RLSW Ultra Horns

[metrarailboy1]

Hey guys,

Over at my forums I have just released a new revolutionary horn system for MSTS. Please make your way over and sign up and download. But please as well post in the forums. It is still under construction but that will not stop users from posting away.

Here is the link to my forum page..

http://rlsw.proboards.com/index.cgi

More things will be released as well including repaints, more ultra hornz, horns, engine sounds, and much more. Hope you guys enjoy and leave your feedback on what you think.. I'll also do a poll on the next horns I should complete..


Thank you
-Ryan R.

[qballbandit]

What is it exactly that makes it revolutionary?

[metrarailboy1]

You have complete control of the horn full response time like Auran trainz.. And the quality is much much better, here is a example:

Lets say you would want to make a horn. The normal quality for msts standard is 11025hz that's like watching a youtube video in 240p not really good, the sound quality is bad, and is lagging.

Now if you would happen to be working for SLI you would use 22025hz. It's better than your standard but you still want more, this is your 360p youtube video.

Now if you figuered out the sms code change the frequency then most would use the recording standard today which is 44100hz. This more like you 480p to 720p HD video much much better than normal, most people would think that it can't get any better but, it can...

64000hz is your 1080p HD video thee best quality. Better response time to and it sounds like you have the horn right there and you have complete control of the horn. That is what I want my members to have when they use my horns, CONTROL & QUALITY and thats why I call them Ultra hornz they are ultra realistic.

So in my mind that is what makes it revolutionary to me, having control and quality.
Hope that helps..

[Amtrak71]

THis sounds cool! I just registered on your forums Ryan, and i cant wait for more of these ultra Hornz.

FInally with this kind of quality of horns, it could be possible to perform a perfect shave and a haircut in MSTS!

[qballbandit]

Thanks for the explanation.
I am sure that will help peak others interests.
Sounds very interesting in concept, and I will head over to register and check out your work.


edit: registered, and tried using my activation key and my own password, but neither work? can you assist me please?

[Noisemaker]

So the BIG question is, how are you actually getting these horns Ryan? Are you actually recording them at 48 or 96Khz with a pro field recorder? Or remastering 44.1 recordings with 32 or 64 bit EQ's and all plug in wise and saving as 48 or 96khz after? If these are 'low grade recordings' merely saved in a high grade format, to use your analogy - that's like uploading a worn out 8mm home movie to YouTube and setting it to HD. It will merely be a pristine transfer of a crappy old 8mm movie then. I'm on the fence still as to audio beyond 44.1k, as that's basically the utmost region of average human hearing. It's argued, and I somewhat agree that frequencies outside of that range can color and modulate particular frequencies inside of that range differently. Especially metallic and wind/noise oriented sounds. But, they have to be properly captured and/or enhanced to appreciate the most minute differences. All the power to you if this is in fact what you are doing. But then again, the majority of MSTS users today probably aren't using studio near field monitors and/or Sennheiser audiophile headphones when they drive their trains. So is 'too much of a good thing' really that good?

[metrarailboy1]

So the BIG question is, how are you actually getting these horns Ryan? Are you actually recording them at 48 or 96Khz with a pro field recorder? Or remastering 44.1 recordings with 32 or 64 bit EQ's and all plug in wise and saving as 48 or 96khz after? If these are 'low grade recordings' merely saved in a high grade format, to use your analogy - that's like uploading a worn out 8mm home movie to YouTube and setting it to HD. It will merely be a pristine transfer of a crappy old 8mm movie then. I'm on the fence still as to audio beyond 44.1k, as that's basically the utmost region of average human hearing. It's argued, and I somewhat agree that frequencies outside of that range can color and modulate particular frequencies inside of that range differently. Especially metallic and wind/noise oriented sounds. But, they have to be properly captured and/or enhanced to appreciate the most minute differences. All the power to you if this is in fact what you are doing. But then again, the majority of MSTS users today probably aren't using studio near field monitors and/or Sennheiser audiophile headphones when they drive their trains. So is 'too much of a good thing' really that good?

No these are recorded in 48000 transitioned to 64000hz no "Low Grade Quality". I pick the best and only best for these horn audio files. If it doesn't sound right I do not use it. If you ask around about my work you find out that I try to have the best sounds I can for MSTS.. If I downloaded a new Cab Car or Locomotive if the sounds are not right I will not run that Locomotive or Cab Car until I have the right sounds made for it.. That's just me, I have OCD when it comes to sound quality and accuracy... So to me and other yes its Ultra. Like you said most or what I think most do not run MSTS with 300 dollars headphones so to me and others it is revolutionary.. But to be honest I do have a top brand pair of headphones and I do at times use them for MSTS or any other sim when I want to have that realistic feel of being in the cab or a train passing you by...

[Noisemaker]

Good to know, and sounds intriguing. You sound like you're well on top of it then. I'm much the same with my train sounds as well. Constantly conjuring up something and tweeking it till it's just so. But for the most part, 11k sounds aren't too bad, as they tend to add that 'insulated acoustic' to many of the sounds. Now are you getting actual exterior AND interior recordings of these horns? That's the biggest issue with me in finding a great external recording, and trying to filter it so it sounds right in the cab. And are you doing additional production work on these recordings, IE; adding EQ, reverb, etc. Or simply ensuring a clean and accurate preserved recording?

Looking forward to experiencing them.

[metrarailboy1]

Good to know, and sounds intriguing. You sound like you're well on top of it then. I'm much the same with my train sounds as well. Constantly conjuring up something and tweeking it till it's just so. But for the most part, 11k sounds aren't too bad, as they tend to add that 'insulated acoustic' to many of the sounds. Now are you getting actual exterior AND interior recordings of these horns? That's the biggest issue with me in finding a great external recording, and trying to filter it so it sounds right in the cab. And are you doing additional production work on these recordings, IE; adding EQ, reverb, etc. Or simply ensuring a clean and accurate preserved recording?

Looking forward to experiencing them.

Thank you and I wish. If I can find a proper interior horn for a unit I am all over it because they hard to come by on some units. But if I can't find a proper interior horn for that particular unit I will either modify it to my best of abilities to sound like a interior horn or I just have to deal with the exterior horn used for the interior. But when one pops up I usually switch it out.

***News from RSLW***

I have uploaded a new horn to my forums. If you are a registered member then go try it out and if you are not a member come and register and try these new horns!

Thank you,
Ryan R.

[csx101]

i registered and downloaded your Ultra sounds,and they are awesome.i was able to do a Shave and a hair cut!Awesome work man!

Rodney S.