The most cost effective, high quality virtual orchestra that will revolutionize the way you write music. It includes all sections of the orchestra plus solo instruments, organs, choirs, and an incredible Steinway Grand piano.

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The SILVER EDITION of the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA is the most cost effective, high quality virtual orchestra that will revolutionize the way you write music. It includes all sections of the orchestra plus solo instruments, organs, choirs, and an incredible Steinway Grand piano. Recorded by Grammy award-winning classical engineer Prof. Keith O. Johnson in a $125 million concert hall, the SILVER EDITION renders stunningly realistic performances of your compositions. Use it as a plugin or a standalone application; it's perfect for the project studio or laptop musician. When you are ready to upgrade, you have many choices - GOLD, GOLD PRO XP, and PLATINUM and PLATINUM PRO XP.

The SILVER EDITION of the “critically acclaimed” EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA includes 16-bit stereo samples from the PLATINUM EDITION (which is multi-channel), at a fraction of the cost, and was recorded where orchestral instruments sound their most natural - in a ‘state of the art’ Concert Hall.

The SILVER EDITION is a MAC/PC Plug-In (compatible with most music software), and has been designed to be extremely FAST and EASY TO USE. For Educators and Students, create compositions in your classroom, or your dormitory; for Composers “on the road”, create music on planes, hotel rooms, etc. on your laptop. If you upgrade to the GOLD or PLATINUM later, your compositions will be COMPATIBLE, providing a known upgrade path to “the best sounding orchestral sample library ever” - no other product offers this!

The SILVER EDITION includes all sections of a Symphonic Orchestra - Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Orchestral Percussion - plus - a Steinway Grand Piano, a Pipe Organ and Female and Male Choirs.

The SILVER EDITION includes both solo instruments and sections.

The SILVER EDITION includes the same KOMPAKT sample player software from NATIVE INSTRUMENTS as the PLATINUM EDITION, but requires much less processing power - in fact, you can use the SILVER EDITION on most laptops and computer systems (see system specifications).

The SILVER EDITION includes Integrated high-quality reverb, delay, and other effects.

The SILVER EDITION can be imported into KONTAKT** (from version 1.5), for even greater flexibility and more options for working with the sound material (for example - creating your own programs).

The SILVER EDITION is completely upward compatible with the GOLD and PLATINUM EDITIONS. Compositions created in the SILVER EDITION can be played back in the GOLD and PLATINUM EDITIONS (at 24-bit, and with the other mic positions included in the PLATINUM EDITION) - providing users with a known upgrade path at any time.

The SILVER EDITION includes a special version of EASTWEST's critically acclaimed STEINWAY B GRAND PIANO.

The SILVER EDITION includes a PIPE ORGAN from POST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

The SILVER EDITION includes FEMALE and MALE CHOIRS from QUANTUM LEAP "VOICES OF THE APOCALYPSE" - recipient of KEYBOARD magazine’s "KEY BUY AWARD” and SOUND ON SOUND (UK) magazine's "FIVE STAR AWARD".

All of the players were recorded in position. All of the instruments and sections were sampled, with multiple dynamics, with extremely dynamic and expressive articulations, and most important - it has been programmed to be "extremely fast and easy to use".

The EASTWEST / QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA was produced by DOUG ROGERS from EASTWEST and NICK PHOENIX from QUANTUM LEAP, who collectively have received over 40 international awards for virtual instruments and sample libraries they have created.
Download the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
"VERSION COMPARISON CHART" pdf HERE

Volumes in this series -

SILVER EDITION,SILVER PRO XP
GOLD EDITION,GOLD PRO XP
PLATINUM EDITION,PLATINUM PRO XP

REVIEW QUOTES (PLATINUM)
"This is by far the most lush, beautiful sounding commercially released orchestra library to date. Simply stunning." - KEYBOARD (USA) REVIEW (KEY BUY AWARD

"A big, bountiful, powerful, expressive, sonically superior collection of top-quality orchestral sounds, recorded in a first-class concert hall, played, recorded and programmed by expert practitioners, waiting to burst into life in your compositions" - SOUND ON SOUND (UK) REVIEW

