Quantum Leap Ministry Of Rock License
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NEW Video Tutorials!

Three new video tutorials from Nick Phoenix, the creator of Ministry of Rock. Click below for high-quality MP4 videos or high-resolution Quicktime MOV files:


MINISTRY OF ROCK AUDIO DEMOS
Please note, additional sounds from other Quantum Leap collections are used in these demos, only the drums, bass, and guitars are from Ministry Of Rock.

MINISTRY OF ROCK is a HUGE 20 Gigabyte collection of Rock Drums, Basses and Guitars recorded in the famous EASTWEST Studio 2, and the ultimate production toolbox for rock producers.

MINISTRY OF ROCK is a modern day rock toolkit that covers a myriad of styles. Songwriters, film, TV and game composers as well as drummers and guitarists will love this library. Sound quality and playability is superior to anything else available.

MINISTRY OF ROCK features sounds used in todays music and the entire library was created with one goal in mind: to create a virtual instrument capable of producing sounds that could actually produce a hit record or filmscore without any live drum, bass or guitar overdubs. Articulations and programming were all reverse engineered from actual performances.

  • Produced by NICK PHOENIX
  • Approximately 20 Gigabytes of rock drums, basses and guitars recorded in EASTWEST STUDIO 2

    Special Features:
  • Legato Bass and Guitar Samples
  • Legato and Staccato Repetitions
  • Truly playable rhythm guitars and leads, clean and distorted
  • Release samples
  • Guitars and basses recorded in dual amp configurations and software allows user to choose amp, or mix the sound from both amps,
  • Dynamic bass that can play everything from ballads to the most hardcore music imaginable
  • Round robin bass drums, snares, toms and hats. performance drum hits extracted from live playing
  • The world famous EASTWEST STUDIO 2 rock drum sound featured on countless gold and platinum records
  • Drumkits also optimized for use with Roland VDrums.
  • Drums utilize PLAY's easy replacement feature.

    Instruments:

    Drumkits:
  • Octaplus (9 Toms),
  • Ayotte
  • Ludwig
  • Gretch (the actual kit used to make Metallica’s “Black” record

    Basses:
  • Fender P-Bass Custom,
  • Fender 5 String,
  • Specter
  • Kubiki
  • Musicman

  • All recorded thru an Ampeg SVT rig and an Ashdown rig

    Guitars:
  • Fender Telecaster
  • Fender Stratocaster
  • Gibson Les Paul Standard
  • Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
  • Ibanez Universe 7
  • PRS

  • All recorded thru Marshall, Fender, Bogner, Vox and Budda amps

  • POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine
    with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)


    MINISTRY OF ROCK: PLAY interface (click to magnify)

    This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.


    PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.

    FEATURES

    PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
  • Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument

  • Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
  • 64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
  • While most high-end computers will support 16Gb, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!

  • Networking Support*
  • If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
  • No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
  • No need to buy additional software
  • The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements

  • All instruments are listed in one browser
  • Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments
  • Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
  • Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
  • Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
  • Interface automatically changes to display current instrument

  • Articulations
  • Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
  • Turn on/off articulations as you wish
  • Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
  • Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval

  • Legato Detection
  • PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly

  • Stereo Handling
  • PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
  • 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

  • Mic Mixer
  • Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer (currently included in the QL PIANOS virtual instrument)
  • Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
  • Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
  • Pick your instrument, and PLAY!

  • Effects Engine
  • The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
  • Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
  • The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
  • Specialized effects including the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available

  • Playback Engine
  • Highest quality resampling engine
  • Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise

  • Security system
  • Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system
  • Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
  • Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)

  • AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
  • Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
  • More native support than any other plug-in
  • Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application


  • SUMMARY

    PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
  • Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
  • Network support* for large, expandable systems
  • The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
  • The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
  • The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
  • The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
  • Complete portability

  • Introducing the first six virtual instruments using PLAY:
  • FAB FOUR
  • QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY
  • EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS
  • QUANTUM LEAP VOICES OF PASSION
  • QUANTUM LEAP MINISTRY OF ROCK
  • QUANTUM LEAP SD2 THE NEXT GENERATION

  • Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.

    *This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.

    **MAC 64-bit support will be announced after the release of MAC OS X (10.5 Leopard)
  • 20 GB Free Hard Disc Space
  • DVD Drive
  • iLok Security Key, not included (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
  • If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.

    More details about the new iLok copy protection for our PLAY SYSTEM powered products is available here

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
  • G4 1Ghz or faster, 1Gb RAM, Mac OS 10.4, DVD drive,
  • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

    RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM:
  • Core Duo or better processor, 2Gb RAM

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC:
  • P4 2.5Ghz or faster, 1Gb RAM, Windows XP SP 2 or Vista, sound card, DVD drive,
  • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

    RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM:
  • Core Duo or better processor, 2Gb RAM, sound card with ASIO drivers

    INCLUDED FOR BOTH PC & MAC:
  • 32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included.
  • 64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included.
  • Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.

    SUPPORTED INTERFACES

  • WIN: VST™, ASIO™, DirectSound™
  • MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™
  • RTAS: MAC is supported. Check http://support.soundsonline.com/play for availability of the PC RTAS version.


  • All included instruments, information and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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