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Advanced Soundware 'REALIZE Orchestral Brass': The Virtual Ensemble Plug-in that Transforms MIDI into Expressive Orchestral Performances with a Vast Library

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Text 2024-05-28

 

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Advanced Soundware 'REALIZE Orchestral Brass': The Virtual Ensemble Plug-in that Transforms MIDI into Expressive Orchestral Performances with a Vast Library

 

 

Advanced Soundware, the American audio plug-in developer focusing on MIDI realizations, has recently announced the release of 'REALIZE Orchestral Brass'. REALIZE is the groundbreaking virtual ensemble plug-in that generates expressive, authentic performances directly from your MIDI score. In more detail, this is a software tool that analyzes the tracks in a MIDI file and generates lifelike performances that are delivered as multitrack audio recordings. REALIZE offers over 100,000 sampled phrases featuring more than 260,000 notes in the Orchestral Brass library. This library was meticulously crafted from recordings of real musicians in-situ by a 13-piece brass ensemble. 

  

 

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REALIZE stands apart by analyzing MIDI data to understand musical phrasing, dynamics, and articulations, translating them into expressive performances. Each instrument in the Orchestral Brass library provides a variety of articulations, dynamic layers, and subtle variations, ensuring music rendering resonate with authenticity and depth. In a nutshell, REALIZE interprets your MIDI tracks and transcribes them into music notation alongside a stunningly realistic audio performance for every note of every phrase of every instrument. With REALIZE, users are free from the need to memorize patch lists, insert program changes, perform key-switches, or split their music across multiple MIDI tracks for each instrument in the orchestra. Instead, the MIDI data such as Note On/Off, velocity, and Expression are analyzed and the most suitable recorded phrases from the Orchestral Brass library are adapted to fit your music. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also preserves the musicality of your compositions. REALIZE Orchestral Brass is suitable for composers, producers, musicians as well as educators and students. 

 

  

▲ Notation panel

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In REALIZE, tracks are comprised of 'Motifs', the fundamental musical phrases that are the essence of your composition. Each motif consists of one to four notes - the building blocks of your musical creation. Upon importing a MIDI file, REALIZE undertakes an offline render of each motif across all instrument tracks. This process involves detailed analysis and conversion of MIDI data into audio performances, to prepare for playback and editing within the plug-in. At the core of REALIZE lies the Notation Panel, a space where musical phrasing is visualized and brought to life. With this panel, you can manipulate accents, articulations, and dynamics, transforming your MIDI data into a masterful score. In the end, you will discover the art of fine-tuning each motif in your composition to your exact preference. 

  

 

▲ Infomation page

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The Information Page is your resource for examining the intricate details of your motifs. From note onset and length to pitch, accents, articulation marks, and the dynamics of your motif, this section provides a comprehensive view, enabling you to scrutinize and perfect every aspect of your composition at a glance. 

  

 

▲ Waveform panel

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The Waveform Panel provides a detailed view of each note, offering controls for Intonation (tune and vibrato), Position (attack and release), Articulation (transient and inflection), Transition (speed and depth), and Output (volume). By mastering these controls, you can infuse your compositions with nuanced expression and dynamics, tailoring each note to your artistic vision. This panel is a powerful tool for detailed audio editing, allowing fine-tuning of only the selected active note. REALIZE integrates tightly with your DAW, allowing seamless navigation and editing. For instance, selecting a new active note within a motif can be done easily through the Notation or Waveform Panels, and in some configurations, you can command your DAW to jump to the position of the selected active note. 

  

 

▲ Source Sample Dropdown

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In the Source Sample Dropdown you can select the most fitting samples for your composition. Here, you will learn how to match each note's character with your envisioned expression, elevating the overall impact of your performance. The Source Sample Dropdown is organized into four distinct categories: Detached, Rhythmic, Melodic, and Dynamic. Each category caters to different musical characteristics. The Source Sample Dropdown guides you in curating your orchestral performance with precision. 

  

 

▲ Multifunction panel

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The Multifunction Panel is a control center for mixing and processing tracks within REALIZE. It includes pages for Monitoring, Routing, Balance, Sections, Microphones, and Master FX. From detailed note information to global effects, each page contributes to a polished, expressive, and professional final product. With this panel, you can maximize the potential of your compositions, bringing your music to life with depth, clarity, and professional polish. 

 

 

Features (REALIZE)

  • Transforms MIDI into expressive orchestral performances with a vast library
  • Designed to eliminate the need for users to memorize patch lists, insert program changes, perform key-switches, or split their music across multiple MIDI tracks for each instrument
  • MIDI data (Note On/Off, Velocity, and Expression) are analyzed and the most suitable recorded phrases from the library are adapted to fit your music
  • Once the performance has been rendered, the user can re-shape the audio of any given note or re-generate it entirely from a list of alternative source samples
  • You can manipulate accents, articulations, and dynamics of your motifs
  • Offers detailed audio editing such as controls for intonation, position, articulation, transition, and output of a selected active note
  • Guides you in curating your orchestral performance with precision
  • You can customize REALIZE to your preferred mixing approach for creative freedom
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Seamless DAW integration

 

Features (Orchestral Brass)

  • Over 100,000 sampled phrases featuring more than 260,000 notes in the Orchestral Brass library (applies to ALL BRASS BUNDLE)
  • Up to 4x iterations for long notes and up to 256x iterations for short notes
  • Authentic ensemble sounds with instruments recorded individually in-situ

 

 

System Requirements

 

Supported Devices:

  • MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Mac Studio (using Rosetta)
  • Intel-based PC desktop and laptop computers

Supported OS:

  • Windows 10 or higher
  • MacOS 11 or later

Supported DAW:

  • Cubase Pro 12 or later
  • Digital Performer 11 or later
  • Logic Pro 10 or later
  • Pro Tools Studio 2020 or later*
  • Reaper 6 or later

Supported Plug-in Formats:

  • VST3
  • AU

Storage Requirements:

  • ~20GB per instrument (271GB in total)

 

* Pro Tools users will need a plug-in wrapper, such as Blue Cat PatchWork

 

 

Price

Advanced Soundware currently offers five products from the Orchestral Brass product line, all of which include the REALIZE plug-in:

 

  • Horns 1, 2, 3: $299 USD
  • Horns 4, 5, 6: $299 USD
  • Trumpets 1, 2, 3: $299 USD
  • Trombones 1, 2: $249 USD
  • Bass Bone, Tuba: $249 USD

 

Advanced Soundware also offers the ALL BRASS BUNDLE, which consists of all five products listed above. This bundle includes a vast repository of over 100,000 sampled phrases and over 267,000 notes in the Orchestral Brass library. The bundle is priced at $999 USD and reflects a 40% discount relative to buying each of the five Orchestral Brass products separately.

 

ALL BRASS BUNDLE: $999 USD

  • Horns 1, 2, 3
  • Horns 4, 5, 6
  • Trumpets 1, 2, 3
  • Tombones 1, 2
  • Bass Bone, Tuba

 

 

For more information on 'REALIZE Orchestral Brass'

 

 

 

Demo Sound

  

 

Quick Start Guide 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

About 'Advanced Soundware' (https://advancedsoundware.com/) 

Advanced Soundware brings you the tools to craft, refine, and perfect your MIDI realizations with an ease and realism never before possible. Experience the impact a true performance can make. Go beyond virtual instruments, break through limitations, and reach the full potential of your musical vision with REALIZE.

 

 

 

 

  

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