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MOTU Symphonic Instrument
Orchestral Sample Plug-in for VST, DXi, RTAS, MAS, and AU - Mac/PC


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Symphonic Instrument Media Library:
A New Day
Piano with 4-part strings and shimmering harp
Calm Field
Live voice and live solo violin
Chocolate Box
Sensitive and hearfelt
 
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A Whole Symphony in a Plug-in!
MOTU's Symphonic Instrument is a cross-platform instrument plug-in that gives users quick and easy access to an enormous 8GB library of quality orchestra sounds for composing, sequencing and rendering realistic orchestral performances. The MOTU Symphonic Instrument can be used with any compatible host application (VST, Audio Units, DXi, MAS and RTAS), where users can load up to sixteen different instruments per instance of the plug-in to create ensembles of any size and scope. Built-in convolution reverb allows users to place their ensemble in authentic acoustic spaces, from orchestra sound stages to renowned concert halls to majestic cathedrals. Easy to use controls let users further adjust each instrument to achieve the perfect sound. Sounds can also be directly loaded into MOTU's MachFive universal sampler plug-in for more advanced layering and programming. Symphonic Instrument is a great addition to your DAW or MIDI composition suite!

MOTU Symphonic Instrument At-a-Glance:
  • The plug-in
  • The sounds
  • The acoustic spaces
  • MachFive Compatibility


The plug-in
The MOTU Symphonic Instrument provides 16-part multitimbral operation via the part list on the left-hand side of the window. Users choose the desired instrument for each part and assign a MIDI channel. To layer two or more instruments so that they play the same notes, users simply assign the parts to the same MIDI channel. Instruments to be played separately are assigned a unique MIDI channel. The controls to the right of the part list allow users to adjust the sound of the currently selected instrument, including ADSR amplitude envelope controls, an LFO, two filters, tone controls, pitch controls and velocity response. Global parameters, such as maximum allowed polyphony and global volume/pan, are displayed across the top of the window. Finally, the bottom portion of the window displays controls for the convolution reverb, including a menu for choosing the desired acoustic space and seven knobs for further adjusting the sound of the space. The MOTU Symphonic instrument is driven by the 32-bit UVI engine, acclaimed worldwide for its lush and powerful sound.

The sounds
From solo instruments and small ensembles to full tutti orchestra and choirs, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument's massive 8 gigabyte (GB) library provides sounds from world class orchestras and musicians, recorded with pristine audio fidelity and careful attention to detail. Quality and variety abound: strings, brass, woodwinds, orchestral percussion, male and female choirs, pipe organs, period instruments and pianos and even timeless classics, including Steinway D and Yamaha C7 pianos.

The acoustic spaces
Convolution is a process where the characteristics of a real acoustic space are "sampled" (captured) and then faithfully reproduced, down to the last detail and nuance. Convolution reverbs are known for their stunning realism and are widely considered to be the best type of reverb that money can buy. Users can choose from a wide variety of acoustic spaces included with the MOTU Symphonic instrument to greatly enhance the realism of their orchestral recordings. Highlights include ensemble chambers, concert halls and soaring cathedrals.

MachFive Compatibility
If users prefer the more advanced and flexible environment provided by MachFive, MOTU's universal sampler plug-in, they can freely load the MOTU Symphonic Instrument sounds into MachFive for more complex layers, splits and stacks. In fact, users can bring the full weight of MachFive's Expert Mode to bear on designing their own dynamic instruments and ensembles.

Instrument highlights include:
  • Strings - Violin Section, Viola Section, Cello Section, Bass Section, Solo Violin, Solo Viola, Solo Cello, Solo Bass, Harp
  • Brass - Trumpet solo, Trumpet ensemble, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugel Horn, French Horn solo, French Horn ensemble, Trombone solo, Trombone ensemble, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Contrabass Tuba
  • Woodwinds - Flute solo, Flute ensemble, Alto Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet solo, Clarinet ensemble, Bass Clarinet solo & ensemble, Oboe solo, Oboe ensemble, Oboe D'Amore, Bass Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon solo & ensemble, Contra Bassoon
  • Orchestral Percussion - Timpani, Orchestral Cymbals, Orchestral Snare & Bass Drum, Gong, Tubular Bells, Mallets, Celesta, Glockenspiel Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone
  • Tutti - Complete Orchestra, String Orchestra, Brass Orchestra
  • Choirs - Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Children's Choir, Solo Soprano, Solo Tenor
  • Pipe Organ - Baroque Organ, Romantic (cathedral) Organ
  • Piano - Steinway D, Yamaha C7
  • Historical Instruments - Harpsichords, Piano Forte, Viole


MOTU Symphonic Instrument Features:
  • 8GB library
  • Plug-in or standalone
  • 16-part multitimbral operation
  • Wide variety of instruments
  • Compatible with MachFive
  • Convolution reverb enhances feel and realism of tracks
  • Supports VST, DXi, RTAS, MAS, and AU
  • Mac and PC

Add authentic symphony sounds to your songs with MOTU's Symphonic Instrument!



Customer Reviews
 "A MAGNIFICENT APPLICATION FOR PRODUCTIONS"  
by Ingvar Estrada from NV., April 13, 2007
Music Background:  Singer / Tenor


“I'm a singer/tenor that is earnestly pursuing a goal of International acclaim with relentless ambition and determination to achieve pinnacle success in the music industry...

As a artist / businessman-I produce from my home studio
demonstration cd recordings, dvd video presentations,
press kits, whatever it takes to achieve my goals and to
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Sweetwater Expert Advice
 
  "Between the great sounds, fantastic interface, and full control, MOTU has another winner with Symphonic Instrument! This became a regularly used part of my studio almost instantly!"
Dennis Konicki

  "Finally! A virtual synth for the orchestra! And the whole orchestra too, not just solo instruments. The really cool thing I've discovered about Symphonic Instruments is that the whole plug-in is engineered to sound like a complete orchestra . The EQ , mix, and timbre of the plug-in all meshes completely and sounds as if they (the orchestral players) have been rehearsing your piece for some time! In other symphonic plug-ins, I have to EQ and compress and mix to make it sound that way. In Symphonic Instruments, it sounds like a coherent orchestra from the get-go! Finally!"
Kenny Bergle




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