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Missing Patches and Samples in Phobos
Missing Patches in Phobos If you get an error message about missing patches in Phobos this means that Phobos cannot locate the content that it needs to run. The error looks like: If you did not ...
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Why is the mid room mic not available on the strings in Orchestral Swarm?
Brass in particular really benefits from getting a little more distance from the instrument to allow the sound to timbrally balance before it hits the mics. For this reason we’ve added a ‘mid’ dist...
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I'm not familiar with the microphones used in Orchestral Swarm
The mic options used are Close, Decca Tree, Outriggers, Stereo Royers, R88 Ribbons, Mid Room.
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Will Orchestral Swarm Blend with wetter libraries from Spitfire?
Yes. Most film scores contain orchestral material recorded in different locations. This library is recorded in a fairly dry but beautiful sounding space, with great mics and pres, so you can use th...
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Will the Bernard Herrmann Toolkit blend with wetter libraries from Spitfire?
Yes. Most film scores contain orchestral material recorded in different locations. All you need is a decent reverb. In addition to the reverb that we've made available in the library itself, we wou...
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I'm not familiar with the microphones used in LCOS
Our user manual explains the mics that we’ve used on London Contemporary Orchestra Strings. View it here.
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Why are the Celli and Basses recorded together in LCOS?
In order for the ‘workshop’ system to work the players have to vibe off on each other in a group, the violins and violas are larger selections but many of the unique LCO bass work is based on blend...
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Will LCOS blend with wetter libraries from Spitfire?
Yes. Most film scores contain orchestral material recorded in different locations. All you need is a decent reverb. We would recommend the VSS3 by TC Electronics, Lexicon Native or Valhalla DSP. We...
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LCOS does not sound as reverberant as other Spitfire Libraries
They’re recorded on our dry stage in King’s Cross, London. However a bit of liberally added reverb will help you blend this with our other libraries.
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The tuning in LCOS is very different...
This is by design. Not only do the London Contemporary Orchestra use innovative bowing styles they also play with microtonal tuning. By embracing this you will find your music has that LCO edge.