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Description

Discover the depth and grandeur of a full brass section with Orchestral Tools Berlin Brass, a meticulously crafted Kontakt instrument designed for composers and producers who demand realism and versatility. This music software offers a comprehensive symphonic brass library, capturing the essence of a live orchestra with meticulous sampling of individual instruments. Whether you’re scoring for film, television, or video games, Berlin Brass provides a dynamic range of tones and articulations that bring your compositions to life.

The library includes expertly sampled trumpets, horns, trombones, and tubas, each offering a variety of playing techniques, from legato to staccato, ensuring you have the expressive power needed for any project. The interface is intuitive and responsive, allowing you to easily sculpt your sound with detailed controls over dynamics, expression, and vibrato. Berlin Brass is compatible with Native Instruments' Kontakt Player, making it accessible for both seasoned professionals and aspiring musicians.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive brass section: trumpets, horns, trombones, and tubas
  • Recorded at the acclaimed Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin
  • Variety of articulations including legato, staccato, and more
  • Intuitive interface for detailed sound shaping
  • Compatible with Kontakt Player and full version of Kontakt
  • Includes professional-grade mixer presets and mic positions for tailored sound environments
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Live Composing Stream - Berlin Brass

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Live Composing Stream - Berlin Brass

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Daniel James

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4 Brass Sample Libraries COMPARED! (CineBrass, Cinematic Studio Brass, Berlin Brass, JXL Brass)

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Christopher Siu

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Berlin Brass - Chapter I: Introduction

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Berlin Brass Walkthrough: Part 1 - Introduction & Overview

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Berlin Brass Walkthrough: Part 2 - Horns

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Berlin Brass Walkthrough: Part 3 - Trumpets

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Berlin Brass Walkthrough: Part 4 - Trombones & Tuba

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Orchestral Tools Berlin Brass.

Setup and maintenance

  • Berlin Brass requires meticulous programming, including negative track delays for accurate timing, to achieve the best sound quality.

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Features and functionality

  • Berlin Brass offers various articulations, and users are encouraged to experiment beyond labels, like using spiccato for shorter staccatos.

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  • Berlin Brass allows users to write individual parts for each horn, trumpet, and trombone, providing flexibility in arrangement and part writing.

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User experience

  • Berlin Brass is noted for its high RAM usage, making it demanding on system resources during use.

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Comparisons

  • Users find CSB easier to program with fewer articulations, whereas Berlin Brass is praised for superior sound but requires more complex programming.

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  • Berlin Brass offers a "Star Warsy" sound when different patches are combined, distinguishing it from other libraries.

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Use cases and applications

  • Layering Berlin Brass with other libraries, such as Metropolis Ark 1, enhances the sound's depth and brightness.

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  • Berlin Brass is preferred for detailed part writing, allowing for individual horn parts, unlike libraries that rely on ensemble patches.

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Software and compatibility

  • Programming Berlin Brass involves key switches and individual articulations, with third-party software available to assist in mapping articulations.

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  • Using Altiverb's Teldex scoring stage IR with Berlin Brass ensures consistent mixing, as the series was recorded at Teldex.

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Value and pricing

  • Berlin Brass, priced at 1464€, is considered the best brass library available, despite being limited to three brass instruments.

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Critic Reviews

Orchestral Tools Berlin Brass

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Orchestral Tools' Berlin Brass delivers a strikingly rich and powerful orchestral sound, making it an essential addition for serious composers. The library boasts impressive articulation consistency across its brass instruments, with standout features like the ‘bells up’ horn patches that create an epic soundscape. However, while the vibrancy and depth of the samples shine, a few minor intonation issues and the hefty price tag could deter some users. Ultimately, it's a top-tier library for those ready to invest, but the lack of specialized instruments leaves a slight gap in its otherwise stellar offering.

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