Well, if there is the option of changing/exchanging the sales IT or the customers quite some companies would chance the first - seems odd to try to change/exchange the latter ......
In the worst case they would just keep one computer (an old one - sure they have something like that) with the old calculations operating - it is too easy and obvious to really discuss that reasonably.
>> I would like to point out that there is more control over the instruments for experienced programmers, particularly using Gigastudio Orchestra where an unlimited instrument/ keyswitches can control an instrument to the programers taste, and not tied in to an interpretation of what was intended which the VI's give. >>
Very true - the older sample libraries offer much better adaptation to workflow, setup and to achieve the results I want (especially if one is more oriented towards modern and experimental music). The VI looks nice, but limited and locked down libraries are always at a risk. Normally one should expect that locked down libraries are more affordable than open libraries, as misuse can be avoided more easily. The VI has innovative aspects but on the other hand it is using a very traditional playback concept .... play a sample from HD - that is Giga 1997 or so. the biggest advantage over the library and for me the selling point - more variation/articulations and more dynamic resolution.
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