Strings FE Manual

Vienna Symphonic LibraryStrings

String EnsembleViolin Ensemble – 14Viola Ensemble – 10Cello Ensemble – 8

Double Bass Ensemble – 6Harp

© 2003 Vienna Symphonic Library GmbH p 2/93

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Installing Vienna Symphonic Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Loading .gig files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Description instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The Mapping List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview of instruments and playing techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Playing techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Programming features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Pro Release – preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mapping and file structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Groups and filenames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Category and instrument names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Example: Violin ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Playing techniques and other abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mappings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

0 String Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12String_ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 Violin Ensemble (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 VI-14_BASIC_SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1801 VI-14_SHORT-NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2102 VI-14_mV_LONG-NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2303 VI-14_mV_DYNAMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2704 VI-14_TREMOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3105 VI-14_TRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3306 VI-14_PIZZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2 Viola Ensemble (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3900 VA-10_BASIC-SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3901 VA-10_SHORT-NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4102 VA-10_mV_LONG-NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4303 VA-10_mV_DYNAMIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4604 VA-10_TREMOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5005 VA-10_TRILLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5206 VA-10_PIZZ+LEGNO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

3 Cello Ensemble (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5900 VC-8_BASIC-SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5901 VC-8_SHORT-NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6102 VC-8_oV_MEDIUM-NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6303 VC-8_mV_LONG-NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6304 VC-8_mV_DYNAMIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


05 VC-8_TREMOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7006 VC-8_TRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7307 VC-8_PIZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

4 Double Bass Ensemble (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7800 KB-6_BASIC-SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7801 KB-6_SHORT-NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8002 KB-6_LONG-NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8103 KB-6_DYNAMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8304 KB-6_TREMOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8605 KB-6_PIZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

5 Harp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Harp_1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Introduction


IntroductionWe congratulate you on your decision to purchase this package of the Vienna Symphonic Library. You are now theowner of part of the most comprehensive Orchestral Sample Library that has ever been created.

In order to help you get started, this manual will assist you with the intricacies of getting the most out of these samples.The structure of the libraries, while not simple due to the sheer mass of voicings, styles, and performances, still hasbeen kept as clear as possible, is consistent from instrument to instrument, and in the final run will facilitate your workrather than make it more difficult. For example, you can easily swap a flute for a trumpet and immediately listen to theresult without having to fiddle around with MIDI controllers or sysex commands; the result will be as you intended withinthe instrument’s capabilities.

We have taken great care to record these samples. There may be different views on „purity“, but we don’t think that itmeans excluding all the reverb by recording in an anechoic studio as it tends to make an instrument sound flat, if notdead… Rather, we opted for recordings with a measured amount of ambience, so that an instrument may stand foritself without sounding uninspired, but still leave you the freedom to add your own ideas about space.

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Getting started

Installing Vienna Symphonic LibraryCopy all or selected .gig files from the DVDs to a folder on your hard disk. Some of the files are larger than 1 GB, somake sure there is enough space on your disk. For a better overview, keeping the default directory structure of the DVDis recommended. The disk or folder must be selected in Giga’s “Quicksound – Advanced” settings.

Loading .gig filesGigaStudio/GigaSampler has its own display of active drives and directories. Here, you can access the Library files.Clicking on the “+” sign next to a filename will display the instruments it contains. You can make your selection bydouble-clicking on the instrument name (loads into the next free channel) or dragging it to the channel you want. Dueto the size of most of the Library’s .gig files you might run into computer memory trouble if some instruments arealready loaded and you try to load an entire file.

Overview of instruments and playing techniques


Description instrumentsIn every .gig file, there are a number of description instruments. These are written in capitals and do not contain any samples.They only serve for keeping a clear overview within a .gig file. If you load an entire file that contains BASIC INSTRUMENTS,this will be loaded into the channel, and you will not hear anything on that channel until you select another instrumentfrom Giga’s “Loaded Instruments” display. The description instruments are further explained below.

The Mapping List

The mapping list which makes the main part of this manual gives brief descriptions for every file and instrument in yourLibrary. Every instrument lists its bank and program number, mapping range, release time, Giga RAM requirements,and a brief general description. Basic instruments are listed with their number of velocity layers and ranges as well asthe number of samples they contain. Combinations also contain explanations concerning controllers.

Overview of instruments and playing techniques

InstrumentsViolin ensemble (14 players)Viola ensemble (10 players)Cello ensemble (8 players)Contrabass ensemble (6 players)Harp

Playing techniques

Strings

Short staccatos 2 variationsDétachés 2 variationsLong notesMedium dynamics 2 velocity layers in various tone lengthsStrong dynamics 1 velocity layer in various tone lengthsSpecial dynamics fp, sfz, sffz, crescendos-diminuendosTremolos normal, crescendo & diminuendoPizzicato loose and tightTrills half & whole tone, crescendo & diminuendo

Harp

NormalSeccoPrès de la tableHarmonics (flageolet)Bisbigliando

Mapping and file structure


ExtrasThese are bonus files which will be contained in the Pro Release for all string groups:

Short détachés ViolinsBartok (snap) pizz Violas & BassesCol legno Violas

Programming featuresStrings: release triggers, velocity crossfades, keyswitch combinations, basic sets and basic string ensembleHarp: release triggers, keyswitch combinations, release controlAdvanced alternate tool: Performance Alternator

Pro Release – previewSordino variations for sustains, détachés, tremolos, dynamicsPonticello variationGlissandosNon-vibrato


Groups and filenamesThe string files are subdivided into the groups listed below. The name of a file consists of the instrument name and, ifit’s an ensemble file, a dash and the number of players, followed by an understrike and the designation of the file.

SHORT-NOTES staccato and détaché (0.3 and 0.5 sec.)mV_LONG-NOTES long notes with vibratooV_LONG-NOTES long notes without vibrato (PRO Release)mV_DYNAMICS tones with volume changes, with vibratooV_DYNAMICS tones with volume changes, without vibrato (PRO Release)TREMOLO tremolos with and without dynamic changesTRILLSPIZZMUTE played with a mute (PRO Release)

Category and instrument names

The instruments contained in the files are named and sorted according to the following criteria:

For every main group, there are description instruments. These are written in capital letters and do not contain anysamples. They should only help you to quickly find the proper section.

Generally, one should only load sounds from the quicksound database, as one will hardly ever need the full number ofinstruments contained in a file, and some of the files really are quite large.

The description instruments are:



BASIC INSTRUMENTS

These contain all basic Giga instruments without combinations – no key switches, modwheels, release triggers, etc.

All combinations and variations in the following categories are based on the BASIC INSTRUMENTS.

BASIC DYNAMICS MEDIUM/STRONG, SPECIAL DYNAMICS

These are sections for medium and strong crescendos and diminuendos, and special dynamics (fortepiano, sforzato,sforzatissimo, crescendo-diminuendo). They belong to BASIC INSTRUMENTS, i.e. they do not contain any combinations.

RELEASE TRIGGER

These are applied in LONG NOTES, TREMOLOS, and TRILLS. Instruments marked with the extension “+RS” haverelease samples added which are triggered on releasing the key, thus providing a natural release instead of the quickfading typical for an envelope release.

COMBINATIONS

Combinations of different BASIC INSTRUMENTS via key switch and/or modulation switch.

Two-instrument combinations are marked with a “+” sign between the instrument names, combinations of more thantwo instruments may either be marked with “_all” or a designation for the range, e.g. “1’5-4s” for all the tone lengthsfrom 1.5 to 4 seconds.

Combined instruments with release triggers can also be found under this heading.

DYNAMIC LAYERS

Crossfade layering via modwheel.

The dynamic range and number of layers are shown at the end of the instrument name, e.g. “3Lay” for an instrumentwith three dynamic layers.

Example: Violin ensemble

SHORT NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_stac-1 14 violins, staccato, 1st variation (up-bow)VI-14_stac-2 14 violins, staccato, 1st variation (down-bow)VI-14_0'3s-1 14 violins, détaché (staccato with a full bow for each note),

tone length: 0'3 sec., 1st variationVI-14_0'3s-2 14 violins, détaché, tone length: 0'3 sec., 2nd variationVI-14_0'5s-1 14 violins, détaché, tone length: 0'5 sec., 1st variationVI-14_0'5s-2 14 violins, détaché, tone length: 0'5 sec., 2nd variation

COMBINATIONS

stac_1+2 key switch (e.g. C1–C#1) enables switching between 1st and 2nd variation. With the help ofthe Alternate Tool, this feature can be automated.

