Abbey Road ONE | Walkthrough and thoughts

Most impressive.

[@Maxx2k8]

Your channel is proving to be quite an expensive subscription as I'm sitting here downloading Abbey Road ONE, but totally worth it! Keep the vids coming!

[@kieranvsmithmusic]

I was about 80% sure I was going to get it... You've just completely sold me on it. Great explanation of the library!

Really enjoyed this walkthrough! Preordered myself as well in the beginning. I sensed that this will become an amazing library over time, and it looks like it will.

[@NoamLevyMusic]

"I'm a bit annoyed that people who haven't dialed in their templates are going to get better mixes" - Blakus, I spent months dialing in my template and this library revealed balance changes I have to make, that's how good it is...

[@NakulKrishna]

Just came across this channel, very informative and well presented concepts that benefit anyone learning this stuff. You got a sub.

[@ArthurHendriks]

Excellent introduction Blake. You made me think about purchase it ;)

[@vibrato]

Thanks for doing this Blake - it does sound very good! Look forward to more packs soon!

[@Blakus]

Cheers, mate! I'm also keen for the next packs!

[@carlborg98]

Those toms sound like the opening of Buckbeak’s Flight!

[@compasspictures]

I've hit the subscribe button several times, but for some reason KZbin keeps unsubscribing me... Thank you so much for this walkthrough - the library sounds amazing! And great to see you're back!

[@LMSNmusic]

HEY! it's great to see you again on youtube :-) the Library sounds amazing

[@InterstellarElectro]

He's back! Thank you!!!

[@kupo150]

Amazing video, I definitely need more of these to learn the intricacies of mics, how scores are mixed to get the same sounds that you after. The audio mixing side of mock ups and tempering samples to sound more realistic is something I need to learn more about!

[@snarf1504]

Blakus is back! With Studio One!

[@thekingsown10]

The legend that is Blakus , welcome back buddy :)

[@JPDC624]

Great walkthrough. And 15:30 - no worries mate, others may get instant great mixes, but they still have to write music. And intuitively understand the whole MIDI composition concept. You still reign there. 👍🏼

[@ashtonjones8892]

Hi Blake! Great video.

[@ShamStalin]

Rarely impressed by any new orchestral libraries, but this one did, hoping they won't just stop there leaving no legatos. Thank you very much much Blake for doing this video !

[@MitchellBroom]

This was a sick video man!

[@devinliu4356]

Thanks Blakus! Insightful!

[@J-MLindeMusic]

It does sound quite lovely!

[@JPJosefPictures]

Thank you for this Walkthrough Video! :)

[@SohnCompositions]

Thanks for the review. I was a bit on the fence especially with how wet and bright it sounded... but you make a good point. Just haven't given it a chance. How would you compare this with let's say the BBC SO?

[@charlesdanx8807]

We haven't the same level so far (haha), but I know exactly what you mean by not getting the 4D sound with a 'regular' library. It often blocks me while jamming... Getting back and forth between different blends of mics/room/hall.. I can't stand that 2D wall of non-sense either. Make sure to tell us one day if you felt any need to tweak those samples anyway (i'm not planning to buy for the moment but really interested in having your thoughts). Really cool to see you man btw. Take care.

[@maximiliangockel]

I was so confused when Windows made that sound at 18:13. Great review though. I got a lot more from it than from Spitfire's walkthroughs.

[@DeveshSodha]

I was in two minds about this library just cause the stuff I saw didn’t really impress me.... then I watch this video and then I slipped on an oboe and now I have it 😂😂

[@Blakus]

Oh no! Sorry! 😂

[@rayfilmsmusic7538]

*Long have I waited* hey blake

[@AndriesdeHaan]

Made a comment yesterday on a new library, that I wished sample developers started to focus more on an actual good / more production-ready sound out of the box. This looks/sounds promising, to be honest!

[@lunao19]

Cool, found you on YT! VI-C represent :)

[@maximilianbeiel6812]

Hehey he is back! So happy to see you again!

[@davelindomusic2207]

Great video. For my first symphonic library purchase would you recommend this or BBCSO Core?

[@thisislance]

I've had some limited success imitating the "tone" of Abbey Road One with older libraries, but the bloom is what I've had trouble with. Significant trouble. If anyone has tips (EWHO, CineBrass, JXL, Synchron stage libraries), I'd love to hear them.

[@JonMaxwell]

Have you tried the BBC Symphony libraries from Spitfire? Is it worth acquiring?

