I suppose that, like all my fellow musicians, I am somewhat overwhelmed by the ads, promotions, and announcements, often sent in rapid succession, by manufacturers of virtual instruments and, in particular, by publishers of sampled instrument for Kontakt...
I can't help but wonder...
1. Has the “cinematic” criterion become the only selling point for these manufacturers? Are they no longer targeting the market of experimental, electroacoustic, neo-Berlin school, or other musicians? What exactly is “cinematic” music? Can anyone give me a definition?
2. Seeing the proliferation of instruments based on orchestral samples, symphony orchestras, string quartets, brass, woodwinds, guitars, etc... I wonder: aren't these Kontakt instrument manufacturers (in particular) basically sampling each other, pirating their own sample libraries with a few cosmetic changes?
Seriously, are there really so many instrument publishers who have the means to produce original libraries of string orchestras, felt pianos, or concert pianos?
I don't have the answer...
But the VST market, with its aggressive marketing, raises questions for me...
It's up to us musicians to be discerning and choose true innovation and creative potential from among commercial offerings that seem so redundant...
What do you think?
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