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Spitfire Audio “This is London Calling” - BBC Symphony Orchestra

Mike T said:
Yeah that's all BBCSO plus Eric Whitacre Choir.

I'm sorry I can't be very specific since I did this a while ago and tend to not save project files. I do know that it was a basic tree/outrigger/ambient mix, in accordance with the diagram of John Kurlander's original recording setup, possibly with some mids on winds, brass, and percussion. I also know that I boosted (Pultec, if it matters) the high end around 14k more than I'd normally dare, to get closer to the amount of "air" in the original. Probably could have gone even more extreme actually.

Sorry, correction: I'm now remembering that this was mostly just the tree, no outriggers or ambients. Some added mid detail like I said though.
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Thank you so much Mike, it's very helpful! :)

I believe you seriously motivated me to take a serious turn on the BBCSO side again, because with so few mics activated and only one library (EWC aside), it sounds as good as my "Frankenstein orchestra" with 3-4 positions activated by section and layering in all corners to match the LOTR reference sound.

One last thing, do you remember what reverb plugin did you used? It seems to me that it could be VSS3 or 7th heaven, but maybe I'm completely wrong... :grin:
 
EricValette said:
Thank you so much Mike, it's very helpful! :)

I believe you seriously motivated me to take a serious turn on the BBCSO side again, because with so few mics activated and only one library (EWC aside), it sounds as good as my "Frankenstein orchestra" with 3-4 positions activated by section and layering in all corners to match the LOTR reference sound.

One last thing, do you remember what reverb plugin did you used? It seems to me that it could be VSS3 or 7th heaven, but maybe I'm completely wrong... :grin:
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Yes, Seventh Heaven. North Church, I think.

By the way, I'm glad you're motivated to give it another go. It makes me sad to think that so many people here have libraries, BBCSO or not, which they've spent appreciable sums on, just sitting around for whatever reason.

There's always something to nitpick, but ultimately I just don't believe there is much truly in the way of getting great results with any of the modern tools we have available, and people would see that if they took a break from endless buying and focused on something.
 
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Mike T said:
There's always something to nitpick, but ultimately I just don't believe there is much truly in the way of getting great results with any of the modern tools we have available, and people would see that if they took a break from endless buying and focused on something.
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Yep.
 
Jay, did you get BBCSO? If so, what is your take (and comparison to EWHO)?
 
Fleer said:
Jay, did you get BBCSO? If so, what is your take (and comparison to EWHO)?
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Only the free version. I just can't justify the cost of buying another big orchestra library.

But I really do like the way BBCSO sounds and I like that it isn't as wet as the Air Lyndhurst Spitfire libraries to work with, although obviously that venue sounds lovely.

Bottom line, if EWHO went away tomorrow, I think it would be my choice.
 
OleJoergensen said:
My first attemp with BBCSO (Berlin brass added). It still needs some work.
Constructive suggestions are appreciated :)
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Sounds great. I assume this is the Core version? Doesn't sound as wide as it should I guess...but the strings are fantastic...I have the Pro, and can't wait to work with it....great job though.
 
jaketanner said:
Sounds great. I assume this is the Core version? Doesn't sound as wide as it should I guess...but the strings are fantastic...I have the Pro, and can't wait to work with it....great job though.
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Thank you Jake.
it is the pro version.... unless I have opened otherwise. I use a medium hall reverb, maybe its why...?
 
jaketanner said:
Seemed like the shorts were hard to place stereo wise. And I thought you had short cellos at one point and didn’t seem that far right. Maybe it’s the mic choices?
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Thank you for pointing this out. Ive just discovered there is an adjustment for close/spot signals, Ive changed them to 90 %, changed close mic from 40% to 30% and changed release from 50% to 70%.

I will upload later.
 
jaketanner said:
I like it better...but YOU have to like it also, not just because I mentioned it.. LOL. Anyway, those extra mics are the weapons to making things sound nice and wide and clear...lots of choices.
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I do like it better :). I think I will return to 40 % close mics maybe 35 :).
It sounds much more clear when Listing direct from Logic through a good interface, then after it has been uploaded to Youtube...
Anyway, thank you for bringing my attention to pan of the close mics!
 
OleJoergensen said:
I do like it better :). I think I will return to 40 % close mics maybe 35 :).
It sounds much more clear when Listing direct from Logic through a good interface, then after it has been uploaded to Youtube...
Anyway, thank you for bringing my attention to pan of the close mics!
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Cool...BTW, just got an Alto and Triple Horn solo to go with The BBC...from VSl. They have a BOGO sale, and for $43 for the two, it's worth every penny to supplement. Looking to get the Eupohnium and a flute 1 to add also...ends on the 2nd. If you're interested, get it through Audiodeluxe.com. much cheaper and faster service. Sign up for their free account, and you'll see the discounts in your cart.
 
Hello there !

Anyone have some unexpected jump of sound after releasing keys when "untimed" option is activated or is it just me ? Spiccato patch from violin I leader for example here. It's a bit anoying.

Have a good day all !
 

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Cormast said:
Hello there !

Anyone have some unexpected jump of sound after releasing keys when "untimed" option is activated or is it just me ? Spiccato patch from violin I leader for example here. It's a bit anoying.

Have a good day all !
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I could be wrong, but isn't that the intended behaviour, so you can choose when the release sample hits by when the midi information sends the release trigger?

I would think that choosing "timed" or "none" in the options for short releases would be the proper setting for 99% of applications so that the release sample sounds on time, or not at all.

Again, I could be wrong. It doesn't talk about the short release options in the manual other than to show that the option is there. (Page 16 in the Core manual, page 19 in the Pro manual)
 
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