[@LongshanMusic]

It’s in the horns that I make my judgment (I am a horn player). These horns still have a way to go, but they certainly sound very good compared to other libraries.

[@zaharishtonov]

Good to have you back, Blake! :)

[@p3rformer]

Awesome!!

[@manganume]

What the heck! I just came from work, dead tired, its 3 am, but I cannot go to sleep without watching this! Because if Blakus is blowned away by a library, that means that's something really phenomenal !!! edit: I fell asleep,, I'm sorry. Btw I had a dream that i was in Blake's room and he was printing receipts to some companies for some music he wrote! Also he build a new computer that was as big as a comercial printer. It was an IBM with an external videocard that had 8 double stacked 120mm fans on both sides! Also he had 2 blue backpacks in a rattlesnake rattle form. And I thought "now I will learn some mixing tips from the master! :D" then I woke up.......... what a disappointment.......

[@pigpog2307]

So you have to create an instance of the library for each instrument? No need for A Kontakt player type multitimbral set up for your template ? How is it on DSP with multiple instruments?

[@henrik5284]

How do you like the first part of Spitfire’s new modular library? Should be right up your alley

[@Henry_Crun]

What's with one of the staccatissimo trumpet samples in the RR sounding like a double tongue?

[@andypryce7417]

Thank you for the walkthrough! Any hurdles with Studio One compared to Cubase?

[@Blakus]

I may do a video on my thoughts on this soon!

[@NahtramMetal]

Hey, you're alive! :)

[@alainthiry3965]

very useful, thank you

[@michelo6571]

Welcome back Blakus! We missed you.

[@mountainorchestra6254]

Saw the Battle / net shortcut. What do you like to play?

[@NovaRahmanvisuals]

When did Blakus start using Studio One?

[@manganume]

I just had a real dream :D that i was in Blake's room and he was printing receipts to some companies for some music he wrote! Also he build a new computer that was as big as a comercial printer. It was an IBM with an external videocard that had 8 double stacked 120mm fans on both sides! Also he had 2 blue backpacks in a rattlesnake rattle form. And I thought "now I will learn some mixing tips from the master! Yay! :D" then I woke up.......... what a disappointment.......

[@Blakus]

LOL. I'm sorry you had such a nightmare!

[@kadavr0s]

I'm wondering have you tried Berlin Strings or other Orchestra Tools libraries to try to come close to that "Abbey Road" sound? If yes and you did not succeed in it, then what was the reason? From what was able to hear from public playthroughs Berlin String sound much less muddy than strings that were recorded in Air Studio.

[@dminach]

Hi, do you load an instance of the plugin for each different track? How can your computer do it?

[@jaketanner109]

Nice video. I'd like to ask an unreleased question: What screen capture do you use that allows the clean mic signal, then audio from the computer? Do you mute your speakers when you play back the audio?

[@Blakus]

Hey Jake. I'm just using OBS for capture. I generally tend to run my speakers at a low level, and by combing the use of close proximity to the mic, and a gate in my RME Totalmix software, it's usually enough to prevent any annoying bleed from the speakers.

[@jaketanner109]

@@Blakus Hey thanks for the reply...cool. And as a side note, I too try and find libraries that "sound" like my favorite scores, or a particular string sound...it's a great way to minimize buyer's remorse...LOL

[@DennisCaunce]

prior to this library, what were you doing to emulate abbey road studio one?

[@CjPusha2000]

Hey, guys! Could you suggest, what NI Kontakt libraries for epic drums & percussion does Blakus use? Because I can't "catch" them during stream. I really want to find powerful epic drums, maybe, you use some kind of them. I will be grateful if you write me names of these libraries. Or, Blakus, will be grateful for your answer :)

[@fedeeiconees]

Hello! I know that with so many microphones it gives some problems, it is okay for me to use only one microphone because it already seems very good to me; I have an i mac 27 processor 3.2 Ghz intel core I5, memory 32GB of ram at 1867 Mhz DDR3; I am used to working very well with kontakt but I know that these libraries are heavier anyway.. do you think that it could be usable with my computer?

[@Blakus]

It's definitely ok to only use one mic position. The Mix 1 / Mix 2 positions are very well done and are great for saving on system resources too.

[@dragonflames09]

Was thinking of cinematic studio brass but now I’m considering getting this for that and percussions.. for strings was considering SSS or SCS, any advice on that?

