How many people here actually like or use Xpand!2?

[confusedhelp]

How many people here actually like or use Xpand!2? I’m still trying to wrap my head around to see if I should invest my time into building patches on top of patches with this virtual instrument and stretch the max out of it, or maybe go another Rompler or Sampler route.

[Panacci]

Love it.I need a VI that gives many different sounds to put a song together. Bought the version I can also use in DP. Great sounds.

[confusedhelp]

Originally Posted by Panacci

Love it.I need a VI that gives many different sounds to put a song together. Bought the version I can also use in DP. Great sounds.

What else do you own in terms of Romplers or Samplers?

[GregV]

I like it... But only for certain applications.
The interface is frustrating with all of the dropdown menus, but I like to layer the Rhodes and CP80 electric pianos together. It's a nice combination.

[Southsidemusic]

Never used it and never will !

Don't waste ypur time on this as you might be able to sell a few hundreds of patches but even that will take more time than worth IMHO of course

[albee1952]

Like almost all VI's, you need to explore it and see for yourself. I have plenty of options, and I still find uses for Xpand

[confusedhelp]

I’m just not sure if I should invest my time into this VI. I’ve always been the type to work with what I have, so it was a thought that itched my head. I will admit and I’m probably going to get hate for this, but some of the sounds from Xpand sounds “cheesy”. Even when it’s multi-layered and effects inserted on the channel. Maybe my ears been spoiled by soft samplers. Time to go back to EXS24 maybe.

[YYR123]

It all depends, I will use it as I'm trying to flush out the arrangement of a new project

It is quick and easy, which usually works good. Even if I replace it later or work on the patch further

[Wall2Wall]

IMO, one of the better virtual instr on the market. Wish I could use it in Logic.

[cwsand]

I use it sometimes and it sounds nice for a lot of applications, but it can be a little frustrating trying to fish through all the patches for the right sound. More is better I guess!