Posted by: Frank L. Rosenthal
Another GM Software Module - 12/21/05 06:11 AM
Here is another GM Software Module: http://www.luxonix.com/home/en/products.html?id=purity
The following are some higher quality GM softare modules:
NI Bandstand
EW's Colossus
Steinberg's HyperSonic 2
M-Audio's Key Rig
Luxonix's Purity
Roland/Edirol's HyperCanvas, etc.
Many Soundfont GM/GS/XG Libraries
And others
From what I see on the internet during various forum discussions on this subject the conclusions seem to be that:
Colossus is the best sounding but not so good with responding to program change midi commands.
Bandstand is a good balance between sound and responding to program change midi commands.
The rest respond best to program changes but suffer a little in quality.
There are many Libraries and Single Virtual Accoustic Instruments which sound much better than any of the above but cost more. I would consider the above suitable only for auto accompaniment but not for lead or melody voices (Book Store Jazz/Coffee Shop or High Class Night Clubs & Studio). The above could be used for quick records or other general live performances, i.e., auto accompaniment and lead voices where quality is balanced with quick response, ease of use and total costs.
[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 12-21-2005).]
The following are some higher quality GM softare modules:
NI Bandstand
EW's Colossus
Steinberg's HyperSonic 2
M-Audio's Key Rig
Luxonix's Purity
Roland/Edirol's HyperCanvas, etc.
Many Soundfont GM/GS/XG Libraries
And others
From what I see on the internet during various forum discussions on this subject the conclusions seem to be that:
Colossus is the best sounding but not so good with responding to program change midi commands.
Bandstand is a good balance between sound and responding to program change midi commands.
The rest respond best to program changes but suffer a little in quality.
There are many Libraries and Single Virtual Accoustic Instruments which sound much better than any of the above but cost more. I would consider the above suitable only for auto accompaniment but not for lead or melody voices (Book Store Jazz/Coffee Shop or High Class Night Clubs & Studio). The above could be used for quick records or other general live performances, i.e., auto accompaniment and lead voices where quality is balanced with quick response, ease of use and total costs.
[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 12-21-2005).]