Following in the fanciful footsteps of ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: FLUTES relatively recently released to widespread critical acclaim, leading sounds and sample libraries creator Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS as the latest addition to its critically acclaimed ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA… series — carefully capturing the superlative sound of a world-class clarinets a2 section performed and recorded in the timeless acoustics of Abbey Road Studios’ iconic Studio One to include two hand-crafted mix signals by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer extraordinaire Simon Rhodes (Skyfall, Avatar), setting a new standard for the instrument in question’s sound in the digital age as a virtual instrument offering a comprehensive collection of articulations for anyone’s compositional needs — as of January 16…
As a welcomed addition to Spitfire Audio’s critically acclaimed ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA… series crafted for professional composers, producers, sound designers, and music editors alike, and, ultimately, bringing every section of the orchestra to the production table in breathtaking detail, ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS is available in two versions: ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS PROFESSIONAL and ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS CORE.
Celebrating the superlative sound of a world-class two-person clarinets a2 section performed and recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ iconic Studio One, ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS PROFESSIONAL offers a comprehensive collection of 22 articulations for anyone’s compositional needs as a virtual instrument that sets a new standard for the sound of the clarinet in the digital age. As such, seven technologically advanced legato techniques — including EXTENDED techniques that are the most advanced patches ever created by Spitfire Audio, such as accented MARCATO (performed with a strong accented front to the note, presented as a shorter note length than STACCATO with the option of timed release triggers) and ‘soft swell’ entries for single long notes triggered by key velocity — work with stupendous sampling depth to provide unparalleled expression and realism.
Realistically, in fact, ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS PROFESSIONAL marks the absolute pinnacle of detail, expression, and playability, capturing the essence of the clarinet’s seamless transitions, meticulously recorded for smooth and expressive note changes, allowing anyone to bring their orchestral vision to life and inspire new compositions. Clearly, this is helped by the fact that ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS PROFESSIONAL features 16 curated mic signals for microscopic mix control, including two hand-crafted mix signals by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer extraordinaire Simon Rhodes, resulting in an exquisitely authentic clarinet sound that embodies the timeless essence of one of the most renowned recording spaces in the world — namely, Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One — as a masterfully recorded virtual instrument.
An alternative — admittedly equally enticing — choice is available to those who do not need the tweak-ability of all those 16 signals or extended playability. Please welcome ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: CLARINETS CORE to the production table. This virtual instrument offers 13 key articulations and playing styles; indeed, its LYRICAL LEGATO and PERFORMANCE LEGATO, wide selection of longs and shorts, and control over a variety of articulations allow users to create both intimate and epic soundscapes. Simon Rhodes’ full-sounding room mix may well only feature as a single signal option this time, but being recorded in the timeless acoustics of Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One obviously provides realism of the highest order.
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