[APD] Diamond Symphonic Orchestra by Kirk Hunter Studios - $49.99 (Day 7 of 12 Deals of Xmas)

[Kirean]

https://audioplugin.deals/product/diamond-symphonic-orchestra-by-kirk-hunter-studios/

So did a quick google, and lots of conflicting info about this. Some say some parts of the package (see below) don't work in Kontakt 6+, some say they might.

People in general seemed to appreciate the strings and brass, but woodwinds are apparently lacking. If anyone's got the scoop, spill it.

Edit:

Info from Kirk Hunter's website (https://www.kirkhunterstudios.com/products/diamond-symphony-orchestra-apd-build/)

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• 45GB disk space
• Includes TVEC2, TVEC3 and TVEC4 Instruments
• Kontakt 5.7.1 - or newer. Must be the FULL version of Kontakt, not the free player version.
• Older TVEC2 instruments DO NOT run in Kontakt 6
• This library does NOT require the "Add Library" or authorization process.
• Once these libraries are discontinued, their download links will no longer be available so PLEASE make a backup after you download.

 

Sadly APD's site doesn't say a damn thing about it (and it doesn't help that they haven't updated the ad-spiel from few years ago when the package was last available, as seen by the counter having ~5 days on it and the copy talking about the product being available two weeks).

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• 45GB of samples covering all the standard orchestral instruments.
• 1 mic position and up to 4 dynamic layers per note
• “Concert” string sections, large “Symphonic” Strings, smaller “Studio” string sections plus both chamber (4-4-3-2) and solo strings.
• “Concert” brass ensembles, “Symphonic” brass ensembles and also “Studio” brass.
• The winds – including alto flute and contrabassoon are available in solos and/or some duets.
• Both muted and unmuted versions of the strings and brass are included.
• Also included are orchestral percussion, celesta, harpsichord, and a piano.
• Lighter versions of all the instruments, and individual articulations are available.
• IntervaLive® – for smooth legato passages.
• Human Pitch Correction or “HPC” – simulates the way real players start notes slightly out of tune.
• Keyswitches are clearly labelled and are consistent across all instruments.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7.1 – or newer. Must be the FULL version of Kontakt, not the free player version.

Edited December 10, 2023 by Kirean