0'3s_1+2 like stac_1+20'5s_1+2 like stac_1+2SN_all-1 switching between all 1st variations (stac, 0.3s, 0.5s) via key switch (e.g. C1–D1)SN_all-2 as above, with 2nd variations



LONG NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_mV_sus 14 violins, sustained notes with vibrato, tone length: about 20 sec.VI-14_sV_ffespr_4s 14 violins, strong vibrato, espressivo ff, tone length: 4 sec.VI-14_mV_sus+ffespr ffespr as 4th velocity layer (this “combination” was included in BASIC INSTRUMENTS because

the ffespr is considerably shorter, and therefore unfit for a controller combination).VI-14_mV_0sus here, about 0.5–1.5 sec. of the attack were removed in order to enable legato play.

All other “0” instruments like 0sus

RELEASE TRIGGER

All BASIC INSTRUMENTS with release triggers

COMBINATIONS

VI-14_mV_sus+0 switching between sus and 0sus via modwheelVI-14_sV_ffespr_4s+0 like aboveVI-14_sV_sus+ffespr+0 the 4 velocity layer variation, switched with the modwheel+RS all variations from above with release triggers

DYNAMIC LAYERS

VI-14_mV_sus_p-mf_2Lay crossfade instrument with 2 dynamic layers, controlled with the modwheel; dynamic range:p to mf

etc.

DYNAMICS

Principally, there are 3 degrees of dynamic change: light, medium, and strong.

cre1, dim1 light, e.g. p–mp, 3–4 velocity layerscre2, dim2 medium, e.g. pp–mf, 2 velocity layerscre3, dim3 strong, e.g. p–ff, 1 velocity layer

Example:VI-14_mV_cre2_2s 14 violins, with vibrato, medium crescendo,

tone length: 2sec. 2 velocity layers, e.g. p-mf, mf-ff.

DYNAMIC SPECIALS

fp fortepianosfz sforzatosffz sforzatissimo (can also be used as marcato patch)

DYNAMIC COMBINATIONS

VI-14_mV_dyn_1'5s 14 Violins, crescendo and diminuendo (modwheel switch), tone length: 1.5 sec.VI-14_mV_dyn_all all crescendo and diminuendo variations, tone length controlled by key switch, modwheel

switches between cresc and dim.

TREMOLO, TRILLS, PIZZ

The principle described above naturally is continued here.

Nomenclature:

trem tremolotr-HS half tone trilltr-GS whole tone trillpz pizzicatopz-mV pizzicato with vibratopz-sl pizzicato on a slow beat, i.e. quite delayed (loose pizzicato)

Controllers


pz-btk Bartók or snap pizzicato (currently only for viola and contrabass)legno col legno, hit with the wooden part of the bow

ControllersIn the programming of the Vienna Symphonic Library, we consciously avoided controller functions that cannot behandled via keyboard. This means that we use only key switch and modwheel as controllers for instrument changes ordynamic layers; only for release control instruments, a sustain pedal was implemented. However, most keyboards andsequencer software allow you to substitute one controller with another, so that e.g. the pitchwheel input (or, like keyswitches, a couple of keys outside the normal tone range of instruments) could be redirected to the sustain pedalcontroller.

The system has been kept consistent throughout the library, so that similar instruments will have the same structure: acombination of crescendo and diminuendo instruments will always be controlled with the modwheel, while e.g.crescendos with different tone lengths will employ key switches.

The Vienna Symphonic Library website’s User Area will offer the complete articulation file structure for download. Notonly will the factory settings continuously improve; we also want to offer alternatives like e.g. artfiles optimized forbreath controllers, for live play etc.

Abbreviations

Instrument abbreviations always refer to the instrument’s German name. Other abbreviations like playing techniquesmostly are taken from the most common term, which normally will be Italian, and in some cases English or German.

InstrumentsAbbreviation English GermanHA Harp HarfeKB Double bass KontrabassKB-6 Double bass ensemble (6 players)VA Viola ViolaVA-10 Viola ensemble (10 players)VC Violoncello, cello Violoncello, CelloVC-8 Cello ensemble (8 players)VI Violin ViolineVI-14 Violin ensemble (14 players)

Playing techniques and other abbreviations0 (e.g. 0sus, 0espr) attack removed1s, 2s, … 1 second, 2 seconds, …acc accelerandoall combination of all the instruments of a

typebisb bisbigliandocre1, 2, 3 light, medium, strong crescendodim1, 2, 3 light, medium, strong diminuendodyn1, 2, 3 combination crescendo/diminuendoespr espressivolegno col legnoLV light vibratomV medium vibrato

oV without vibratopdltabl près-de-la-tablepz pizzicatopz-btk Bartók pizzicatopz-sl pizzicato on a slow beatRC release controllerRS release samplesstac staccatosus sustainedsV strong vibratotrem tremolotr-GS whole tone trilltr-HS half tone trill

The orchestra


The orchestra

There are several ways of setting up an orchestra, depending on the era of the piece played, the type of the piece andthe instruments it requires, and even on the conductor’s preferences. The figure below shows one of the more commonsetups, which can be taken as a guideline for the mixdown of a composition, when you position the instruments in thestereo field and add reverb according to the size of the concert hall you want your piece to be played in.

1 1st and 2nd Violin2 Viola3 Cello4 Double bass5 Harp6 Concert Flute, Piccolo7 Oboe, English Horn8 Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

9 Bassoon, Contrabassoon10/11 Trumpet12/13 Horn14/15 Trombone

16 Tuba17 Timpani18 Drums, Cymbals19 other percussion instruments

Mappings


Mappings

0 String Ensemble


0 String Ensemble

String_ensemble

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This file contains the most common playing techniques for every instrument of the string ensemble:violins, violas, cellos and double basses. For each group, there are staccatos, sustained notes, andtremolos. Moreover, the file contains several instrument combinations. Please note that in order tosave RAM, these instruments are restricted to two velocity layers and are mapped in whole tonesteps.

VI-14_stac

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: G3–D7 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

A violin ensemble with 14 musicians, playing normal staccato. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf ffUpper vel.: 88 127

VI-14_sus


A violin ensemble with 14 musicians, playing sustained notes with vibrato. In the fortissimo layer,the tones are played espressivo with strong vibrato. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_trem


A violin ensemble with 14 musicians, playing tremolo. 2 velocity layers.


VA-10_stac

Bank/Prog: 0/4 Mapping range: C3–E6 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

A viola ensemble with 10 musicians, playing normal staccato. 2 velocity layers.

0 String Ensemble



VA-10_sus


A viola ensemble with 10 musicians, playing sustained notes with vibrato. In the fortissimo layer,the tones are played espressivo with strong vibrato. 2 velocity layers.


VA-10_trem


A viola ensemble with 10 musicians, playing tremolo. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_stac


A cello ensemble with 8 musicians, playing normal staccato. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_sus


A cello ensemble with 8 musicians, playing sustained notes with vibrato. In the fortissimo layer, thetones are played espressivo with strong vibrato. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_trem


A cello ensemble with 8 musicians, playing tremolo. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_stac

Bank/Prog: 0/10 Mapping range: B0–D4 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

A double bass ensemble with 6 musicians, playing normal staccato. 2 velocity layers.

0 String Ensemble


Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: p fUpper vel.: 88 127

KB-6_sus


A double bass ensemble with 6 musicians, playing sustained notes with vibrato. In the forte layer,the tones are played espressivo with strong vibrato. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_trem


A double bass ensemble with 6 musicians, playing tremolo. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS a1

One-instrument combinations.

VI-14_sus+trem_Lay


Violin ensemble, sustained and tremolo notes. Blend between the two layers with the modwheel.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – sustained127 – tremolo

VA-10_sus+trem_Lay


Viola ensemble, sustained and tremolo notes. Blend between the two layers with the modwheel.


VC-8_sus+trem_Lay


Cello ensemble, sustained and tremolo notes. Blend between the two layers with the modwheel.


0 String Ensemble


KB-6_sus+trem_Lay


Double bass ensemble, sustained and tremolo notes. Blend between the two layers with themodwheel.


COMBINATIONS a2

Two-instrument combinations.

VI+VC_stac

Bank/Prog: 2/1 Mapping range: C2–D7 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Staccato notes of the violin and cello ensembles.

Remarks: Mapping:C2–B3: CelloC4–D7: Violin

VI+VC_sus


Sustained notes of the violin and cello ensembles.


VI+VC_trem


Tremolo notes of the violin and cello ensembles.


VA+KB_stac

Bank/Prog: 2/4 Mapping range: B0–E6 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Staccato notes of the viola and double bass ensembles.

