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DOWNLOADING CLAIRE
DOWNLOADING CLAIRE: 1. Download and install our download utility (found in the email you received from us). We offer both PC and MAC versions of the download tool. 2. Enter the ENTIRE serial code (found in the email you received from us) 3. The download utility will automatically download and install your library. 4. The library can be found through the regular browser in Kontakt. TROUBLESHOOTING DOWNLOADS: The download utility should generally work for all download purposes, however please use our manual download links if you encounter any issues. The manual download links are generally slower downloads, but allows you to download the compressed library les (.rar compression) through your browser. You can access the manual download links here: http://8dio.net/manuallink Please use your purchasing email address and enter ENTIRE serial code. TROUBLESHOOTING KONTAKT: This library does NOT use the add library function in Kontakt and all les must be access through the regular Kontakt browser (upper left side of Kontakt). Please use the le browser in Kontakt and locate the program (.nki) les in the library to use it. Please contact us at support@8dio.com - if you encounter any other unforeseen issues.
CLAIRE INTRODUCTION
Produced exclusively for 8Dio by Colin O'Malley with the guidance and support of Troels Folmann, the Claire Clarinet Virtuoso is a soulful and highly expressive instrument. The approach renes the emotional sampling concepts that were introduced in our Adagio String series. In a nutshell: no static notes. Every note breathes naturally, capturing the true virtuosity of a world class soloist. Our approach dramatically avoids the unnatural sin wave quality that so often accompanies static samples of clarinets. There are many woodwind instruments on the market today. Very few of them have the emotional realism to sit out in front of an orchestra and truly carry a composition forward. This is the fundamental goal of the Claire Woodwind series. The recordings capture a world class player playing a word class instrument. The player is invested in every single note he plays.
INSTRUMENTS
Claire is designed with simplicity in mind and contains 5 core instruments. Each of these instruments contain a logical subset of articulations which are triggered via keyswitches. The core instruments are as follows: Legato Fast This is a lively legato performance, capable of both lyrical and acrobatic passages. Articulations include: Natural - The full legato performance with full ring out in the concert hall. MAGIC! Medium Arc - Great all around articulation for melodies. Strong Arc 1 - A sweeping dramatic performance for emotional emphasis. Strong Arc 2 - Another dramatic articulation, more sforzando feel in the attack. Vibrato - A bit unusual for an orchestral setting, but lovely ethnic feel. Duduk-ish (-: Heavy Vibrato - Same as previous with exaggerated vibrato. Staccattissimo - Lively short notes with lots of variety in attack. Marcato - Both lyrical and bold. Works for both staccato and marcato feel.
*Legato intervals turn OFF automatically for Staccattisimo and Marcato articulations
Legato Slow This instrument features a completely different recording of legato intervals with a slower and more lyrical intention. The result is a bit more airy and light. The articulations of this patch are the same as fast above. The real highlight of all the Claire legatos are the Natural articulations. The full ring out of the interval blossoming into the sustained note within a rich concert hall is really special. General Arts This is a great sketchpad articulation containing the essentials for the clarinet. The included articulations are: Staccattissimo - 8 round robins. Very acrobatic and lively attacks! Marcato - Both lyrical and bold. 2 round robins. Sustains - multiple dynamics triggered by velocity. Minor 2nd Trills Major 2nd Trills
BONUS FX & RUNS This instrument features major and minor runs along with a few foley or what we call X noises. Feathered in they add another level of realism detail to your mockups. Major Run Up Major Run Down Minor Run Up Minor Run Down Breaths Instrument Valve Clicks Tempo of runs can be adjusted via CC64 pitch bend.
CONTROLS
! ! ! ! " " " " " " " " " Dynamics (CC1/modwheel) - Engages carefully crafted lters and volume curves to create uid dynamics without the dreaded chorusing and phasing which can destroy the air and magic of a solo woodwind sample. Expression (CC11) - Using CCs is about the ability to shape your notes in a more exible manner, and really make things breathe. Riding CC1 and CC11 will give you a steeper curve (a stronger arc into your note) - a sense that your notes are rolling forward. CC11 also allows you to create expression within a particular dynamic. In this way you can make pianissimo or forte breathe within themselves. The use of both together is the single most valuable tool I use to create realistic mockups.
Legato Speed (CC 16) - This control alters the sample start of the intervals and also adjusts some very nely tuned envelopes. The intervals and valve clicks become slightly more pronounced as you move the knob to the right. Try speed all the way up for run and arpeggio type gures, particularly when using the fast legato instrument. Legato Volume (CC12) - This control allows you to adjust the volume of the actual interval transitions, and by extension the entire natural articulation. It is set to a natural volume by default and generally can be left untouched. *Custom midi CC's can be assigned to interface knobs simply by right clicking. Legato ON/OFF (C1 MIDI Keyboard) - When legato is off all arts are polyphonic. ! Release - This button turns off the natural release which triggers at the ! conclusion of a legato phrase. ! ! Clarinet II - this button alters the character of the samples to create a clarinet 2, allowing for greater diversity in harmonic writing.
*Logic users make sure No Reset is checked on the channel strip to avoid CCs defaulting to zero when DAW is stopped.
MIC POSITIONS
Claire was recorded in a world class concert hall with 3 distinct mic positions: WIDE, DECCA and CLOSE. We love the lush emotional overtones of a concert hall. At the same time we also love the guts and detail of a tighter studio recording. To this point we have not been able to get both from a single woodwind library. Achieving this was one of the fundamental goals of the Claire Woodwind series. The close mics are NOT traditional mono spots, but rather a VERY uniquely isolated stereo pair designed to mimic the detail and tight wall reection of a smaller studio. They also remain in phase with the deeper room mics. It was quite a hurtle to jump through, but the result truly captures the advantages of both types of recording spaces in a single library. For most applications we recommend favoring the close mics and feathering in decca and wide at lower levels for added depth and overtones.
By clicking on the mic position names you can assign custom output routing for each.
Thank you so much for purchasing 8DIO CLAIRE - Clarinet Virtuoso. Special thanks to Troels Folmann for his friendship and guidance on the Claire Woodwind Series. Id also like to extend deep appreciation to the programming team Tony, Pedro (aka PONY) and Cam. Last but absolutely not least, huge thanks to Tawnia and Jan for making sure the world knows about all the crazy things 8Dio is doing. If you have any questions, concerns, love-letters or hate mail feel free to send it to: support@8dio.com Colin OMalley
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