Sax players, what virtual sax do you recommend?

HenriettaAtkin · Post by **HenriettaAtkin** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:21 pm

Hi,

Maybe this is a dumb question because obviously you bona fide horn players don't need to use a sampled sax. But I compose jazz, and I'd love to know a good one.

I've used the Logic X sax, and it sounds ok in some places, and like a toy horn you get at Christmas in others!

I saw a package where you could get Mr. Alto, Mr. Tenor and Mr. Baritone, but I'd prefer just one good alto for now.

Paulie · Post by **Paulie** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:24 pm

I don't think there is a single convincing saxophone virtual instrument yet. I heard one a couple of years ago that sounded ok, but it required a lot of tweaking and was being played by a sax player. It depends on the use... if you are looking for section sounds there are good libraries out there. If you are looking for a solo of any kind, it's hard to find something that sounds convincing.

Len911 · Post by **Len911** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:03 pm

http://www.bigfishaudio.com/catalogview ... 08::Page=1

Maybe finding and working with the right audio loops??

mojobone · Post by **mojobone** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:58 am

You can do a lot, with the right controller, but the short answer is Samplemodeling. I've been able to get some pretty convincing trumpets out of Wallander's WIVI instruments, but twelve-plus years of marching band/concert band/pit band/pep band/stage band probably didn't hurt.

andygabrys · Post by **andygabrys** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:15 pm

mojobone wrote:t the short answer is Samplemodeling.

the only thing that's even close for a saxophone.

Paulie above is a very adept sax player and I sure he would love to play on your project (for the right deal).

mojobone · Post by **mojobone** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:33 pm

I'm reformed; I haven't wet a reed, since 1995, when I realized I couldn't sing with a horn in my mouth.

Russell Landwehr · Post by **Russell Landwehr** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:15 pm

As Mojo and Andy have already said... Samplemodeling probably has one of the best ones out there. It's on my list... right under having Paul record for me.

Russell

HenriettaAtkin · Post by **HenriettaAtkin** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:11 pm

Thank you, Paulie, Len, Mojobone, Russell, and Andy!

I will purchase samplemodelling in the New Year. And would totally be up for having Paulie play on any jazz track ( either being paid outright or getting a percentage of the ownership rights).

Just want to get my first forward within the next 6 months to gauge my own musical/sound production instincts. If that doesn't happen soon, I will be on here again getting more good advice.

Thanks, guys!

Paulie · Post by **Paulie** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 5:35 pm

Thanks for the plugs guys!

Happy to help anyone out I can with guidance, mentoring, even lessons.

remmet · Post by **remmet** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:17 pm

You might also take a look at Sensual Sax by Embertone. I use it fairly often, and it sounds good if you're willing to work within it's structure. Here's a youtube vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FM2g-lVMR8

Richard

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