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EastWest has announced the release of Silver Editions of its Hollywood Strings and Hollywood Brass virtual instruments for Windows and Mac.

The price for these editions is $199 each, which is an incredible bargain given the critical acclaim this series has received, and the fact the Gold and Diamond versions are in wide use by top composers. The Silver editions allow students and those who are on a tight budget or use average computers to work with sound quality and detail only known from movies and professional recordings.

Hollywood Strings is the most detailed string orchestra library available today. Recorded with a live orchestra at the famous EASTWEST STUDIO 1, the same studio where many Hollywood soundtracks and television themes were produced, Hollywood Strings offers unprecedented control over sound and performance. This collection of virtual sounds made by co-producers Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix, Thomas Bergersen and Emmy Award winning sound engineer Shawn Murphy is a must have compositional tool for serious composers.

Hollywood Brass, also recorded at EASTWEST STUDIO 1 and the second installment in the Hollywood series, is the most powerful, realistic and extensive brass library ever created. Revolutionary fanfare patches are light on computer resources, but offer the most playable and instantly gratifying results on just one midi channel. Especially noteworthy are the articulations which really show how far EASTWEST went to create the ultimate orchestral brass library. Just like the Gold and Diamond editions, Hollywood Brass Silver contains pure Hollywood magic.

The Silver editions allow all musicians to experience superb samples and work on the same level as top professionals. They are a great opportunity to get one’s feet wet before moving on to the larger Gold and Diamond editions to which customers can easily upgrade for the difference in cost and a small upgrade fee of $50 (€40).

• Diamond editions include all 5 mic positions, includes bow change legato and divisi exclusively and 24-bit samples
• Gold editions include 1 mic position, all other instruments and articulations except these detailed above and 16-bit samples
• Silver editions include 1 mic position, with limited instruments and articulations and 16-bit samples

More information: SoundsOnline

EastWest has announced that is has launched a new, redesigned website and a new logo in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

EASTWEST is the brainchild of producer Doug Rogers, who has won many awards, including “Recording Engineer of the Year”. He founded EASTWEST in 1988, and since then, the company has received more than 60 international industry awards.

EASTWEST is pulling out all of the stops to celebrate the company’s 25th Anniversary in 2013. Only a handful of music software companies can claim a quarter-century of longevity and success, and EASTWEST has been an industry leader and innovator from the beginning.

Rogers has signed several industry heavyweights to develop a, no expense spared, “Masters Series” of Virtual Instruments. Producers in this high-profile group are MARK “SPIKE” STENT (Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna, Muse, etc.); JOE CHICCARELLI (Raconteurs, Killers, White Stripes, etc.); STEVEN WILSON (lead guitarist and singer of the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree); drummers MATT CHAMBERLAIN (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, etc.); and STEVE SIDELNYK (Madonna, Seal, Massive Attack). Nick Phoenix has produced Stormdrum 3 (SD3) with Grateful Dead percussionist MICKEY HART, and Solo Cello with TINA GUO, to be released later this year.

“I am honored to work with such an amazing and talented group of people,” said Rogers. “Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, a British producer/engineer brings his experience of working with international superstars such as Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna, U2, Beyoncé, Muse, Björk, Depeche Mode, Green Day, and many more, to the table. Accordingly, our new “Masters Series” of Virtual Instruments will reflect that kind of quality.”

Another milestone is the completion of the multiple Award-Winning Hollywood Orchestral Virtual Instruments series with Hollywood Orchestral Percussion, planned for late 2013, again engineered by ACADEMY AWARD, C.A.S. (Cinema Audio Society), BAFTA, and EMMY award-winning sound engineer SHAWN MURPHY, who has recorded and mixed the scores for more than 300 feature films including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Wars: Episode II and III, Star Wars: A Musical Journey, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park The Lost World, and many more.

EastWest is offering a 50% discount on selected EastWest & Quantum Leap products.

More information: SoundsOnline

EastWest has launched a Holiday Special, offering its virtual instruments at half off.

Soundsonline.com, the industry leader in virtual instruments distribution, is ringing in the holidays with a spectacular offer: Through December 31, 2012, save 50% on EastWest/Quantum Leap virtual instruments.

This straightforward holiday special requires no minimum purchase. Simply save 50% on your favorite instruments – it doesn’t get better than that!

For complete promotion details and ordering information, visit www.soundsonline.com or www.soundsonline-europe.com for European purchasers. Promotional offers may not be combined.

