KVR Audio

fantasyvn · Post by **fantasyvn** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:02 pm

Could you pls advise?

Which DAW has the best browser for loops?

I imagine something like GarageBand. It will read all your loops libraries and sort them out according to the keys, tempo, instrument types, etc. And then you can simply mix and match all the loops for your songs easily.

Is there such a DAW?

Thank you

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:14 pm

I don't have too much experience regarding that, but Cubase's media bay and preview function seemed pretty good to me.

DJ Warmonger · Post by **DJ Warmonger** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:33 pm

For sure Ableton doesn't.

ras.s · Post by **ras.s** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:37 pm

I don't use Tracktion and I don't use much loops either, but I saw this video a while back and I think they've got a fairly impressive loop library implementation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEVGBgm9U28

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:40 pm

Yeah was going to say Tracktion - seems to use the same metadata Logic and Garageband use so on a similar level.

zenophilix · Post by **zenophilix** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:36 pm

I'm a fan of the way Studio One handles files.

fantasyvn · Post by **fantasyvn** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:38 pm

zenophilix wrote:I'm a fan of the way Studio One handles files.

Can Studio One handle third-party loops or does it only work well with their own loops?

Mushy Mushy · Post by **Mushy Mushy** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:07 pm

DJ Warmonger wrote:For sure Ableton doesn't.

Really, why?
I find it superb for this. In fact I use it often just for this.

zenophilix · Post by **zenophilix** » Sun May 01, 2016 7:47 pm

fantasyvn wrote:
zenophilix wrote:I'm a fan of the way Studio One handles files.
Can Studio One handle third-party loops or does it only work well with their own loops?

Sorry for the delay. Yes, it can handle any compatible audio files, it comes with a file browser that allows you to add a new tab from any chosen folder.

DJ Warmonger · Post by **DJ Warmonger** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:06 pm

Mushy Mushy wrote:
DJ Warmonger wrote:For sure Ableton doesn't.
Really, why?
I find it superb for this. In fact I use it often just for this.

Since when Ableton allows to sort samples by key or tempo? Packs are internally sorted and built-in instruments ahve their own preset listed, but that's it. Everything else depends on how you organize your own folders.

Mushy Mushy · Post by **Mushy Mushy** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:16 pm

DJ Warmonger wrote:
Mushy Mushy wrote:
DJ Warmonger wrote:For sure Ableton doesn't.
Really, why?
I find it superb for this. In fact I use it often just for this.
Since when Ableton allows to sort samples by key or tempo? Packs are internally sorted and built-in instruments ahve their own preset listed, but that's it. Everything else depends on how you organize your own folders.

Ah ok, I guess in that case you're right.

I just scroll down the list and it automatically auditions and tempo matches with a click of the cursor key.

Re the sorting, I guess I've just been lucky having my purchased sample packs named logically.

MOK19 · Post by **MOK19** » Tue May 03, 2016 4:08 pm

Personally, I use a drum-sampler VST, FXpansion Geist, for browsing samples and loops.
It's got a lot of good quality of life features for that sort of browsing. And it'll work in whatever DAW you're already experienced with. It's like a mini-DAW within your DAW, very modular, very functional, very convenient. I think this could be a good option since it frees up the DAW choice to other sorts of considerations.

willdub1 · Post by **willdub1** » Wed May 11, 2016 8:23 am

Ableton is great. You can rename and create folders & preview clips from within Ableton. Try out the demo you don't need an ilok