EastWest Fab Four - Virtual Instrument
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Fab Four from EastWest is a virtual instrument featuring instrumentation inspired by the sounds of the Beatles. All the sounds were generated and processed using equipment identical to that which the Beatles played and recorded.
Various vintage guitars were sampled with up and down strokes, multiple velocities and picking styles, some with chords and effects. Basses used were the Hofner 500 Bass (1963) and Rickenbacker 4001S Bass (1964). Drums included a rare 1960 Ludwig downbeat kit with Zildjian cymbals.
The recording equipment was just as equally meticulously acquired. Items included very rare EMI REDD tube and TG12345 recording desks, Fairchild limiters, EMI RS124 modified Altec compressors, and Studer J-37 tube multi-tracks, amongst other microphones, amplifiers and other outboard units.
Having worked on multiple Beatles albums, project engineer Ken Scott was able to recreate from his direct experience, many of the unique techniques developed by the Beatles during their musical odyssey. The Fab Four virtual instrument utilizes a dedicated playback engine, the PLAY Advanced Sample Engine, which provides an easy searchable browser and the ability for users to customize the sounds.
Fab Four functions as follows:
- Stand-alone under ASIO, Core Audio or DirectSound
- Plug-in for applications supporting RTAS, VST and Audio Units for Mac OS X
- Plug-in for applications supporting VST and RTAS for Windows XP/Vista
- 32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included
- 64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plug-ins) and standalone versions included
Note! Requires Pace iLok key (not supplied) if one is not already on the system.
- Virtual instrument featuring instrumentation inspired by the music and sound of the Beatles
- Total of 13GB of 24-bit/44.1kHz samples
- Includes authentic rare period guitars (acoustic and electric,) basses, drums, keyboards, stringed and other miscellaneous instruments
- Neumann, AKG, Cole and STC microphones were used to record all instruments
- The period amplifiers used to record the electric guitars included the Fender Tan Showman (1963), Fender Bassman (1963), Vox AC30 (1963), Vox AC50 (1965), Vox Defiant (1966), Vox 730 (1966), Vox 7120 (1966), Fender Showman (1967) and the Fender DeLuxe (1967)
- Drums were all multi-sampled with up to sixteen velocity layers, left and right hand. The sounds were all matched to a particular style, e.g. A Day in the Drums, Ticket to Drums, Yer Drums
- Includes various keyboards
- Instrument plays back via the PLAY Advanced Sample Engine, a dedicated audio engine/interface providing a powerful streaming engine
- All instruments listed in a single browser for easy navigation
- 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
| Type | Virtual Instrument |
| Voices | CPU dependent |
| Sounds | Yes |
| Effects |
Delay Reverb ADT |
| Output | ASIO, Core Audio and DirectSound |
| System Requirements |
Mac: Minimum: G4 1GHz or faster OS X 10.4 or higher 1GB RAM DVD Drive 13GB free hard disc space (for full load) iLok copy protection key (not included) Internet connection required for one-time product activation Recommended: Core Duo or better processor 2GB RAM PC: |
| Specialties | No dedicated hardware or software sampler required |
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about EastWest Fab Four - Virtual Instrument:
The sounds of the Beatles have always fascinated me and this assorment of samples allows me to easily incorporate these sounds into my music.
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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
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