All instruments in EastWest Silk are meticulously multi - sampled, offering maximum expressiveness. It has extensive articulations, interval sampling, round robin, legato scripting, and phrases for a smooth, effortless performance, just like silk. Each musician is a master of their instrument, ensuring the most accurate sound. Users can customize the instruments with dozens of micro - tunings in their chosen key, a first - of - its - kind breakthrough for PLAY. Intended as an extension of EastWest/Quantum Leap RA, it gives access to rare Asian instruments played by renowned artists. The extensive scripting combined with the PLAY 64 - bit (with 32 - bit capability) sample engine gives composers great control. PLAY's features like scripting, micro - tuning, and convolution reverb create an unparalleled interface. The micro - tuning and scales also teach users to use the sounds authentically. Features include incredibly detailed Silk Road instruments from China, Persia, and India, a 25 GB instrument with 20 GB of multi - samples and 5 GB of authentic performances, recorded legato intervals for various instruments, master musicians recorded with high - end equipment, and a state - of - the - art PLAY interface. Combining Silk, Ra, and Gypsy collections gives you the most detailed and expressive ethnic instruments ever produced.
Using EastWest Silk is easy. First, install the PLAY 64 - bit (or 32 - bit if needed) interface. Then, load the instrument samples you want to use. You can customize the sound by using the micro - tuning feature to match your musical key. When using the different articulations and phrases, play around with them to find the best fit for your composition. For maintenance, make sure your computer meets the system requirements for the PLAY engine to avoid any glitches. Keep your software updated to access the latest features and bug fixes. Also, store your instrument samples safely to prevent data loss. Have fun exploring the rich sounds of these Asian instruments!
