MOTUnation.com

And for those of you who want to try it out... here is how you can do it for free: http://www.soundsonline.com/PLAY-Trial- ... PLAYT.html

You can play with full versions of Fab Four, Gypsy, Ministry of Rock, and Voices of Passion.

It is free... but the only catch is that you have to pay for the shipping, and the demos only function for 2 days each (which is a little short, but should be enough time for you to figure out whether or not you like each product, as long as you don't authorize all of them at the same time).

I have heard stuff from the other collections, and there are definitely some great sounds in each of them.

I saw that offer and didn't know quite what to make of it. On the surface it looks like a nice way to try the whole set.

But I don't know if I'd want to pay for shipping and wait (how long) for it to arrive-- then install all that data (invisible files and all) only to have it expire. Fab Four was not a quick install by any means.

What about a download of the player (demo version) and an LE library? Free and easy.

This is going to take some thought. Hmm.

If the sounds are that good, I'd rather just by them outright, especially while they're on sale now. MOR is of interest. Not sure I need VOP and Gypsy, but I could be sorely mistaken.

Frodo wrote:But I don't know if I'd want to pay for shipping and wait (how long) for it to arrive-- then install all that data (invisible files and all) only to have it expire. Fab Four was not a quick install by any means.

I hear ya. I agree. But presumably, if you decide you want the collection, it is already installed and you only need to get the non-expiring iLok registration.

Frodo wrote:MOR is of interest. Not sure I need VOP and Gypsy, but I could be sorely mistaken.

There are some great instruments in the MOR collection, including a Gibson J-160 Acoustic, which I am sure you would love. But there are also some really useful acoustic guitars in the Gypsy collection, as well. I think Gypsy is brilliant, and probably more useful than MOR, if you had to pick only one.

zed wrote: There are some great instruments in the MOR collection, including a Gibson J-160 Acoustic,

Aw now, there ya went and dun it!! Question is, how well does it interface? The sounds may be great, but does it play like a guitar the way Real Guitar does? I was spoiled by RG-- but YOU inspired me to buy actual guitars sooner than later (and I obeyed!).

I'm pondering whether to save money on too many VIs in favor of just buying another guitar.

Now, drums are another matter. There's no way I'm going to buy a real kit. I might get some drum pads and triggers-- but then I'd be looking at BFD or Mixosaurus or similar. Hmm.

zed wrote:But there are also some really useful acoustic guitars in the Gypsy collection, as well. I think Gypsy is brilliant, and probably more useful than MOR, if you had to pick only one.

Gypsy-- $276.50.
Epiphone EJ-160-E- $499

Gosh. I'm so confused!! MOMMMEEEEE!!!!

Plus, you've got me pondering REX files for the first time-- AND there's the unresolved issue dating back to Jan-Feb of this year about the Terratec Axon interface.

Being a Beatle fan is more expensive than I thought.

Frodo wrote:

zed wrote: There are some great instruments in the MOR collection, including a Gibson J-160 Acoustic,

Aw now, there ya went and dun it!! Question is, how well does it interface? The sounds may be great, but does it play like a guitar the way Real Guitar does?

Well actually, the MOR Gibson J-160 only has chord articulations, so it is useful only for creating a strumming track... but it sounds very Beatlesque, Rubber Soul era, and quite a different flavor than RealGuitar2, not far off the Blackbird Guitar included in the Fab Four collection.

Frodo wrote:I'm pondering whether to save money on too many VIs in favor of just buying another guitar.

I hear you. The VI collections are expensive, and while they are useful tools for inspiration and for final tracks in some instances, having a real acoustic that sounds good would be more ideal.

Frodo wrote:Epiphone EJ-160-E- $499

I have to check those out. I need to know how good they sound. I think I am short changing myself with an acoustic guitar that is not up to par. No matter how hard I try, I can't get my guitar to sound anything like the sound of the Gibson J160 Beatle guitar sound. Sort of in the ballpark, but not really. Maybe I need to use different strings?

zed wrote:

Frodo wrote:Epiphone EJ-160-E- $499

I have to check those out. I need to know how good they sound. I think I am short changing myself with an acoustic guitar that is not up to par. No matter how hard I try, I can't get my guitar to sound anything like the sound of the Gibson J160 Beatle guitar sound. Sort of in the ballpark, but not really. Maybe I need to use different strings?

