SONiVOX Film Score Companion Virtual Instrument (Download)

SONiVOX Film Score Companion Virtual Instrument (Download)

This download of Film Score Companion from SONiVOX combines five separate programs - Orchestral Companion Brass, Orchestral Companion Strings, Orchestral Companion Woodwinds, Eighty Eight Ensemble, and Big Bang Cinematic Percussion. SONiVOX spared no effort or expense in seeking out the best musicians, playing the best-sounding instruments, and they took the necessary steps to record them correctly in the most lifelike manner possible. SONiVOX paid attention to every last acoustic detail-because they know you ll be doing the same.

Orchestral Companion Strings

9GB library comprising string ensembles for 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Articulations include sustains, espressivo, staccato, pizzicato, tremolos, and more.

Orchestral Companion Brass

5GB library comprising Solo and Ensemble Trumpets, Solo and Ensemble Trombones, Solo and Ensemble French Horns, and Tuba. Articulations include sustains, staccato, marcato, mutes, and more.

Orchestral Companion Woodwinds

9GB library comprising Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, and Bassoon, with solo and ensemble versions of each, as well as full woodwind ensemble patches.

Eighty Eight Ensemble

11GB collection featuring a Steinway 9 CD337 Concert Grand, recorded in the same hall as the orchestral instruments, for a perfect mix.

Big Bang Cinematic Percussion

15GB library of 200 different percussion instruments ranging from classical, to ethnic, to pure raw-power hits.

World-Class Musicians, Top-Tier instruments

SONiVOX recorded everything in Film Score Companion in the legendary Futura Productions studios in Massachusetts. Members of the Boston Pops and/or Boston Ballet Orchestras played all performances, with the same premium instruments they use for their actual concert galas and events. A combination of spot and ambient mic ing captures every instrumental nuance, while preserving the refined acoustics and intimacy of the performance space itself.

Under the expert guidance of SONiVOX musical sound connoisseur Jennifer Hruska, each sample session was faithfully recorded by Emmy award-winning engineer Antonio Oliart and RIAA award-winning engineer John Bono. The players were positioned using orchestrally correct seating, and measures were even taken to compensate for the sound-absorption of any players absent on that particular day. In order to retain a realistic organic feel, SONiVOX used absolutely minimal post-recording electronic processing. They used two B&K 4011 microphones to preserve the highly desired front-of-hall sound (the good seats), while superior-grade spot mics accurately captured each instrument s individual detail. Benchmark-caliber preamps fed Troisi Octal A/D convertors to complete an uncorrupted signal chain.

SONiVOX has endeavored to make Film Score Companion the most complete, most accurate and lifelike, and easiest-to-use music creation tool for films that has ever been made.

Playable Programs

Each patch and preset is easily playable by virtually every level of performer. All instruments are presented in multivelocity layers, with natural swells available via the modulation wheel. MIDI key switching provides on-the-fly articulation for select patches. The internal sound engine provides additional modulation (LFO) sources, dynamic envelope control, and studio-grade reverb/effects to allow creative customization of the onboard sounds.

Plug-In Proficiency

Each suite runs as a fully compatible plug-in with any VST (32- or 64-bit), AU (64-bit), and AAX (32- or 64-bit) for Pro Tools 10.3 or higher Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.