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The instruments of the present NI Premium Library comprise not only of conventional analogue and FM synthesizers, but also hybrid instruments, new kinds of synthesizers, and rhythm machines.
The instruments are created by top sound-designers, and many are direct emulations of well known synthesizers. Without using the names of the originals they have put large clues in the names of the instruments and made them look like the real thing. For instance the "Many Mood" is a Mini Moog & the "SH-2k" is a superb Roland SH101 emulation.
My main interest was in the more weird instruments, these are emulations of the huge modular beasts that you would find lurking in the studios of KraftWerk and Tangerine Dream fused with modern techniques such as sampling and granular synthesis. A remarkable instrument called "6-Pack" allows you to combine sample loops which are automatically synced regardless of their original tempo. You can mix, mute and filter these loops, alter their pitch them with beat precision - all in real-time and without affecting their tempo. I heard sounds from this that I had simply never heard before.
There are about 25 or so instruments in the NI Premium Library, and it is so much fun just to get a sequence going and play around, this really is as flexible as the original style instruments, but for a fraction of the price.
On a more practical note
I don't use a mouse; I use a Wacom graphics tablet. When I tried to resize, minimize or even move the main screen the program hung, using the mouse (which I have connected in case of emergencies), I could get the program back to normal. I don't know where the problem lies here, but anyone with a Wacom tablet should be aware of this.
Also, I use Cubase VST on a 17" monitor, With Dynamo V1.0 open at the same time it all becomes very frustrating as some of the NI instruments take up a large amount of screen space. I can see a 21" monitor becoming a necessity in the not too distant future!
Pros
- An extremely versatile set of software synthesizers
- Extremely good emulation of classic analogue & modular synthersizers
- Exciting new instrument possibilities
- Free Library of well designed instruments available for download
Cons
- Annoying copy protection
- Requires a powerful computer system
- Possible problems when used with a Wacom tablet
- Good Soundcard required
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If You Are An Online Gamer, Here Are A Few Must Haves
Online gaming has exploded in popularity in the last few years, thanks to increasingly better technology. Characters look more real, and opponents abound because of the venue's popularity. A player in California can duke it out with someone in Japan in these live formats. And as a result, gamers are constantly seeking out the newest accessories that will make their gaming experience even more enjoyable.
We all need to hear and see to function. And the same goes with online gaming. Good sound quality matters. So every gamer needs a solid headset or communication device. Lots of systems support high tech communication devices. Take Playstation 2: you can plug in up to two headsets through a USB port. Obviously you'll need a gaming headset specifically designed with a USB device.
These headsets come in handy and are even necessary for some games. For example, you're playing a game online with other individuals and you need to call out plays to your teammates, you need a good headset to both hear plays and call out plays. But if you prefer a type of game where you're in charge of the entire game alone, then obviously you can exercise the option of not looking like an air traffic controller.
Microsoft Xbox has similar hookups to Playstation 2 except that you connect the headset to the actual controller instead of the system. This works out well because you don't need as long of a cord as you would for Playstation 2, which hooks up to the system. Additionally, the Xbox headset has some awesome features that will make your gaming experience truly unique. For example, players have the option of literally disguising their voice (think of a kidnapper's creepy voice synthesizer) so that their opponents don't know what they really sound like. Additionally, parents should consider this headset since they can mute and thus monitor what their child hears online.
Gaming companies are getting smarter. Many are offering package deals where the headset will come with an online gaming service and subscription, and thus a person doesn't have to search for just the right set for a given game.
And while the headset certainly makes online gaming fun, it's not the most essential accessory for online gaming. Fast internet speed is. If you have a slow upload and download speed, you won't be able to play your game as well since you'll be receiving your information late. You won't see the same things as your opponents at the same time that your opponents see them, and thus will both frustrate you and compromise your play. So get a high speed connection if you want to engage in online play. And make sure you have a reliable one. There's nothing more frustrating than poising a character to make a move and then losing your connection. So consider these tools to make your online gaming experience a true pleasure.
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Christmas gift ideas for boyfriend?
I've been with my boyfriend for seven months, and we're both 16 years old. I'm stuck on what to buy him for christmas, after i bought him everything he wanted really badly (which wasn't that much really) for his birthday a few weeks ago (ps3 games, cd, chocolate etc), and i wanted to give him something more personal for christmas, after he gave me a digital photo frame with pictures of us on it for my birthday last week, which i thought was really sweet. He enjoys music and plays the synthesizer keyboard and guitar. He has a playstation 3, but i don't fancy getting another ps3 game, as i wanted to buy something more meaningful. I've made him a collage in the past which sits on his shelf in his room, so i can't really do that either.
Any sensible ideas are welcome, and thankyou in advance to everyone who posts an answer.
What do you think Christmas Cards? My boyfriend send me a beautiful card making with our sweetful photos on last Christmas Eve, i was moved so much!
Christmas Cards actually were very easy to create. Carefully Choose the photo and then drag the photo into premade template (photo collage software has provided),then decorate,save as image.That's over.
So download the photo collage software and design Christmas Cards for your Sweetful Memory by yourself! http://www.photo-collage-software.com/#173
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