8dio Adagio Violins 1 1 Read Me
8dio Adagio Violins 1 1 Read Me
2. An entirely new "CLOSE" mic mix has been created for the legato patches. Previously the
CLOSE mix for legatos was not drastically different from the MIX. The new CLOSE mix
provides great clarity and focus in the interval transitions. Essentially you have the detail of a
stage recording coupled with the lush sound of a church environment. It's the best of both
worlds in our view.
3. A "Violins 2" button has been incorporated into all Adagio patches. This button simulates
the slightly darker tone of a violins 2 section.
4. Lite patches (patches using direct from disk streaming) are available across the library. In
most cases these lite patches are nearly identical to the full versions, but have much smaller
memory footprints. As an example, Adagio Instinct Legato full version = 500mb. The Light
version = 22mb. Adagio is NOT a resource hungry library.
5. Vibrato "character" control is now incorporated into many of the legato patches, with all
new sustain recordings. The control goes beyond simply adding more vibrato. You can
actually alter the character, allowing for more solo-istic detail to shine through when
appropriate.
6. Adagio now includes MULTI LEGATO patches. These patches allow you to switch fluidly
between up to 3 legato types within a single connected phrase. You can switch legato types
based on velocity or midi CC.
7. Short notes have been reprogrammed and mixed to capture more ambience of the natural
church environment. They are MUCH lusher in tone. They have also been balanced allowing
for smoother articulation switching.
8. There are now host tempo synced patches available for all loures and phrase patches.
There are versions for both Kontakt 4 and Kontakt 5 users.
9. 40 Bonus Ambiences have been crafted from our lush Adagio source material.
10. Output mapping has been expanded, allowing routing of different mic positions to
different outputs. This is an essential addition for surround mixing.
11. Every patch in the library has been smoothed, polished, buffed and spanked.
DOWNLOADING ADAGIO 1.1
INTRODUCTION
The 1.1 update is a COMPLETE download of the entire Adagio Violins Volume 1
product. It contains all the sample content and programs for the library. If you
have previously downloaded Adagio Violins 1.0 you may safely delete it from your
hard drive. However, we do recommend keeping both 1.0 and 1.1 if you have
legacy projects using 1.0. Programming has been polished and improved a great
deal in 1.1, and midi CC data may not translate completely across the two versions.
1. Download and install our download utility (found in the email you received from us). We
offer both PC and MAC versions of the download tool.
2. Enter the ENTIRE serial code (found in the email you received from us)
3. The download utility will automatically download and install your library.
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TROUBLESHOOTING KONTAKT:
This library does NOT use the add library function in Kontakt and all files must be access
through the regular Kontakt browser (upper left side of Kontakt). Please use the file browser
in Kontakt and locate the program (.nki) files in the library to use it.
Produced by Academy Award, TEC and G.A.N.G Award Winning Composer, Troels
Folmann and Emmy nominated composer and orchestrator, Colin OMalley, 8Dio Adagio
String Series marks the most expressive collection of deep-sampled emotional strings ever
created. Adagio contains a variety of advanced techniques that were specifically
developed for the library. The techniques allow you to create completely realistic string
sequences with true emotion and passion. You dont need to be a master orchestrator to
sound great.
Adagio Violins is our first release, which will be followed by Cellos, Violas and Basses.
Adagio Violins contain three main groups of violins. Full ensemble Violin (11), Small
Ensemble Violin (3) and Solo Violin (1). All groups have been extensively sampled and
recorded in a signature church environment with a hand-selected group of master violinists.
All groups were sampled with three different microphone positions (close, far, mixed). We
employed all current generation sampling techniques (ex. true legato, deep sampled
repetitions etc). New techniques were also developed to capture a higher level of emotion
and humanity in the performances. The result is a passionate virtual instrument which is
extremely agile to play.
We highly recommend you read this manual and watch our videos, since we have created
a variety of novel articulations that have never been deployed into libraries before.
Comprehensive short notes are another highlight of Adagio. With feathery spiccatos,
biting marcatos, lively pizzicatos and more, Adagio is both nuanced and acrobatic. Short
notes are sampled in up to 10 round robins. The attacks of the notes have an energy and
musical imperfection that will re-define your string template. Trills, tremolos and measured
tremolos are also sampled in great depth for an extra shimmer or relentless pulse in your
music. Adagio is an intuitive out-of-box tool. It works fluently without mangling. It also
offers tremendous control and flexibility.
Adagio is designed to meet the needs of both the traditional and modern composer.
Solo Violin
Legato (1 type)
Shorts
Sustains
Dynamic Bowings
Bonus Phrases
Divisi Violin
General
Legato (2 types)
Dynamic Bowings
Ensemble Violin
Legato (7 types)
Shorts
Sustains
Dynamic Bowings
Measured Tremolo
Loure
Bonus Phrases
All core articulations have a several sub-articulation (ex. one legato patch can have
10-12 sub-articulations like sustains, dynamic bowings, loure etc).
