The Harrington Bassoon is a remarkable bassoon library. Performed by Kody Harrington, the principal bassoonist of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in Texas, it was recorded at Orb Studios in Austin. Our aim was to craft a responsive, emotive, and agile instrument suitable for various orchestral settings. The Workhorse patch is a well - rounded option, played with a confident mezzo - forte dynamic. The Emotional patch offers an expressive, lyrical performance at mezzo - piano and can handle softer, jovial passages. The Marcato Legato patch variations provide enhanced phrasing. We've also added a polyphonic marcato patch with multiple dynamics and captured a range of inhale breaths for added realism. For the Workhorse and Emotional Legato patches, velocities 1 - 30 give a softer attack, 31 - 114 trigger a more pronounced attack, and 115 - 127 deliver an immediate vibrato after the attack. Key features include a versatile legato bassoon, natural progressive vibrato, close - up recording for mixing flexibility, and adjustable reverb of a custom hall impulse. There are various patches like Emotional Legato, Workhorse Legato, Marcatos, and Breath patches. For Marcato Legato, different velocity ranges trigger different attacks and articulations. Incorporating the breaths before or between phrases can make your mock - up more realistic.
Using the Harrington Bassoon is quite straightforward. First, select the patch that suits your musical style, like the Workhorse for a well - rounded sound or the Emotional for a more expressive touch. When you play, the velocity you use on your controller matters. For example, if you want a softer start, use a velocity between 1 - 30. For a more powerful attack, go for 31 - 114. And if you want an immediate vibrato after the note starts, use a velocity of 115 - 127. When it comes to the Marcato Legato patches, remember that different velocity ranges control the attack and articulation. The Breath patches are great for adding realism. Just insert them before or between phrases in your music. As for maintenance, since this is a digital library, make sure to keep your software updated to ensure smooth performance. Also, back up your library regularly in case of any technical issues.
