AAS Lounge Lizard

[ElectricPuppy]

Hell, even I forgot what this was about. OH YEAH, Lounge Lizard. Yeah. Ummmm.... Dammit, I don't know. You know what, if I had a good controller, I'd probably do it, but I kind of want the whole package; Nice keys, nice sounds, etc, and it could even be portable if need be.

Sigh.

I better go warn the wife about a substantial purchase...

[ClavAnother]

So, first EP starts the December New Gear thread early, and he didn't buy anything, and then he says his better 2/3 will let him get his GAS on, and now he wants a softsynth.

 

 

OK, I think I remember what this thread is about now.

[ElectricPuppy]

Quiet, you! ..?


It's not an Official Purchase until I agonize over it for a while first.

[ClavAnother]

It's been like 6 mo.!

[ElectricPuppy]

Quiet, you! :mad:

[pogo97]

for just a small pile more money:

consider Pianoteq

You get the excellent pianos (and they really are very nice) and you can get the EP add-on for just a tiny pile more.

I've uploaded two demos: the basic Rhodes and (using the same MIDI) the basic Wurlitzer for your delight and delectation.
rhodes
wurly

There's only one risk: you may become a boring pianoteq fanboy like me.

[idiotboy]

Not an endorsement, but if you decide that silly multisamples are not too silly, then note that Scarbee is having a 40% off sale on their keyboard sample libraries.

 

go here for details

 

For me, the Kurz "Classic Keys" ROM gives me a close enough approximation to the classic EP sounds I like.

[mildbill]

Lounge Lizard's great, but if you're willing to go software, I think there's a few freebies out there that will get you in the ballpark - can't remember the exact names though.

But probably, in the long run, you'll end up with this - sooner or later.

[ElectricPuppy]

Thanks for the clips, Doug. Those do sound nice. I'm listening to the Scarbee ones, too... Very nice.

Ultimately, though, I think I really do want a stand-alone so I can A) get better weighted keys than I have now, and B) so I can be portable when someone says, "hey, come on over and bring a keyboard."

thanks guys.

[ChristianRock]

I'm sorry but that Pianoteq doesn't even sound like a Rhodes...

 

EP: for 5 bucks, is probably worth it: http://indiginus.com/files/ClassicEPdemo.mp3 (no hard hitting samples though)

 

Also, you can beat the price on this one (it's free, Rhodes only though, and it's a Soundfont): http://learjeff.net/sf/sf.html

 

I have both in my Fusion and I think they are very good - I love the sonic detail of the Indiginus Rhodes, and the bark on the Lear Jeff Rhodes is also exactly what I was looking for. I had to work quite a bit to get good patches out of the Lear Jeff though, but now that I do, I think they sound killer and have killed my Rhodes sample GAS.

 

So - could a Fusion 8HD be your solution? I'm kidding, I play my 6HD from my A-90 for pianos and EPs when recording and practicing. The 8HD would probably have too light an action for you, since you have a real piano.

[midinut]

I bought Lounge Lizard when it first came out and have upgraded it twice now (current version EP-3). I also have Mr. Ray (free) and Scarbee KGB.

I use Scarbee for the most beautiful Rhodes I think exists but it is sample based and I have to wait on Kontakt to load it up. I use LL as my go to Rhodes for laying down ideas. If it turns into a slow ballad I'll sometimes replace the LL track with the Scarbee or double it up for a cool trick. About 80% of the time I leave the Lounge Lizard track alone if that's any help.

If I were considering a controller and a VST player I'd use LL live in a minute. Mr. Ray is good but doesn't have the tweakability of LL.

[ElectricPuppy]

That's some helpful info, thanks midinut!

[Keyrick]

Pup, Is the SV-1 that good of a controller? I don't know, I'm asking. It sounds to me like that is your priority right now. If it isn't, wouldn't a S90XS or a PC3x be a better choice?

Rick

[mate_stubb]

Mr Ray Mk 2 is very nice, and cheep to boot.

 

http://www.genuinesoundware.com/vst/MrRay73mk2/Demos/Mad_-_MrRay73mk2_Demo_1.mp3

[mate_stubb]

The other modelled rhodes I hear good stuff about is digidesign's velvet, but that's proprietary to PT.

[Plink Floyd]

I've been without a hammer action keyboard for far too long, now, unless you count the turdbox spinet in the living room, which I only have because it was the wife's grandmother's. It's a Kirkland! Ever hear of it? Me neither...

 

This one's been taunting me for a few days, but I just can't swing it right now.

 

EP, I think I'll be in SOCAL again this summer. If you want to pre-pay the guy, I'll bring it out to ya then, all tested & stuff.

 

This link.

[Plink Floyd]

Dammit! The link won't stick!

 

Here:

 

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/msg/1509319285.html

[aeon]

I've been without a hammer action keyboard for far too long, now, unless you count the turdbox spinet in the living room, which I only have because it was the wife's grandmother's. It's a Kirkland! Ever hear of it?

Sure! That's Costco's in-house brand piano!


hehe,
Ian

[mildbill]

A couple people mentioned Mr. Ray - that's the one I was thinking of. It might be worth a try:

http://www.kvraudio.com/get/1658.html

[Plink Floyd]

Costco's in-house brand piano!

 

 

I wouldn't be surprised. It actually sounds ok, if I tune it every 3 months or so. But the action feels like squishy walrus blubber. There is little pleasure in the playment...

[ElectricPuppy]

Thanks for your kind offer, Plink, but I'll pass. I'm leaning more toward the SV-1 at this point.

[Yoozer]

Seconding Scarbee. Man, put that in a V-Machine with ShortCircuit or something and damn.

[mildbill]

Here's another one you could try - http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=271825&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0