HOW TO USE ADAGIO LEGATO
The tempo and character of a legato interval performance varies dramatically
depending upon the intention of the player(s). The phrasing possibilities are virtually
endless, but generally speaking a slow legato performance has a rounder shape in the
attack with a subsequent sustain which rolls into the vibrato. In contrast, a faster
aggressive legato performance typically has a pronounced transition that settles in
with more immediate vibrato.
Existing string libraries approximate some of these differences using volume envelopes
and various programming
methods. They require the user to
spend a lot of time and effort
massaging attacks and dynamics
with midi CC data. It can be a
mind numbing experience as
composers battle occasional
lumpiness or suction in their legato
performances. While good results
can certainly be achieved with
existing libraries, we feel very
strongly that there is a better way.
This is very similar to the implementation in existing sample libraries. You can shape attacks
and arcs for notes using CC1 (Modwheel) to cross fade between several dynamic layers.
Loure Repetition
These are flowing repetition performances. Legato patches typically contain 3-5 different
alternatives of varying meters. Their lyrical connectivity simply cannot be achieved any
other way. They give a musical phrase a sense of "traveling forward" even when the first
repetition is triggered. Combined with our legato performances the line between real and
sampled is blurred even further. Loure with legato marks the beginning of our larger plan
to implement phrases in a much more dynamic and playable fashion.
HOW TO USE ADAGIO LEGATO
Vibrato Control
Regardless of the post articulation selected by key switch in the articulation list, the starting
note of the legato instruments is ALWAYS a sustain crossfade. This allows you to shape the
entrances of your phrases using CC1 (Dynamics), CC 11 (Expression) and CC12 (Vibrato
Character). The SECOND note you play will be the highlighted articulation you've selected
via key switch. We have had a number of requests to make the dynamic bowings and
loures available as starting notes, and it is under serious consideration. Initially, we found
this to be problematic as the attacks of many dynamic bowings are longer in duration. This
lead to intervals potentially jumping out unnaturally in some cases. Having a sustain
crossfade is the most flexible solution. The only limitation currently is not being able to start
a legato phrase with a loure repetition.
ADAGIO LEGATO TYPES
Dolce Legato (ensemble) - When it comes to soft and slow legato samples, there are two
common pitfalls. The first is simply a lack of expression on soft dynamics. A certain
deadness occurs with static sampling methods. The second potential issue: things can get a
bit lumpy on the transitions when a legato interval is being programmed beyond the
intention of the musicians (i.e a faster transition used on a slower phrase). Dolce Legato is
a perfect antidote to both of these problems. The attacks and dynamic bowings roll and
flow forward, allowing expressive performances at both soft and moderate dynamic
ranges. Additionally, speed control allows this legato to work equally well at very slow to
moderate tempos.
Soft Emo Slur Legato (ensemble) - This legato features a natural slur or portamento. It is
very effortless and unforced sounding. It can be used on its own for a more exaggerated
emotional feel. With some of the wider vibrato dynamic bowings this can sound reminiscent
of classic Mancini. It can also serve as an accent for extra juice in a phrase when used in
conjunction with our other legatos.
Emo Slur Legato (ensemble) - This is another natural slur or portamento legato. The
performance is over the top with emotion. It serves as a great sweeping transition for E.T
and our other more dramatic legatos. It also stands on its own for an epic sound.
ADAGIO LEGATO TYPES
Instinct Legato (ensemble) - 4 way round robin legato. This is one of our proudest
achievements in Adagio. Round robin intervals have incredible realism for repeated legato
figures (notes rocking back and forth etc). The character of the intervals themselves is also
very different from our other legatos. The length of the performance allows the musicians
to settle in and shape things in a very flowing manner. It is perhaps our most versatile
legato performance and a homage to one of our favorite composers: Jerry Goldsmith.
Village Legato (ensemble) - 3 way round robin legato. This performance expands upon
what we loved about Instinct. We asked the musicians to play slower and with a touch
more dynamic restraint. The result is a silkier tone overall, a nod to the wonderful tones
achieved by James Newton Howard in many of his scores. Try using Instinct as violins 1
and Village as violins 2. The differences in overall tone and expression will bring your
harmonies to life and get around that sense of "sameness" you can run into with static
samples.
Lost Legato 1 & 2 (divisi). Our divisi recordings were some of the biggest surprises in post
production. We found the end result to be a lot bigger and more expressive than a
stereotypical small section. Don't limit yourself to thinking of them as "small." They have a
wonderful level of soloistic detail and can work wonders in harmony with any of our other
legatos. Lost 1 features a relatively clean transition transition. Lost 2 is faster with more
expression and slur.
Schindler 1 (solo) - This performance features a true virtuoso violinist unleashed. The
intervals were performed 3 way round robin. Dynamic bowings offer a variety of note
shapes and vibrato intensities ranging from lyrical to aggressive. This instrument also
features "marcato legato."
Lite Patches - Lite versions are available for nearly all of the patches in Adagio Violins.
