paranormal spectrums alternative

[spencerday]

I was not quick enough off the mark and really like the sound of thus kore pack, can anyone recommend any other products that could be an alternative to this like sample packs or softsynths?

i would really like something similar, obviously it wont be as good as this but i dont imagine i will ever manage to get hold of this so any suggestions would be greatly apreciated.
many thanks
Spencer

[iain.morland]

I missed this one too!

Sonic Laboratory may get you part of the way there. This is a sample library which I designed for Precisionsound. They're not chromatically playable instruments, but there are some very creepy hits and effects, particularly in the 'Reversed', 'Stings', and 'Tonal - Dark' categories.

While you're there you might like to check out Biosphere, which includes some supernatural ambiences (I used a fairly broad definition of 'bio' to include 'the undead'... MUHAHA!)

For chromatically playable instruments you might check out the Absynth factory library - it includes plenty of patches with a sinister tone.

Hope this helps.

[spencerday]

thanks for the reply iain will check them out.

[OzRob]

Spencer, did you get True Strike Tension? Between it and Absynth you'd easily be able to create similar instruments to PS in Kore. TBH, Paranormal Spectrums had some good basic sounds but the morphing was really mediocre, so if you have some creativity, you're certainly not missing anything.

[clementshawes]

I think that there's a good selection of PS sounds in the free compilation packs if you can still find them about the interwebs

[iain.morland]

I have Compilation 1 and 2 installed here and I'm afraid there are no Paranormal Spectrum sounds in them.

[clementshawes]

Whilst I don't advocate piracy at all - NI refuse to provision any legit means of obtaining Kore packs and yet to offer any updated versions so I guess you can always look for the pack in the usual dark corners of the web and extract the samples.

I'd, personally, throw a load of money at NI if they'd let me buy the packs I'm still after but NI don't want my business or money apparently.

I'm under the impression trades aren't possible as I'd give my right arm for the North India pack!
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iain.morland wrote: I have Compilation 1 and 2 installed here and I'm afraid there are no Paranormal Spectrum sounds in them.

oh? uhm - sorry - I genuinely thought that there were some of the sounds in A compilation pack. I do own the full PS so maybe I just have a dirty library or something.

My bad for the false info though, not intended.

[spencerday]

@ ozrob
unfortunatley no i didn't, I doubt i will ever manage to get anyone to part with kore sound packs now so may have to look elsewhere (like kontact maybe) and create my own. I

I have found some nice stuff in absynth so thanks for the tips guys.

has anyone used any of the heavyocity stuff ?

[OzRob]

spencerday wrote: I have found some nice stuff in absynth so thanks for the tips guys.

The Mutate button is a really good friend in Absynth

has anyone used any of the heavyocity stuff ?

I have Evolve and Mutations 1 & 2. Excellent stuff.

[iain.morland]

Glad you found some useful stuff.

Don't forget that you could use the Biosphere sounds as sample-based oscillators in Absynth... ;-)

[spencerday]

@ ozrob, i just managed to get true strike tension on ebay for £10 cheers for letting me know about that one

[OzRob]

spencerday wrote: @ ozrob, i just managed to get true strike tension on ebay for £10 cheers for letting me know about that one

Did you ensure the license could be transferred? I was under the impression that Kore soundpack licenses can no longer be shifted. Good to know if that's not the case.

[clementshawes]

OzRob wrote: Did you ensure the license could be transferred? I was under the impression that Kore soundpack licenses can no longer be shifted. Good to know if that's not the case.

I remember reading that applied to downloadable products only - though I hope this is the case as I've just paid for the North India pack (in DVD format).

[OzRob]

clementshawes wrote: I remember reading that applied to downloadable products only - though I hope this is the case as I've just paid for the North India pack (in DVD format).

I think you're right.

[clementshawes]

OzRob wrote: I think you're right.

Lets hope so... ;-)