Inspired by icons of film and classical music, this comprehensive and uncompromising collection of wind instruments gives you access to curated ensembles, traditional orchestral sections of various sizes and soloists based on popular soundtracks and also covering the classical symphonic repertoire.
Recorded sequentially in normal mode and with different types of mutes, Afflatus Chapter 2 Brass makes writing orchestral brass easier and more enjoyable than ever before.
After 5 years of concept notes and polishing, the second chapter of the Afflatus series is finally out. Taking the concept well beyond the first installment in the series, Afflatus Chapter 2 Brass is a vast and unparalleled collection of brass instruments based on 100% user feedback and the core strengths of the first chapter, making it a true workhorse collection. brass instruments.
Capturing conducted musical performances rather than static generic samples, Chapter 2 of Afflatus features several carefully selected ensembles based on some of our and your favorite film scores and pieces from the classical repertoire. These highly specialized and inspiring patches instantly deliver superior results beyond traditional multisampling. Recorded with varying articulations and dynamic layers, these carefully chosen ensembles are much more than just one-trick ponies; These are serious tools for scoring and music production.
From the giant Barbarian Low Brass Ensemble, capable of producing thunderous walls of brass while maintaining clarity and organic sound, to 10 Phantom Horns amplified through Marshall amplifiers back into the room, creating playable, expressive and gentle brass sounds (The Chosen One) and also muted trumpets with vibraphone and saxophones (Noir Brass), the colors available are numerous and required a large number of test sessions to get the most out of the concepts on which they are based. We are proud to announce that in version 1.0 of Afflatus Chapter 2 Brass we have 9 different carefully selected ensembles with multiple articulations as well as dynamic layers. For more details, check out our content overview list.
- Barbarian Brass
- Iceberg Brass
- Phantom Brass
- Mountain Hotel Normale and Cup Muted
- Space Horror
- Noir Brass
- The Chosen One
- Hunter Brass
- Imperial Brass A and B
On top of this, Chapter 2 also features an extensive and consistently sampled collection of brass instruments, containing ensembles of various sizes and soloists of each section, recorded in normal mode, as well as with various mutes (where applicable) for different instruments. Featuring the latest versions of our famous polyphonic true legato and an all-new user interface that lets you customize every articulation and sound to your liking. Particular attention was paid to smooth transitions between dynamic layers and density during loop editing. The highest dynamics are explosive fff, and the lowest dynamics are soft pp. A wide selection of different lengths for marcato playing, as well as playable sfz crescendos, slides, wt/ht trills, flutters are available for each instrument, played normally and with mutes where possible.
The library has been edited so that playability and performance are key. There are only minimal offsets (if any) required to achieve 100% performance.
Included Section Sizes and Soloists in the v1.0 Release:
- 4 Horns
- 2 Horns
- Solo Horn
- 3 Trumpets
- Solo Trumpet
- 3 Trombones
- Solo Bass Trombone
- Solo Tenor Trombone
- Solo Cimbasso
- Solo Tuba
- 2 Tubas
- Low Brass Ensemble
Like the previous chapter, Afflatus Brass also dives deep into the unknown. So we’re happy to announce that an experimental subfolder is also present in Chapter 2. These easy-to-play patches are processed and displayed in unusual ways and allow you to achieve sounds beyond the traditional orchestral approach to brass instruments.
- Boutique Brass Collection consistently sampled with curated ensembles, traditional sections and soloists
- Dynamic Range from ppp to fff with seamless crossfading between dynamic layers
- Recorded in an ambient medium-sized hall with 4 mic positions (Close, Section, Decca and Hall)
- Polyphonic True Legato tailored towards choral brass writing as well as exposed monophonic True Legato
- Performance Patches for quick sketching
- Curated Ensembles based on orchestrations from film scores and the classical symphonic repetoire
- Consistently recorded collection of muted brass with various options for different types of mutes
- Experimental Sections featuring processed recordings
- Brand new User Interface allowing for the customization of each individual articulation
- Customizable “Tuning Humanize” and “Hall Noise” Options
- Velocity Dynamic Influencer for extra control on polyphonic legato voicings
- Powered by Native Instruments’ free Kontakt Player and NKS compatible