These patches use DFD (Direct from Disk Streaming) in Kontakt and have a much smaller
memory footprint. If you are not using speed control or tempo synced loure (TM) patches,
we highly recommend using the lite versions, as there are no other compromises in quality
or performance. You do not need a monster setup to run Adagio effectively. As an
example the lite version of one of our premiere legato patches "Instinct" only requires
22mb of RAM.
MULTI LEGATO
Please make sure you have installed the multi-legato before using them (see page 4).
Multi legato patches allow you to switch fluidly between up to 3 legato types within a
single connected phrase. You can switch legato types based on velocity or midi CC. When
the "auto" button is illuminated the patch will switch based on velocity. There are both
"lite" and full versions of the multis. As mentioned previously, unless you are using speed
control and tempo synced loures, we recommend using the lite multis. They contain the
same sample depth as the full versions but are shockingly light on resources.
Village-Instinct-Emo Slur
Instinct-Emo Slur
Village-Soft Emo Slur
Dolce-Soft Slur
Lost 1-Lost 2
TEMPO-SYNCED LOURE
Adagio has a number of patches which take advantage of Kontakt's Time Machine engine,
allowing the loure phrases to follow the tempo of your host DAW. These patches are
denoted with a "TM" in their name. We've included Kontakt 4 patches, but strongly
recommend using the Kontakt 5 versions. Time Machine Pro in Kontakt 5 is vastly superior to
the Kontakt 4 equivalent. Here is a complete list of the original Loure tempos within each
legato patch. Kontakt 5 will grant the user a lot more latitude in terms of useful tempos.
INSTINCT DOLCE
1. Loure f f f - BPM 70 1. Loure mp mp mp - BPM 70
2. Loure f f mp - BPM 70 2. Loure f p alt x 5- BPM 60
3. Loure f mp p - BPM 70 3. Loure pfp x5 - BPM 60
4. Loure f ff - BPM 75
4. Loure pfp 8ths - BPM 60
VILLAGE
LOST 1/2
1. Loure mp mp mp BPM 70
2. Loure mp mf f BPM 70 1. pfp quarters x 8 - BPM 98
3. Loure mp x 5 BPM 60 2. pfp half x 4 - BPM 98
4. Loure mf x 9 BPM 70
ET
1. Loure f f f - BPM 70
2. Loure f f mp - BPM 70
3. Loure f mp p - BPM 70
4. Loure f ff - BPM 75
EMO SLUR
1. Loure f f f - BPM 70
2. Loure f f mp - BPM 70
3. Loure f mp p - BPM 70
4. Loure f ff - BPM 75
Dynamics (CC1)
CC1 (modwheel) controls the overall dynamics level of the
instrument, as well as subtle varations of gain. A great variety of
patches have modwheel functionality (ex. sustains) allowing you to
do dynamic shifts by crossfading through different layers,
Expression (CC11)
CC11 controls the overall volume. Allowing you to shape the
dynamics and sound as you wish. It can be quite powerful to ride
the CC1 and CC11 at the same time, since you often want to shape
both the dynamics (CC1) by crossfading, but also control the volume
within the given layer you are triggering.
Instrument Browser
The instrument browser shows you the individual sub-
articulations. You can access the individual articulations
by using keyswitches, which starts at C0 on your
keyboard. The screenshot (see right) shows one of our
legato patches. You will note that it each sub-articulation
has a different name (ex. natural, sus Xfade, medium arc)
followed by a keyswitch number. So when you click C#0
on your keyboard you will trigger the Sus XFade sub-
articulation or if you click E0 it will switch to heavy
vibrato. You can also change the keyswitches by double
clicking the value (ex. C0) and reassign it another place
on the keyboard. However we recommend you keep them
as is, since all our future volumes of Adagio will use a
similar system.
Microphones
This Violins 2 simulation coupled with our various legato types, dynamic bowings and divisi
section provide a wealth of options for composers to create realistic Violin 1 and Violins 2
sections. We also recommend using different legato types and dynamic bowings spread
across harmonic lines. For example Instinct as Violins 1, and Village as Violins 2.
SCORING TIPS
Adagio is based around the concept of advanced complexity - in a simple, unified interface
allowing maximum playability and direct access to the sounds. However the approach is
somewhat different from existing orchestral products and can take a little time getting used
to.
The legato patches are very complex in the sense that you have change (via keyswitch)
between different types of playing styles (ex. loure, dynamic bowings/arcs). This essentially
allows you to do repeated notes in legato and/or have natural dynamic variations without
using modwheel. Note that ALL legato patches starts with normal sustains and the
keyswitched transition happens AFTER you have played the first legato transition.
Adagio contains over 10000 short note samples, which represents a notable part of the
library. The different types of spiccato, staccato, marcato are all designed to be used
together. A really powerful combination is to play faster lines with on-bow spiccato (D0#),
then partial slower ones with staccato (E0#) and then go from staccato to marcato (F0#).
You can create completely realistic short notes by using this combination and all of the
articulations (including marcato) have round robin variations.
The separate dynamic bowing and loure articulations are incredibly useful for easy string
scoring - even without legato articulations involved.
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