Of all the Epiphone versions, everyone I've talked to says that this one is probably the most faithful remake of them all.

I've not played them side-by-side, but I've got to say that the Gibson model didn't feel three times better, although it was very nice!! I do notice some differences between the two, but I gotta say, the intro to "If I Fell" sounded hauntingly familiar when played on both versions. The Ep model is definitely on the menu sooner than later.

Maybe down the road I'll opt for a Gibson model, but my next Beatle guitar will probably be Harrison's Gent or Tennessean.

I came upon this post onn Gearslutz
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much- ... sters.html

You can actually download the multitracks to SGT. Pepper!!!!!
You can go right here
http://yourmothershouldknow03.blogspot. ... ultitracks

and cut to the chase.

I've heard She's leaving home Paul vocal and the harp and it's the real deal. Hurry. I don't know where these came from. Good luck.
jay
http://www.jayhirsh.com

Century wrote:I came upon this post onn Gearslutz
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much- ... sters.html

You can actually download the multitracks to SGT. Pepper!!!!!
You can go right here
http://yourmothershouldknow03.blogspot. ... ultitracks

and cut to the chase.

I've heard She's leaving home Paul vocal and the harp and it's the real deal. Hurry. I don't know where these came from. Good luck.
jay
http://www.jayhirsh.com

Thanks Jay. I saw the thread in the OT forum, but I confess that I've had these tracks for some time.

I hear there are all sorts of other files floating around as well. Fascinating stuff!!

Century wrote:You can actually download the multitracks to SGT. Pepper!!!!!
You can go right here

I would expect these are software based extractions like the TOUP guys do.

http://www.toupltd.com/spn.html

Maybe not though, I have been wrong before!

ON EDIT -- Yeah, WRONG AGAIN!

emulatorloo wrote:I would expect these are software based extractions like the TOUP guys do.

http://www.toupltd.com/spn.html

Good link emulatorloo. Boy, would I like to take a listen to some of those album remixes. I don't actually have a 5.1 system... but there has never been a better incentive to get one.

zed wrote:I don't actually have a 5.1 system... but there has never been a better incentive to get one.

Zed it is so simple -- all you need is:

-- A DVD player (most all of them have Dolby Digital and DTS)
-- An amplifier that can do 5.1
-- 5 speakers and a subwoofer

The last two surround systems I put together were based around refurb ONKYO or DENON receivers. Models under $300.00 @ www.ecost.com
I got ones that have external ins for surround too -- so I can plug my audio card into those and do DP projects in 5.1

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Happy Christmas from The Beatles!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=C93uCcqMafE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=oW6nZyJSERw

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mt2an8AEq6E

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fSH674FIBCQ&feature=related

Frodo wrote:Happy Christmas from The Beatles!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=C93uCcqMafE

Happy Crimble and a Really Gear Year to all!









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emulatorloo wrote:

zed wrote:I don't actually have a 5.1 system... but there has never been a better incentive to get one.

Zed it is so simple -- all you need is:

-- A DVD player (most all of them have Dolby Digital and DTS)
-- An amplifier that can do 5.1
-- 5 speakers and a subwoofer

One of these days I will get around to it... but not until I have moved, because my current entertainment setup is not in a room that is conducive to setting this up properly. But my next place will have that kind of room as a requirement!

Saw that the Greatful Dead's American Beauty is also available in 5.1 format. Would love to heat that as well!

Frodo wrote:Happy Christmas from The Beatles!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=C93uCcqMafE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oW6nZyJSERw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mt2an8AEq6E
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fSH674FIBCQ&feature=related

Great links Mr. Frodo! Makes those Christmas records even more fun to listen to. Someone did a good job in preparing those. Wish I could download YouTube videos.

Merry Friggin' Christmas everybody!!

Frodo wrote:Happy Christmas from The Beatles!

Thanks -- very fun!

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