MusicRadar Verdict
An over-specialised and expensive luxury, but it could add that extra dimension that you've been looking for.
Pros
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Good variation of instruments and sounds. Extremely focussed on what it does.
Cons
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Only one key and one tempo. Don't get much for your money.
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The Gabi Masso Oriental String Ensemble Sessions - or GMOSES as the kids are sure to call it - is an extremely focused collection of samples.
Each of them is at tempo of 125bpm and in the key of D. If this sounds bizarre, we can assure you that there's a reasonable degree of variation, though the samples themselves are very short (most contain just a second or two of music).
There isn't a huge number of samples either - just 125 - so it isn't exactly amazing value.
If you're desperately seeking vaguely oriental string flourishes to spice up your project, though, it's worth considering.
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