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**THIS SKU IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PRICING ONLY. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF IF YOU QUALIFY FOR EDUCATIONAL PRICING.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ACADEMIC VERSIONS OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE USED IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTIONS. AN UPGRADE PATH IS AVAILABLE TO ALL ACADEMIC USERS THAT WISH TO UPGRADE THEIR LICENSE FOR COMMERCIAL USE.***

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QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY features a collection of extremely detailed Gypsy style virtual instruments capable of playing completely realistic performances. Gypsy is essential for film, tv and game composers.

The nylon string guitar, violin and trombone can play in both Gypsy and Classical styles. In the classical realm these three instruments are unparalleled in the sampling world in terms of playability, diversity and sound quality.

The new king of sampled violins has arrived. The violin and trombone feature many articulations, repetitions and even true legato intervals. All of the guitars were sampled with up and down strokes, many velocities and picking styles, release trails, chords and effects.

GYPSY's guitars sound incredible and were played by one of the best session guitarists in Los Angeles, David Kole.

The accordions feature many different setups, all with air flow in and out samples, as well as expressive samples, chords, and left hand bass.

GYPSY also has a very cool GYPSY percussion program and two flamenco dancers (foot stomps, as well as traditional castanets).

GYPSY also features an incredible bandoneon and cimbalom, two very rare instruments.

QUICK FACTS:
  • Produced by QUANTUM LEAP producer NICK PHOENIX
  • Approximately11 gigabytes
  • Solo instruments with unprecedented detail
  • Violin (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style
  • Classical Guitar
  • Flamenco Guitar
  • Django Style Guitar
  • Spanish Steel String Guitar
  • Campana Accordion
  • Silvestri Accordion
  • Excelsior Accordion
  • Bandoneon (tango accordian)
  • Trombone (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style
  • Cimbalom (Eastern European Hammered Dulcimer)
  • Flamenco Dancer foor stomps and castanets
  • Gypsy percussion

    • POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine
    with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)


    GYPSY: PLAY interface (click to magnify)

    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

    PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
  • Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument

    • Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
  • 64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
  • While most high-end computers will support 16Gb, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!

    • Networking Support*
  • If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
  • No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
  • No need to buy additional software
  • The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements

    • All instruments are listed in one browser
  • Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments
  • Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
  • Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
  • Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
  • Interface automatically changes to display current instrument

    • Articulations
  • Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
  • Turn on/off articulations as you wish
  • Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
  • Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval

    • Legato Detection
  • PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly

    • Stereo Handling
  • PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
  • Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
  • Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono

    • Mic Mixer
  • Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer (currently included in the QL PIANOS virtual instrument)
  • Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
  • Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
  • Pick your instrument, and PLAY!

    • Effects Engine
  • The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
  • Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
  • The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
  • Specialized effects including the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available

    • Playback Engine
  • Highest quality resampling engine
  • Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise

    • Security system
  • Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system
  • Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
  • Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)

    • AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
  • 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
  • Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application


    • SUMMARY

    PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
  • Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
  • Network support* for large, expandable systems
  • The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
  • The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
  • The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
  • The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
  • Complete portability

    • Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.

    *This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.

    **MAC 64-bit support will be announced after the release of MAC OS X (10.5 Leopard)
  • 11 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.

    More details about the new iLok copy protection for our PLAY SYSTEM powered products is available here
    Minimum Requirements for Mac
    • G5 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or newer
    Recommended Mac System
    • Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM
    Minimum Requirements for PC
    • Pentium 4 3.0GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers
    Recommended PC System
    • Intel or AMD Quad Core 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit OS and host
    All Systems
    • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
    Included for both PC and 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.
    Supported Interfaces
    • PC: VST™, ASIO™, RTAS™
    • Mac: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™
    EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix
    Supported Host Mac
    OS X
    (Intel/PPC)     		Windows
    XP
    (32-bit)     		Windows
    XP
    (64-bit)     		Windows
    Vista
    (32-bit)     		Windows
    Vista
    (64-bit)     		Required Version
    Standalone YES YES YES YES YES
    Ableton Live1 YES YES YES 6.07 or higher
    Cubase/Nuendo YES YES YES2 YES YES2 4 or higher
    FL Studio1 n/a YES YES YES YES 7 or higher
    GarageBand YES n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 or higher
    Logic YES n/a n/a n/a n/a 7.2 or higher
    Performer YES3 n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Pro Tools YES YES n/a YES n/a 7.4 or higher
    Sibelius YES4 YES YES 6.0 or higher
    Sonar n/a YES YES YES YES 6.2 or higher
    1 Ableton Live and FL Studio do not support volume automation via polyphonic aftertouch, which is required by WordBuilder for Symphonic Choirs.
    2 Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts.
    3 DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer) is not supported at this time.
    4 Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Snow Leopard. Sibelius' Snow Leopard compatibility page
    All other hosts and versions are untested and unsupported at this time.
    All included instruments, information and specifications are subject to change without notice.

    • $275.00
    In stock

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