I came across this interesting thread in the Digidesign User Conference about using Digi’s sample playback plug-in for post work.
D’Animation asked…
Just a quick Q, anyone using Structure as a sample player for post/sound design work? Looking for a pretty simple player (not necessarily with sample editing as you can drag and drop edited sample from the timeline so maybe Structure LE will suffice) that can all be nicely automated with pitch etc etc – mainly for various vehicle sounds speeding up/down etc. I’ve always used NNXT within Reason but its becoming a bore and would ideally like something without rewire. I’ve used the Structure Free for awhile and its done what its needed to but need to upgrade to something else as its too restricted (OK, can’t complain cause it free…I know )
Kinda bugs me that I’m probably paying a lot for included musical sample libraries I’ll never use…
I’ve looked at MOTU’s Mach5 but they seem to be very poor with the updates and I’m not sure i need the depth/complexity of it or Kontakt 4 (still working my way through Reaktor and Absynth!). Come to think of it good RTAS samplers are a bit thin on the ground?!
Thanks
D
RussUK suggested…
I would recommend it highly after using all the usual suspects.
Especially the new version with the added import options.
Check out the videos on the AIR Users Blog.
Haven’t used the Structure Free version, so not sure of the limitations that you speak of…
latvia added…
It’s a treat to work with. Very easy to use, especially after you watch a few videos on Digidesign’s website. I like being able to spot something to timeline with Soundminer, then drag-and-drop that clip into Structure and use a MIDI keyboard to manipulate it. You can actually see it in use in an ICON For Surround Mixing webinar. I’m fairly certain that what they demonstrate there, mainly control of certain parameters with Custom Faders, you can accomplish by using any sort of MIDI controller.
guitarmongoose suggested…
As usual, check Ebay. I’ve seen just the Structure LE iLok license with out the sample license for dirt cheap. I’ve thought about getting it myself.
D’Animation responded…
Thanks everyone, the new improvements to Structure announced last week, are they available as single plugins or do you have to buy the new virtual instruments bundle to get the added features?
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