced price to students.
@ConforMIDI I would agree with you on that part. It could be good to introduce student discounts to lure more folks in. But pros will drop $400/500 on something like this easily, without blinking.
@ConforMIDI Ran out of characters - sure they want to sell to folks but if they can say "Albion was used in major film X" or "this new PS3 game used Albion" does that do more for publicity for the sampel library or does "Albion used in student film X" Sounds harsh but really consider what I'm saying. There are tons of student-beginner based products out there - this isn't one of them. Its more a mid-level product. Not super cheap, not super expensive.
hey i'ts true that you have to send a score to spitfire, and if they consider that is good stuff only in that terms you are able to buy their products?
Thanks Dan for this vid! Really interesting library, I like the concept of the legatos and the pads, and it sounds really good. Don't you think it can be very useful for the all composing part, or do you still prefere Symphobia ?
I don't think I'm gonna take this library, I think Symphobia is excellent in background stuff also, more multipurpose, and this is what I need.
Anyway, great vid, interesting as always, and i like your funny comments ! Keep them coming ! :)
@drawingaway I think this is. I mean, Daniel says it at the end of the vid, the price makes it a very good starting library, and I find the concept really good and the sound too.
@lilmissmusic2012 I do, that is what I am currently using until I upgrade in about a month or so. MP is easy to use and learn if you have never dealt with MIDI before (like me). I think it is a good starting point before going with the big boys stuff which is a little more complicated to use in some cases and a lot lighter on the pocket. :-)
@sgirondogs Thanks I have been watching some videos about it and it looks easy enough to get around on and it sounds really nice from some of the demos I heard on the website. Price isn't bad either ;D
Thanks very mcuh--great demo--!!
Do you think that a person could "EQ away," to a good extent, that bass residue which surfaces with multiple woodwind notes? It seemed like that bass residue was completely un-noticeable "in the mix."
I think not just the low strings, (phenomenal!), but the high ones sound great.
Probably what I need--
Thanks!
derek4ur 6 days ago
BEST DEMO ON YOUTUBE - Demos should be always like this! Thanx very much...
HELLSPAWN1973 1 week ago
Daniel. If you don´t like Albion because this is not quite Epic, you allways can sell it to me for a reasonable price :)
leirumanuel 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Mute your mic when you play ;) Good demo though.
zeelasonitus 2 weeks ago
does it come with a good reverb? or do you suggest using another?
d3tach3d 1 month ago
What's the program you use to compose your songs?
BreinStijn 1 month ago
What a channel. We need more videos like this one, maybe a tv channel just for vst reviews? :)
leirumanuel 1 month ago
Wow- props to you, sir, for really taking the time to make such an extensive and informative review. You really addressed the kind of points that I care about which are seldom seen in many youtube reviews. Cheers!
jfilbert 1 month ago
Thank you very much for this video. I'll definitely purchase this library. :-)
solidsoundsolutions 1 month ago
Hello.. great demo! I watched all 45 minutes without even realizing it. This one was a pleasure to sit through. I did have a question though. Is the ostinato sample locked in the same tempo, or will it synch with whatever tempo your DAW is set to? Sorry if this question has already been asked. Not that it is a deal breaker.. this library looks great. Thanks!
TheFullReverse 2 months ago
@TheFullReverse It will sync to the host tempo :)
dazexus 2 months ago
look mate, how do you get to upload such a long video?
sscholle333 2 months ago
Thanks very much for your reply. Significant latency would have been a difficulty for me. I am going to download this beautiful library. Your YouTube clips were very helpful and are appreciated.
FDWhitehurst 3 months ago
I hear your key strikes and the sound suggests that there is a noticeable amount of latency involved. Is this true.?
FDWhitehurst 3 months ago
@FDWhitehurst No not true. When I record video the software records my system audio and my microphone separately. When playing the samples there is no lag at all.
dazexus 3 months ago
Do you use an iMac, Macbook, or a tower?
JustAdam112 4 months ago in playlist More videos from dazexus
@JustAdam112 2008 Mac Pro Tower
dazexus 3 months ago
I SHALL BUY THIS JUST BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO THANK YOU SIR!!! :D
TheEternalMercy 4 months ago
A wonderful review - thank you.
nsmadsen 4 months ago
Great video... thanks Dan. The one thing that bothers me is the "Austin arto" section. It seems very flexible in the changing of velocity, dropping out notes, extending measures etc, but no attention has been played to the timing grid. No players are going to play sixteenth notes over 8 bars with the precision accuracy of a computer. In your examples, this was clearly a problem for me. This needs to be humanized. Hope they read this and consider an update. Thanks again.
mrswbaz 4 months ago
Disagree greatly with the whole 'softer side', rack up the modulation with the percussion and the low strings. Phwoar, most powerful combination I've heard from an ensemble in a long time.
LIANG14 5 months ago
Bloody hell. Your overview is awesome. Thank you :)
FlaFlaBigoudi 5 months ago
I love british accent >:V
JosephAS1 6 months ago
It's about $400 - 450, for those who are wondering.
