Sound Design Samplers

MttDvs · 6th October 2011

Hey everyone,

What are peoples' choice samplers for Film Sound Design in ProTools??
My studio is gearing up for some new sound design tools, and I'm hunting for opinions.

I'm talking extensive options, smooth stretching/manipulation, and refined combining. For use more with field recordings and natural sounds than synth/cg sounds.
Here's the list I have going:

Structure Full
Machfive 3
Alchemy

Short list, so any suggestions are welcome. I believe Ben Burtt uses Machfive, but I'd like to hear other peoples' opinions. I've used Structure Free and I can see where the full version improves, but I'm weary as Machfive seems so much more advanced for a similar price.

Thanks!

charles maynes · 6th October 2011

I use mainly Kontakt and Keymap.... they are outstanding tools.

Brickman · 6th October 2011

Alchemy / Kontakt / Keymap & Autosampler . Great combination , and huge number of options .

PoxyMusic · 6th October 2011

Kontakt

I have an Emu E6400 in the basement if you'd like it...

ggegan · 8th October 2011

Kontakt is pretty awesome, but so are some of the sample modes of Reaktor. The Komplete bundle is deep enough to keep you swimming for a long time.

signoaudiodesign · 9th October 2011

Kontakt for sure with Keymap Pro.

I asked myself this question cause I'm working on a foley/sound effects library and I was wondering about what sampler format to support.

Is Avid Structure is a good choice?

Thanks

LiquidChild · 9th October 2011

My Synclavier & EII as hardware and Kontakt as software.

TimothyBeach · 9th October 2011

Hello. When you guys are saying film sound design are you speaking in terms of post production or just creating interesting sounds for a score?

Also, is keymap just more elegant for editing a sample patch? I've done so much programming in Kontakt that I'm interested if there's a more elegant platform that translates to other samplers.

Thanks for your help!

charles maynes · 12th October 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimothyBeach

Hello. When you guys are saying film sound design are you speaking in terms of post production or just creating interesting sounds for a score?

Also, is keymap just more elegant for editing a sample patch? I've done so much programming in Kontakt that I'm interested if there's a more elegant platform that translates to other samplers.

Thanks for your help!

If you are designing instruments for different software samplers, it is VERY hard to beat Keymap.... it is outstanding for design.

6th October 2011	#1
MttDvs Gear Head Joined: May 2010 Posts: 34 Thread Starter	Sound Design Samplers Hey everyone, What are peoples' choice samplers for Film Sound Design in ProTools?? My studio is gearing up for some new sound design tools, and I'm hunting for opinions. I'm talking extensive options, smooth stretching/manipulation, and refined combining. For use more with field recordings and natural sounds than synth/cg sounds. Here's the list I have going: Structure Full Machfive 3 Alchemy Short list, so any suggestions are welcome. I believe Ben Burtt uses Machfive, but I'd like to hear other peoples' opinions. I've used Structure Free and I can see where the full version improves, but I'm weary as Machfive seems so much more advanced for a similar price. Thanks!

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ggegan Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Location: The Heart of Screenland Posts: 1,603	Kontakt is pretty awesome, but so are some of the sample modes of Reaktor. The Komplete bundle is deep enough to keep you swimming for a long time. __________________ Gary Gegan

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signoaudiodesign Signo SFX-Instruments Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 8	Kontakt for sure with Keymap Pro. I asked myself this question cause I'm working on a foley/sound effects library and I was wondering about what sampler format to support. Is Avid Structure is a good choice? Thanks __________________ http://www.signo-sfx-instruments.com Sound Effects Sample Libraries for Kontakt, ESX24 and Structure

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6th October 2011	#2
charles maynes Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2004 Location: out in the dirt. Posts: 15,625	I use mainly Kontakt and Keymap.... they are outstanding tools.

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Brickman Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 695	Alchemy / Kontakt / Keymap & Autosampler . Great combination , and huge number of options .

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PoxyMusic Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2010 Location: The OC Posts: 524	Kontakt I have an Emu E6400 in the basement if you'd like it...

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LiquidChild Gear Head Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Berlin Posts: 64	My Synclavier & EII as hardware and Kontakt as software.

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TimothyBeach Gear Head Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 62	Hello. When you guys are saying film sound design are you speaking in terms of post production or just creating interesting sounds for a score? Also, is keymap just more elegant for editing a sample patch? I've done so much programming in Kontakt that I'm interested if there's a more elegant platform that translates to other samplers. Thanks for your help!