Gnarls

Brief update: after a few attempts, I finally downloaded a zip file that contained the usual application and content files.

Thanks for the reply. Might be my system but the Windows download results in an 84Mb "h" file. I expected something that I could run as a VST but apparently something went a little wayward.

Does anyone have this working on Windows 10? Despite the installation video, I'm not seeing an application file.

1 hour ago, BTP said:

It installs as "TH-U October 2022". The previous 5 have been "Artist Pack #1-5".

I renamed it "Artist Pack 6". Seems to be OK. 

The issues with previous versions of AAS instruments were definitely addressed, although I can't confirm that they were fixed for all scenarios.  I've been able to load Chromaphone 3 and VA 3 (with the Urban Trip expansion) recently, on a relatively low-RAM Windows 10 laptop.

Thanks to you and Scook for sharing!

32 minutes ago, abacab said:

Has anyone been able to get velocity to work in this synth? I cannot find any settings for it.

Bottom right of the User Interface, left of the Master FX tab. Not sure if the Velocity dial is global for all patches.

Reid, that was a very interesting and thoughtful video. Thanks!

In my experience, AAS plugins behave erratically in the Cakewalk environment. Too many times I've been working on a project, only to have an attempted instance of Chromaphone 3  or Strum bring the session to a halt.  For those so inclined, create a project with some tracks using instruments PRIOR to loading Chrom 3. There is definitely some kind of memory issue, specific to working within CbB. I had hoped the latest updates would address the problem.

Nicely done, thanks for sharing!

The MIDI arrangements are mainly 4/4 but I also see some 3/4, 5/4, 6/8 and 7/4 patterns.

2 hours ago, Soundwise said:

Essential Keyboard Collection any good?

Not particularly good but at the available price, very convenient. I intend to use it as a quickly accessible, standalone "desktop" keys app and for basic project template sketching. I will almost certainly replace the sounds with anything else by Sonivox, Air, EZ Keys, Native instruments et al. 

Thanks, that article is very  helpful!

Hi Jerry,

Inspiring music and post, thank you for sharing!

35 minutes ago, Paul Young said:

Anyone have the Bible of Salsa series?

I bought the three volumes recently because they were discounted. I wouldn't recommend an impulse purchase but there is a lot of content. My immediate impression is that it takes  some work (tinkering with the phrase offsets, volumes and eq) to use in a project.  

Thanks, always helpful to have reminders and tips!

This should help you

55 minutes ago, Reid Rosefelt said:

Most vocal libraries are solo vocals and choirs.  Stuff like this that can work with more contemporary music is less common.  Is that what you're asking about?

Yes, thanks for the replies. Soundiron currently have Questionably Barbershop https://soundiron.com/products/questionably-barbershop on sale, although that is not quite what I had in mind. I have Indie Voices but thanks for reminding about SampleTank's vocal samples.

That really IS a nice library, thanks for bringing it to my attention. I appreciate that it is not really your area of interest but are there similar libraries that you would recommend?

Hi Soundwise, I used the latest version of AAS' Custom "All" Installer. Restarted the laptop and checked with CbB. I think previous forum posts noted a "memory leak" issue with some AAS plugins, which would explain the interminable loading/crashing but they are the only plugins I use that lose their GUI. 

Sorry, not computer literate enough to know why it should occur specifically with CbB but I imagine that is why AAS have not addressed the issue before now.

I have had a similar experience. AAS plugins seem troubled by Windows updates (who isn't?) and how they interact with CbB. There is a thread somewhere on the forum about this issue. I re-installed all my AAS plugs, which seems to work...

Thanks everyone, for the replies and clarification.

26 minutes ago, Doug Rintoul said:

 

Do you have Novation hardware or Focusrite?

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen. The most recent offer appears to be Bias FX 2 LE. 

Hmm, I do not see these in my account. Does anyone know if some of the Sound Collective offers are region specific? I never saw the ROLI offer, either...

Thanks, Reid. Very interesting!