![]() These are easily blended with actual sustained (* normal) notes. There is a lush pool of pedal and release samples flawlessly integrated, which greatly increases the perception of realism. Of course, the raw, unamplified acoustic samples can be mixed in according to a player’s own discretion. The UVI scripting ‘ under-the-hood’ performs admirably and ensures seamless, intelligent cohesion between the various sampled elements. This library yields ten true velocity layers for both natural sustained notes as well as an equal number of release noise layers. ( I’m reaching to find something slightly negative to keep this review balanced) * Smile. Although it’s super simple to dial up a *great sound in “Mark79”, I was surprised that the library doesn’t include at least a smattering of presets. Double clicking on any of the user-adjustable controls allows for direct value input from computer keyboard, which is most convenient. The stereo-capable vibrato/panning feature is particularly pleasing. Making changes to any of the knobs or EQ sliders results in smooth, gradual changes to the instrument’s sound. A small dip switch facilitates switching the vibrato from off, pan, or traditional volume oscillation. ![]() There are three amply-sized push buttons for Distortion, Reverb and Cabinet emulation which brightly indicate their ‘on/off’ status. All of the control labels are legible and clearly seen. Each of these responds smoothly to mouse movements. We’re supplied a conventional yet satisfying array of controls for manipulating both Electric and Acoustic levels, bass and treble EQ, Vibrato speed and intensity, Distortion ( or more accurately, overdrive), Reverb, Cabinet modeling, and Release & Pedal volumes. The samples load quickly and are ready-to-go within just a few seconds, from a cold state. By today’s large, multi-gig standards, this is a very manageable library size. ![]() Thankfully, the samples have been compressed in lossless FLAC format and only require 1.46 GB of hard drive real-estate. This one is dedicated to accurately representing a Mark II Fender Rhodes ® electric piano in as pure a fashion as possible.Īs regards space requirements, there are close to three and a half gigabytes of uncompressed samples packed into this library - these generously feature TEN layers of sustained note * and* TEN layers of release samples. Where the “EP73” is a unique library capable of a divergent degree of sound creativity, AcousticSampleS’ “Mark79” is a more straight forward repository. What can be compared, however, is the respective sound quality of each one, which is very good indeed. In all fairness, the two sample libraries can’t be directly compared they are demonstrations of differing keyboard models. That said, standing proudly beside it is this equally impressive rendering of Rhodes sound. If you read my earlier review of SonicCouture’s remarkable “EP73 Deconstructed”, you’ll know that I hold it in very high esteem. All of this sumptuous tines n’ tone can be had for the reasonable price of 79€ / $87 (USD) The tone is rich, full and very well-balanced. From the moment you play your first chord or riff, your ears are greeted with authentic Rhodes character a-plenty. The samples were recorded dry via studio-grade DI into a high end tube-powered preamp. Here, we are presented a superb sample library of a classic 73 key ‘ suitcase’ Fender Rhodes ® Mark II, circa 1979. Mark79 may certainly be categorized as a classic, vintage instrument. Personally, I really like the UVI platform and I find it very comfortable to use. As with other sample players, such as Kontakt, a user can configure disk streaming, RAM consumption, ADSR, and most nearly any other pertinent option thinkable. Definitely a qualifying contender for audio quality supremacy, the UVI format provides convenience, ease-of-use, and exemplary built-in effects ( including a streamlined version of UVI’s fabulous algorithmic reverb, Sparkverb). This engaging instrument is experienced within the proprietary “UVI Workstation” sample player format, freely downloadable from UVI.net.
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