8Dio Century Solo Brass Demo Walkthrough w/ Troels Folmann

8Dio Century Solo Brass is the definitive state-of-the-art collection of ultra-realistic Solo brass instruments. Our most significant leap forward in orchestral deep-sampling. Infused with emotion and intention in every sample.
Effortless and playable beyond words. 8Dio Century Orchestral Series is produced by long-time Academy Award, Emmy Nominated, T.E.C and G.A.N.G Award winning producers, Colin O'Malley and Troels Folmann
This luxury collection of Solo Brass contains 7 individual brass instruments, including 1 Trumpet, 1 French Horn, 1 Trombone, 1 Flugel Horn, 1 Cimbasso, 1 Tuba and 1 Bass Trombone.
All elegant creations in each their way. From the soaring bite of the Trumpet Ensemble to the stature and loneliness of the horn. The gorgeous breath of the Flugel Horn to the gliding, fluent notes of the Trombone. It's father the Bass Trombone marks itself with raw, deep, character. The Cimbasso to shine brightly where the Tuba cannot. The Tuba to resonate on the warm, bottom surface.
The shell of Century Brass is our custom-designed user-interface. Offering virtually every option to express yourself. All simple. All one page.
Inside the shell you will find the secret to Century Brass. An exquisite collection of luxury virtual instruments - specifically designed for high-end, emotional realism. The Century Brass Sessions took place over 2 years, selectively hand-picked players from all across Europe.
Over 700 hours of session/recording time. Only lord knows how many sessions - and then retakes - and even further retakes.
Century Orchestral Brass was derived from several new recording and sampling techniques. All the legatos are not only layered in dynamics, but we created new programs that offer you a completely smooth transition. So when you need to take your Horn from Piano to Fortissimo - just do it - and it works effortlessly. We also recorded a wealth of different short notes. There is so much more than the typical staccatos and marcatos. We recorded unique fanfare oriented short notes - with more bite and tension. We recorded traditional articulations - at multiple lengths. More arcs then you could dream of. But, of course all arcs are now dynamically layered and recorded at multiple lengths. So, in essence, you have control over Dynamics (CC1), Expression (CC11) and Speed (CC16).
Century Brass is not a sample library to us. It is a truly emotional and realistic collection of incredibly deep-sampled brass instruments. It can be anything you want it to be. The softest skin you ever touched. The thunderous end of a world. It can be subtle. It can be Forte. But it will always be lyrical.
More information at www.8dio.com

[@timpate7340]

troels you are my favorite composer by far, i have yet to hear a mock up by you that didnt move me musically and emotionally. i have bought many 8dio libraries because of you. thank you for all you do.

[@Soundpaintmusic]

Thank you! Serving the needs of music makers is my greatest honor. I just like to paint with these creations too, occasionally. Cheers, Troels

[@soundtreks]

really nice piece of music!

[@eylam9690]

You are a great composer, Troels. I get strong Japan/Anime vibes from this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Soundpaintmusic]

Aw thank you Eylam! Very kind (cheers, T)

[@benedictjohnson2176]

Sounds perfect! I'm very close to buying the Century Brass bundle. But am I the only one who wants some Century Woodwinds? I can see why they're probably so low on your list, what with all your preexisting solo woodwind libraries, but you could do them so well (and dry)! And please don't be afraid to include all the main nine solo instruments in favour of fewer ensembles :)

[@ObsessiveCostumingDude]

That was a lovely demo! Thank you for sharing and discussing it with us. Well done! The libraries sound fantastic. :)

[@drvoodoo3073]

What are your settings for Valhalla Shimmer care to share?

[@mmaybrown]

What the name of the harp you're using? I'm trying to find it on your website and can't.