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Old 05-07-2020, 08:23 AM
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Default Alternative(s) for AIR Instruments?

I use the DB-33, Piano, XPand and Vacuum Pro often. I mostly use presets. Seem like these VIs are on life-support and Catalina compatibility is still a ways off. I'm going to try REASON RACK. Are there other suggestions for replacements?
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Old 05-07-2020, 09:41 AM
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Default Re: Alternative(s) for AIR Instruments?

For piano, take a look at Synthogy Ivory, especially American Concert D.
For DB33, take a look at IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X
For Xpand or any other synth, take a look at Spectrasonics Omnisphere
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Old 05-07-2020, 10:53 AM
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In place of Vacuum Pro, look at Synapse Audio's Dune 3.
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Default Re: Alternative(s) for AIR Instruments?

UVI Falcon will also cover each of those bases, although I like Synthogy as well for the piano stuff.
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UVI Falcon ? Hmm. Using the sound library included with the PT version?
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UVI Falcon ? Hmm. Using the sound library included with the PT version?
Yep... but not just PT sound bank... the UVI included one as well.
Lotsa great sounds in there.
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Synths : Hive 2, Dune 3, Nexus 3, Sylenth 1
Piano : Pianoteq 6
Organ : Arturia, IK
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What's the rush for Catalina?

Unless you have a new Mac then there's no rush to update.

AIR might be not the newest kids on the block but there's some instruments there I'm not in a hurry to be without.

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My MacBook Pro was getting crushed by my projects. A new one would have Catalina. I built a new PC instead - it’s been a rough road but I think I have it working OK now. Bonus - I can keep using my Beloved Eleven Rack with Win 10!
The AIR Instruments work fine on Win10 too, obviously.
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