Remarks: Mapping:B0–B2: Double bassC3–E6: Viola

VA+KB_sus


Sustained notes of the viola and double bass ensembles.

0 String Ensemble



VA+KB_trem


Tremolo notes of the viola and double bass ensembles.


COMBINATIONS a4

Four-instrument combinations.

Strings_stac


Staccato notes of violin/cello and viola/double bass ensembles. Use the modwheel to switchbetween the two groups.

Remarks: Mapping:C2–B3: CelloC4–D7: ViolinB0–B2: Double bassC3–E6: Viola

Modwheel:0 – Violin/Cello ens.127 – Viola/Double bass ens.

Strings_sus


Sustained notes of violin/cello and viola/double bass ensembles. Use the modwheel to switchbetween the two groups.



Strings_trem


Tremolo notes of violin/cello and viola/double bass ensembles. Use the modwheel to switchbetween the two groups.

0 String Ensemble




Strings_all


Staccato, sustained, and tremolo notes of violin/cello and viola/double bass ensembles. Use keyswitches to change playing techniques, and the modwheel to switch between the two groups.


Key switches:G7 – staccatoG#7 – sustainedA7 – tremolo


1 Violin Ensemble (14)



Description

The violin as the smallest of the stringed instruments is the soprano instrument of the violin family (violin, viola, cello).

Since the Baroque era the strings – the most homogenous of all instrument groups – have been the heart of theorchestra. Violins are always used in chorus and divided into 1st and 2nd violins. Modern string sections use 14 firstand 12 second violins (in especially large orchestras 16 first and 14 second violins).

Range and notation

The violin has a range of G3–A7 (harmonic D8).

It is a non-transposing instrument and notated in treble clef.

Sound characteristics

Full, lively, singing, eloquent, introspective, supernatural, sensuous, lustrous, bright, metallic, vibrant, clear, glassy,flute-like, shrill, brilliant, sparkling, calm, thin, whistling, round, pure, muffled, solemn, austere, dark, muted, open,sustaining, rough, wafting, soft, sweet, merry, dancing, veiled.

The 1st violins generally play the higher part, which is usually the main melody. The 2nd violins often play the part of“lower sisters”: they often play an octave below, darkening the overall timbre.

Combination with other instruments

All stringed instruments form a group with a homogeneous overall sound and perform tasks ranging from the subtlesttonal effects to the most eloquent reinforcements of sound and from the greatest possible tonal compactness to thegreatest possible diversity. The violins’ pizzicato blends well with the harp.

Woodwinds generally speaking provide the strings with more volume and power, while the strings make the woodwindsmore mellow, especially when playing in unison.

The tonal blend with brass instruments is not so good; the horn achieves the best blend of the brass section with theviolins, especially in combination with the cellos.

This folder contains a violin ensemble of 14 players. There are separate files for basic instruments(with a selection of instruments from the other files), short notes, long notes, dynamics, tremolo,trills, and pizzicato.

00 VI-14_BASIC_SET

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains staccato, détaché with 0.3 and 0.5 sec. tone length, sustained, sforzato,crescendo-diminuendo, tremolo, and pizzicato instruments. Please note that in order to save RAM,these instruments are restricted to two velocity layers and are mapped in whole tone steps.



VI-14_stac

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: G3–D7 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 43

Staccato. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_0'3s


Détaché, 0.3 sec. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_mV_0'5s


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mp fUpper vel.: 88 127

VI-14_mV_sus


Sustained notes with vibrato. The fortissimo layer is played espressivo with strong vibrato. 2 velocitylayers.


VI-14_mV_sfz


Sforzato, with vibrato. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: sfzUpper vel.: 127

VI-14_mV_pfp2_4s


Crescendo-diminuendo, with vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: p-mf mf-fUpper vel.: 88 127



VI-14_trem_sus


Tremolo, sustained. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_pz_mV

Bank/Prog: 0/8 Mapping range: G3–D7 Release: 1sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 44

Pizzicato, with vibrato. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VI-14_basic_all

Bank/Prog: 1/1 Mapping range: G3–D7 Giga RAM: 128MB

Staccato, détaché with 0.3 and 0.5 sec., sustained, sforzato, crescendo-diminuendo, tremolo, andpizzicato. Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – StaccatoC#1 – 0,3 sec.D1 – 0,5 sec., vibratoD#1 – sustained, vibratoE1 – sforzato, vibratoF1 – cresc-dim, vibratoF#1 – tremolo, sustainedG1 – pizzicato, vibrato

VI-14_basic_all--compr-velocity


This is the same as the previous set, with a reduced velocity response sensitivity. Use key switches tochange instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – StaccatoC#1 – 0,3 sec.D1 – 0,5 sec., vibratoD#1 – sustained, vibratoE1 – sforzato, vibratoF1 – cresc-dim, vibratoF#1 – tremolo, sustainedG1 – pizzicato, vibrato



01 VI-14_SHORT-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_stac-1


Staccato, variation 1 (downstroke). 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: p mf f ffUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

VI-14_stac-2


Staccato, variation 2 (upstroke). 4 velocity layers.


VI-14_0'3s-1


Détaché, 0.3 sec., variation 1 (downstroke). 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: pp p mf ffUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

VI-14_0'3s-2


Détaché, 0.3 sec., variation 2 (upstroke). 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: pp p mf ffUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

VI-14_mV_0'5s-1


Détaché, 0.5 sec., vibrato, variation 1 (downstroke). 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Upper vel.: 55 88 108 127



VI-14_mV_0'5s-2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., vibrato, variation 2 (upstroke). 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: pp mp mf fUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

COMBINATIONS

VI-14_stac-1+2


Staccato, variations 1 and 2.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – var. 1, downstrokeC#1 – var. 2, upstroke

VI-14_0'3s-1+2


Détaché, 0.3 sec., variations 1 and 2.


VI-14_mV_0'5s-1+2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., variations 1 and 2.


VI-14_SN_all-1


This set contains the first variations (downstrokes) of the staccato and détaché with 0.3 and 0.5 sec.instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – détaché 0.3 sec.D1 – détaché 0.5 sec.

VI-14_SN_all-2


This set contains the second variations (upstrokes) of the staccato and détaché with 0.3 and 0.5 sec.instruments.



Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – détaché 0.3 sec.D1 – détaché 0.5 sec.

02 VI-14_mV_LONG-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_mV_sus


Sustained, with vibrato. 3 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3Dynamic: p mf fUpper vel.: 55 89 127

VI-14_sV_ffespr_4s


Espressivo, with strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: ffUpper vel.: 127

VI-14_mV_sus+ffespr


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in the fortissimo layer. 4 velocity layers.


VI-14_mV_0sus


Sustained, with vibrato. The sample starts of this instrument have been removed for legato-playingpurposes. 3 velocity layers.




VI-14_sV_0ffespr_4s


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The sample starts of this instrument have beenremoved for legato-playing purposes. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_mV_0sus+ffespr


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in the fortissimo layer. The sample starts of thisinstrument have been removed for legato-playing purposes. 4 velocity layers.


RELEASE TRIGGER

VI-14_mV_sus+RS


Sustained, vibrato. The instrument contains release samples. 3 velocity layers.


VI-14_sV_ffespr_4s+RS


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The instrument contains release samples. 1 velocitylayer.


VI-14_mV_sus+ffespr+RS


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo in fortissimo layer. The instrument contains release samples.

VI-14_mV_0sus+RS


Sustained, vibrato. The instrument contains release samples. The sample starts have been removedfor legato-playing purposes. 3 velocity layers.




VI-14_sV_0ffespr_4s+RS


Espressivo, vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The instrument contains release samples. The sample startshave been removed for legato-playing purposes.

VI-14_mV_0sus+ffespr+RS


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo in fortissimo layer. The instrument contains release samples. Thesample starts have been removed for legato-playing purposes.

VI-14_RS


This instrument contains the release samples for the +RS instruments. 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VI-14_mV_sus+0


Sustained, vibrato. Use the modwheel to play legato by switching between starting and legatonotes.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – with sample starts (starting note)127 – without sample starts (legato)

VI-14_sV_ffespr_4s+0


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. Use the modwheel to play legato by switchingbetween starting and legato notes.


VI-14_mV_sus+ffespr+0


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. Use the modwheel to playlegato by switching between starting and legato notes.




VI-14_mV_sus+0+RS


Sustained, vibrato. The instrument contains release samples. Use the modwheel to play legato byswitching between starting and legato notes.


VI-14_sV_ffespr_4s+0+RS


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The instrument contains release samples. Use themodwheel to play legato by switching between starting and legato notes.