More information: SoundsOnline / SoundsOnline (Europe)

SoundsOnline has announced it is offering the ROCKTOBER 3 Pack which allows musicians to purchase any 3 of the eligible EastWest/Quantum Leap virtual instruments for 50% off the individual retail price already installed on a free hard drive.

Create your own 3 Pack HD, either on DVD or on a free hard drive! Free worldwide shipping!

Purchasers can change any of the standard selections for any other eligible items, plus add more than 3 items if they wish, and still get the same discount (product selection may increase the price).

This promotion ends October 31, 2012.

More information: SoundsOnline / SoundsOnline (Europe)

EastWest has announced that they are offering a sensational additional promotion on their most popular bundle: The EastWest/Quantum Leap Complete Composers Collection HD+ through Sept. 30, 2012.

The Complete Composers Collection HD+ provides composers with 7 award-winning virtual instrument collections preinstalled on a performance quality internal hard drive.

During this promotion the Complete Composers Collection HD+ is available at 75% off the retail price. PLUS each purchase includes ONE ADDITIONAL FREE TITLE during this promotion and FREE Worldwide Shipping.

The Complete Composers Collection HD+ may be customized at the same discount with any 7 or more titles from a list of 16 titles.

More information: Soundsonline / SoundsOnline (Europe)

Eastwest has announced its Master Series, an upcoming collection of virtual instruments in collaboration with celebrated producers and musicians.

EASTWEST founder and producer Doug Rogers is pulling out all of the stops to celebrate the company’s 25th Anniversary in 2013. Only a handful of music software companies can claim a quarter-century of longevity and success, and EASTWEST has been an industry leader from the beginning.

Rogers has signed several industry heavyweights to develop a, no expense spared, “Masters Series” of Virtual Instruments. Producers in this high-profile group are MARK “SPIKE” STENT (Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna, Muse, etc.); JOE CHICCARELLI (Raconteurs, Killers, White Stripes, etc.); STEVEN WILSON (lead guitarist and singer of the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree); drummers MATT CHAMBERLAIN (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, etc.); and STEVE SIDELNYK (Madonna, Seal, Massive Attack), and others TBA.

“I am honored to work with such an amazing and talented group of people,” said Rogers. “Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, a British producer/engineer brings his experience of working with international superstars such as Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna, U2, Beyoncé, Muse, Björk, Depeche Mode, Green Day, and many more, to the table. Accordingly, our new ‘Masters Series’ of Virtual Instruments will reflect that kind of quality.” STENT has won three Grammys including: Best Rock Album in 2010 for Muse “The Resistance”, Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2009 for Beyoncé “I Am… Sasha Fierce”, and Best Dance Electronica Album in 2006 for Madonna “Confessions On A Dance Floor”. At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards 2011, Stent was nominated across four different genres: “Album of the Year” with Lady Gaga for Fame Monster, “Best Rock Album” with Muse for “The Resistance” (Winner), “Best Dance Electronica Album” with Goldfrapp for “Head First”, and “Best Contemporary R&B Album” with Usher for Raymond V Raymond.

CHICCARELLI is a producer, mixer and engineer who has worked with U2, Beck, The Killers, The Raconteurs, The White Stripes, The Strokes, etc. He was a Grammy Award Winner for Best Alternative Album The White Stripes “Icky Thump”, and Best Engineered Album The Raconteurs “Consolers of The Lonely”. Chiccarelli has won a total of nine Grammy Awards and received an additional four Grammy nominations.

WILSON is best known as the principal song writer, guitarist and singer of progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, but has more recently embarked on a solo career. Wilson is a producer, audio engineer, guitar and keyboard player, playing other instruments as and where required, (including bass guitar, concert harp, hammered dulcimer and flute). He has become well known for his 5.1 surround sound mixes that have now afforded him 3 Grammy nominations.

The production of this new “Masters Series” of Virtual Instruments is part of a number of events leading up to celebrating EASTWEST’s 25th Anniversary year in 2013.

Another milestone is the completion of the multiple award-winning Hollywood Orchestral Virtual Instruments series with Hollywood Orchestral Percussion, which is also planned for early 2013, again engineered by ACADEMY AWARD, C.A.S. (Cinema Audio Society), BAFTA, and EMMY award-winning sound engineer SHAWN MURPHY. Murphy has recorded and mixed the scores for more than 300 feature films including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: A Musical Journey, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park The Lost World, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Titanic, Minority Report, The Bourne Ultimatum, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, The Passion Of The Christ, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Ice Age, etc.

EASTWEST recently released the third component of the series with Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds.

More information: Sounds Online / Sounds Online (Europe)