Product details
Special effects and techniques
Berlin Woodwinds SFX is a collection of four solo instruments and two woodwind ensembles performing clusters, aleatoric effects, and other advanced articulations. They’re recorded across the full tonal range of the instruments, making the effects on offer completely playable, and vastly more flexible than working with one-shot effects.
Access a wide range of specialist sounds including melodic techniques, textures, aleatoric sounds, bends, and percussive effects. These unusual sounds are a vital and inspiring complement to the regular Berlin Woodwinds, recorded under the same meticulous conditions with the exact same setup. Blending perfectly, these effects add spice and color to edge your compositions into experimental territory.
Highlights
Build your own effects ensemble
At your service: Four solo instruments and two ensembles, playing a wide range of special effects that are more or less consistent across the collection—obviously, not all instruments can perform all articulations.
The solo flute, piccolo, clarinet, and bassoon perform effects typical for each instrument—as many as we could come up with, from rips and runs to multiphonics and jet whistles.
The flute ensemble is three flutes, which change to three piccolos as you move up the tonal range. During the recordings, the players were able to interact with one another, resulting in a particularly lively and dynamic performance.
Carver’s Low Bassoon Ensemble is three bassoons and three contrabassoons playing in a fairly aggressive style. This ensemble is designed to provide a low-register edge that can cut through even the busiest of arrangements. Dangerously addictive!
Part of the Berlin Woodwinds series
Like all products in the Berlin Series, this collection was recorded at Berlin’s Teldex Scoring Stage with all players seated in their traditional orchestral positions. Multiple mic placements (Decca Tree, AB omni, a choice of spots, and surround) ensure a balanced, spatially coherent sound that gels beautifully with other Orchestral Tools collections.
Noah Stone –
These woodwind effects add a whole new dimension to my compositions; the range and quality are impressive, and I love the instant access—definitely worth the investment!
Xander Knight –
Absolutely loving the woodwind effects collection; the sounds are lush and versatile, making my compositions come alive—definitely a solid investment!
Ryder Light –
I was pleasantly surprised by the range of textures and sounds; they added a fresh depth to my compositions—definitely a valuable addition to my toolkit!
Xander Knight –
Absolutely love these woodwind effects! They add so much depth and character to my compositions—definitely a worthwhile investment. Would buy again for sure!
Henry Vale –
These woodwind effects have completely transformed my compositions; the range of sounds is stunning and easy to access, though I wish there were a few more articulations.
Asher North –
Absolutely loved using these woodwind effects in my compositions; they add such a rich texture and uniqueness—definitely on my go-to list for future projects!
Aurora Rivers –
Absolutely loved the woodwind effects; they added a unique depth to my compositions. Instant access and everything worked flawlessly—definitely worth the investment!
Willow Dream –
Absolutely love the unique textures and sounds this collection offers; it’s a game changer for my compositions—no issues at all, would definitely buy again!
Lyra Rain –
Incredible range of textures and effects, super intuitive to use, but I wish there were more presets; overall, a solid addition to my collection—definitely worth it!