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I give Instant Orchestra 4 out of 5 subs, it’s a good sounding library with lots of usable patches in a clean and simple interface. It gives you quick access to nice sounding ensembles, combinations, and layered instruments. I think this library does what it says it’s going to do. Overall I think there’s a lot of good usable sounds in here, but I also found some things that weren’t that impressive. The idea behind that is so that you can quickly pull up a group of instruments that fit a particular mood or musical style you’re working in. They also have some ready to go ensembles that are organized by mood/style, I didn’t show them in the video but basically it’s a group of sounds with some layered and some on different MIDI channels. Some of the things like the harps and keyboards are just ok, nothing too special, but those layered patches are really cool. I really like a lot of the mixtures and blended patches that mix strings and winds, or strings and brass.
#Garritan orchestra library full#
There’s some nice full patches in this library. I like the sound of that, as I find many orchestra libraries require too much work when it comes to making sections, ensembles, and large patches. So you won’t find a bunch of solo violin or cello instruments in this library, it’s main purpose is to give you full sections that are mixed, blended, and ready to play. This is supposed to allow you to make fuller sounding orchestrations quicker, with less sequencing data required. So unlike Personal Orchestral, you’re not required to take the solo sections and build your own ensembles. The concept behind Instant Orchestra is to provide you with ready to go sections, mixes, combinations, and orchestral effects. Well I’ve seen a lot of libraries since then, so let’s see how this one stacks up Overall, version 5 continues the software's tradition of value and flexibility, and is a superb option for the thrifty producer looking for quality orchestral sounds in a flexible, easy-to-use package.Today I’m back with a review of an orchestral plugin by Garritan.Ī few years ago I did a review on Personal Orchestra, it was one of the first orchestra plugins I had encountered. The dynamic transitioning in GPO4 was already good, and the improvements to it are subtle but welcome. GPO5 is a solid if not earth-shattering update, and although the mixer could be more powerful, at this price, that's by no means a deal-breaker. What's more, with quick loading (the whole Garritan Orchestral Strings bank is a nimble 4GB), string programming feels even more achievable and fun. Throw in first and second violins and you have the sort of sonic flexibility that's often lacking in string libraries at this price point. The biggest addition, though, is a significant chunk of the original Garritan Orchestral Strings library, comprising a vast array of sonically consistent articulations, both as individual and keyswitched patches, and ranging from solo instruments and small sections (two to six players), to much bigger ensembles and a full orchestral string section. Oh, and there's a new harp (Concert Grand), which uses MIDI controllers to mimic the pedals of the real thing. The new pipe organ, Custom Organ Console, includes 74 stops, and the choir sample set now includes a selection of Aah, Ooh, Oh and Eeh articulations across six sections (soprano, alto, tenor, bass, boys and children).Īmong the main brass instruments (trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba) are some excellent solo and ensemble marcato, staccato and sustain patches courtesy of Project SAM.
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Two new sets of timpani provide a bright and a more rounded option, while a set of four orchestral toms with single hit, roll and flam articulations further expand the percussion palette. Among the significant additions to the GPO5 sound library are three new Steinway pianos - a well-balanced Concert D, a mellower Concert D, and a very lively Studio B.