Double Post

[This message has been edited by abacus (edited 10-12-2010).]

Thanks abacus.
My use of MIDI is very basic and simple, and it works, but it never hurts to learn more. I have already had a look at the article about audio interfaces, so now I am trying to find a unit that suits my simple needs. MIDI in, line out to amps, and computer connection. To get one of good quality I will probably get a lot more than I need, but I am used to that. The only thing I need is the audio interface to get started with Pianoteq. But I have enough gear to keep me happy, so no need to hurry.
casaet

wow!!! that's impressive! it really seems a groundbreaking product. And it sounds impressive,I own 3 Eastwest libraries so I should know. You are spot on, sample modelling is way better than samples. I've got the Eastwest simply because I didn't find anything that sounded better, but the libraries take ages to install and are cumbersome.

sample modelling is the best, and the Wallander instruments seems built to wipe out everything else.

the website is ridicolous, though....where are the demos? where is the information? I don't get it...this seems a great product

Two sound modules to throw into the pot.....

Muse Research - Receptor
SM Pro Audio - V Machine

Both however are not true open tech and require Wizard files to get the VSTi's running. The V-Machine is also limited in power and probably not suited to running Modelling technology but I said I'd just mention it anyway because these kind of devices are rare.

One to watch will be Lionstracs and their Rack Unit which is on the way. In my opinion this is going to blow the entire market wide open and will be hugely popular.

Regards
James

I have found this stupid review:
http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/wivi-v2-191837/review

I say stupid, because the 'reviewer' say that the sounds are passable! he whines about the price and the fact that 'using a breath controller require as much expertise as real players'.

What a stupid review....first off, I think the sound quality is amazing. The price reflects what is being bought. It's not too expensive for what it is. And the breath controller in conjuction with a keyboard seems a child's play. These guys aren't even willing to blow air into a breath controllers? Total wussies.....

My prediction is that this product will soon overshadow the best sample libraries available. Maybe not all of them (some sample libraries offer instruments that will not be found on any other product, like Eastwest's SILK, for example). But still....WIVI seems truly groundbreaking.

Yeah, he seems to contradict himself and totally miss the point at one stage.



I really think so too. It's a great product and it far exceeds the ability of a Sample Library in many ways. Being able to move the instruments on the stage and hear them change as if listening in the real world is amazing. It really give you total control over assembling your orchestra as sample libraries normal come with set instruments in specific configurations.

I hope to be able to splash out on the entire package myself soon. I've got to watch the pennys at the moment though with Christmas on the way.

Regards
James

Hi James,
thank you for all these great links.
Stuff I certainly wasn't aware of.
Pianoteq is something that certainly interests me, plus the basic version isn't terribly expensive.
Also like the Synful strings, but the price may not be worth it for what I do. I'm trying to spend my limited funds wisely haahaa.
Going to have fun downloading these demo's.
Interesting alternative to sample libraries.

Thanks so much.

best wishes
Rikki

Simple needs need simple solutions.

Sadly, while this product is groundbreaking (mind you, there was much that I felt was quite ho-hum, too) it is anything but simple to operate, set up a stable computer environment to run it, and interface it with an arranger or simple keyboard like that...

Diki, I'm shocked you don't appreciate this.
WIVI and Pianoteq are two of the most exciting developments in Modelling Technology ever. Go download the demo versions and take them for a spin.

I guarantee you that you will be blown away.



Seriously man, PC's give very little trouble these days. Vista was a great OS and Win7 is by far the best ever to leave Microsoft.

James.