I hope they'll reduce the price. As a student, I need to pay for tuition, and that's enough to retake a course so I'll have to hold off. I hope they reduce the price to 150. Then I would consider buying. (Hoping someone from Spitfire reads this...)
ConforMIDI 6 months ago
@ConforMIDI When you consider the amount of time and manpower it took to record, produce and program this sample library - I think $400-500 is more than appropriate. Perhaps they could offer student licenses for non-commercial usage but this sample library is quite a bit cheaper than some other 3rd party sample libraries.
nsmadsen 4 months ago
@nsmadsen Indeed, but if you were from Spitfire which would you rather have: lots of students like me buying your product at a lower price or very few people buying it at exceedingly high prices? Given that the more people who have the product, the more publicity the library gets, I think the former is preferable.
ConforMIDI 4 months ago
@ConforMIDI "exceedingly high prices" - Have you actually looked at some of the other libraries out there? You seem to be griping about paying $400-500 bucks for this when I can name off multiple sample libraries that cost either in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. So your impression of "exceedingly high prices" doesn't seem to be really accurate. Besides sample libraries want to sell to composers who are going to use their stuff in high profile titles - not just selling students.
nsmadsen 4 months ago
@nsmadsen No, I have. I wouldn't say I'm disagreeing with you in that I would like to see a student price introduced in the future.
And as you mention, Albion caters to both audiences: student and professionals. It may be a good idea for them to think about offering a reduced price to students.
ConforMIDI 4 months ago
@ConforMIDI I would agree with you on that part. It could be good to introduce student discounts to lure more folks in. But pros will drop $400/500 on something like this easily, without blinking.
nsmadsen 4 months ago
@ConforMIDI Ran out of characters - sure they want to sell to folks but if they can say "Albion was used in major film X" or "this new PS3 game used Albion" does that do more for publicity for the sampel library or does "Albion used in student film X" Sounds harsh but really consider what I'm saying. There are tons of student-beginner based products out there - this isn't one of them. Its more a mid-level product. Not super cheap, not super expensive.
nsmadsen 4 months ago
Dan, nice work on the vid. What are you using for reverb on this piece?
mech289 7 months ago
@mech289 ArtAcoustic Reverb. If you know Ableton, it's on the bottom of the screen on the right, when he clicks on a MIDI track.
BillieNat 7 months ago
You can decrease the LAG parameter in the effects sequencer to have your sudden on-off filter changes. I think :)
Other than that, this has been a splendid review! That cue you did awfully reminded me of the Morrowind theme. Taa-taa-taaaaaa, taa-taa-taaaaa... :D
dragonsagoth666 7 months ago
for the slower attack instruments, do you have to nudge them over to get the timing right??
jtmagicman25 7 months ago
superb composition, and this library rocks man...
hey i'ts true that you have to send a score to spitfire, and if they consider that is good stuff only in that terms you are able to buy their products?
MrMusicopath 7 months ago
you are never wasting anyones time, stop thinking you might do :P
MrMegaHans 7 months ago
Thanks Dan for this vid! Really interesting library, I like the concept of the legatos and the pads, and it sounds really good. Don't you think it can be very useful for the all composing part, or do you still prefere Symphobia ?
I don't think I'm gonna take this library, I think Symphobia is excellent in background stuff also, more multipurpose, and this is what I need.
Anyway, great vid, interesting as always, and i like your funny comments ! Keep them coming ! :)
BillieNat 7 months ago
@drawingaway I think this is. I mean, Daniel says it at the end of the vid, the price makes it a very good starting library, and I find the concept really good and the sound too.
BillieNat 7 months ago
HEy Dan great vid! keep doing good vids like these. I have a question, how many GB need Albion to install? i realy thinking on getting this one.
LordMangaka 7 months ago
@LordMangaka Its about 20gig
dazexus 7 months ago
Do you recommend Miroslav Philharmonik by IK Multimedia for a beginner?
lilmissmusic2012 7 months ago
@lilmissmusic2012 I do, that is what I am currently using until I upgrade in about a month or so. MP is easy to use and learn if you have never dealt with MIDI before (like me). I think it is a good starting point before going with the big boys stuff which is a little more complicated to use in some cases and a lot lighter on the pocket. :-)
sgirondogs 7 months ago
@sgirondogs Thanks I have been watching some videos about it and it looks easy enough to get around on and it sounds really nice from some of the demos I heard on the website. Price isn't bad either ;D
lilmissmusic2012 7 months ago
Great vid Dan thanks for posting!. Nice and brief ; )
PatrickGillMusic 7 months ago
Listening to those strings, do you wish you had never bothered with Hollywood Strings ;-)
jleb22 7 months ago
nice very nice
TheFlorianBur 7 months ago
ha.. i did not even knew about this library.. thnx for sharing.. it sounds pretty awesome.
bjokkor 7 months ago 2