The Pro Expansion packages, when added to the original versions (which are required), add up to 400 new instruments/articulations to the original library and approximately doubles the size of each version. Further, improvements have been made to the original library also using the Pro XP players - (screenshot).
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Platinum & Platinum PRO XP
24-bit samples, recorded from 3 phase-locked mic positions, chromatic sampling, 138 GB of samples, release trails, Qlegato, bonus Steinway B Grand Piano (full version).
Platinum Pro XP upgrade: $2995 (Platinum standard: $1495).
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Gold & Gold PRO XP
16-bit samples, one mic position, chromatic sampling, 36 GB of samples, release trails, QLegato, includes all instruments and articulations that were not included in the original Gold Edition from the original Platinum Edition, bonus Steinway B Grand Piano (full version).
Gold Pro XP upgrade: $995 (Gold Standard: $495).
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Silver & Silver PRO XP
16-bit samples, one mic position, 5.4 GB of samples, QLegato.
Silver Pro XP upgrade: $295 (Silver Standard: $195).
Special Feature - QLegato:
EWQLSO Pro XP introduces QLegato, a new technology that sustains notes extracted from real performances to enable users to easily play smooth, connected lines, at fast or slow speeds, without a separate software program.
For precise details, EastWest offers a pdf document that explains and lists the different instruments and articulations that are included in each version. The document is available here.
All products are available for pre-order at a 30% discount until November 30th, 2005. This special discount is available through all authorized partners worldwide or online at www.soundsonline.com.