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SonicControl.TV
The best way I can describe East West’s new Quantum Leap Spaces convolution reverb is with the equation J2W2, which means joy to work with.

As you test each library with the numerous IRs within Quantum Leap Spaces, eventually you’ll discover that Spaces sounds great and that everything you use it with sounds better. That said, the further discovery is finding that certain libraries and certain Spaces fit like hand-in-glove. It’s like they were made for each other. So the end result, through trial and success, is a simplified sound designing. It’s hard to describe, but you know it when you hear it.

As a writer, what’s also good for me is that I can achieve this without being or having to become a recording engineer.

What’s also really good for me is Quantum Leap Space’s organization and simplicity of use which means that with about 5 minutes of training (which you’re about to get), you’re working with understanding and comprehension. Which, to say the least, is a real relief for the non-engineer composer.

Peter Lawrence Alexander

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Key Features

To download a 10-day trial of Quantum Leap Spaces please go to this link and click on the 'Purchase / Trial Version' link to request the trial from EastWest:
Click Here to download 10-day trial of QL Spaces

Once you decide to purchase, just add the download edition to your shopping cart using the Add to Cart link on this page. Once your order is received we will submit it to EastWest who will supply your serial number to fully activate the trial version.

iLok Key Required: QL Spaces requires an iLok Security Key, which is not included and must be purchased separately from iLok.com if you do not already own one. An internet connection is required for one-time product activation
Click Here to purchase an iLok key for $49.95

OVERVIEW
Quantum Leap Spaces - The New Standard In Convolution Reverb
QUANTUM LEAP SPACES from EASTWEST is a 24-bit, true stereo. convolution reverb that sets a new standard by utilizing new impulse recording techniques developed over the past seven years.

An arsenal of the best gear that Neumann, Neve, Telefunken, TG, Manley, Sennheiser, Fairchild (to name a few) have produced over the past 60 years was used to create QUANTUM LEAP SPACES, along with the Sony DRE S777 sampling reverb and Meitner A-D converters. ATC monitors were positioned in the room/hall to emulate the real world sound projection properties of various instruments. So an impulse taken for a French horn was created by firing the sweep tones from the middle to left rear of the stage, backwards and slightly towards the floor. 1st violin section impulses were taken by firing a series of speakers at an angle towards the ceiling, just like a real section. A fifth speaker with the high end reduced was fired towards the floor to emulate the body of the violins. This same methodology was used to record reverbs for rock instruments in various LA studios. Because of this, the reverbs in QUANTUM LEAP SPACES have a fantastic balance of early reflections and room sound that really draws a dry instrument into the space, rather than the usual "sound plus reverb" result.

QUANTUM LEAP SPACES includes a very hi-resolution, true stereo engine that focuses on delivering the very best sound at a very low CPU load. Most impulses are in 8 channel format, so surround mixes can be created. In the end, what makes QUANTUM LEAP SPACES unique is that every impulse is special. There is no wading through endless folders of cryptically labelled identical sounding impulses. In fact, QUANTUM LEAP SPACES takes the mystery out of choosing reverbs by suppling suitable recommendations for every instrument and style.

QUANTUM LEAP SPACES has custom impulses taken over the past seven years from around the globe, with a focus on the western United States. QUANTUM LEAP SPACES includes concert halls (including the EWQLSO Hall), churches, cathedrals, caverns, rock studios (including EastWest Studios), soundstages, forests, a swimming hall, parking garages, water tanks, a tunnel, vintage plates and custom digital reverb preset impulses. To take it all a step further, additional impulses were supplied by Ralph Kessler of masterpinguin. Ralph is responsible for the best impulses in the now discontinued Wizoo W2 and W5 reverbs. Remember the HDIR Cathedral? This impulse and dozens of others from the same venue are included in QUANTUM LEAP SPACES, along with other fantastic European venues. Ralph shares the same passion for reverb impulses that we do. His methods are slightly different, but the results are stunning and state of the art.

Features:

Produced and Engineered By Nick Phoenix

Highest resolution, most useful, reverbs available

24-bit True Stereo, with True Surround capability

ATC, Neumann, Telefunken, Neve, Meitner Signal Path

Film Score, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Esoteric and Dreamy Reverbs

Low CPU usage, with cleanest signal path possible

VIDEOS
Producer Nick Phoenix demonstrates Quantum Leap Spaces on a variety of tracks (Click to view or download the QuickTime movie):

Solo Instruments

Orchestral

Drums

Ambient

Piano

***IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION***
Once your order is received it will immediately be submitted to EastWest who will generate your serial number and send it to us to provide to you. Please allow 24 hours for them to generate your serial number before writing in. Your trial version will expire after 10 days.

System Specs

ALL SYSTEMS
450MB Free Hard Drive Space
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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or higher
2GB RAM
Mac OSX 10.5 or later
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming

RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM
Mac Pro Quad Core Intel Xeon 2.66GHz or higher
4GB RAM
Mac OSX 10.5 or later
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC
Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher
2GB RAM
Windows XP SP2, Vista, or Windows 7
Sound card with ASIO drivers

RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM
Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad Core 2.66GHz or higher
4GB RAM
64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer
Sound card with ASIO drivers

***IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION***
Once your order is received it will immediately be submitted to EastWest who will generate your serial number and send it to us to provide to you. Please allow 24 hours for them to generate your serial number before writing in. Your trial version will expire after 10 days.