IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT download and install this 1.0.1 update if you already have installed the MATRIX - Classic EP-88s Expansion - as that product is a newer 1.1 version. Preparations - BEFORE you download: 1) Locate your Scarbee Classic EP-88s folder and open it.
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Scarbee Classic EP-88s has more samples, greater dynamics and more keys – 88 of them! And everyone who have tried to restore and instrument like this knows that the lowest and highest octaves takes as much time as the rest of the keys together – its a true battle where you need a lot of patience, lots of spare parts and some luck too.We wanted to have the best possible sustain on each key, perfect balance of tone and as much bark too. There are harder strikes (compared to Scarbee Mark 1) – as well as softer ones.We spend enourmous amount of time cleaning the samples for noise – each sample went through four rounds, where the last two was done in hand. The reason for this was the fact that we wanted to be able to offer presets with extreme treble EQ settings wihout having extra noise – and without hurting any part of the recordings.Try to select a Snapshot like ‘Bahian Love Affair’ – and turn the Instrument Noise totally down on the Settings page – and listen to the differenceEvery musician tries to find his sound – and producers love to be able to get exactly what they are looking for. We made it easy for you: There are 45 different snapshot presets ready for you – and if you want to make your own sounds?
Get started with the 117 FX presets.You can even select different routings and have some FX come before or after amp. The possibilities are there for sure.
I pulled the trigger and bought the EP88-S at Velentine's sale. Was ist a good purchase for me? Not quite sure. There's a bit of buyer's remorse since I also own Scarbee Mark I. Is the EP88 'better' than the Mark I?
Yes, 5GB samples vs. Is it a hundred bucks better? Not sure as yet. The Mark I sounds very good too.I think it is - even though the Mark I is no slouch. I do think that the Mark one got leapfrogged a bit by Keyscape, but that this is the new king of the hill sampled Rhodes.I hesitated a bit before replying to this post as to not want to seen as a fan boy, but I don't know what you are not hearing, as I also own Scarbee Mark 1. If it is not $ 88 dollars better then maybe you need better headphones, as another has posted it is better than Keyscape, which I do not own.
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I pulled the trigger and bought the EP88-S at Velentine's sale. Was ist a good purchase for me? Not quite sure. There's a bit of buyer's remorse since I also own Scarbee Mark I.
Is the EP88 'better' than the Mark I? Yes, 5GB samples vs. Is it a hundred bucks better?
Not sure as yet. The Mark I sounds very good too.After I played the EP88 for a little longer my buyer's remorse is completely gone. Great instrument! At first glance the difference to Mark I was not so obvious to me, especially when using presets with a lot of FX. (zombie thread alert!)I'm about to dip my toe for the first time into the world of software instruments, purely for home enjoyment/practice, and writing demos of new tunes for a band to learn (no live use).
I've got Sibelius First already on an old (2011) MacBook Air, and plan to use Garageband with Scarbee instrument(s) (specifically Rhodes) using the free Kontakt player (I think that'll work?).My question: as I'm used to playing my Kurzweil SP4-7's Rhodes (and sold my real Rhodes back in 2000), will I notice the difference between the older Scarbee and the new EP88? Worth the extra 50 Euro?And anything I should watch out for in implementing this - does it struggle on older hardware?Thanks. I've already had several email exchanges with Thomas and while his initial response was along the lines of pushing the limits with such a small buffer size, he is now asking for a whole lot of info to run down a potential bug before the next version release. I've sent him midi and audio files along with answers to about 10 questions that involved some additional testing. May still turn out that I'm pushing the limits (as I often do).I couldn't ask for better responsiveness then this. At least not in the first 24 hours. Don't forget you can get Scarbee's Vintage Keys in Kontakt format for like $149 and it has a MARK I, A-200, CLAVINET & PIANET bundled.And Scarbee directly sells Vintage Keys II which includes their EP-88S (bundled with the A-200 and Clav) for about $235.
Scarbee says, 'To owners of SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS from NI (Included in KOMPLETE ULTIMATE): This product is NOT interesting for you as you already own SCARBEE A-200 and SCARBEE CLAVINET/PIANET.' So EP-88S alone at $140 might be the only option unless you hold out for a sale.
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