VI-14_mV_sus+ffespr+0+RS


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo in fortissimo layer. The instrument contains release samples. Use themodwheel to play legato by switching between starting and legato notes.


DYNAMIC LAYERS

VI-14_mV_sus_p-mf_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato, piano and mezzoforte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – mf

VI-14_mV_sus_mf-f_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato, mezzoforte and forte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – mf127 – f

VI-14_mV_sus_p-mf-f_3Lay


Sustained, vibrato, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers.



Remarks: Modwheel blends between the three layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p67 – mf127 – f

VI-14_mV_0sus_p-mf_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato, piano and mezzoforte layers. Sample starts removed for legato-playingpurposes.


VI-14_mV_0sus_mf-f_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato, mezzoforte and forte layers. Sample starts removed for legato-playing purposes.


VI-14_mV_0sus_p-mf-f_3Lay


Sustained, vibrato, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers. Sample starts removed for legato-playingpurposes.


03 VI-14_mV_DYNAMICS

BASIC DYNAMICS MEDIUM

VI-14_mV_cre2_2s


Medium crescendo, tone length: 2 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: p-mf mf-ffUpper vel.: 88 127



VI-14_mV_cre2_3s




VI-14_mV_dim2_1'5s


Medium diminuendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf-p ff-mfUpper vel.: 88 127

VI-14_mV_dim2_2'5s


Medium diminuendo, tone length: 2.5 sec. 2 velocity layers.


BASIC DYNAMICS STRONG

VI-14_mV_cre3_1'5s


Strong crescendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: p-fUpper vel.: 127

VI-14_mV_cre3_6s


Strong crescendo, tone length: 6 sec. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_mV_dim3_3s


Strong diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: f-pUpper vel.: 127



VI-14_mV_dim3_6s




SPECIAL DYNAMICS

VI-14_mV_fp


Fortepiano. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: fpUpper vel.: 127

VI-14_mV_sfz


Sforzato. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_mV_sffz


Sforzatissimo. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: sffzUpper vel.: 127

VI-14_mV_pfp_4s


Crescendo-diminuendo, tone length: 4 sec. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VI-14_mV_dyn_1'5s


Crescendo/diminuendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.



Remarks: Modwheel:0 – crescendo127 – diminuendo

VI-14_mV_dyn_3s


Crescendo/diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VI-14_mV_dyn_6s


Crescendo/diminuendo, tone length: 6 sec. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VI-14_mV_dyn_all


Crescendo/diminuendo, tone lengths: 1.5, 2, 3, and 6 sec. Use key switches to change tonelengths, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – tone length: 1.5 sec.C#1 – tone length: 2 sec.D1 – tone length: 3 sec.D#1 – tone length: 6 sec.

Modwheel:0 – crescendo127 – diminuendo

VI-14_mV_spec-dyn_all


Fortepiano, sforzato, sforzatissimo and crescendo-diminuendo. Use key switches to changeinstruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – fortepianoC#1 – sforzatoD1 – sforzatissimoD#1 – cresc-dim, 4 sec.



04 VI-14_TREMOLO

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_trem_sus



Mapping V1 V2 V3Dynamic: p mf ffUpper vel.: 55 108 127

VI-14_trem_2s_cre


Tremolo, crescendo, tone length: 2 sec. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_trem_2s_dim


Tremolo, diminuendo, tone length: 2 sec. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_trem_pfp_3s


Tremolo, crescendo-diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: pfpUpper vel.: 127

RELEASE TRIGGER

VI-14_trem_sus+RS


Tremolo, sustained. The instrument contains release samples.



VI-14_RS_trem_sus

Bank/Prog: 1/2 Mapping range: G3–D7 Release: 1sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

This instrument contains the release samples for VI-14_trem_sus+RS. 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VI-14_trem_2s_dyn


Tremolo, crescendo/diminuendo, tone length: 2 sec. Use the modwheel to switch betweencrescendo and diminuendo.


VI-14_trem_all


This instrument is a combination of the first three tremolo instruments (sustained andcrescendo/diminuendo).

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – tremolo, sustainedC#1 – tremolo, crescendo/diminuendo

Modwheel (only for cresc-dim instrument):0 – crescendo127 – diminuendo

DYNAMIC LAYERS

VI-14_trem_sus_p-mf_2lay


Tremolo, sustained, piano and mezzoforte layers.


VI-14_trem_sus_mf-ff_2lay


Tremolo, sustained, mezzoforte and fortissimo layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – mf127 – ff



VI-14_trem_sus_p-ff_3lay


Tremolo, sustained, piano, mezzoforte and fortissimo layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the three layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p64 – mf127 – ff

05 VI-14_TRILLS

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_tr-HS


Half tone trills. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_tr-HS_cre


Half tone trills, crescendo. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_tr-HS_dim


Half tone trills, diminuendo. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_tr-HS_pfp


Half tone trills, crescendo-diminuendo. 1 velocity layer.




VI-14_tr-GS


Whole tone trills. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_tr-GS_cre


Whole tone trills, crescendo. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_tr-GS_dim


Whole tone trills, diminuendo. 1 velocity layer.


VI-14_tr-GS_pfp


Whole tone trills, crescendo-diminuendo. 1 velocity layer.


RELEASE TRIGGER

VI-14_tr-HS+RS


Half tone trills. The instrument contains release samples.

VI-14_tr-GS+RS


Whole tone trills. The instrument contains release samples.

VI-14_RS_tr-HS


This instrument contains the release samples for VI-14_tr-HS+RS. 2 velocity layers.




VI-14_RS_tr-GS


This instrument contains the release samples for VI-14_tr-GS+RS. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VI-14_tr-HS+GS


Half and whole tone trills. Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – half tone trillsC#1 – whole tone trills

VI-14_tr-HS+GS+RS


Half and whole tone trills. The instrument contains release samples. Use key switches to changeinstruments.


VI-14_tr-HS_dyn


Half tone trills, crescendo/diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VI-14_tr-GS_dyn


Whole tone trills, crescendo/diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.




VI-14_tr-HS+GS_dyn


Half and whole tone trills, crescendo/diminuendo. Use key switches to change instruments, themodwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.



VI-14_tr_all

Bank/Prog: 2/6 Mapping range: G3–C7 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 64MB

Half and whole tone trills, crescendo/diminuendo. Use key switches to change instruments, themodwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – half tone trillsC#1 – whole tone trillsD1 – half tone trills, cresc-dimD#1 – whole tone trills, cresc-dim

Modwheel (only for cresc-dim instruments):0 – crescendo127 – diminuendo

DYNAMIC LAYERS

VI-14_tr-HS_p-f_2Lay


Half tone trills, piano and forte layers. Use the modwheel to blend between p and f.

Remarks: Modwheel enables dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – f

VI-14_tr-GS_p-f_2Lay


Whole tone trills, piano and forte layers. Use the modwheel to blend between p and f.

Remarks: Modwheel enables dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – f



06 VI-14_PIZZ

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

VI-14_pz_mV-1


Pizzicato, with vibrato, variation 1. 3 velocity layers.


VI-14_pz_mV-2


Pizzicato, with vibrato, variation 2. 3 velocity layers.


VI-14_pz_sl-1


Pizzicato on a slow beat, variation 1. 2 velocity layers.


VI-14_pz_sl-2




COMBINATIONS

VI-14_pz_mV-1+2


Pizzicato, with vibrato, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.



Remarks: Key switches:C1 – var. 1C#1 – var. 2

VI-14_pz_sl-1+2


Pizzicato on a slow beat, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations. 2 velocitylayers.



VI-14_pz_all


Pizzicato with vibrato, and on a slow beat, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to changeinstruments/variations.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – pizzicato/vibrato, var. 1C#1 – pizzicato/vibrato, var. 2D1 – pizzicato/slow, var. 1D#1 – pizzicato/slow, var. 2

2 Viola Ensemble (10)



Description

The viola is the alto instrument of the violin family. It is constructed using the same components as the violin, the onlydifference being the larger size. Its stately and dark timbre contrasts sharply with that of the violin.

The modern symphony orchestra usually uses 10 (in large orchestras 12) violas.

Range and notation

The viola has a range from C3–A6 (harmonic E7).

The viola is a non-transposing instrument notated in alto clef, and in treble clef from the second octave above middleC. The viola’s range lies mainly between C3 and G5, that is, within the alto clef’s domain.


Dark, stately, reedy, warm, distinctive, full, lively, singing, eloquent, introspective, sensuous, round, muffled, solemn,austere, muted, rough, wafting, veiled, sonorous, powerful, robust.

The sound of the violas as a group achieves an austere charm which is used for melodic tasks at dramatic turningpoints, especially in the opera orchestra.