[@AlonsoJoaquinComposer]

3 years too late but SCS is the better library, however it's chamber-sized and sounds weird without the outrigger mics, so you'll need to get the Pro version to get the most out of it. Still sort of janky because it's old Spitfire, I highly recommend getting Pacific Ensemble Strings and Vista 2 instead. Cheers!

[@citizenworld8094]

How would you compare this to the BBC Symphony Pro?

[@PaulieDC]

20:01 "...everyone's gonna be able to do this!" Uh, no--everyone will have the samples, but there's still the composing ability and sequencing skills of yours that we are still missing. I think you're safe Mate. And this is two years later, I don't recall 700-800 people in the last two years cranking out incredible Abbey Road-driven compositions on here, lol. 😉

[@FireF1y644]

But then there is AI...

[@Steger13]

Abbey road one or Albion one? It's my first library and don't know which one I should get between those 2. Thanks

[@lukeolney]

❤️

[@CadeRoberts]

I notice you've switched to a set of ATC monitors. How do you like them? How do they compare to the Adams?

[@Blakus]

I'm super happy with them! The A77x are still great, but they can't compare to the ATC. But the price is also significantly higher :D

[@xaviduch]

It's me? Or with all long patches in strings section, when you stop pressing the keys to hear their natural tail, do you get a very unnatural rebound?? Very dissapointed about this.

[@Blakus]

Yes, I’ve noticed this on a few patches too, I’ve submitted some feedback on a couple things which will likely be fixed in the future anyway.

[@fredwhite-musicformultimed4420]

Been a while Blake ! Hope you're doing good mate

[@CJMusic2]

Nice to see a positive and realistic review, rather than the negative and nit-picking video Daniels James did.

[@sfisodlamini54]

😂 😂 Daniel james is honest though. It's not negative but the truth

[@samuelgl]

@@sfisodlamini54 It is the truth and also negative IMO. He always shits on Spitfire libraries but never with other devs.

[@rogernewton7831]

Yeah I like the TamTam. :)

[@mdp]

what DAW are you using?

[@jorgjm555]

Presonus studio one 5

[@Blakus]

Just experimenting with Studio One at the moment :)

[@jadonharper1493]

@@Blakus Would be super interested to hear out your reasons for doing so, I just bought a faderport 2018 and wondering if the level of integration with S1 had anything to do with you experimenting with it?

[@ArturoAlbero]

Great video! I'll end up buying this awesome library, I loved how it sounds since thier anouncement. But first I must use the Air libraries to deserve getting this :P You've convinced me to try harder!

[@backdraft5290]

What other Sample Librarys are there, recorded in Abbey Road?

[@Iegacyfilm]

I’m almost certain it has not been available for sampling bar Native Instruments and maybe private libraries until now. Having said that - there were an ongoing and crowdfunded string library to be recorded in Abbey Road entitled “1930s strings” .. but that were never completed, only a demo was put out online.

[@Blakus]

This is the first publicly available Abbey Road orchestral library done properly as far as I'm aware.

[@stefandy31]

garritan cfx www.garritan.com/products/cfx-concert-grand-virtual-piano/

[@PraiseTracks]

@@stefandy31 , I can't wait to combine the Garritan CFX with Abbey Road ONE.

[@oddfellow8366]

Albion One or ARO??

[@lovelymusicnow4404]

What room is better Abby Roads or Sony Pictures Barbara Scoring stage?

[@FireF1y644]

AR

[@DennisCaunce]

two years later. Still no legato strings...

[@fredwhite-musicformultimed4420]

Have you tried Junkie xl brass librairy from Orchestral Tools ? What are your thoughts about it ?

[@Blakus]

I have! I tend not to reach for it often for some reason!

[@Maxx2k8]

​ @blakus | music for media That reason might be your custom brass. :) For me JXL Brass has become a go-to.

[@Blakus]

@@Maxx2k8 good point! Hahaha

[@thisislance]

@@Maxx2k8 It's remarkable how easy it is to recreate the "Journey..." AR1 demo track by Spitfire Audio with JXL Brass. Of course, it's a dang expensive library, so it's not perhaps fair to compare to something that's much more limited at a lower cost. Don't sleep on the JXL trumpets, folks.

[@charliemcgrain]

Have you composed anything of interest?

[@MichaelMaasEMV]

Tone and room of the library is great but the sustained strings 😒 horrible -.-

[@mybiggrin]

No legatos though…

[@albert-stefanstancu4634]

IMPORTANT! Don't buy this if you are not 100% sure you need it, once you download the library, you'll never get your money back!

[@rubenmolino1480]

the engine is poorly designed ... and it recharges the pc a lot