Ministry Of Rock 2 was put together with one goal in mind: to create a virtual (software) instrument capable of producing sounds that could actually produce a hit record or film score without any live drum, bass, or guitar overdubs. The articulations and programming were all reverse engineered from actual performances. The 57 gigabyte collection features LIVE technology which makes multisampled drums sound like a live performance. The original Ministry Of Rock is not included in Vol. 2 - everything is totally new!
Produced by Nick Phoenix and recorded at the Legendary EASTWEST Studios by Phoenix, Doug Rogers, and Rhys Moody, Ministry Of Rock 2 features some of the industries top players like Shane Gibson, guitarist with KoRn/Stork/Schwarzenator; Greg Suran, guitarist with Goo Goo Dolls/Avril Lavigne/Glee; Doug Rappaport, guitartist with Edgar Winter/Potent; and Tal Bergman, drummer with Billy Idol, LL Cool J, Rod Stewart, Terence Trent Darby, Joe Zawinul.
The drums for Ministry Of Rock 2 were recorded in EASTWEST Studio 1 on three large rock kits from DW, Gretsch, and Ludwig, along with 6 additional snares. Top vintage and modern gear from Neve, Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Manley, Fairchild, Royer, Chandler and Meitner were employed for a legendary sound. Repetition samples were recorded for everything as well as extreme dynamics and three mic positions for drums (close + room, or close + compressed room) to dial in the desired sound and an ultra-realistic performance. Any drum from any kit can be selected to create a custom kit, plus there are 6 additional snare drums to choose from.
Ministry Of Rock 2 guitars were recorded on Fender Jaguar, Fender Telecaster Thinline, Carvin 7 String, Baritone, Gibson Les Paul, and Schecter 7 String through Fender, Divided By Thirteen, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Bogner and Vox Amps. Samples feature round robin, hammer on and pull off legato, sliding legato and dozens of other techniques. Dual channel recordings let you pick a wicked real amp sound or use the direct signal with popular plug-ins.
Ministry Of Rock 2 also includes all of the remastered content from Hardcore Bass and Hardcore Bass XP plus an all-new 5 string Musicman Stingray bass with 7000 samples and true legato. Fender, Hofner, Gibson, Silvertone, Rickenbacker, Musicman and Lakland basses were recorded through large bass rigs.
Drums
3 large rock kits (DW, Gretsch, Ludwig) recorded in East West Studio 1, plus 6 additional snares
Any drum from any kit can be selected to create a custom kit, plus there are 6 additional snare drums to choose from
New live technology makes multisampled drums sound like a live performance
Repetition samples for everything and extreme dynamics
Multiple mic positions let you dial in the right room sound
Legendary sound using Neve, Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Manley, Fairchild, Royer, Chandler and Meitner gear
Guitars
Fender Jaguar, Fender Telecaster Thinline, Carvin 7 String, Baritone, Gibson Les Paul, Schecter 7 String
Fantastic tones inspired by classic and modern recordings
All guitars feature round robin, hammer on and pull off legato, sliding legato and dozens of techniques
Dual channel recordings let you pick a wicked real amp sound or use the direct signal with your favorite plugins
Fender, Divided By Thirteen, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Bogner and Vox Amps
Basses
MOR 2 includes all the remastered content from Hardcore Bass and Hardcore Bass XP plus an all new 5 string Musicman Stingray
Fender, Hofner, Gibson, Silvertone, Rickenbacker, Musicman and Lakland basses
PLUS an all new 5 string Musicman Stingray bass with 7000 samples and true legato
All basses recorded through large bass rigs
No wimpy dry sounds
Démos video
Drums Tutorial #1
Drums Tutorial #2
Rock/Pop Guitars Tutorial
Heavy Guitars Tutorial
Systemrequirements
This library includes "PLAY 2" as a Sample-Player already
Minimum Requirements for Mac
OSX 10.5 or newer
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or newer
2GB Ram
Harddisk 7200 RPM or faster
Recommended Mac System
OSX 10.5 or newer
Mac Pro Quad Core Intel Xeon 2.66GHz or newer
8GB Ram
Harddisk 7200 RPM or faster
Minimum Requirements for PC
Windows XP SP2 or Vista, Sound Card with ASIO Driver
Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or newer
4GB RAM
Harddisk 7200 RPM or faster
Recommended PC System
64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer
Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad-Core 2.66GHz or newer
8GB RAM
Harddisk 7200 RPM or faster
All Systems
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
Hard disk space for libray content
DVD Drive
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.
All included instruments, information and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Product activation
This Instrument requires an iLok Key!
This USB protection device is not included in the box of this collection, it is a separate item you have to buy additionally. So you’ll have to order at least one iLok Key with your first purchase. It will be put inside the shopping basket automatically but can be deleted if not required. If you already own another iLok protection device you can use it for this instrument, too. Each iLok dongle can store up to 100 product licenses, the new iLok2 even up to 500 licenses.
Additionally an internet connection on any computer and a free user-accout at www.ilok.com is required to authorize the product.
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