The doubling of voices in the middle register is one of the viola’s customary roles as it is acting as an intermediarybetween the violins and the cellos.

Woodwinds provide the strings with more volume and power, while the strings make the woodwinds more mellow,especially when playing in unison. In high registers and played forte or fortissimo the viola is perfectly capable ofmatching the woodwinds for intensity and acerbity of sound, an effect that is intensified when the groups play incombination.

The combination of violas and the majority of the brass produces a relatively homogeneous sound.

This folder contains a viola ensemble of 10 players. There are separate files for basic instruments(with a selection of instruments from the other files), short notes, long notes, dynamics, tremolo,trills, and pizzicato.

00 VA-10_BASIC-SET

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

The basic set contains staccato, détaché with 0.5 sec., sustained, sforzato, crescendo-diminuendo,tremolo and pizzicato instruments. Please note that in order to save RAM, these instruments arerestricted to two velocity layers and are mapped in whole tone steps.



VA-10_stac




VA-10_mV_0'5s




VA-10_sus


Sustained, with vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mp ffUpper vel.: 88 127

VA-10_mV_sfz


Sforzato, vibrato. 1 velocity layer.


VA-10_mV_pfp2_6s


Crescendo-diminuendo, vibrato, tone length: 6 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: p mfUpper vel.: 88 127

VA-10_trem_sus






VA-10_pz_1

Bank/Prog: 0/7 Mapping range: C3–E6 Release: 1sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Pizzicato. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VA-10_basic-all

Bank/Prog: 1/1 Mapping range: C3–E6 Giga RAM: 64MB

Staccato, détaché with 0.5 sec., sustained, sforzato, crescendo-diminuendo, tremolo, and pizzicato.Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – détaché 0.5 sec.D1 – sustainedD#1 – sforzatoE1 – crescendo-diminuendoF1 – tremoloF#1 – pizzicato

VA-10_basic-all--compr-velocity



Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – tone length: 0.5 sec.D1 – sustainedD#1 – sforzatoE1 – crescendo-diminuendoF1 – tremoloF#1 – pizzicato

01 VA-10_SHORT-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains staccato and détaché with 0.5 sec. instruments, each with two variations.



VA-10_stac-1

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: C3–E6 Release: 0,8sec. Giga RAM: 64MB Samples: 148



VA-10_stac-2




VA-10_mV_0'5s-1


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variaton 1 (downstroke). 4 velocity layers.


VA-10_mV_0'5s-2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variaton 2 (upstroke). 4 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VA-10_stac-1+2


Staccato, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.


VA-10_mV_0'5s-1+2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variatons 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.




VA-10_short-all


Staccato and détaché with 0.5 sec., variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to changeinstruments/variations..

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccato, var. 1C#1 – staccato, var. 2D1 – détaché 0.5 sec., var. 1D#1 – détaché 0.5 sec., var. 2

02 VA-10_mV_LONG-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains sustained notes with vibrato.

VA-10_mV_sus




VA-10_mV_0sus




VA-10_sV_espr_4s


Espressivo, with strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. 1 velocity layer.




VA-10_sV_0espr_4s


Espressivo, with strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The sample starts of this instrument have beenremoved for legato-playing purposes. 1 velocity layer.


RELEASE TRIGGER

VA-10_mV_sus+RS


Sustained, with vibrato. The instrument is equipped with release samples.

VA-10_mV_0sus+RS


Sustained, with vibrato. The instrument is equipped with release samples. The sample starts havebeen removed for legato-playing purposes.

VA-10_sV_espr_4s+RS


Espressivo, with strong vibrato. The instrument is equipped with release samples.

VA-10_sV_0espr_4s+RS


Espressivo, with strong vibrato. The instrument is equipped with release samples. The sample startshave been removed for legato-playing purposes.

VA-10_RS


This instrument contains the release samples of the +RS instruments. 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: pp mp f ffUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

COMBINATIONS

VA-10_mV_sus+0sus


Sustained, vibrato, with and without sample starts. The modwheel allows playing in legato mode.




VA-10_sV_espr+0espr_4s


Espressivo, with strong vibrato, with and without sample starts. The modwheel allows playing inlegato mode.


VA-10_mV_sus+0+RS


Sustained, vibrato, with and without sample starts. The instrument contains release samples. Themodwheel allows playing in legato mode.


VA-10_sV_espr_4s+0+RS


Espressivo, with strong vibrato, with and without sample starts. The instrument contains releasesamples. The modwheel allows playing in legato mode.


DYNAMIC LAYERS

VA-10_mV_sus_pp-mf_2Lay


Sustained, with vibrato. Pianissimo and mezzoforte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – pp127 – mf

VA-10_mV_sus_mp-f_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato. Mezzopiano and forte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – mp127 – f



VA-10_mV_sus_pp-f_4Lay


Sustained, with vibrato. Pianissimo, mezzopiano, mezzoforte and forte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the four layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – pp39 – mp80 – mf127 – f

VA-10_mV_0sus_pp-mf_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato. Pianissimo and mezzoforte layers. The sample starts have been removed forlegato-playing purposes.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – pp127 – mf

VA-10_mV_0sus_mp-f_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato. Mezzopiano and forte layers. The sample starts have been removed for legato-playing purposes.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – mp127 – f

VA-10_mV_0sus_pp-f_4Lay


Sustained, vibrato. Pianissimo, mezzopiano, mezzoforte and forte layers. The sample starts havebeen removed for legato-playing purposes.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – pp39 – mp80 – mf127 – f

03 VA-10_mV_DYNAMIC


This set contains medium, strong, and special dynamics instruments.



VA-10_mV_cre2_3s

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: C3–D6 Release: 0,35sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 72



VA-10_mV_dim2_3s


Medium diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf-p f-mfUpper vel.: 88 127


VA-10_mV_cre3_1'5s

Bank/Prog: 0/4 Mapping range: C3–F6 Release: 0,35sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 41

Strong crescendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. 1 velocity layer.


VA-10_mV_cre3_3s




VA-10_mV_cre3_6s




VA-10_mV_dim3_1'5s


Strong diminuendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. 1 velocity layer.




VA-10_mV_dim3_3s




VA-10_mV_dim3_6s




SPECIAL DYNAMICS

VA-10_mV_fp




VA-10_mV_sfz




VA-10_mV_sffz




VA-10_mV_pfp2_6s






COMBINATIONS

VA-10_mV_dyn2_3s


Medium crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. Use the modwheel to switch betweencrescendo and diminuendo.


VA-10_mV_cre3_all

Bank/Prog: 1/2 Mapping range: C3–F6 Release: 0,35sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Strong crescendo, tone length: 1.5, 3, and 6 sec. Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – 1.5 sec.C#1 – 3 sec.D1 – 6 sec.

VA-10_mV_dim3_all


Strong diminuendo, tone length: 1.5, 3, and 6 sec. Use key switches to change instruments.


VA-10_mV_dyn3_1'5s


Strong crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 1.5 sec. Use the modwheel to switch betweencrescendo and diminuendo.


VA-10_mV_dyn3_3s


Strong crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 3 sec. Use the modwheel to switch betweencrescendo and diminuendo.




VA-10_mV_dyn3_6s




VA-10_mV_dyn3_all


Strong crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 1.5, 3, and 6 sec. The instruments are activated bykey switches, the modwheel controls crescendo and diminuendo variations.



VA-10_mV_dyn-spec_all


Fortepiano, sforzato, and sforzatissimo. Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – fortepianoC#1 – sforzatoD1 – sforzatissimo

04 VA-10_TREMOLO

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains tremolos with constant dynamics and in crescendo and diminuendo variations.

VA-10_trem_sus






VA-10_trem_cre_2s




VA-10_trem_dim_2s




VA-10_trem_pfp_3s




RELEASE TRIGGER

VA-10_trem_sus+RS


Tremolo, sustained. The instrument is equipped with release samples.

VA-10_RS_trem


This instrument contains the release samples for VA-10_trem_sus+RS. 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VA-10_trem_dyn_2s


Tremolo, crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 2 sec. Use the modwheel to switch betweencrescendo and diminuendo.




VA-10_trem_all


Tremolo, sustained with constant dynamics, crescendo and diminuendo. Use key switches tochange instruments, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – sustained, normalC#1 – crescendo/diminuendo

Modwheel (only for cresc-dim variations):0 – crescendo127 – diminuendo

DYNAMIC LAYERS

VA-10_trem_sus_p-mf_2Lay


Tremolo, piano and mezzoforte layers.


VA-10_trem_sus_mf-f_2Lay


Tremolo, mezzoforte and forte layers.