“The EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA samples are now the core of my template. No other orchestral samples have achieved this level of realism and fidelity. I can actually hear my compositions come together as I write them, because EWQLSO has the sound of a world class orchestra, right out of the box. It's a whole new world. I’m loving it!” - DAVID NEWMAN (Award Winning Composer of over 70 films)

“As the musical director and keyboard player for Paul McCartney I need to use the best orchestral sounds available and I have found them in the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA Sample Library.” - WIX WICKENS (Musical Director/Keyboards - PAUL McCARTNEY)

“With millions attending CIRQUE DU SOLEIL shows each year, we demand the very best music creation tools available - and like an exquisite fine wine, the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA is not just a bunch of fake sounding samples, but a REAL ORCHESTRA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! - RENÉ DUPÉRÉ (Composer - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, CREATIONS NETZA)

"This is a beautifully recorded (and expensive sounding!) orchestra and to have it at your fingertips at the compositional level is quite remarkable and that is before you even consider the way you are able to shift and blend microphone positions to suit the mood of the job in hand. Virtual is not a word I use very often but the Symphonic Orchestra is virtually perfect!" - PAUL HARTNOLL - ORBITAL

"EWQLSO is a must-have product for the professional orchestral composer" - THE GUIDE TO MIDI ORCHESTRATION

"A moment or two with the manual is enough to convince anyone with an interest in recording techniques that this is a very serious undertaking. Talk about going the whole nine yards: these guys are purists to the point of obsession. I can't compare this to every orchestral sample library on the market but if there's a better one I'll be amazed." - SOUNDGENERATOR.COM REVIEW (June 2004)

"In short, this is a staggering library, and it is a rare treat that we see such a well planned and thought out product come to fruition in this way. The recording quality is simply exquisite." - MUSIC4GAMES.NET REVIEW (July 2004)

NO SAMPLER REQUIRED!

The SILVER EDITION of the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA comes as a VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT which includes a high-performance NATIVE INSTRUMENTS interface powered by the efficient KONTAKT audio engine, including Direct-from-Disk*, for Mac and PC (*With freely-downloadable Direct-from-Disk extension).

Each VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT in the collection combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.

For the sonically adventureous, many sound shaping tools have been built in to the interface. Powerful multi-mode filters, envelopes, and LFOs give a wealth of creative possibilities. Integrated high-quality reverb, chorus, and delay effects are also provided.

Direct from Disk playback easily handles large samples beyond available RAM (which is assignable).

Professional sound quality with advanced 32-bit processing, and 256 voice polyphony allow for lush arrangements. The clean and intuitive interface never lets the technology get in the way of your creativity. All important instrument parameters can be immediately adjusted without the need to page, scroll, or fumble through a manual.

