Sorry I know this it's more music related than CW's, but since we can use Akai format samples I wanted to ask you people about this.
Does someone could explain me how come this library comes at different prices depending on the format, for instance the Gigastudio cost about $1000 while the Akai version it's about $300, yes.. the Gigastudio it's 16 CD's and the Akai it's only 3.. that intrigues me very much.
Thanks...
Snoopy
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Garritan Strings Collection
i don't know, but i believe that it's not only format thing.
i believe that giga's version sounds better because gigastudio have more layers and is able to use longer samples (without loops) because giga's play directly from hard disk.
original giga's sounds is still imposible to convert sucesfully in any other format and giga still have no other alternative!
i believe that giga's version sounds better because gigastudio have more layers and is able to use longer samples (without loops) because giga's play directly from hard disk.
original giga's sounds is still imposible to convert sucesfully in any other format and giga still have no other alternative!
That´s true..
Whith the progressive Giga system you´ve got all the attacks in your "ram". But all the decays come from your "hd". That´s the reason why Giga samples do sound more natural, because they recorded the original decay. That makes the files much larger, although I do see some files that have the exact same size because they where only converted from Akai to Giga. Some softsamplers (like Halion) also do support the streaming gig-format already, but whith much lesser efficiency. It´s this natural "decay thing" that makes it so attractive for film composers.
Regards,
Sunshine
Whith the progressive Giga system you´ve got all the attacks in your "ram". But all the decays come from your "hd". That´s the reason why Giga samples do sound more natural, because they recorded the original decay. That makes the files much larger, although I do see some files that have the exact same size because they where only converted from Akai to Giga. Some softsamplers (like Halion) also do support the streaming gig-format already, but whith much lesser efficiency. It´s this natural "decay thing" that makes it so attractive for film composers.
Regards,
Sunshine
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has anyone actually tried using the garritan on gigastudio? I think some options (the maestro bla bla feature) is only available for gigastudio.
The sound is amazing tho. if you ask me, buying the akai version or the "lite" version for gigasampler is of no use. All the good stuff is for gigastudio only. I'm seriously considering buying gigastudio+garritan strings combo.
The sound is amazing tho. if you ask me, buying the akai version or the "lite" version for gigasampler is of no use. All the good stuff is for gigastudio only. I'm seriously considering buying gigastudio+garritan strings combo.
that would explain the difference in price.On 2003-07-06 13:28, kensuguro wrote:
...I think some options (the maestro bla bla feature) is only available for gigastudio.
The Maestro thing is what makes the library playable like a real orchestra.
It's much more than just the number or size of samples, it's the connection of a certain way to play the instrument with the proper sample data. A significant amount of work imho.
For studied orchestrators the thing must be heaven, but I admit that I'm simply lacking the skills to take advantage of it
cheers, Tom