Spitfire Studio Woodwinds Professional

Spitfire Studio Woodwinds Professional is a comprehensive virtual instrument library designed to provide composers and producers with an exceptionally detailed and flexible collection of woodwind sounds. As the final installment in Spitfire Audio's acclaimed "Studio Orchestra" range, this library focuses on delivering dry, crisp, and intimate recordings of a wide array of woodwind instruments, both solo and in sections. This precision is achieved by capturing performances in the renowned AIR Studio One in London, a smaller, more controlled acoustic environment compared to the grand Lyndhurst Hall often used for larger orchestral recordings. This choice of recording space allows for unparalleled control over the sound, enabling users to add their own reverbs and effects to perfectly sculpt the woodwind textures to their mixes.

The Professional edition of Studio Woodwinds goes beyond the core library, offering an expanded selection of instruments, including rarely sampled relatives of the woodwind family such as the Contrabass Clarinet, Cor Anglais, and Bass Flute. This expanded instrumental palette, combined with an encyclopedic range of articulations, provides an immense expressive range. From delicate whispers to forceful blasts, the library covers every nuance of woodwind performance. The meticulous sampling, coupled with Spitfire Audio's commitment to capturing the finest details from top London session players and an unparalleled signal path, results in a highly musical and instantly usable tool for any compositional need.

One of the standout features of the Professional edition is the extensive microphone control. Users gain access to seven additional unique microphone positions beyond the standard Decca Tree, including multiple close mics, ambient mics, and outriggers, along with two ready-to-go mixes crafted by Grammy-winning engineer Simon Rhodes. This level of control allows for precise tonal shaping, from a very intimate, dry sound to a more expansive and orchestral presence. The library's focus on granular detail, dynamic layers, and numerous round-robins ensures seamless, nuanced realism, making it a powerful asset for everything from subtle scoring to full-blown orchestral arrangements.

Features:

• 15 Instruments: An expanded collection of solo and ensemble woodwinds, including Piccolo Flute, Solo Flute, Flutes a3, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Solo Oboe, Oboes a3, Cor Anglais, Solo Clarinet, Clarinets a3, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon Solo, Bassoons a3, and Contrabassoon.
• Over 260 Articulations: A vast array of articulations for each instrument, including traditional techniques and extended techniques like multitongue, air/key FX, staccatissimo, swells, rips, flutter tonguing, and more.
• Recorded in AIR Studio One: Captured in a dry, intimate acoustic space for maximum control over ambience and effects.
• Multiple Microphone Positions: Offers 7 extra unique microphone positions in addition to the core Decca Tree, including two close mic arrangements, two Decca tree setups, ambients, and outriggers.
• Two Simon Rhodes Mixes: Includes pre-mixed options from acclaimed engineer Simon Rhodes for immediate use.
• Deep Sampling: Meticulous sampling with numerous dynamic layers and round-robins for authentic realism.
• Intuitive Interface: Designed for ease of use, allowing quick access to instruments, articulations, and microphone mixes.
• Solo and Section Performances: Provides both individual instrument patches and ensemble sections for versatile orchestration.
• NKS Compatible: Full integration with Native Instruments' NKS for streamlined workflow.

Free Kontakt Player Included: Operates within the free Kontakt Player, no full Kontakt license required.

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