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Description

The Orchestral Tools The Berlin Series is a comprehensive collection of sample libraries designed for professional composers and musicians who demand the highest quality orchestral sounds. This Kontakt Instrument plugin is renowned for its meticulous detail and realistic articulation, helping users bring cinematic scores and orchestral compositions to life. Each instrument section offers a vast array of expressive possibilities, captured with state-of-the-art recording techniques in renowned Berlin studios.

This series provides an extensive range of orchestral instruments, from strings and woodwinds to brass and percussion, all recorded to maintain the authentic sound and feel of a live orchestra. The intuitive interface allows for seamless integration within your digital audio workstation, enabling smooth workflow and creative flexibility. Whether you are scoring for film, television, or video games, the Berlin Series offers a rich palette of sounds that can elevate your projects to a professional standard.

Key Features:

  • Extensive library of orchestral instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
  • Recorded in Berlin’s renowned Teldex Studio for authentic sound quality.
  • Features multiple microphone positions for versatile mixing options.
  • Realistic articulations and expressions for lifelike orchestral performances.
  • Kontakt Instrument plug-in compatible, offering seamless DAW integration.
  • User-friendly interface designed for efficient workflow and creativity.
  • High-resolution samples for pristine audio fidelity.
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Reviews

Owner Insights

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

Comparisons

  • Owners note the Berlin Orchestra's strings and winds are more detailed and organic compared to Spitfire's offerings, although Spitfire's bass is preferred by some.

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  • OT Berlin Strings offer unique articulations like con sordino, flautando, sul tasto, and sul ponticello, not typically found in Spitfire libraries.

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  • Berlin Series' percussion options complement other libraries like Metropolis Ark 1 and LA Modern Percussion, offering distinct sounds that fill gaps in cinematic scoring needs.

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Features and functionality

  • The Berlin Orchestra includes legato on nearly all applicable instruments, with solo violin and solo flute particularly praised for their sound quality.

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  • SINE player allows users to create custom mixes and mixdowns, conserving CPU resources compared to Spitfire's multiple mic options.

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Software and compatibility

  • The library runs through the free Sine player, but users with Logic report performance issues unless tracks are frozen.

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User experience

  • Despite owning the Metropolis Ark series, some users still find value in Berlin Orchestra, citing its impressive free offerings.

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  • Users who started with simple MIDI setups have advanced to using Berlin Series for more complex and original compositions, reflecting its appeal to both beginners and experienced composers.

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Use cases and applications

  • The library's sound quality is likened to the atmospheric feel of "Breath of the Wild," indicating suitability for fantasy or cinematic compositions.

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  • Users find Berlin Symphonic Strings effective for layering with Spitfire's Appassionata Strings, achieving a well-blended orchestral sound.

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  • Berlin Harpsichords included in the series are used for diverse projects, from video game covers to original compositions for tabletop RPGs, indicating their versatility.

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Value and pricing

  • Orchestral Tools' Berlin Series bundles have become more affordable, though individual instrument purchases are still available for targeted needs.

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  • The Berlin Series can be obtained at significant discounts during sales, with some users acquiring it for as low as $100 from its original price of around €849.

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Setup and maintenance

  • SINE player is considered less CPU-intensive than Spitfire's player, making it a preferable choice for resource management.

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Critic Reviews

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Orchestral Tools' The Berlin Series is a composer's dream, offering a vast range of articulations and effects that simulate the grandeur of a live orchestra. The SINE Player plug-in stands out with its realistic sound quality, supported by the acoustically exceptional Teldex Studio. However, the high price might deter budget-conscious creators. Despite this, the series delivers exceptional value for filmmakers and game composers seeking top-notch orchestral sound without the need for a live performance, making it a worthy investment for serious users.

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At 24:46 in the video "EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup | TOMMEE PROFITT (studio tour)" by Andrew Masters on YouTube, Tommee Profitt mentions the Orchestral Tools The Berlin Series, specifically the Berlin Strings sound library, as his favorite. He states:

My favorite Sound Library of all time is probably Berlin strings by orchestral tools.

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