East West Quantum Leap Gypsy

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Specifications

QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY features a collection of extremely detailed Gypsy style virtual instruments capable of playing completely realistic performances. Gypsy is essential for film, tv and game composers.

The nylon string guitar, violin and trombone can play in both Gypsy and Classical styles. In the classical realm these three instruments are unparalleled in the sampling world in terms of playability, diversity and sound quality.

The new king of sampled violins has arrived. The violin and trombone feature many articulations, repetitions and even true legato intervals. All of the guitars were sampled with up and down strokes, many velocities and picking styles, release trails, chords and effects.

GYPSY's guitars sound incredible and were played by one of the best session guitarists in Los Angeles, David Kole.

The accordions feature many different setups, all with air flow in and out samples, as well as expressive samples, chords, and left hand bass.

GYPSY also has a very cool GYPSY percussion program and two flamenco dancers (foot stomps, as well as traditional castanets).

GYPSY also features an incredible bandoneon and cimbalom, two very rare instruments.

QUICK FACTS:
Produced by QUANTUM LEAP producer NICK PHOENIX
Approximately11 gigabytes
Solo instruments with unprecedented detail
Violin (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style
Classical Guitar
Flamenco Guitar
Django Style Guitar
Spanish Steel String Guitar
Campana Accordion
Silvestri Accordion
Excelsior Accordion
Bandoneon (tango accordian)
Trombone (true legato intervals) classical and gypsy style
Cimbalom (Eastern European Hammered Dulcimer)
Flamenco Dancer foor stomps and castanets
Gypsy percussion
User Interface

POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine
with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)

This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.

PLAY Advanced Sample Engine
PLAY is a 64-bit** Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone).
PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.

FEATURES

PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument
Designed to be played like an instrument, not programmed like a sampler
Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
While most high-end computers will support 16Gb (8 times as much memory is now usable), a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!
Networking Support*
If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
No need to buy additional software
The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
All instruments are listed in one browser
Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments, and allows you to audition other collections before purchase
Access our online server from the PLAY software, audition individual instruments in your track, and purchase the instruments 24/7*
Load and audition other collections, and purchase at any time with an authorization code (or purchase codes from EASTWEST authorized resellers)*.
Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
Interface automatically changes to display current instrument

Articulations
Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
Turn on/off articulations as you wish
Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval
Legato Detection
PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly
Stereo Handling
PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono
Mic Mixer
Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer (currently included in the QL PIANOS virtual instrument)
Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
Pick your instrument, and PLAY!
Effects Engine
The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
SPACE CONTROL includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
Specialized effects for individual products included the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available (included in the FAB FOUR virtual instrument)
Playback Engine
Highest quality resampling engine
Advanced sample storage and streaming technology saves RAM, speeds up load times, and reduces disk load without reducing sample quality
Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise
Support for future developments such as QControl, offering the ultimate in playability without requiring any additional performance tool or midi interpreter
Security system
Authorize purchased instruments easily, and audition other instruments before purchasing them using the industry standard iLok security system
Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)
RTAS, AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit, multilingual

Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
More native support than any other plug-in
Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application
Speaks your language - PLAY no matter what language you speak (major languages included)

SUMMARY

PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
Network support* for large studios, expandable systems
The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
Complete portability
Try and buy new instruments any time, anywhere with an internet connection
Introducing the first six virtual instruments using PLAY:
FAB FOUR
QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY
QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS
QUANTUM LEAP VOICES OF PASSION
QUANTUM LEAP MINISTRY OF ROCK
QUANTUM LEAP SD2 THE NEXT GENERATION
Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.

*This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.

**MAC 64 BIT SUPPORT REQUIRES UPDATE AFTER RELEASE OF APPLE's 64-BIT LEOPARD OS)
System Requirements

11 GB Free Hard Disc Space
DVD Drive
iLok Security Key (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM

WINDOWS XP (32 or 64-bit), VISTA (32 or 64-bit), 2 Ghz or faster processor, 1 GIG of RAM,
Mac OS X 10.4 or higher , POWER PC (1Ghz or faster processor) or INTEL MAC, 1 GIG of RAM

SUPPORTED INTERFACES

WIN: VST™, RTAS™, ASIO™, DirectSound™

MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™

All information and specifications are preliminary, and subject to change without notice.