VA-10_trem_sus_p-mf-f_3Lay


Tremolo, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers.


05 VA-10_TRILLS

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains half and whole tone trills with crescendo and diminuendo variations.



VA-10_tr-HS




VA-10_tr-HS_cre




VA-10_tr-HS_dim




VA-10_tr-HS_pfp




VA-10_tr-GS




VA-10_tr-GS_cre






VA-10_tr-GS_dim




VA-10_tr-GS_pfp




RELEASE TRIGGER

VA-10_tr-HS+RS



VA-10_tr-GS+RS


Whole tone trills. The instrument contains release samples.

VA-10_RS_tr-HS


This instrument contains the release samples for VA-10_tr-HS+RS. 2 velocity layers.


VA-10_RS_tr-GS


This instrument contains the release samples for VA-10_tr-GS+RS. 2 velocity layers.




COMBINATIONS

VA-10_tr-HS+GS




VA-10_tr-HS+GS+RS


Half and whole tone trills, with release samples. Use key switches to change instruments.


VA-10_tr-HS_dyn


Half tone trills, crescendo and diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VA-10_tr-GS_dyn


Whole tone trills, crescendo and diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VA-10_tr-all


Half and whole tone trills, normal, crescendo, and diminuendo. Use key switches to changeinstruments, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.





DYNAMIC LAYERS

VA-10_tr-HS_p-f_2Lay


Half tone trills, piano and forte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – f

VA-10_tr-GS_p-f_2Lay


Whole tone trills, piano and forte layers.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – f

06 VA-10_PIZZ+LEGNO

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains normal, slow, and Bartók pizzicatos as well as a col legno instrument, each in twovariations.

VA-10_pz_1

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: C3–E6 Release: 1sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 74

Pizzicato, variation 1. 2 velocity layers.


VA-10_pz_2






VA-10_pz-sl_1




VA-10_pz-sl_2




VA-10_pz-btk-1


Bartók pizzicato, variation 1. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: fUpper vel.: 127

VA-10_pz-btk-2


Bartók pizzicato, variation 2. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: fUpper vel.: 127

VA-10_legno-1


Col legno, variation 1. 2 velocity layers.


VA-10_legno-2


Col legno, variation 2. 2 velocity layers.




COMBINATIONS

VA-10_pz_1+2


Pizzicato, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.


VA-10_pz-sl_1+2


Pizzicato on a slow beat, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.


VA-10_pz-btk-1+2


Bartók pizzicato, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.


VA-10_legno-1+2


Col legno, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.


VA-10_pz_all


Pizzicato, pizzicato on a slow beat, and Bartók pizzicato, each in both variations. Use key switchesto change instruments/variations.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – pizzicato, var. 1C#1 – pizzicato, var. 2D1 – pizzicato slow, var. 1D#1 – pizzicato slow, var. 2E1 – Bartók pizzicato, var. 1F1 – Bartók pizzicato, var. 2

3 Cello Ensemble (8)



Description

The cello is the tenor and bass instrument of the violin family.

In the 19th century the cello advanced along with the violin to become the most important bowed instrument for soloworks.

The modern symphony orchestra usually uses 8 (in large orchestras 10) cellos.

Range and notation

The cello has a range from C2–A5 (harmonic A7).

It is a non-transposing instrument notated mainly in bass clef. Because of its huge range tenor and treble clef are alsoused.


Mellow, warm, sonorous, full, clear, brilliant, vibrant, singing, bright, lustrous, stately, lyrical, cantabile, thick, weighty,powerful, silky, lively, incisive, eloquent, transcendental, supernatural, sensuous, calm, round, pure, muffled, dark,open, sustaining, solemn, wafting, gentle, sweet, veiled.

The cello possesses a wide variety of differing tone colors and means of expression, ranging from the calm and solemnin the lower register to bursts of passion in the uppermost register. It is something of a split personality: one the hand itplays the part of the solid, reliable bass instrument; on the other hand it aspires to the passion of a heroic tenor.


The cello has a particularly good blend with all the other instruments in the orchestra.

Its tasks range from performing the bass part to expansive melody lines in the tenor register. Cellos playing in octaveswith double basses is a “classic” combination.

Woodwinds provide the strings with more volume and power, while the strings make the woodwinds more mellow.Oboe and bassoon accentuate the bright and clear properties of the cello’s sound, while the clarinet makes the cellosound more mellow.

The blend with the brass instruments is strongly influenced by the playing technique employed by the strings (pizzicato,col legno). The combination of cellos and horns played piano is particularly pleasing.

This folder contains a cello ensemble with 8 players. There are separate files for basic instruments,short, long, and medium notes, dynamics, tremolo, trills, and pizzicato.

00 VC-8_BASIC-SET

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

The basic set contains a selection of staccato, détaché with 0.5 sec., sustained, sforzato, crescendo-diminuendo, tremolo, and pizzicato instruments. Please note that in order to save RAM, these



instruments are restricted to two velocity layers and are mapped in whole tone steps.

VC-8_stac




VC-8_mV_0'5s



Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf fUpper vel.: 88 127

VC-8_sus


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in the fortissimo layer. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_mV_sfz


Sforzato, with vibrato. 1 velocity layer.


VC-8_mV_pfp_6s


Crescendo-diminuendo, with vibrato, tone length: 6 sec. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_mV_trem_sus






VC-8_pz-mV




COMBINATIONS

VC-8_basic_all


Staccato, détaché with 0.5 sec., sustained, sforzato, crescendo-diminuendo, tremolo and pizzicato.Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – détaché 0.5 sec.D1 – sustainedD#1 – sforzatoE1 – cresc-dimF1 – tremoloF#1 – pizzicato

VC-8_basic_all--compr-velocity



Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccatoC#1 – 0.5 sec.D1 – sustainedD#1 – sforzatoE1 – cresc-dimF1 – tremoloF#1 – pizzicato

01 VC-8_SHORT-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains staccato and détaché with 0.5 sec. instruments, each with two variations.



VC-8_stac-1




VC-8_stac-2




VC-8_mV_0'5s-1


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variation 1 (downstroke). 3 velocity layers.


VC-8_mV_0'5s-2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variation 2 (upstroke). 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VC-8_stac-1+2




VC-8_mV_0'5s-1+2


Détaché, 0.5 sec., with vibrato, variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to change variations.




VC-8_short-all


Staccato and détaché with 0.5 sec., variations 1 and 2. Use key switches to changeinstruments/variations.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – staccato, var. 1C#1 – staccato, var. 2D1 – détaché 0.5 sec., var. 1D#1 – détaché 0.5 sec., var. 2

02 VC-8_oV_MEDIUM-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains a 2 sec. instrument without vibrato.

VC-8_oV_2s

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: C2–C6 Release: 0,35sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 184

Tone length: 2 sec., without vibrato. 4 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2 V3 V4Dynamic: pp mf f ffUpper vel.: 55 88 108 127

RELEASE TRIGGER

VC-8_oV_2s+RS

Bank/Prog: 1/1 Mapping range: C2–A#5 Release: 0,18sec. Giga RAM: 64MB

Tone length: 2 sec., without vibrato. The instrument contains release samples.

03 VC-8_mV_LONG-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains sustained notes with normal and strong vibrato.



VC-8_mV_sus




VC-8_sV_espr_4s


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. 1 velocity layer.


VC-8_mV_sus+sV-espr


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. 4 velocity layers.


VC-8_mV_0sus




VC-8_sV_0espr_4s


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The sample starts of this instrument have beenremoved for legato-playing purposes. 1 velocity layer.


VC-8_mV_0sus+0espr


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. The sample starts of thisinstrument have been removed for legato-playing purposes. 4 velocity layers.




RELEASE TRIGGER

VC-8_mV_sus+RS


Sustained, vibrato. The instrument contains release samples.

VC-8_sV_espr_4s+RS


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The instrument contains release samples.

VC-8_mV_sus+sV-espr+RS


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. The instrument containsrelease samples.

VC-8_mV_0sus+RS


Sustained, vibrato. The sample starts have been removed for legato-playing purposes. Theinstrument contains release samples.

VC-8_sV_0espr_4s+RS


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec. The sample starts have been removed for legato-playing purposes. The instrument contains release samples.

VC-8_mV_0sus+0espr+RS


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer. The sample starts have beenremoved for legato-playing purposes. The instrument contains release samples.

VC-8_RS






COMBINATIONS

VC-8_mV_sus+0


Sustained, vibrato, with and without sample starts. The modwheel enables playing in legato mode.


