Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes

Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes

21st November 2024

We're proud to introduce Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes, the newest addition to the Abbey Road Orchestra sample library series made alongside Spitfire Audio.

Available now in two versions: Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Professional and Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Core.

This virtual instrument captures the nuance of a world-class flutes a2 section, expertly recorded in the iconic Studio One by Abbey Road senior engineer Simon Rhodes.
 
 
Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Professional offers a comprehensive collection of articulations for anyone’s compositional needs as a virtual instrument that sets a new standard for the sound of the flute in the digital age. As such, seven technologically advanced legato techniques — including EXTENDED techniques that are the most advanced patches ever created by Spitfire Audio, such as accented MARCATO (performed with a strong accented front to the note, presented as a shorter note length than STACCATO with the option of timed release triggers) and ‘soft swell’ entries for single long notes triggered by key velocity — work with stupendous sampling depth to provide unparalleled expression and realism.

Flutes Pro also features 16 curated mic signals for microscopic mix control, including two hand-crafted mix signals by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer extraordinaire Simon Rhodes, resulting in an exquisitely authentic flute sound that embodies the timeless essence of one of the most renowned recording spaces in the world.
 
 
For those who do not need the tweak-ability of all those 16 signals or extended playability, please welcome Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Core to the production table. This virtual instrument offers key articulations and playing styles; indeed, its LYRICAL LEGATO and PERFORMANCE LEGATO, wide selection of longs and shorts, and control over a variety of articulations allow users to create both intimate and epic soundscapes.

Spitfire co-founder Paul Thomson says:

“There’s just so much beautiful, natural dynamic in these recordings, and in the way that the library has been assembled by the team at Spitfire Audio. It just sounds so glorious! It fits that expressive need that you have with the flutes, as well as giving you a kind of aggressive style, even though the flute is not the most aggressive instrument. It’s not something that has massive dynamic range in the orchestra, but has its own character, so what I love about Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes is that we’ve captured bags of character from these incredible flautists who have played on the library.”

Explore Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Professional,Abbey Road Orchestra: Flutes Core and
all the other libraries available at spitfireaudio.com
 
 

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