Miroslav™ Philharmonik™ Details Revealed
(Press Release | Posted 2005-04-20)
Musik Messe 2005. IK Multimedia is releasing more details on the highly anticipated upcoming release of Miroslav™ Philharmonik™, orchestral and choir module plug-in.
Miroslav™ Philharmonik™ is a powerful integrated Orchestral Workstation combining the legendary Miroslav™ Orchestral and Choir sample collection masterpieces with a dedicated plug-in instrument specifically tailored toward classical sounds and arrangement.
Software
Miroslav™ Philharmonik™ is based on the technology of the innovative SampleTank® 2 engine which has been specifically tailored for use classical instruments. Its features include:
• 16 part multitimbral sample-based orchestral workstation
• 32 Classic DSP effects - 4 per instrument
• Multiple synth engines including STRETCH™ and Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch
• Mix view allows full mix parameter control
• Classical music-oriented parameter names make it easy to use
• Zone feature for accurate single sample editing
• Full MIDI control of performance parameters
• Part preset and combi preset customization features
• 256 notes polyphony
• Available as a VST, RTAS, DXi, AU plug-in for Mac OSX and Windows from the same box
• Sounds compatible with SampleTank® 2
Thanks to the unique STRETCH™ engine classical sounds like Solo Strings, Woodwinds and more are brought to the next level of playability and realism with real-time glissando, fluid pitch bends, performance-based time-stretching and more, like no other sample-based orchestra product on the market.
Sounds
Miroslav™ orchestral samples are some of the most playable and inspiring sounds for symphonic arrangements and compositions. They've marked the atmosphere of numerous films and productions and have become the tool of choice for many soundtrack composers. Beautifully recorded at the Dvorak Symphony Hall in Prague by Miroslav Vitous, these sounds have texture, warmth, and beauty that are unrivalled in the sample world.
Miroslav™ Philarmonik will include more than 1,000 orchestral and choir sounds and over 7GB of sample material on 2 DVDs. It includes the full sample content of the original Miroslav™ Orchestra and Choir collections enhanced with previously unreleased sample material and additional instruments recorded at high resolution by Miroslav Vitous.
Strings
An impressive string section including 11 and 23 Violins (one of the largest violin ensembles available on the sample market), 10 Cellos, 9 Basses, 4 violas plus solo Bass, Cello, Violin, Viola with many performance variations including Vibrato, Pizzicato, Staccato, Marcato, Espressivo, Muted, Tremolo, Detache’ , Sul Ponte and more.
Brass and Woodwinds
Brass: 4 French Horns, 3 English Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Flugelhorn and solo Brass with Mute, Portamento, Staccato, Legato, Crescendo, Fortissimo and more performances. Woodwinds: 3 Oboes, 3 Flutes, solo Oboe, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Bassclarinet, Contrabasson and Piccolo.
Classical Percussions
A full assortment of Classical Percsussions is included such as Chimes, Tubular Bells, Plate Bells, Bell Tree, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bass Drums, Snare, Cymbals, Gongs, Shakers, Crotales, Castanets, Agogos, Bongos, Timpani, Tambourine, Woodblocks and more. With signature instruments like snare and timpani offering rolls, glides, hits and other performance variations.
Other Classical Sounds
Concert Piano, Harp, Harpsichord and Cathedral Organ are also included for a truly complete orchestral set.
Choirs
16 Men and 16 Women classic choir with separate notes, ahs, ohs, uhs, mms, in staccato, glissando, portamento and more.
Price, availability, upgrades
Miroslav™ Philharmonik™ will have a suggested retail price of $/€499 and is expected to ship in May 2005. Registered SampleTank® 2.0 full version customers will be able to crossgrade for $/€349.
For more information please visit:
www.ikmultimedia.com
www.sampletank.com
About IK Multimedia:
IK Multimedia, is a music software company directly operating in four countries, founded in 1996 for the purpose of developing software designed to enable people to listen, play and produce music using revolutionary new digital instruments which are powerful and easy to use. AmpliTube®, T-Racks®, GrooveMaker®, SampleTank®, Sonik Synth™, Philharmonik™ are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production srl. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