Strings

Violin

SVL Exp 2.nki

SVL Leg Vib.nki

SVL Non Vib Hard.nki

SVL Sus Vib Hard.nki

11 Violins

11V Lyr A.nki

11V Quick Up Dn.nki

11V Spic.nki

11V Trill H.nki

11V Trill W.nki

18 Violins

18V Sus Vib Mod Atk.nki

18V Accent Sus Mod.nki

18V Sord Mod XFD Dyn.nki

18V Sus Vib Hard.nki

18V Sus Vib Soft.nki

18V Trem.nki

Large String Section

60 Piece Str Sec Pizz.nki

10 Violas

VAS Exp Fst.nki

VAS leg Exp ACC MOD.nki

VAS Leg Exp DXF ACC VEL.nki

VAS Short Mart Up Dn.nki

Cello

SVC Double Bow Exp.nki

SVC Leg Vib.nki

SVC Sus Vib Hard.nki

SVC Sus Vib Smooth.nki

10 Cellos

VCS DXF Sus Vib.nki

VCS Quick Up DN.nki

VCS Sus Accent Mod.nki

VCS Sus Vib Soft.nki

VCS Sus Vib Hard.nki

VCS Trem.nki

VCS Trill H.nki

VCS Trill W.nki

9 Double Basses

CBS Forte Piano.nki

CBS Quick Up Dn.nki

CBS Sus Accent Mod.nki

CBS Sus Vib Soft.nki

CBS Sus Vib Hard.nki

CBS Sus Vib X-Fade.nki

Harp

Harp Pluck short.nki

Woodwinds

3 Clarinets

3CL Sus DXF ACC VEL.nki

3CL Sus.nki

3 Flutes

3FL Sus DXF ACC VEL.nki

3FL Sus.nki

3FL Trill H.nki

3FL Trill W.nki

3 Oboes

3OB DXF Sus.nki

3OB Sus Vib.nki

Alto Flute

AFL Sus Vib.nki

Bass Clarinet

BCL Stac.nki

BCL Sus Hard.nki

BCL Sus Medium.nki

BCL Sus Soft.nki

Bassoon

BSN Stac.nki

BSN Sus Vib.nki

Clarinet

SCL Non Vib.nki

SCL Stac.nki

Concert Flute

SFL Accent Mod.nki

SFL Stac.nki

SFL Sus Vib.nki

Contra Bassoon

CTB STAC.nki

CTB Sus.nki

English Horn

EHN Sus Vib.nki

Oboe

SOB Stac.nki

SOB Sus Vib.nki

SOB Trill H.nki

SOB Trill W.nki

Piccolo Flute

PFL Stac.nki

PFL Sus Vib.nki

Brass

4 Trombones

4TB Stac Fast.nki

4TB Sus X-Fade.nki

4TB Sus.nki

4 Trumpets

4TP Stac.nki

4TP Sus Accent Mod.nki

4TP Sus DXF.nki

4TP Sus.nki

6 French horns

6FH Stac.nki

6FH Sus 4 Lay Smooth.nki

6FH Sus ACC VEL DXF 2.nki

6FH Sus Mellow.nki

French Horn

SFH Stac.nki

SFH Sus Accent.nki

SFH Sus.nki

Trombone

STB Stac.nki

STB Sus.nki

Trumpet

STP Exp.nki

STP Stac.nki

STP Sus Vib.nki

STP Sus.nki

Tuba

STU Stac.nki

STU Sus Accent Mod.nki

STU Sus.nki

Percussion

16 German Cymbal.nki

18 Viennese Cymbal.nki

20 Cymbal.nki

23 Gong.nki

28 Gong.nki

Anvil.nki

Bass Drum Concert.nki

Crotales.nki

Glock Mellow.nki

Glock.nki

Orch chimes.nki

Snare.nki

Timp Hits.nki

Various Metals.nki

Various Perc.nki

Xylophone.nki

STEINWAY PIANO

Steinway_bright.nki

Steinway_dark.nki

Steinway_pop-jazz.nki

PIPE ORGAN

BRUSTWERKSTP 4.nki

BRUSTWERKSTP.nki

FLUTES 4.nki

FLUTES.nki

HAUPTW_STOPS 4.nki

HAUPTW_STOPS.nki

HAUPTWERKMIX.nki

POSITIV IV.nki

PRINZIPAL 4#.nki

toccata.nkm

CHOIRS

Angels nonvib oo_oh (FX).nki

Angels nonvib oo_oh.nki

MC ah-eh MOD small.nki

MC Staccato Ah.nki

WC ah-eh MOD small.nki

WC staccato ah.nki

2.4 GB Free Hard Disc Space, DVD Drive

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (for Native Instruments software)

Windows XP/ME/98, Pentium III/Athlon 500 Mhz, 256 MB RAM

Mac OS 9.2, OS 10.2.6* or higher, G3 500 Mhz, 256 MB RAM

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM (for Native Instruments software)

Windows XP, P III/Athlon 700 MHz, 1 GB RAM

Mac OS 9.2, OS 10.2.6* or higher, G4 733, 1 GB RAM

*Use of this product with an Intel Mac requires Kontakt 2.2 or later (not included).

COMPATIBILITY

WIN (VST®2.0, DXi2™, ASIO™, MME™, Direct Sound™)

MAC (VST®2.0, ASIO™, Soundmanager™, OMS™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, **RTAS™)
(**RTAS is not supported for MAC OS9)

*DFD - Direct from Disk extension from www.soundsonline.com/techsupport.shtml is required.

This product requires registration within 5 days (by web, fax or mail).



