Shadow Of The Future

In Case Of Emergency

ODYSSEY - Behind The Myth

The Death Of Many

Notes: decca only, limited dynamics in this example, early version of the library, no verb/proc.

Vista II - Low Strings Pizz + Piano + Vln Classical Shorts - Early Test

Notes: mp dyn only, external verb, early version/unpolished

Vista II - 12 Violins - Legato Early Version MP Dynamic (unpolished)

HIGHLIGHT: 6 CELLOS LEGATO MF-F

Track by Jasper Blunk. All patches from Vista 2 (brass and harp is bonus in the library). External verb used but nothing else on the master - all patches are extremely early. Brass isn't tuned yet. In this particular track the legato patch used is just one dynamic so it doesn't show the dynamic range yet (just volume on mod-wheel), however up to 12+. dynamics have been recorded for legatos so far. The challenge was to try to write a quick piece in a brief period of time with just Vista 2. Most mics are decca but close mixed in, in some cases (like cello legatos).  - JB

Vista II - Speedwrite 2 - With early lib (notes in description) - by Jasper Blunk

Adastra Ensemble Strings - "To The Stars" (Mixed) By Joshua Peterson

Red Leaves — Homay Schmitz

HIGHLIGHT: 6 CELLOS LEGATO (~P/"soft")

Patch is extremely early with zero take selection for this dynamic. Sustains are not finalized either (sustain grafts, etc). With the softer dynamics, the intervals begin to get somewhat less "intentional" at this dynamic and below (as you can perhaps contrast with the louder dynamic example posted previously). The "piano" dynamic is rather subjective, but that's my rough estimate here. 

The movement you hear in the sustains is to a degree representative of what will be in the final library, but will be somewhat masked as well by other dynamics playing at the same time and certain finalization protocols that have yet to be completed. Some slower playing so you can see how the movement affects the intervals fading back into the sustains (admittedly, at this extraordinarily early stage).

In this particular example the legato patch used is just one dynamic so it doesn't show the dynamic range yet (just volume on mod-wheel), however up to 12+. dynamics have been recorded for legatos so far (10 for cellos). In the current mapping this is dynamic 5 out of 10, meaning 4 dynamics below this one and 5 above. External verb used. Close + Decca mics.  - JB

Vista II - 6 Cellos Legato (~P/soft) (details in description)

Hello everyone! It's been a while. I'm happy to share with you my latest project, The Shimmering.  The Shimmering is an album that is dedicated and serves as a tribute to the old-school RPG Ahriman's Prophecy, developed by Aveyond Studios (formerly Amaranth Games) and released on March 7, 2004. It's a game I rather enjoyed back in my childhood  years and I always wanted to compose some music inspired by it. In this album I'm I am returning to my foundational pursuits in the composition of ambient music. It contains shorter dreamy tracks with more emphasis on atmospheric ambience. Enjoy~

"In the hush of predawn, Talia stirred from her dreams. The first golden rays of the sun danced across the jagged mountain crests bathing the world in hues of gold. A radiant smile bloomed on her face for this was no ordinary morning. Today she would be named, the sacred rite of her mountain village where the young claimed their adulthood profession. But little did she know. The ancient trees murmured of a prophecy in the rustle of their leaves, and the wind whispered of trials yet to come.That fateful dawn, fate moved. In that irrevocable turning, Talia's destiny unfurled like a banner in the gale , sending her in an epic journey across Aia."

Vista II - Speedwrite 2 - With early lib (notes in description) - by Jasper Blunk

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