Incredibly detailed Silk Road instruments from China, Persia and India. The most ambitious ethnic instrument ever created
25 gig instrument: 20 gigs of multi-samples and 5 gigs of authentic performances
Recorded legato intervals for erhu, zhonghu, jinhu, electric cello, kemenche, duduk, 30 piece string section, dilruba, bansuri
Master musicians recorded at East West Studios and Capitol Studios, using vintage Neumann microphones, Neve consoles and Meitner converters
New PLAY 32 bit/64 bit interface features state of the art convolution reverb, scripting and new revolutionary micro-tuning system
Sound Demos:
All sounds in demos 1-4 are SILK multi-samples triggered from a midi keyboard, except the percussion, which is from SD2 PRO. The sound you hear in the demos is the raw sound coming from PLAY. No external effects, eq or reverb was used in these demos, except a subtle compressor, which was placed on the master bus. No phrases or performances from SILK were used in demos 1-4.
NEW Video Tutorial!
Producer Nick Phoenix takes you through Quantum Leap SILK in this tutorial. Topics include legato intervals, modwheel control of legato, vibrato and dynamics, channel sourcing, portamento, microtuning, live performance, and keyswitches. Click below for a high-quality MP4 file, a high-resolution Quicktime MOV file, or a YouTube playlist. Videos launch in a new browser window.
All instruments featured in SILK are multi-sampled with extreme attention to detail offering the maximum in expression. Quantum Leap SILK contains extensive articulations, interval sampling (where appropriate), round robin (alternate samples), legato scripting, and phrases to give the feeling of smooth effortless performance - like silk. Each musician recorded for SILK is a master of his instrument, providing the best and most accurate sound available. SILK also allows users to adapt the instruments using dozens of useful micro tunings in the key of their choice. This microtuning system is the first of it`s kind, and is a true breakthrough for PLAY.
"Intended as an extension of Quantum Leap RA, Quantum Leap SILK looks to give users access to rare instruments from across Asia played masterfully by renowned artists," says QUANTUM LEAP Producer Nick Phoenix. "Extensive scripting is employed in SILK along with our PLAY 64-bit (with 32-bit capability) sample engine, offering composers a lot of control over the end result. PLAY`s scripting, microtuning and convolution reverb are a powerful combination, making it an unparalled interface for these sounds. SILK is revolutionary in that the microtuning and scales actually teach users how to employ these sounds in an authentic way."
Instruments from Persia
Electric Cello (bowed string)
Kemenche (bowed string)
Nay (wind)
Duduk (wind)
Tar (string)
Qanun (string)
30 piece string section (bowed string)
Instruments from China
Erhu (bowed string)
Zhonghu (bowed string)
Jinhu (bowed string)
Pipa (string)
Guzheng (string)
Yangqin (string)
Sheng (accordion)
Suona low (brass)
Suona high (brass)
Dizi low (wind)
Dizi hi (wind)
Instruments from India
Dilruba (bowed string)
Sarod (string)
Tanpura (string)
Bansuri (wind)
POWERED BY EASTWEST`S PLAY 64-bit Advanced Sample Engine
This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.
PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.
Features
User interface custom designed for each virtual instrument, including only the controls needed.
64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM.
Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments. Interface automatically changes to display current instrument.
Articulation list shows all expressions within the instrument. No need to look up key-switches.
Real time performance analysis detects legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly.
Stereo handling allows swapping left and right channels, mono from left, mono from right, or mono sum.
Load, unload, mix, pan, mute mic positions with built-in mic mixer (Pianos, Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choirs).
The best sounding and most powerful effects engine available, including impulse response reverb, filters, and specialized effects such as Artificial Double Tracking (ADT).
Highest quality resampling engine.
Custom engine allows us to design instruments without compromise.
Easy authorization system puts licenses on hardware iLok, allowing you to take your software on any computer.
Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform.
More native support than any other plug-in.
Load as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application.
AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
SUPPORTED INTERFACES
WIN: VST™, ASIO™, DirectSound™, RTAS&trade
MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS&trade
System Requirements
25 GB Free Hard Disc Space
DVD Drive
iLok Security Key, not included (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
G5 or Intel Processor, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or higher, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM
Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz or faster processor, 4GB+ RAM, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC
P4 2.5Ghz or faster, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP 2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM:
Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz or faster processor, 4GB+ RAM, sound card with ASIO drivers, 64-bit OS and host, DVD drive
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
INCLUDED FOR BOTH PC & MAC:
32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included
64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included
Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.
Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and the iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.
More details about the iLok copy protection for PLAY powered products is available HERE.
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PLAY version 1.2.0 (and above) includes a new Advanced Streaming Engine (ASE) developed by EASTWEST that offers huge performance gains over previous sampler streaming engines. In this video, Nick Phoenix shows how the PLAY ASE engine provides the power to run large arrangements and orchestrations, and you will see the voice count exceed 400 stereo voices.
Zennor Alexander, co-creator of the Fab Four demos, highlights some key instruments and techniques in Fab Four.Part 1 (MP4) —Part 2 (MP4) — Part 3 (MP4)
