Orange Tree Samples – Evolution Bluegrass Banjo 1.2.5

We are pleased to present the Evolution Bluegrass Banjo , a comprehensive sample library of fingerpicked banjos. The banjo we sampled for this library has a nice, clean sound. The tone is quite versatile, capable of delivering both an elegant clean sustain and an instant, powerful attack to add drive to your song when needed. This banjo is also no stranger to a punchy, hard-hitting sound, which can be achieved by playing louder dynamics, playing closer to the bridge, or using the built-in effects.

Evolution Bluegrass Banjo is powered by our Evolution engine, which gives you a ton of features: an innovative strumming pattern editor, automatic chord detection, and a powerful built-in effects engine. If you’ve used any of our Evolution- powered guitar or bass libraries , the interface and operation will be familiar to you. The library contains a variety of ready-to-use presets with classic and modern banjo tones that fit perfectly into the mix.

We developed the library in collaboration with Rosewood Recording Company, one of Utah’s most respected recording studios. Guy Randle , the company’s owner and engineer, used analog audio equipment to skillfully convey and highlight the instrument’s rich tonal qualities.

The banjo samples were performed by talented multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tilby . Known for his wide range of sounds and styles, Ryan has performed at Telluride, Merlefest, FanFest, RockyGrass, and countless other music festivals across the United States, as well as touring Europe on numerous occasions. His music has been featured on Duck Dynasty, the Discovery Channel, and Outdoor Photo Adventures. Ryan Tilby also provides remote recording services for clients around the world who require guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin, and ukulele tracks.

Features

• Built-in strumming pattern editor with presets
• Adjustable plectrum position using our proprietary physical modeling technology
• Powerful mapping system to define how articulations are triggered using parameters like velocity ranges, MIDI CCs, latched and non-latched key switches, and more
• 5.1GB of samples (compressed to 2.2GB using the lossless NCW audio format)
• Articulations like sustain, mute, and natural harmonics, plus special effects like slap, tap, banjo head, and more
• MIDI articulations for instant ascending and descending grace notes, trills, whole-step slides, whole-step hammer-ons, and velocity-based slides synced to tempo
• Legato samples for slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs
• Sampled in 3 dynamics and 4 circular repeats
• NKS support