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  1. Did anyone watch Iwata's GDC keynote just now? Netflix in 3D is confirmed for the 3DS, along with a "Short Form Video" service where Nintendo will provide things like music videos, funny shorts, etc in 3D. Also, 3D classics are still a go according to Reggie. No new info on what games will get updated to 3D or when, but they will be available in the eShop alongside other digital downloads. Also, the Virtual Console will support Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, and TurboGraphx-16 games.

    Best of all is the first snippet of info on Super Mario 3DS; They showed a few screenshots and a logo that has the silhouette of a raccoon tail on the edge. From the screens, it looks like Mario 64 with Mario 3 style powerups; The screens showed both big Mario and little Mario in 3D, and the logo hints at the ability to fly. He said we'll get more information at E3.

    EDIT: OH, and how could I forget, OCARINA OF TIME IN JUNE! ...Now I'm wondering if I misheard, but I'm pretty dang sure that Iwata said June.

    EDIT2: Ok, yeah, Joystiq heard the same thing: "9:52AM I believe Iwata said that Nintendo intended to release Ocarina of Time 3D in June. But it was a passing reference."

  2. SUPER MEAT BOY! These mixes are timed perfectly, I just beat the Light World last night. Next up is the Dark World o_o This is a great mix. A fresh take on some of my favorite themes in the game.

    EDIT: Just FYI, the "Remix Detail Page" link at the top goes to the wrong mix. (Fixed. - LT)

  3. Just a quick thing: the real Kontakt has a lot more options for strings.I'm actually surprised you got totally different patches as you told me, but the real library has 2 patches for each string instrument: one for solo, and one for ensembles. There's also nice legato patches for some in the Legacy section, which you also don't have.

    If you were to get Session Strings, it would've been a different thing entirely, because Session Strings is a sample library that's not from Vienna Symphonic.

    Right, everything I said was specifically in reference to Komplete Elements, not Kontact or Komplete.

  4. Just thought I'd follow up here. I bought it and got Sax & Brass with the included $60 credit. The amount of content in this package is amazing; I have more than enough to get started with sample-based composition and it's going to take me a long time to sort through everything it came with. I can't even imagine how much it would have been if I got Komplete. My only gripe is that the included strings are a little more limiting than I was expecting, but still way better than any free options I've found. If I were to recommend the best set of starting software for music, I'd say get Elements and then use the included voucher towards the strings pack. I went with Sax & Brass because I have access to a viola / violin player, but if I didn't I would definitely go with the strings expansion. Quality stuff all around!

  5. I'm going to start composing for small game projects. Right now most of the music I make is guitar / synth driven and I'm content with the equipment and software I have for that. However, I'd like to branch out to other styles and have some versatility, so I'm looking at entry level sample libraries. How would Komplete Elements fare for this kind of thing? Is there enough variety to get used to working with other instrumentation / styles, or is it too limiting? Any recommendations for alternatives? Thanks!

  6. http://www.meldaproduction.com/freevstplugins/

    I've found that Melda's compressor on this page can do an excellent job of giving some extra punch to your drums. Make the attack just long enough to let that initial SNAP through, and then have the compression kick in right after. This compressor is really useful because you can actually draw out the compression envelope yourself with the mouse.

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