VC-8_sV_espr_4s+0


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec, with and without sample starts. The modwheelenables playing in legato mode.


VC-8_mV_sus+sV-espr+0


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer, with and without sample starts.The modwheel enables playing in legato mode.


VC-8_mV_sus+RS+0


Sustained, vibrato, with and without sample starts. The instrument contains release samples. Themodwheel enables playing in legato mode.


VC-8_sV_espr_4s+RS+0


Espressivo, strong vibrato, tone length: 4 sec, with and without sample starts. The instrumentcontains release samples. The modwheel enables playing in legato mode.


VC-8_mV_sus+espr+RS+0


Sustained, vibrato, espressivo with strong vibrato in fortissimo layer, with and without sample starts.



The instrument contains release samples. The modwheel enables playing in legato mode.


DYNAMIC LAYERS

VC-8_mV_sus_p-mf_2Lay


Sustained, with vibrato, piano and mezzoforte layers.


VC-8_mV_sus_mf-f_2Lay


Sustained, with vibrato, mezzoforte and forte layers.


VC-8_mV_sus_p-mf-f_3Lay


Sustained, with vibrato, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers.


VC-8_mV_0sus_p-mf_2Lay


Sustained, with vibrato, piano and mezzoforte layers. The sample starts have been removed forlegato-playing purposes.


VC-8_mV_0sus_mf-f_2Lay


Sustained, with vibrato, mezzoforte and forte layers. The sample starts have been removed forlegato-playing purposes.




VC-8_mV_0sus_p-f_2Lay


Sustained, vibrato, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers. The sample starts have been removed forlegato-playing purposes.

Remarks: Modwheel blends between the two layers to enable dynamic modulation:0 – p127 – f

04 VC-8_mV_DYNAMIC


This set contains medium, strong and special dynamics.

VC-8_mV_cre2_3s


Medium crescendo, with vibrato, tone length: 3 sec. 2 velocity layers.

Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: p-mf f-ffUpper vel.: 88 127

VC-8_mV_dim2_3s


Medium diminuendo, with vibrato, tone length: 3 sec. 2 velocity layers.



VC-8_mV_cre3_5s


Strong crescendo, with vibrato, tone length: 5 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: p-ffUpper vel.: 127



VC-8_mV_dim3_5s


Strong diminuendo, with vibrato, tone length: 5 sec. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: ff-pUpper vel.: 127

SPECIAL DYNAMICS

VC-8_mV_fp




VC-8_mV_sfz




VC-8_mV_sffz




VC-8_mV_pfp_6s




COMBINATIONS

VC-8_mV_dyn2_3s






VC-8_mV_dyn3_5s




VC-8_mV_dyn_all


Medium and strong crescendo and diminuendo. Use key switches to change dynamic strength, themodwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – medium dyn., 3 sec.C#1 – strong dyn., 5 sec.


VC-8_mV_dyn_special-all


Fortepiano, sforzato, and sforzatissimo. Use key switches to change instruments.


05 VC-8_TREMOLO

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains tremolos with crescendo, diminuendo, and crescendo-diminuendo variations.

VC-8_trem_sus






VC-8_trem_cres_2s




VC-8_trem_dim_2s




VC-8_trem_pfp_3s




RELEASE TRIGGER

VC-8_trem_sus+RS


Tremolo, sustained. The instrument contains release samples. 1 velocity layer.

VC-8_RS_trem


The instrument contains the release samples for VC-8_trem_sus+RS. 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VC-8_trem_dyn_2s






VC-8_trem_all


Tremolo, sustained, crescendo and diminuendo, tone length: 2 sec. Use key switches to changeinstruments, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – sustainedC#1 – cresc-dim


DYNAMIC LAYERS

VC-8_trem_sus_p-mf_2Lay




VC-8_trem_sus_mf-ff_2Lay


Tremolo, sustained, mezzoforte and forte layers.


VC-8_trem_sus_p-ff_3Lay


Tremolo, sustained, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers.




06 VC-8_TRILLS

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains half and whole tone trills, with crescendo, diminuendo, and cresc-dim variations.

VC-8_tr-HS




VC-8_tr-HS_cre




VC-8_tr-HS_dim




VC-8_tr-HS_pfp




VC-8_tr-GS






VC-8_tr-GS_cre




VC-8_tr-GS_dim




VC-8_tr-GS_pfp




RELEASE TRIGGER

VC-8_tr-HS+RS



VC-8_tr-GS+RS


Whole tone trills. The instrument contains release samples. 2 velocity layers.


VC-8_RS_tr-HS


This instrument contains the release samples for VC-8_tr-HS+RS. 2 velocity layers.




VC-8_RS_tr-GS


This instrument contains the release samples for VC-8_tr-GS+RS. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

VC-8_tr-HS+GS



Remarks: Key switches:C1 – half note trillsC#1 – whole note trills

VC-8_tr-HS+GS+RS


Half and whole tone trills. The instrument contains release samples. Use key switches to changeinstruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – half note trillsC#1 – whole note trills

VC-8_tr-HS_dyn


Half tone trills, crescendo and diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VC-8_tr-GS_dyn


Whole tone trills, crescendo and diminuendo. Use the modwheel to switch between crescendo anddiminuendo.


VC-8_tr-all


Half and whole tone trills, normal and crescendo/diminuendo. Use key switches to changeinstruments, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.





07 VC-8_PIZZ

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains instruments with normal pizzicato in two variations, slow pizzicato, and pizzicatowith vibrato.

VC-8_pz-1




VC-8_pz-2



Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf fUpper vel.: 108 127

VC-8_pz-sl


Pizzicato on a slow beat. 3 velocity layers.


VC-8_pz-mV






COMBINATIONS

VC-8_pz-1+2




VC-8_pz-all


Pizzicato, variations 1, 2, slow and with vibrato. Use key switches to change variations.

Remarks: Key switches:C1 – var. 1C#1 – var. 2D1 – slowD#1 – vibrato

4 Double Bass Ensemble (6)



Description

The double bass is the contrabass instrument of the string section and, with its sloping shoulders and its string tuning tofourths, is not strictly speaking a member of the violin family (violin, viola, cello).

The modern symphony orchestra usually uses 6 (in especially large orchestras 8) double basses.

Range and notation

The double bass has a range from B0–G4 (harmonic G6).

It is the only transposing stringed instrument. Because of its deep pitch, notation for it is written an octave higher than itsounds, in bass clef.


Heavy, weighty, dark, weightless, wafting, somber, earthy, resonant, rasping, broad, hollow, dull, mighty, menacing,violent, mellow, sustaining, aspirate.

Like the tuba, the double bass lacks the high partials due to its great size, although the first six partials are especiallyprominent which makes the timbre dark, broad and dull.


The double bass, as the fundamental bass instrument, is capable of particularly good tonal combinations with all theother instruments, especially with its smaller partner the cello and all harmony instruments as well. Its powerful soundmust provide a solid foundation which can support the sound structure and with which the other instruments blend. Onthe other hand it is also capable of playing melody lines, solo lines which stand out.

The double bass blends well with the low woodwinds (bass clarinet and contrabassoon) and brass instruments (horn,trombone, tuba).

This folder contains a double bass ensemble of 6 players. There are separate files for basicinstruments, short notes, long notes, dynamics, tremolo, trills, and pizzicato.

00 KB-6_BASIC-SET

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

The basic set contains staccato, sustained, tremolo, sforzato, and pizzicato instruments. Please notethat in order to save RAM, these instruments are restricted to two velocity layers and are mapped inwhole tone steps.



KB-6_stac




KB-6_sus


Sustained tones. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_trem_sus




KB-6_sfz




KB-6_pz


Pizzicato. 2 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

KB-6_basic_all

Bank/Prog: 1/1 Mapping range: B0–D4 Giga RAM: 64MB

Staccato, sustained, sforzato, tremolo and pizzicato. Use key switches to change instruments.



Remarks: Key switches:C6 – staccatoC#6 – sustainedD6 – sforzatoD#6 – tremoloE6 – pizzicato

KB-6_basic_all--compr-velocity


Staccato, sustained, sforzato, tremolo and pizzicato, with reduced velocity response sensitivity. Usekey switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C6 – staccatoC#6 – sustainedD6 – sforzatoD#6 – tremoloE6 – pizzicato

01 KB-6_SHORT-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains two staccato variations.

KB-6_stac-1

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: B0–D4 Release: 0,7sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 114



KB-6_stac-2






COMBINATIONS

KB-6_stac-1+2




02 KB-6_LONG-NOTES

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains sustained and 2 sec. instruments.

