Hello Alan,
Do I need a velocity-sensitive keyboard to make the most out of the sample set? I know the Metz has multiple releases - does this mean that I need such a keyboard to be able to use these features?
Multiple release samples are used in the Metz sample set to model differences in the decay according to how long a pipe has been sounding (not according to its attack or release key velocity). Hence a velocity-sensitive keyboard isn't needed for that.
Also, (a bit off-topic), is there any edition of Vista 64 that is most appropriate? I am confused by the 'Ultimate' package, which includes '32 & 64 bit Vista' - does this mean there are two separate versions of Vista, or simply one with the added 32 bit compatibility?
See also the 'operating systems' section on this page:
http://www.crumhorn-labs.com/Hauptwerk- ... ites.shtml
As also covered there, 64-bit operating systems allow much more memory to be used than 32-bit. 32-bit Windows (whether Vista or XP) is typically limited to only 2 GB (or 2.7 GB) of memory per application.
Hence 64-bit Vista is hugely advantageous over 32-bit Vista for use with Hauptwerk. Vista Ultimate includes both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista DVDs (you can choose which you want to install), whereas with other editions only a 32-bit Vista DVD is normally included and you have to send off for the 64-bit Vista DVD.
Best regards, Martin.
Hauptwerk software designer/developer, Milan Digital Audio.