More software instruments?

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More software instruments?

I want more software instruments, but I don't really want more loops. Does anyone know where to buy more native Garageband software instruments? I'm not really looking for AU plugins, or soundfonts. I would prefer them to be just like the native ones. Apple should really consider making an instrument pack, as I bet I'm not the only one wanting this. It would be happy to pay $100 for a nice selection of new instruments, some good Hammond, Wurlitzer, some good saxes etc, that would make GB much nicer IMO.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 14, 2008 6:23 PM

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HangTime

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Apr 14, 2008 6:26 PM in response to braj

any particular reason you don't want SoundFonts?

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braj Author

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Apr 14, 2008 6:47 PM in response to HangTime

My experience is they just don't sound as good usually, and can be cumbersome. I'll definitely give them a go, but still I'd like some native sounds. It would be cool if Apple made the internal EXS-derived sampler more robust as well, not to the degree of Logic of course but giving more options would be nice. I haven't used Garageband in a while and am waiting on my new MacBook, but last time I looked the options were really basic.

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teepee25

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Apr 15, 2008 11:46 PM in response to braj

I was also dissapointed by the lack of software instruments.
I only have one (1!) akoustic guitar.
Is that normal, or is something missing to my GB installation ?

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braj Author

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Apr 15, 2008 11:56 PM in response to braj

ok, so now I have my nice new Black Mackbook and I actually did have some extra sounds from a few years ago, Advanced Modular XLD, which is 150 synths that are native GB samples. They are OK, but what I really wanted was more saxes, organs, traditional instruments and ethnic stuff, not really more synths. But after playing with GB 08, I do think I'll be able to deal with soundfonts and my own edits of the built-in instruments, and I'm dl'ing the Kore player from NI. That is a huge DL but hopefully the 50 built-in instruments it comes with will work in GB, and if that is the case then I can purchase some of their sound packs. I think I'm good now 🙂

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Answer 5

Schneb

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Apr 16, 2008 10:22 AM in response to braj

Go here. These are brilliant and FREE! Note that these are not soundfonts, but are EXS-based.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/29654
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32554

If you like them, be sure to send him a little cash.

Volume I contains:
* 3 Solo Trumpets
* A Solo Violin
* A Clarinet
* A Panflute
* An Oboe
* A Bassoon
* A 5-String Banjo
* A Sitar
* 4 Accordions
* A Vibraphone
* A Rainstick
* 4 Harps
* 3 Unusual String Ensembles
* A Church Choir

Volume II contains
* 5 Guitars
* 1 Normal Piano
* 2 Grand Pianos
* 3 Toy Pianos
* 1 Celesta
* 1 Glokenspiel
* 2 Marimbas
* 1 Grand Xylophone
* 2 Steel Xylophones
* 1 Wooden Xylophone
* 1 Cello
* 1 Violin
* 1 Viola
* 2 Double Basses
* 1 Harp
* 2 Harpsichords
* 1 Synthesized Violine
* 1 Clarinet
* 1 Oboe
* 1 Panflute

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