Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition

Sample CD

The GOLD EDITION of the "critically acclaimed" EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA includes 16-bit stereo samples from the PLATINUM EDITION (which is multi-channel), at a much lower cost, and was recorded where orchestral instruments sound their most natural - in a 'state of the art' Concert Hall.

Listen to the pure beauty of the Symphonic Orchestra and 125 million dollar Concert Hall that were recorded with the HIGHEST-QUALITY custom built recording equipment, by audio legend - Prof. Keith O. Johnson - recipient of two GRAMMYS, plus eight additional GRAMMY nominations for his 90 plus Classical Recordings.

The GOLD EDITION is a MAC/PC Plug-In (compatible with most music software), and has been designed to be extremely EASY TO USE - providing professional composers with the HIGHEST-QUALITY instruments available, to create their compositions. To achieve this level of quality, all of the instruments and sections were chromatically sampled, with multiple dynamics, with extremely dynamic and expressive articulations. All players were recorded in position. If you upgrade to the PLATINUM EDITION later, your compositions will be FULLY COMPATIBLE, providing a known upgrade path to "the best sounding orchestral sample library ever" - no other product offers this!

OVERVIEW

• The GOLD EDITION includes all sections of a Symphonic Orchestra - Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Orchestral Percussion.
• The GOLD EDITION includes the vast majority of instruments and articulations from the PLATINUM EDITION - except it includes stereo samples, similar to other orchestral sample libraries (PLATINUM EDITION is multi-channel).
• The GOLD EDITION "Upgrade Plan" enables users to apply 100% of the purchase price for the GOLD EDITION towards an upgrade to the PLATINUM EDITION at any time.
• The GOLD EDITION includes release trails (additional reverb, and other effects are also included in the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPAKT software).
• The GOLD EDITION includes the same KOMPAKT sample player software from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS as the PLATINUM EDITION, but requires much less processing power. If you are using other high-end sample libraries, it will run on your current system (see system specifications).
• The GOLD EDITION can be imported into KONTAKT** (from version 1.5), for even greater flexibility and more options for working with the sound material (for example - creating your own programs).
• The GOLD EDITION is completely upward compatible with the PLATINUM EDITION; compositions created in the GOLD EDITION can be played back in the PLATINUM EDITION - at 24-bit, and with the other mic positions included in the PLATINUM EDITION - providing users with a known upgrade path at any time (contact sales@eastwestsounds.com for details).
• The EASTWEST / QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA was produced by Doug Rogers from EASTWEST and Nick Phoenix from QUANTUM LEAP, who collectively have received over 30 international awards for sample libraries they have created.

NO SAMPLER REQUIRED!

Each VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT in the collection combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.

For the sonically adventureous, many sound shaping tools have been built in to the interface. Powerful multi-mode filters, envelopes, and LFOs give a wealth of creative possibilities. Integrated high-quality reverb, chorus, and delay effects are also provided.

Direct from Disk playback easily handles large samples beyond available RAM (which is assignable).

Professional sound quality with advanced 32-bit processing, and 256 voice polyphony allow for lush arrangements. The clean and intuitive interface never lets the technology get in the way of your creativity. All important instrument parameters can be immediately adjusted without the need to page, scroll, or fumble through a manual.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (for Native Instruments software)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM (for Native Instruments software)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM (for sound library)

COMPATIBILITY

INSTRUMENTS AND ARTICULATIONS

STRINGS

18 Violins -

11 Violins -

10 Cellos -

10 Violas -

9 Basses -

Solo Violin -

Solo Cello -

Harp -

WOODWINDS

3 Flutes -

C Flute -

3 Oboes -

Solo Oboe -

Alto Flute -

Piccolo Flute -

English Horn -

Bassoon -

Contra-Bassoon -

3 Clarinets -

Solo Clarinet -

Bass Clarinet -

BRASS

6 French Horns -

Solo Horn -

4 Trumpets NV -

Solo Trumpet (C) -

4 Bass/Tenor Bones -

Solo Bass/Tenor Bone -

Solo Tuba -

PERCUSSION

PROF. KEITH O. JOHNSON

His 90-plus recordings have long been considered the standard for high fidelity, and include two GRAMMY award-winners and eight additional GRAMMY nominations.

