Symphonic Orchestra Samples - Classical Percussion and
Harp
This disc contains classical percussion and harp with
a few extras included. There are too many to list here. This disk rounds out
the Symphonic Orchestra Samples with beautifully recorded instruments that will
cut through your mix with impact. All recorded and edited with one thing in
mind . To achieve the most realistic classical sounds for orchestral applications.
Philosophy
We are well aware of the fact that it is impossible to
completely replace a live symphony orchestra with digital samples. It was not
our goal to do so - there are simply too many nuances, expressive idiosyncrasies,
and contextual factors. Nonetheless, the results of our sampling labors offer
extremely realistic sounds suitable for professional projects, including, for
example, the recording of a classical CD from the standard repertoire. We believe
that these samples are the most realistic known to date.
While we worked on producing the SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA SAMPLES
library, we often found it to be, in many respects, more capable than an actual
symphonic orchestra such as those we have come to know from symphony halls.
This is not merely due to the exceptional clarity, quality, and exactness of
such essentials as intonation and attacks, but also to the discovery of new
unusual orchestration combinations made possible by the library. Who would think
of music for 40 cellos, or letting the violas play all the the violin parts
to achieve a richer tone, or the incredible color of three unison bassoons playing
a melody intended for the trumpets. A myriad of ideas will occur to you while
you compose with this sound material - samples that make it possible to realize
practically anything you can imagine.
These samples are an instrument in themselves and like
any instrument, they should be learned and cherished. It is advisable to study
each patch individually to find its unique strengths just as you would if you
were composing with a particular instrumentalist in mind. Later on, when you
are using this virtual virtuoso in combination with other patches, you may want
to focus on just those strengths and bring in another patch for those few notes
which might happen to be its strongest area, just as you would give all the
high F's to the trumpet player with the best upper register in a trumpet ensemble.
By studying the patches you will quickly come to know which "player"
to use and where. We have all learned a vast amount about their capabilities
just by playing and listening to the instruments.
Unlocking the door to musical imagination requires a key
made of powerful sounds. We believe that you will fall in love with these instruments.
It was these masters of technique and expression that we sampled and we owe
our success to them above all.
The MIROSLAV VITOUS SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA SAMPLES are a
wonderful tool for young composers. Students can learn a good deal about each
instrument by hearing it in its most realistic setting. The pedagogical benefits
of having their compositions played without having to wait for years are unquestionable.
Therefore, these samples would be ideal for institutions of music learning with
a MIDI facility that includes samplers.
We have worked long and hard to provide you with this
final product. This means that when you purchase these symphonic sounds, you
will not have to do so ever again. Imagine - no updates, no new model next year,
no service, only more sounds with the same impeccable standards in the future
to add to this initial release and finally complete the whole spectrum.
