Ostinato Brass

• Ostinato Brass features orchestral brass sections recorded with 14 players.
• It includes four microphone positions: Close, Decca tree, Wide, and Balcony (Far).
• The library is designed for creating realistic ostinato motifs with complex chords.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7.1 or higher and is compatible with Kontakt Player.
• Offers custom chord recognition and Harmonic Shift capabilities for enhanced playability.

Product Overview

Ostinato Brass features a rich collection of orchestral brass samples, recorded with a focus on creating rhythmic motifs. The library captures the sound of 14 players across various brass instruments, allowing for complex chord structures and dynamic interplay, making it suitable for both cinematic scoring and contemporary compositions.

Details

The instrument includes a single orchestral section with a variety of articulations, enabling the performance of intricate brass chords. It offers multiple microphone positions—Close, Decca Tree, Wide, and Balcony—allowing for tailored mixing options to suit different scoring needs. The library supports a phrase-based approach, where each chord played triggers three sampled phrases, enhancing the realism of the performance.

Ostinato Brass features a chord recognition system that detects inversions and allows for seamless transitions between chords. The engine supports intelligent tempo mapping, automatically adjusting playback speed to match your DAW's tempo. Additional controls include options for muting individual phrases, adjusting volume and panning for each layer, and a harmonic shift feature for dynamic chord changes. The interface is designed for intuitive playability, with keyswitches for quick access to various functions, making it a versatile tool for composers.