KB-6_sus


Sustained. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_0sus


Sustained. The sample starts have been removed for legato-playing purposes. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_2s


Tone length: 2 sec. 4 velocity layers.




RELEASE TRIGGER

KB-6_sus+RS


Sustained, with release samples.

KB-6_0sus+RS


Sustained, with release samples. The sample starts have been removed for legato-playingpurposes.

KB-6_2s+RS


Tone length: 2 sec., with release samples. 4 velocity layers.


KB-6_RS




COMBINATIONS

KB-6_sus+0sus


Sustained, with and without sample starts. The modwheel enables playing in legato mode.


KB-6_sus+0+RS


Sustained, with and without sample starts. The instrument contains release samples. The modwheelenables playing in legato mode.




KB-6_sus+2s


Sustained and 2 sec. tones. Use key switches to change instruments.

Remarks: Key switches:C6 – sustainedC#6 – tone length: 2 sec.

DYNAMIC LAYERS

KB-6_sus_p-f_2Lay


Sustained, piano and forte layers.


KB-6_0sus_p-f_2Lay


Sustained, without sample starts, piano and forte layers.


03 KB-6_DYNAMICS


This set contains medium dynamics at various tone lengths, strong and special dynamics.

KB-6_cre2_2s



Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: pp-mf mf-ffUpper vel.: 88 127

KB-6_cre2_3s






KB-6_dim2_2s



Mapping V1 V2Dynamic: mf-p f-mfUpper vel.: 88 127

KB-6_dim2_3s





KB-6_cre3_5s



Mapping V1Dynamic: p-ffUpper vel.: 127

KB-6_dim3_5s



Mapping V1Dynamic: ff-pUpper vel.: 127

SPECIAL DYNAMICS

KB-6_fp






KB-6_sfz




KB-6_sffz




COMBINATIONS

KB-6_dyn2_2s




KB-6_dyn2_3s




KB-6_dyn3_5s




KB-6_dyn_all


Medium and strong crescendo and diminuendo, 2, 3, and 5 sec. Use key switches to changeinstruments, the modwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.



Remarks: Key switches:C6 – medium dyn., 2 sec.C#6 – medium dyn., 3 sec.D6 – strong dyn., 5 sec.


KB-6_spec-dyn_all


Fortepiano, sforzato and sforzatissimo. Use key switches to change instruments.


04 KB-6_TREMOLO

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains tremolos, with crescendo and diminuendo variations.

KB-6_trem_sus




KB-6_trem_cres_4s


Tremolo, crescendo, tone length: 4 sec.. 1 velocity layer.


KB-6_trem_dim_4s


Tremolo, diminuendo, tone length: 4 sec.. 1 velocity layer.




RELEASE TRIGGER

KB-6_trem_sus+RS


Tremolo, sustained. The instrument contains release samples.

KB-6_RS_trem


This instrument contains the release samples for KB-6_trem_sus+RS. 3 velocity layers.


COMBINATIONS

KB-6_trem_dyn_4s




KB-6_trem_all


Tremolo, sustained, crescendo and diminuendo. Use key switches to change instruments, themodwheel to switch between crescendo and diminuendo.

Remarks: Key switches:C6 – sustainedC#6 – cresc-dim


DYNAMIC LAYERS

KB-6_trem_sus_p-mf_2Lay






KB-6_trem_sus_mf-f_2Lay


Tremolo, sustained, mezzoforte and forte layers.


KB-6_trem_sus_p-mf-f_3Lay


Tremolo, sustained, piano, mezzoforte and forte layers.


05 KB-6_PIZZ

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

This set contains normal pizzicato in two variations, slow, and Bartók pizzicato.

KB-6_pz-1




KB-6_pz-2






KB-6_pz_sl


Pizzicato on a slow beat. 2 velocity layers.


KB-6_pz-btk


Bartók pizzicato. 1 velocity layer.


COMBINATIONS

KB-6_pz-1+2




KB-6_pz_all


Pizzicato variations 1 and 2, slow and Bartók pizzicato. Use key switches to changeinstruments/variations.

Remarks: Key switches:C6 – var. 1C#6 – var. 2D6 – slowD#6 – Bartók pizz.

5 Harp


5 Harp

Description

The harp, a stringed and plucked instrument, is one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments known toman.

In modern orchestral and concert playing the double-action pedal harp has established itself, a model with 7 pedalsand 47 strings tuned diatonically in Cb major.

Range and notation

The harp has a range from Cb1–G#7.

As with the piano harp notation is written on two staves and is non-transposing. The lower staff is in bass clef, the upperin treble clef. If required by the register both staves can be in the same clef, either bass or treble.


Gentle, metallic, blurring, resonant, short, hard, drifting, full-sounding, rushing, clear, brilliant, glittering, flowing, dull,mellow, sharp, crystal clear, reverberating, splashing, cascading.

The full-sounding notes of the lower register resonate for a long time.

A brilliant and warm timbre is characteristic of the middle register. Notes resonate for one or two seconds. It is chiefly inthis register that chords, harmony, arpeggios, glissandos and melody lines are played.

The high register has bright, hard and penetrating notes that die away very quickly.


The harp combines well with all orchestra groups.

It has the function of fleshing out the sound and is often treated as a filling-in instrument. The bottom strings are oftenused to play the bass voice. The weaving of delicate harmonic sound backdrops (arpeggio technique) is another of itsquintessential tasks. In addition, it is the various types of harp glissando that lend the undulations of the orchestra theshimmer of brilliance which is one of the most fundamental sound experiences of them all.

The harp achieves a good blend with the strings because they are related to each other as stringed instruments. Withthe woodwind, chords in unison with the harp are one of the key combinations.

This set contains a harp with different playing styles: normal, muted, harmonics, près-de-la-table,and bisbigliando.

5 Harp


Harp_1

BASIC INSTRUMENTS

HA_normal

Bank/Prog: 0/1 Mapping range: B0–A7 Release: 4sec. Giga RAM: 64MB Samples: 246

Normal tones. 3 velocity layers.


HA_mute


Muted tones. 3 velocity layers.


HA_flageolette

Bank/Prog: 0/3 Mapping range: E3–A6 Release: 3sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 38

Harmonics (flageolet tones) of the harp. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: pUpper vel.: 127

HA_pres-de-la-table


Près-de-la-table: the strings are plucked near the resonating body of the harp, so giving it asharper, 'drier' sound. 2 velocity layers.


HA_bisbigliando

Bank/Prog: 0/5 Mapping range: A2–E7 Release: 0,5sec. Giga RAM: 32MB Samples: 38

Bisbigliando: 'whispering', a sound effect created by soft tremolo play on the harp. 1 velocity layer.

Mapping V1Dynamic: mpUpper vel.: 127

5 Harp


RELEASE CONTROL

HA_normal+RC

Bank/Prog: 1/1 Mapping range: B0–A7 Release: 0,7sec. Giga RAM: 64MB

Normal playing with release control. Use the modwheel to control release time.

HA_flageolette+RC

Bank/Prog: 1/3 Mapping range: E3–A6 Release: 0,7sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Harmonics with release control. Use the modwheel to control release time.

HA_pre-de-la-table+RC


Près-de-la-table playing with release control. Use the modwheel to control release time.

RELEASE TRIGGER

HA_normal+RS-mute-sh


Normal tones. The instrument is equipped with release samples. The attenuation of the releasesamples is lower so that they work better with short tones.

HA_normal+RS-mute-lo


Normal tones. The instrument is equipped with release samples. The attenuation of the releasesamples is higher so that they work better with long tones.

HA_bisbigliando+RS

Bank/Prog: 2/3 Mapping range: A2–E7 Release: 0,1sec. Giga RAM: 32MB

Bisbigliando. The instrument is equipped with release samples.

COMBINATIONS

HA_normal+mute

Bank/Prog: 3/1 Mapping range: B0–A7 Giga RAM: 128MB

Normal and muted playing. Use the modwheel to change instruments.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – normal127 – mute

5 Harp


HA_normal+flageolett


Normal tones and harmonics. Use the modwheel to change instruments. Please note that theflageolet instrument has another tone range (E3–A6) than the normal one.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – normal127 – flageolet

HA_normal+pdltable


Normal and près-de-la-table. Use the modwheel to change instruments.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – normal127 – mute

HA_normal+bisb


Normal and bisbigliando tones. Use the modwheel to change instruments. Please note that thebisbigliando instrument has another tone range (A2–E7) than the normal one.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – normal127 – flageolet

HA_normal+RS-mute-sh+lo


Normal tones, with short and long release. The instrument is equipped with release samples. Usethe modwheel to switch between instruments.

Remarks: Modwheel:0 – short127 – long

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