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[GoncaloL]

Is Symphobia still worth it?

[OutrageProductions]

56 minutes ago, GoncaloL said:

Is Symphobia still worth it?

IMO: Cost/Benefit ratio is just slightly better than Spitfire & VSL, much better than E/W (altho the latter are impeccable string libraries).
And nobody that I've found can even come close to touching the "Swing!" big band libraries.

Edited December 20, 2023 by OutrageProductions

[GTsongwriter]

2 hours ago, OutrageProductions said:

IMO: Cost/Benefit ratio is just slightly better than Spitfire & VSL, much better than E/W (altho the latter are impeccable string libraries).
And nobody that I've found can even come close to touching the "Swing!" big band libraries.

Got any demonstrations from the swing library?

[OutrageProductions]

1 hour ago, El Diablo said:

Got any demonstrations from the swing library?

https://youtu.be/lOAsHFUs3ko?si=Mwqb6odUbYh0O9YS

https://youtu.be/bN0PVfVCRy8?si=zr3zXb9z37iZ1N6v

https://youtu.be/dWpYsqXb1LI?si=t30gv_n4TcfI_kTF

...amongst others out there.

I modified & layered some stuff up in this track: 

 

Edited December 20, 2023 by OutrageProductions

[jngnz]

1 hour ago, OutrageProductions said:

https://youtu.be/lOAsHFUs3ko?si=Mwqb6odUbYh0O9YS

https://youtu.be/bN0PVfVCRy8?si=zr3zXb9z37iZ1N6v

https://youtu.be/dWpYsqXb1LI?si=t30gv_n4TcfI_kTF

...amongst others out there.

I modified & layered some stuff up in this track: 

 

Was getting worried there for a second when I saw your post, but thankfully it sounds just as MIDI as any other big band / horns / jazz / whatever library.

[OutrageProductions]

7 minutes ago, jngnz said:

Was getting worried there for a second when I saw your post, but thankfully it sounds just as MIDI as any other big band / horns / jazz / whatever library.

Well, yeah... they are far more accu-perfect than most horn sections, always available when you need 'em, and don't get nearly as drunk after the gig.

Edited December 20, 2023 by OutrageProductions

[Nick Blanc]

Lumina is on my wishlist for years now, but still too expensive for what I would use it for.

[Kal S]

They allow reselling I believe.

So that could be a point to consider while purchasing?

[Amicus717]

 

7 hours ago, Nick Blanc said:

Lumina is on my wishlist for years now, but still too expensive for what I would use it for.

Lumina is pretty nice and I use it a fair amount,  but it strikes me as a library that folks will either use a lot or not at all, depending on what they spend most of their time doing.  I use it mainly for the solo legato instruments, which are lovely and also heavy on cinematic schmaltz, much like the rest of the library. If that's not your thing, it's a pricey pick-up even on sale.

I'm glad I have it, but it was a luxury purchase rather than an essential addition to my template -- I have lots of other libraries that could cover the same ground if needed.