*DFD - Direct from Disk extension from www.soundsonline.com/techsupport.shtml is required.

This product requires registration within 5 days (by web, fax or mail).

*Use of this product with an Intel Mac requires Kontakt 2.2 or later (not included).

Prof. Keith O. Johnson has spent over 30 years developing a reputation for innovative thinking, technical achievement and musicianship which has elevated him to a position in the audio industry occupied by only a handful of visionaries. His intensive investigation of electronic behavior and acoustic perception have led most recently to his development (with digital engineer Michael Pflaumer) of the revolutionary High Definition Compatible Digital encoding process, produced and marketed by Pacific Microsonics (recently acquired by Microsoft). HDCD is widely considered to be the most accurate recording process ever invented.

His 90-plus recordings have long been considered the standard for high fidelity, and include two GRAMMY award-winners and eight additional GRAMMY nominations.

SOME REVIEWS OF HIS RECORDINGS -

"Its sonic quality is most impressive in stereo spread, depth, presence, and resolution of detail, with rock-solid image stability, in a spacious ambiance -- a demonstration-quality recording if there ever was one." --McKelvey, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE

"This may be some of the best sound Keith Johnson has ever gotten out of Symphony Hall in Minneapolis, and certainly Oue's most convincing work with the Minnesota players, who sound for all the world more like the Philadelphia than that orchestra does these days . . . how Johnson got that huge climax at the end of the Dances cleanly onto tape transcends engineering and goes into the realm of magic." -- Harry Pearson, THE ABSOLUTE SOUND

"Once again, Keith Johnson has raised the bar of excellence in the recording of a symphony orchestra. . . It's a fabulous recording and a super performance of the SYMPHONIC DANCES, and a testament to the brilliance of Keith Johnson and his associates." -- Anthony Kershaw, Audiophilia.com

"Keith Johnson's engineering, mastering and production have, in this case, produced the finest orchestral recording I have ever heard. It is instantly among that handful of CDs I will carry with me to audition sound systems, or that I will play to show off my own. Listening to this recording is one of those exultant musical experiences that will remind you why you got into the audiophile game in the first place." -- Russell Lichter, Soundstage.com

"I recommend it highly to those who love the sound of the symphony orchestra in all its glory, and to those who love to show off what their audio systems can do when asked to reproduce first-class orchestral showpieces."" - Karl Nehring, THE SENSIBLE SOUND

"Stunning audiophile sonics...the clarity, transparency, and firm definition of individual orchestral timbres are unequaled in my listening experience." -- Lawrence A. Johnson, FANFARE

"These people really know how to record an orchestra." -- Richard Freed, WETA Radio

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS -

GRAMMY NOMINATION, 2002 ("Best Engineered, Classical"):

RESPIGHI (RR-95) was engineered by Keith O. Johnson using HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) technology, which he co-invented. It was produced by J. Tamblyn Henderson, Jr., 1998 Grammy nominee for Best Classical Producer. Recording sessions with Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra were in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, September 28-29, 1999; the release date was March 14, 2000.

Earlier GRAMMY-nominated titles:

MALCOLM ARNOLD OVERTURES (London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer), RR-48

BOLERO (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-92

STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring, The Song of the Nightingale, The Firebird Suite (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-70

BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9 (Stanislaw Skrowaczewski/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-81

GRAMMY WINNER:

CHICAGO PRO MUSICA ("Best New Classical Artist'), RR-2102

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND GOLDEN EAR AWARDS:

RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances, etc. (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-96

RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: Scheherazade, etc. (Jose Serebrier/London Philharmonic Orchestra), RR-89

THE ACADEMY ADVANCING HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO & VIDEO AWARDS

BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 9 (Skrowaczewski/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-81

FROM THE AGE OF SWING (Dick Hyman), RR-59

ARNOLD OVERTURES (Arnold/London Philharmonic Orchestra), RR-48

NAIRD "INDY" AWARDS ("Best Original Recording"):br>
RESPIGHI: Belkis, Queen of Sheba, etc. (Eiji Oue/Minnesota Orchestra), RR-95

TRITTICO (Frederick Fennell/Dallas Wind Symphony), RR-52

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