Orchestra Sound Module

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What is a good sound module that has Orchestra sounds including Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion???
 
OK, I'll probably take another hit here, but again, please do a search on this forum as a number of us have responded to exactly this question before.
 
TheGmiester161 said:
What is a good sound module that has Orchestra sounds including Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion???
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dumbass :(
 
If you want the ultimate in realism, buy GigaStudio and some orchestral libraries. Put it on a separate computer and use eith er SPDIF or audio lines to connect it the rest of your gear.
 
How do these rack mounted sound modules work? I own a Korg PA80. Do I simply connect a midi cable from my Korg to the Roland midi in?
 
Yes, connect the midi of your keyboard to the midi in of the module. You have to make sure the keyboard is sending on the same channel as the module is receiving, but that's pretty straightforward.
 
The Yamaha MOTIF rack is a really cool module. With the new ES version out, (not alot of difference) the originals are being sold at a discount now. I have the original and love all the sounds you mentioned. There is a learning curve involved but basically you can control it from your midi keyboard, or from a sequencer. 6 audio outputs makes it handy for recording.

-Craig
 
GamezBond said:
dumbass :(
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For me, it's the Roland xv-2020 triggered by a M-Audio keystation pro88. The keystation triggers every little ounce of midi the xv-2020 has.

Personally, I've not played or heard voices as real and pristine as these anywhere.

It's a 1/2 rack unit, 64 note polyphony, and near completely etitable when you learn to dive inside and access the controlls. The strings and brass (when deployed realisically) can't be matched in my view. :o
 
The 2020 is a great module, I used to own one. But the only drawback to it in my opinion is that it doesn't have any front panel editing. You have to use the software editor that comes with it. That scares me, as sooner or later Roland will stp updating the software and then it will be very hard to edit the 2020. Actually, they already have stopped updating the software, and the XV editor doesn't recognize SRX card 10 (and presumably any above that). With any other XV series you have an LCD that allows you to edit right on the machine and access those later sound cards.

Other than this issue, the 2020 is a great little module.
 
I have the Roland 5050 with the orchestra card and think it's great. It has been pretty bulletproof and hiccup free for me. I also have the symphonic strings card installed. The equipment plays better than I do. A violin solo would still be pretty cheesy but for string backup it's great, Dave.
 
Or rather, the rack model, the Kurzweil PC2R (make sure to get one that does have the orchestral rom installed, which is standard with all new PC2Rs).
 
The PC2/PC2R is okay, but the number of sounds and quality is not up to what you can do with a Roland Fantom or XV series synth with the SRX-04 and 06 cards. Editing and effects are more limited as well. I've used them all, and while the Kurzweil is good the Roland does offer a bit more.

Also, there is currently some question as to whether Kurzweil is even still in business. I've been told by a couple people that Kurzweil product is no longer available from the company unless you can find left over stock in a store inventory. I hope it's not true, but you might want to look into that before buying.
 
SonicAlbert said:
The PC2/PC2R is okay, but the number of sounds and quality is not up to what you can do with a Roland Fantom or XV series synth with the SRX-04 and 06 cards. Editing and effects are more limited as well. I've used them all, and while the Kurzweil is good the Roland does offer a bit more.
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;) Yeah, gets my vote. Dave
 
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