Welcome to the world of Intimate Studio Woodwinds, where the soulful melodies of woodwind instruments come to life in a symphony of expressiveness. As a seamless addition to our renowned series of contemporary studio ensembles, Intimate Studio Woodwinds opens up a realm of musical possibilities. With over 160 hours of meticulous recording sessions and countless post-production hours, this library redefines the way you interact with woodwind music.
A Modular Ensemble of Woodwind Virtuosos:
At the heart of Intimate Studio Woodwinds lies the concept of a fully modular ensemble. The library boasts five exceptionally expressive solo woodwind players, each with a unique voice. Whether it’s the ethereal flute, the enchanting oboe, the soul-stirring cor anglais, the versatile clarinet, or the deep, resonant bass clarinet, each instrument has been recorded in complete isolation. This means you can seamlessly switch between instruments and articulations without compromising sound quality or timing.
Customizable Ensemble Sound:
Intimate Studio Woodwinds places customization at your fingertips through an advanced user interface. Tailor the ensemble sound to your liking with options for individual volume, panning, output routing, and a unique distance control feature. This distance control allows you to blend the direct signal with a more ambient microphone position, giving you the power to shape your woodwind ensemble’s sonic character.
Comprehensive Articulations:
This library boasts a comprehensive collection of 26 articulations that cover everything you need to create authentic woodwind melodies. These articulations are neatly organized into four main categories for quick and easy access: Traditional, Arcs, Performance, and Effects. From staccato and trills to measured tremolo and tempo-synced phrases, you’ll find a treasure trove of playing techniques that add depth and emotion to your compositions.
Fluid Legato Articulation:
One standout feature of Intimate Studio Woodwinds is the remarkably fluid legato articulation available to every player. By recording each musician simultaneously, the ensemble’s musicians could adapt their playing styles and coloration to achieve a seamless blend. This means you can freely select the instruments you want, and no matter the combination, your ensemble will sound beautifully cohesive.
Efficient Articulation Selection:
To streamline your workflow, Intimate Studio Woodwinds offers an easy-to-use interface where you can download the perfect set of articulations for your project. The main patch consolidates everything in one place, so you can focus on creating music swiftly. Additionally, individual patches are provided for each articulation, offering you various ways to load your preferred playing styles and optimize your workflow.
Total Control Over Instruments:
Each instrument in the ensemble can be loaded and unloaded instantly, allowing you to select precisely which players you need for your composition. Gain control over volume, pan, mute, solo, and utilize the mic distance control to perfect your studio sound. The library also offers individual output routing options for each instrument, making it effortless to assign them to independent tracks in your DAW.
Crafted with Precision:
Intimate Studio Woodwinds was born from over 160 hours of pristine studio recordings. Each articulation is meticulously recorded and processed, with all instruments captured simultaneously and in complete isolation. The advanced recording techniques employed enable you to mix any combination of instruments while maintaining authenticity and symmetry in the ensemble’s sound.
Fine-Tuned Articulation Controls:
The library provides essential controls that affect all the instruments in the ensemble. Key controls include Dynamics (CC1) and Expression (CC11), which can be conveniently linked. Speed Control (CC16) and Sample Offset Control add depth to legato passages. A global noise switch reintroduces analog signal noise captured during sessions, ideal for recreating the natural room ambiance of a live recording.
Specifications:
- Size: 21.87 GB (compressed to 11.4 GB)
- Deep-Sampled Emotional Woodwind Quintet
- Instruments: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Cor Anglais, and Flute
- 26 Symmetrical Articulations with Instant Browser Access
- Advanced Individual Instrument Controls
- Tempo Synced & Measured Articulations
- Fluent Microphone Control Between Near-Field and Ambient Positions
- Master Patch and Individual Patches for Each Articulation
- Articulations Include Staccato, Staccatissimo, Sustains, Legato, Trills, and More