SOME REVIEWS OF HIS RECORDINGS -

"This may be some of the best sound Keith Johnson has ever gotten out of Symphony Hall in Minneapolis, and certainly Oue's most convincing work with the Minnesota players, who sound for all the world more like the Philadelphia than that orchestra does these days . . . how Johnson got that huge climax at the end of the Dances cleanly onto tape transcends engineering and goes into the realm of magic." -- Harry Pearson, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND

"Once again, Keith Johnson has raised the bar of excellence in the recording of a symphony orchestra. . . It's a fabulous recording and a super performance of the SYMPHONIC DANCES, and a testament to the brilliance of Keith Johnson and his associates." -- Anthony Kershaw, Audiophilia.com

"Keith Johnson's engineering, mastering and production have, in this case, produced the finest orchestral recording I have ever heard. It is instantly among that handful of CDs I will carry with me to audition sound systems, or that I will play to show off my own. Listening to this recording is one of those exultant musical experiences that will remind you why you got into the audiophile game in the first place." -- Russell Lichter, Soundstage.com

"I recommend it highly to those who love the sound of the symphony orchestra in all its glory, and to those who love to show off what their audio systems can do when asked to reproduce first-class orchestral showpieces."" - Karl Nehring, THE SENSIBLE SOUND

"Stunning audiophile sonics...the clarity, transparency, and firm definition of individual orchestral timbres are unequaled in my listening experience." -- Lawrence A. Johnson, FANFARE

"These people really know how to record an orchestra." -- Richard Freed, WETA Radio

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

RESPIGHI (RR-95) was engineered by Keith O. Johnson using HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) technology, which he co-invented. It was produced by J. Tamblyn Henderson, Jr., 1998 Grammy nominee for Best Classical Producer. Recording sessions with Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra were in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, September 28-29, 1999; the release date was March 14, 2000.

Earlier GRAMMY-nominated titles:

MALCOLM ARNOLD OVERTURES (London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer), RR-48

BOLERO (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-92

STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring, The Song of the Nightingale, The Firebird Suite (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-70

BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9 (Stanislaw Skrowaczewski/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-81

GRAMMY WINNER:

CHICAGO PRO MUSICA ("Best New Classical Artist'), RR-2102

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND GOLDEN EAR AWARDS:

RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances, etc. (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-96

RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: Scheherazade, etc. (Jose Serebrier/London Philharmonic Orchestra), RR-89

THE ACADEMY ADVANCING HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO & VIDEO AWARDS:

BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9 (Skrowaczewski/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-81

FROM THE AGE OF SWING (Dick Hyman), RR-59

ARNOLD OVERTURES (Arnold/London Philharmonic Orchestra), RR-48

NAIRD "INDY" AWARDS ("Best Original Recording"):

RESPIGHI: Belkis, Queen of Sheba, etc. (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-95

TRITTICO (Frederick Fennell/Dallas Wind Symphony), RR-52

RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

We can't recommend these systems highly enough. The service they provide adds tremendous value to the cost of their systems. For busy composers, the service alone, can be worth the investment.

Quick Specs:

• 2U Whisper Quiet Rackmount Chassis
• Intel Pentium 4c 2.8GHz Processor
• 2GB DDR433 Xtreme Speed Memory (PC3500)
• Seagate 80GB System Drive
• WDC 36GB Raptor SATA 10K RPM Sample Drive
• 16x DVD-ROM Optical Drive
• Frontier Design WaveCenter PCI Audio Card
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

The VisionDAW EWQLSO Edition difference:

• System hardware is optimized for streaming audio applications
• Memory architecture and disk I/O is tuned for extreme performance
• Windows Operating System is stripped down and optimized
• No un-necessary programs or applications are installed
• Turnkey systems are preloaded and ready for your studio

User Reviews:
5 Stars EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Gold Edition by Marina from Moscow, Russian Federation
5 Stars Best value for money orchestra-in-a-box by Jim from leicester, United Kingdom

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