VSL Big Bang Orchestra: Izar features Synchron Stage Vienna’s renowned low brass section. It consists of an ensemble of four bass trombones, one bass tuba, and one contrabass tuba. This product offers half - tone clusters in various articulations, including short notes, marcatos, different dynamic articulations, flutter tonguing, trills, glissandos, and fast repetitions. There are extra fortississimo layers for a super brassy and dramatic sound. With multiple microphone positions and additional close mic positions, it can produce sounds from ominous pianissimos to breathtaking fortississimos. The low brass ensemble is similar to that in BBO: Hercules. You can choose an additional fff layer for sustained notes. There's also a preset to crossfade from straight notes to clusters. It offers mixer presets that integrate well with other Big Bang Orchestra modules, and the 'Processed' category has presets corresponding to BBO: Hercules low brass presets. Download size is 1.2 GB and installed size is 3.6 GB.
Using VSL Big Bang Orchestra: Izar is a breeze. First, download the 1.2 GB file and install it. After installation, you'll have a 3.6 GB package. When you start using it, you can select different articulations for the low brass sounds. For sustained notes, you can decide whether to add the extra fff layer to make the sound more powerful. If you have BBO: Hercules installed, use the preset to smoothly transition from normal notes to clusters. Regarding microphone positions, you can choose from various options like the main Decca tree stereo, high stereo, etc., to get the sound you want. As for maintenance, make sure your system has enough space for the installed files. Keep your audio software updated to ensure compatibility. And if you face any issues, check the official VSL support for help.
