Eastwest Quantum Leap Silk

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Discover the rich tapestry of sound with the East West Quantum Leap Silk, a captivating music software collection that transports you to the heart of ancient musical traditions from China, Persia, and India. This 25GB treasure trove of meticulously recorded instruments offers a comprehensive suite of articulations and performances, ensuring your compositions resonate with authentic cultural essence.

Harness the power of the custom OPUS sample engine to craft smooth, natural-sounding phrases. The intuitive interface invites creativity, allowing you to explore a vast array of unique instruments like the erhu, duduk, and dilruba with ease. Each instrument has been captured in exquisite detail, thanks to master musicians recorded at the iconic EastWest and Capitol Studios, using vintage Neumann microphones through Neve consoles and Meitner converters.

This collection not only provides an expansive sound palette but also introduces innovative features like dozens of micro-tunings, enabling you to tailor the instruments to your desired key. Whether you're scoring a film or adding a distinctive flair to your music, Quantum Leap Silk provides the tools to elevate your creations.

Key Features:

Extensive 25GB collection of instruments from China, Persia, and India
Multi-sample detail with over 25GB of content, featuring 20GB of multi-samples and 5GB of authentic performances
Recorded legato intervals for select instruments such as erhu, duduk, and dilruba
Custom OPUS sample engine for natural-sounding phrase performances
Micro-tuning feature for customizable instrument adaptation
Recorded with vintage Neumann microphones, Neve consoles, and Meitner converters at prestigious studios

Product specs

Software Type	Persia, India, China based instrument library
Platform	Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full	Full
Download/Boxed	Download
Bit Depth	64-bit
Format	Standalone, AAX Native, VST, AU
Authorization Type	iLok Account (free download)
Hardware Requirements - Mac	2.7GHz Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC	2.7GHz Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac	macOS 10.13 or later, EastWest OPUS
OS Requirements - PC	Windows 10 or later, EastWest OPUS

FAQs

What type of instruments does EastWest Quantum Leap Silk focus on?: EastWest Quantum Leap Silk specializes in instrument sounds from Persia, India, and China, offering a diverse range of authentic and detailed virtual instruments from these regions.
Is EastWest Quantum Leap Silk compatible with my DAW?: Yes, EastWest Quantum Leap Silk is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, VST, or AU formats. Ensure your DAW supports these formats for seamless integration.
What are the system requirements for running EastWest Quantum Leap Silk on a Mac?: To run EastWest Quantum Leap Silk on a Mac, you need at least a 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, macOS 10.13 or later, and the EastWest OPUS software.
How is EastWest Quantum Leap Silk authorized?: EastWest Quantum Leap Silk requires an iLok account for authorization, which can be downloaded for free.
Can I use EastWest Quantum Leap Silk as a standalone software?: Yes, EastWest Quantum Leap Silk can be used as standalone software, in addition to being used as a plugin within a compatible DAW.

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PROS

High-quality, varied sound samples for authentic musical compositions
Incredibly well-recorded instruments produce mind-blowing audio
Easy plug-and-play integration with MIDI keyboards
Offers a unique collection of eastern instruments
Facilitates quick and easy layering for complex compositions

CONS

Outdated "Play" software requires additional downloads
Complex installation process can be frustrating
Poor performance within DAWs reported by some users
Customer support may be unresponsive and unhelpful

Owner Insights

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Many users report issues with East West Quantum Leap products, suggesting a preference for Kontakt, which is considered more reliable and industry-standard.
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East West offers student discounts and bundle deals, allowing buyers to add up to 7 products for substantial savings.
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The price is seen as borderline for recommendation, suggesting potential buyers weigh the library's age and features against its cost.
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For trance and techno genres, users recommend exploring Silk for strings and authentic instruments, and Voice of Passion for unique vocal elements.
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Proper MIDI performance necessitates splitting string sections into individual tracks (1st, 2nds, violas, cellos, double basses) rather than using a single section patch.
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There are concerns about East West's iLok system, with some users avoiding it due to negative experiences and limited USB ports.
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Despite its older age, the library still provides satisfying results for users who lack preferred alternatives for specific instruments.
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Owners find that achieving a convincing string performance with EWQL samples demands extensive programming and manipulation of dynamics and transitions.
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Features and functionality

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The library is praised for capturing wonderful performances, though it offers fewer instruments compared to RA, requiring skilled programming and musical knowledge for optimal use.
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There's uncertainty about true legato, with existing legato features deemed sufficient by some users, despite EastWest's lag in true legato development.
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Programming East West Quantum Leap Silk requires attention to MIDI note timing; notes may need to be moved slightly left to compensate for string attack delays.
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The use of the 70-piece string SUS patch is suitable for drafting but requires detailed editing in the piano roll for optimal sound.
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Users often need to reset round robin settings to address timing issues, although this is not always a permanent fix.
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ecco_aqua

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about 9 years ago

beautiful eastern instrument library!

I received this as a gift a few years back when guitar center was blowing it out for 40 dollars and my lord what a deal! this package is jam packed with tons of eastern instruments ive never heard of before that sound quite good and natrual. its very quick and easy to lay out the different sounds and start building these layers of mystique. only real drawback to this product is the customer support from east west. migrating computers, updating iloks? goodluck trying to get eastwest customer support agents to work with you, at times theyve sent me autogenerated responses back to back to a point that seems to insult my intelligence as an electronic musician.

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Danny Elfman

Singer, Guitarist

Oingo Boingo

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"EastWest/Quantum Leap instruments have become an important part of my sonic template. I am using EW/QL Pianos and Silk in my scores and I am using Stormdrum right now on Terminator."

K-391

Music Producer

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In the video "How To Make An Arabic Song" at 1:01 uses this vst for an arabic melody.

Kdrew

Music Producer

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In a tweet, Kdrew mentions revisiting the East West Quantum Leap Silk plugin, indicating its use in his music production.

Adrian von Ziegler

Composer

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In Adrian von Zielger's 2020 Q&A video, he confirms at 1:01:36 his primary sample libraries. EWQL Silk is listed among these, though it is unclear which instruments he specifically uses.