EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Virtual Instrument Plug-In (Download) - Manual (Page 127)

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size of the instrument or make it feel like multiple timpanists are playing in unison
with hard mallets. Note Velocity controls dynamics (2 levels), and notes play in a round
robin (x2) cycle.
• (D#0) activates rolls in a 22-note chromatic range with different roll variations. The
Mod Wheel allows you to create crescendos and decrescendos with an 8 dynamic level
spread. Whereas Timpani Hard Cresc gives you the most realism (since the rolls are
pre-recorded), this instrument gives you much more control over the length and drama
of every roll.
• (E0) activates live-recorded crescendos over 3 separate 22-note chromatic ranges,
with each note range (C1–A2, C3–A4, C5–A6) containing a crescendo of a different
length. You can select from two dynamic levels based on Note Velocity.
Metals
This folder of instruments contains a variety of metal percussion, including bells, anvils,
mark trees, vibraphones, and more.
Brake Drum and Anvils Hits
A brake drum and anvil set starting on note A-1 and mapped across the entire key range,
composed of: brake drum (A-1-D0), muted brake drum (E0-D1), anvil (G1-D2), muted
anvil (E2-C3), anvil “carol sound” (E3-F4), muted anvil “carol sound” (G4-C5), railroad
tracks (F5-D6), and muted railroad tracks (E6-C7). This assortment of metals has a play-
ful, musical quality when different notes play in rapid succession — their pitches are
slightly different, ring out, and have a very organic quality to them. CC 11 (Expression)
and Note Velocity control overall loudness, and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (up
to 6 levels).
Crotales Hard
Hard crotales mapped chromatically between notes C3-C5. Short notes play when CC 64
(Sustain Pedal) is off (values 0-64), while long notes play when CC 64 (Sustain Pedal)
is on (values 65-127). They’re similar in range and timbre to the glockenspiel, but with
a magical sparkle — and pressing the sustain pedal gives them a long tail reminiscent
of wind chimes. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loudness, and Note
Velocity also controls dynamics (up to 3 levels).
Crotales Soft
Soft crotales mapped chromatically between notes C3-C5. Short notes play when CC 64
(Sustain Pedal) is off (values 0-64), while long notes play when CC 64 (Sustain Pedal)
is on (values 65-127). They’re similar in range and timbre to the glockenspiel, but with
a magical sparkle — and pressing the sustain pedal gives them a long tail reminiscent of
wind chimes. The note attacks are nearly inaudible, which also gives this instrument a
similar feel to the celesta. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loudness,
and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (up to 3 levels).
Finger Cymbals
Finger cymbals mapped to the white keys between notes C1-F1, drenched in reverb and
only allowing a distant ring to emerge, giving them a magical, ethereal quality that’s great
for adding depth to quiet moments in the orchestra. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity
control overall loudness, Note Velocity also controls dynamics (up to 3 levels), and notes
play in a round robin (x4) cycle.