Rather than having them locked in the drab look of EXS patches, HALion makes it easy to design ‘macro pages’ with quick access to sound-altering controls. I have a large library of instruments that I’ve sampled myself from various vintage keyboards I’ve owned, and the prospect of turning those samples into a graphical interface is an exciting one. HALion has changed my perception on how approachable programming my own instrument can be.
I’ve used Kontakt for years, but to be honest, I’ve never felt the need to learn any scripting at all. HALion’s greatest strength, in my opinion, is its ability to script and program for the layperson. The newest entry in my stable of instruments, but certainly among the most powerful, is HALion.
