The two videos here show the “phrased sustains” from the upcoming Vista II – Small Brass Ensembles release. These are a new type of articulation I’ve been developing, based on my sympathetic-resonance approach and going down the rabbit hole both technically and performance-wise. Functionally they are polyphonic, legato-esque patches – per the (albeit very early) demonstrations. There are also same-note repetitions as you can hear, triggered by holding down the sus pedal while playing. I got 6-7 dynamics for these main phrased sustain patches. To hear more exposed versions there are also no-verb versions of the demos in the second half of the videos.
Next Releases (as of now)
The list below doesn’t preclude other releases & updates, please see the Upcoming Releases page here for other things in-production
Marshland Lite (Choir) – As of March 15th, the last week has been beta testing. Currently & this upcoming week I’m addressing bug fixes based on beta stage feedback.
Vista II – Solo Cello Legato [free v1.1 content update] – New slurred legato instrument and various fixes to the original bow-change instrument.
Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite (is it accurate to call it “lite” at this stage?) [free v2.0 content update] – I’ve got it in post-production (its all recorded). More details here.
Vista II – Small Brass Ensembles – Similar to VIISSE in terms of being small tutti ensembles. This is not the dedicated Vista II brass module. Almost done recording, in edits.
- High ensemble: C trumpet + horn + tenor trombone
- Low ensemble: cimbasso + bass trombone
- Also recorded some other things.. phrased sus solos & a2 horns content, and an alternative low brass ensemble (cimbasso + contrabass trombone) essentials arts
Plenty of dynamics (not as many as strings generally, but up to seven). Articulations are looking like phrased sustains, phrased marcatos, phrased portatos, dedicated shorts w fast tonguing via playing speed, playable trills (if I can get them working right for brass.. still experimenting), and flutters.
Vista II – Small Woodwind Ensembles – Again, similar to VIISSE in terms of small tutti ensembles. There will also be a dedicated woodwind module (just like the brass). Done recording, in edits.
- High ensemble: clarinet + flute
- Low ensemble: bass clarinet + bassoon
- A couple basic solo legato patches (alto flute, English horn)
Articulations include phrased sustains, various shorts and portatos, playable trills (different speeds), playable fast tonguing if I can make it work, fugue marcatos (experimental), and classical marcatos (experimental).
Vista II – Core – Yep, moving this one in front of the Chamber module because it’s closer to completion.
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