Blueprint: Woodwind Ensemble

• Features a woodwind ensemble patch combining Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, and Bassoon.
• Offers Close, Mid, and Far microphone positions for versatile sound options.
• Includes two articulations: Staccato and Sustain, with a Performance Short-Sustain feature for dynamic switching.
• Runs in the FREE Kontakt Player (version 8 or later) and is fully NKS compatible.
• Recorded in the hall at Nave Studios for a rich acoustic quality.

Product Overview

Blueprint: Woodwind Ensemble combines six essential woodwind instruments—piccolo, flute, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet, and bassoon—into a cohesive ensemble patch. This library captures the unique timbres of each instrument, allowing for seamless integration in various scoring contexts, from intimate passages to lush orchestral textures.

Details

Each instrument is recorded individually and blended to create a versatile ensemble sound. The library features both staccato and sustain articulations, dynamically controlled via the mod wheel, along with a Performance Short-Sustain option for intuitive, velocity-responsive playing. The instruments are mapped in their natural ranges, ensuring authentic representation from the bassoon's depth to the piccolo's brightness.

Recorded at Nave Studios, the library offers multiple microphone mixes, ranging from close and detailed to rich, reverberant room perspectives. This flexibility allows for tailored soundscapes, whether you need a focused sound or a more ambient feel. The interface includes controls for dynamics, EQ color, stereo width, and mic mix, enabling precise adjustments to fit your mix. Overall, Blueprint: Woodwind Ensemble serves as a practical tool for sketching ideas and developing woodwind arrangements in your compositions.