As in the first library, the sound is intensified by some unusually large section sizes, epitomised by a formidable low strings section of 12 double basses and eight cellos played in octaves. In contrast to the high-decibel performances of its predecessor, MA2 exploits the orchestra’s quieter dynamics, producing an overall darker, more sombre tone. You can read the review of Metropolis Ark 1 at Deep Strings
In this review we’ll take a look at both collections, starting with an exploration of the uncharted depths of Metropolis Ark 2 (henceforth called MA2). Metropolis Ark 2 is 54GB, while Berlin Percussion Main Library is 75GB (installed sizes).
In a separate initiative, they’ve also extended their 1920s-cinema-inspired ‘monumental orchestra’ range with Metropolis Ark 2: Orchestra Of The Deep, featuring a completely new set of strings, brass, woodwind and harps sections, three choirs, pianos, harmonium, pipe organ, percussion (including large drums) and a set of synth and waterphone effects.īoth libraries were recorded at the Berlin Teldex Scoring Stage from multiple microphone positions, and work with the free Kontakt Player as well as the full version of Kontakt 5.5.1. Following the success of their Berlin Woodwinds, Strings and Brass sample collections, these young developers have released Berlin Percussion, thereby completing a full hand of sections for their impressive orchestral series. To use a horse-racing metaphor not often seen in the pages of music technology magazines, Orchestral Tools appear to have the bit between their teeth. Orchestral Tools add orchestral percussion to their Berlin symphonic project and unleash a second cinematic epic. METROPOLIS ARK I marks the next generation of Fortissimo and it is a revolution of Epic in one single box.MA2’s monumental low strings ensemble features a panoramic spread of 12 double basses and eight cellos playing in octaves.
on more than 75GB of compressed sample material. Extensive Articulation Sets additionally offer Swells, Crescendos, Glissandos, 2 different lengths of Marcato, Shorts, etc. Instead of pre-mixed sections, METROPOLIS ARK I offers pure and unprocessed instrument groups to give you all the flexibility to arrange your own orchestrations. Together with uncomparable Powerchords recorded wet at the scoring stage with two different Guitars and a sinister massive Choir singing at the highest dynamics, this Collection will rise your compositions to a whole new level. METROPOLIS ARK I includes different French Horn ensembles: A big 9 piece Horn Section for soaring, thick Horn melodies and a smaller 3 piece Horn Ensembles, specifically designed to play chords. There is one vision and everything is built around it: Special sections like 4 Contra Bassoons playing in unison, a Bass Trombone Ensemble, a Cimbasso Ensemble or 12 Basses + 6 Celli playing together in octaves. This Collection opens a whole new world for Orchestral Tools, who are well known for their Berlin Series, a virtual Orchestra that set a new standard and is used by many high-profile film composers in Hollywood and around the world. Everything is designed to be loud, to be bold and boundary-shatteringly epic. METROPOLIS ARK I features the loudest imaginable dynamics starting from mf upwards to ffff. METROPOLIS ARK I contains a huge Orchestra, Choir, Electric Guitars, Percussion, a Grand Piano and a magnificent Drumset, all recorded with first call musicians at the Teldex Scoring Stage.