Reviews
- Per Lichtman, SoundBytes MagImpact Soundworks Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion is the sort of mature, stable product that I would expect from a developer with many orchestral releases under its belt and has been a complete pleasure to use. If you are looking for a bread and butter orchestral library, and especially if you also have use for the Latin and African additions, I would strongly recommend checking out this product. It’s competitively priced, fun, easy to use, flexible in a mix, and has an effortlessness to the recordings that communicates well to the listener.
http://soundbytesmag.net/review-rhapsod ... ercussion/
- Ryan Scully, SCORECast (Final score - 96%)The price point for the full library is an absolute steal and makes this an attractive option for both newcomers and more tenured users that may have already invested in another option(s). This library can no doubt add to what you may already have in your arsenal.
http://www.scorecastonline.com/2014/10/ ... ercussion/
- Oliver Amberg, FilmAndGameComposers (Final score - 92)The Aux Percussion in Rhapsody is a treasure box not only for the composer of classical pieces but also for the sound designers out there. You have percussions gathered on board like the Guiro, Vibraslap, Castanets and many more in a great sounding quality. This is the gem section of this library.
http://filmandgamecomposers.com/blog/pr ... oundworks/
- Michael Hoffman, OriginalSoundVersionThe key strength and selling point for me with this library is its versatility. The instruments can easily fit into any genre where acoustic percussion would be needed and the overall sound quality is excellent. On top of all of this, the program’s interface is easy to navigate and use. The added touches, like being able to control percussion rolls via the mod wheel or the ability to load individual instrument patches, makes the program even better. If you are someone who writes music in multiple genres and need a good all-purpose percussion library to build your compositions, Rhapsody: Orchestral Percussion is a library I would highly recommend checking out.
http://www.originalsoundversion.com/rha ... on-review/
Introduction
Welcome to Rhapsody: Orchestral Percussion. This exquisite symphonic collection for KONTAKT features a comprehensive collection of 50 traditional & extended percussive instruments recorded through three mic positions. With a clean, focused character that is not clinically dry OR overly ‘epic’, R:OP is highly flexible for everything from small ensemble scoring and intimate cues to dramatic & bombastic. No other percussion library is as extensive AND affordable; we couldn’t be more proud to share it with you! This collection goes beyond the standard suite of drums (i.e. bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals) to include a wide variety of aux percussion (i.e. shaker, sleigh bells, castanets, chimes, metals, wood & temple blocks), symphonic hand drums (i.e. djembe, bongos, cajon, darbuka), and chromatic instruments (i.e. glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, crotales, tubular bells).
Essentials Version
We are also pleased to announce Rhapsody: Orchestral Percussion ESSENTIALS, which offers the same depth of sampling as the full version, two mic positions (close & hall), 16-bit samples, and all essential percussive instruments – all at the no-brainer price of $89 with a smooth upgrade path to the full version. Please see the instruments list below to see which instruments are included in ESSENTIALS.
The Sound
R:OP is exceptionally versatile with three user-blendable mic positions: close, stage (decca) and hall. The close mics offer a dry, present, and neutral sound with a hint of air – ideal for small ensembles and intimate scoring. Stage and hall mics provide natural, but not overwhelming, reverb and space from the lovely hall.
Each microphone position can be thoroughly customized through volume, panning, stereo width, and offset controls – or disabled entirely to preserve memory. Whether your goal is a tight and focused percussion section, or something booming and epic, this virtual instrument offers a natural and focused sound that works in any production with minimal mixing or processing required.
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Key Features
* Comprehensive suite of 50+ instruments & articulations
* Entire library loads in 8 patches - a full percussive template in only 8 channels
* Elegant and intuitive user interface all on one page
* Easy mic mixing (volume, pan, stereo) + instrument tweaks from UI
* Deep sampled: up to 10x velocity / 5x RR
* Modwheel-controlled dynamic rolls for dozens of instruments
* Focused & uncolored hall sound with short-medium reverb tail (~1.6 seconds)
* 16bit and 24bit samples
Instruments
* Asterisk denotes ROLL articulation is included
Bold instruments are included in the Essentials library
Bass Drum*
Gran Cassa*
Snare 1*
Snare 2*
Snare 3*
Snare 4*
Snare Ensemble*
Timpani
Toms 1-3
Tom Ensemble*
Cymbal Scraped
Gong 1*
Gong 2
Piatti + Mute
Ride Cymbal + Stick*
Tam Tam*
Viennese Cymbal*
Crotales
Glockenspiel
Marimba
Tubular Bells
Xylophone
Castanets*
Claves
Chimes
Cowbell
Finger Cymbals
Guiro
Metals
Shaker*
Sleigh Bells*
Tambourine*
Temple Blocks
Triangle*
Vibraslap
Woodblock
Bongo High + Low*
Cajon 1 & 2*
Conga High, Low & Muted*
Darbuka 1 & 2*
Djembe 1 & 2*
Video
Full walkthrough & screencast (ALL patches, ALL instruments, ALL articulations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_9q4OV0nzI
Manual
Download the PDF manual here!
Pricing
Full Version: $199
Essentials: $89 with $109 upgrade to the full version (includes close & hall mics, 16bit samples, bolded instruments above)
Purchase: http://impactsoundworks.com/rhapsody-or ... percussion (16 and 24bit versions included)
We hope you will enjoy the fruits of our labors and use RHAPSODY in many compositions!