EastWest RA is an outstanding sample library that offers composers access to a wide range of rare and unique instruments from Africa, Europe, India, the Americas, Australia, the Far East, the Middle East, and the Turkish Empires. Musicians will be impressed by its amazing sound quality and the wide - ranging articulation of each instrument, from controlled to expressive. All instruments and ensembles in the collection were extensively sampled to preserve their true character. For the first time, users have more control over the sounds and can load more instruments. Combining EastWest RA with Gypsy and Silk collections gives you the most detailed and expressive ethnic instruments ever. It features an intelligent performance section, round robin reset, improved articulation window and controls, state - of - the - art convolution reverb with pre - delay, improved micro - tuning, high - resolution audio engine for better sound quality, a hi - fidelity one - pole filter for natural cross - fades, and the ability to edit the stereo image using channel sourcing. RA originated as 'Rare Instruments', with only about one - tenth of its content from the original library. The other ninety percent was recorded in a top Hollywood studio. With a phase - accurate 8 - mic setup, it captures a complete 3 - D image of the instrument, and its sound takes well to artificial or sampled reverb. It also includes recordings of ethnic ensembles, whose sound can't be realistically simulated by layering solo instruments. RA is a great investment, appealing to composers of all music types. It pairs well with EastWest/Quantum Leap Stormdrum, and the percussion in RA complements it perfectly. The possibilities with RA are endless, allowing you to mix sounds from different cultures and create unique musical pieces.
Using EastWest RA is a breeze. First, load the instrument or ensemble you want from the collection. You have more control over the sounds now, so play around with the controls to adjust the articulation, reverb, and other features. You can use the micro - tuning presets to apply different tunings like Indian or Egyptian. When creating a piece, you can mix sounds from different cultures, for example, combine a Middle Eastern string section with a Vietnamese jaw - harp for a unique groove. As for note - taking, make sure your computer meets the system requirements for smooth operation. Avoid overloading your system by trying to load too many instruments at once. For maintenance, keep your software updated to get the best performance and new features. And don't forget to back up your project files regularly to prevent data loss. Have fun exploring all the amazing sounds that EastWest RA has to offer!
