Reviews

SOUND ON SOUND
The reprogrammed-from-scratch update of EastWest/Quantum Leap's orchestra goes way beyond cosmetic surgery. The sound - big, bold, naturally reverberant, tailored for the big screen - is stronger than ever and the comprehensive instrumentation and performances (unchanged from the Pro XP version) meet most symphonic requirements. In addition, the Play Edition's new features and improved keyswitching make the library much easier to handle and give increased control of articulations, both vital factors when handling the myriad performance variations of a full score. For once, this is a case of a Hollywood remake that actually improves on the original!”

KEYBOARD (Orchestral Library Roundup)
“Across the board EWQLSOs samples have a fatness to them that other libraries don't quite capture. Ultimately, the level of warmth and detail in the recordings, multiple mic perspectives, flexible ensemble sizes, and wide range of articulations make EWQLSO an obvious choice for anyone whose goal is to produce ultra-realistic MIDI mockups

Key Features

Recorded by 11-time Grammy nominated classical recording engineer Prof. Keith O. Johnson, the EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA is the most awarded orchestral collection ever, and the only orchestral collection to be recorded in a "state of the art" concert hall where orchestras mainly perform.

To achieve the feel of a live concert hall performance, each instrument and section was recorded with three mic positions, close, stage (conductor‘s position) and hall. By selecting different mic positions, users can mix these sounds together to create any kind of natural ambience their project requires. This eliminates the need for artificial reverb.

The EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA eclipses all others with the highest level of fidelity and realism. Get that big "Hollywood Sound" film/tv/games directors and producers seek "out of the box", no other orchestral collection comes close or is as easy to use!

NEW FEATURES
64-bit* with 32-bit compatibility PC (*see system specifications)
Full memory access MAC (requires 64-bit MAC)
Mac Intel compatible
Intuitive custom interface
Intelligent Performance section including Portamento, Repetition, Legato, Round Robin Reset
Improved articulation window and controls
On screen mic position mixing (Platinum and Platinum Plus only)
Switch able 24-bit/16-bit depth (Platinum Plus only)
State of the art Convolution Reverb with pre-delay and additional Master control to route reverb to all instruments in an instance
Convolution includes hall orchestra was recorded in for additional control of hall ambience
Intelligent release trail engine that follows the note-on samples volume at all times, so release trails always match
Release trails unaffected by mod-wheel cross-fade programs, radical mod-wheel movements do not degrade release trails
Recall custom key-switches instantly
Key-switch sizes now unlimited
Improved sound quality with high-resolution audio engine
Hi fidelity one pole filter for natural cross-fades
Stereo image editing now possible using channel sourcing
Licenses included to install each section on multiple computers (Platinum and Platinum Plus, ilok required for each computer)
Original and Pro XP expansion combined into "complete" PLAY version
Completely re-programmed for PLAY from the original recordings

PLAY

As Beautiful As It Sounds
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).

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 which 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)

*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)

System Specs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC

Dual Core G5 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or newer

RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM

Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC

Dual Core Pentium 2.5GHz, 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 Key required (not included. Must be purchased separately from iLok.com as EastWest no longer sell the iLok direct), internet connection required for one-time product activation
Click Here to purchase an iLok key for $49.95

Platforms and Hosts

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.