Thanks so much for those kind words, I really love being able to share my excitement for these amazing tools that we have. Please feel free to like and share as it helps. All the best.
Great video! I love Spitfire Originals... John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies specifically used “Cinematic Pads” for the Halloween Ends soundtrack!
When will you start getting paid by spitfire audio? They make me interested in their products and you are the one selling them to me 😆 Great video, cheers!
I have been very fortunate to have been provided many of the Spitfire libraries that I review on the channel and for that I am truly grateful. It always helps if you share the videos and mention to Spitfire your thoughts on the content here, it just lets them know what's going on out here ;^) Thanks for the support. All the best.
@@PraiseTracks Well I think it would be sad if you where "stuck" with only Spitfire products. I really enjoy you reviewing all developpers, not just one. Please stay neutral and give every instrument a chance to be played by your gifted hands! 😀
@@mistral-unizion-music Oh yes, definitely. I would love to forge new relationships, but each developer has their own way of working, and unfortunately, I have not been able to connect with some of them. One of the best ways is for you to contact them and let them know how you have enjoyed watching my reviews and would enjoy seeing me review a particular library or product. Your support is what has made this possible and I really appreciate it.
What an amazing review... Thanks to this I am in love with the Spitfire sounds... I like your playing and wonderfull insights of the sounds. My Spitfire library is growing... What a fantastic company. Keep up the good work Simeon. Thanks from the Netherlands.
It is my pleasure, and I am so glad you are enjoying the channel. What makes Cinematic Pads special is that they used the beautiful content from the original Albion 1 and Christian just went nuts putting it through his colossal array of effects and putting his character and musical sensibilities into it. I so appreciate the kind support, it means so much. All the best.
Simeon - this is so inspiring! At first, I wasn't sure, but then you took us into space! Thanks for "Unifying" this collection for us PluginGuru folks! (I am so definitely putting a reverb on my local microphone for my streams!)
I am really enjoying bringing these libraries into the Unify ecosystem, there is a grand scheme that is shaping up to be the source of Unify being the hub of a "meta" Orchestration Template. The more titles we can unify the closer we can get to something amazing. When adding a reverb, also look at adding BRUSFRI to take care of the studio and ambient noise.
Simeon you have a great voice for scripture voice overs with music. Lots of 'em on youtube. With your wonderful composing abilities and your "just a touch of an english accent you bring to the table on the voice overs", you would have a purrrrdy big following. Timing is indeed everything. Please consider doing this. If you are already, GOD BLESS YOU and let us know your channel! Bless you, brother! PS-HAHA! I found your other sites. :D
Yeah, that just came out of the blue. I love listening to Max McLean read the King James and I guess that was where I was drawing some inspiration from. Thanks so much for the kind words and I so appreciate the prayers and support. Blessings!
Jamie, that is so kind. I love to be pulled into these amazing sonic worlds as you never know what you might find. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you in the channel again. Joyfully!🎹
Yes, there is a lot packed into this one, that is for sure. The really interesting thing about it was how it was created by Christian H. putting all of the wonderful orchestral textures through his insane modular rack and effects collection, simply inspiring. Thanks so much for the kind support. All the best.
Yes, it truly is, and the work that @Christian Henson Music has done to create these amazing hybrid orchestral textures is superb.Thanks for watching. All the best.
It truly is. I am really impressed by this series of libraries as they pack so much into them for the price point. Great value indeed. Thanks so much for watching. All the best.
I will definitely have to get this one. There's a few other Originals, and a few from the SA Recordings line, that are on my Spitfire Audio wishlist. But this one has moved to the top. I just need to get through this month and next, cause I"m almost as broke as an artichoke! Plus there's the NI summer sale, and I want to upgrade my KK Ultimate 12 to KK Ultimate Collector's Edition 13 this month. So I'm prioritizing! What's really nice about this is how it's designed and curated for film, and how it fits well with other Spitfire libraries. And since Christian is a media composer, he really gets it. Thanks Simeon, for another well done demonstration!
Oh, I have to add, after listening to the bits at 6:58 and 7:34 - "This is Max McClean." Haha. I always think of that when I hear a majestic pad like that!
I regret not mentioning how Christian took the orchestral material and did his Modular Magic on them to impart such amazing movement and texture to already impressive material, it really took things to another level or should I say dimension. Chris, it is always a pleasure to hear from you and I am ever grateful for your kind support. All the best.
You're welcome Simeon. I look forward to your presentations of these great instruments and libraries. When something new comes out that I'm interested in, if I haven't gotten it already, I anticipate you doing a video on it. So thank you for all your work! And even if it's something I already have, I still want to watch your videos to learn about the features and the sounds, and some of the contexts they can be used in. I did catch that little video Christian did about creating this library. It's nice that he loves processors, hardware synths, and gadgets, and combines that experience with his orchestral and scoring experiences, and all of his sampling experience. People like that seem to give us some of the most interesting sounds for our time.
I sub to your channel today I have been looking into music for video work but I have discovered spitfire which a person can create thier own music with these tools I did a voice piece for the first time that some people like when you did the voice sample I knew these tools are Great
Platform, welcome to the channel. Yes, Spitfire is an amazing company that has so many inspiring libraries. I would encourage you to check out their FREE LABS instruments as there are many unique instruments and possibilities there. Thanks so much for the kind support. All the best.
I got a similar thought. If I have Omnisphere, I don't need this. Already have so many synths including Diva and Hive plus Synthmaster so with the latest addition being Omnisphere, I will pass on this one. Might be good for someone who have no or not many synths. I got Baltic Shimmers on sale at 20 bucks for 144 patches and it is awesome. Same kind of product but might be even better because for 20 bucks you get a lot. Regular price is 39.
Yes, I think what Christian did with processing these sounds is so amazing (I must have said that word 100 times during this video). The way that Originals give you so much out of the box is very impressive. Thanks so much for the watching and the kind support. All the best.
Can I use this plug-in with Komplete Kontrol or Kontakt ? Is gonna be the first time that I gonna buy plugins from Spitfire Audio... I don’t know how it goes...
I do not have Komplete Kontrol but I do know that the Spitfire player is NKS compatible so it should work just fine. Thanks for watching and welcome to the rabbit hole 😎
Greetings! This may sound like a "noob" question, but how do I run Cinematic Pads as stand-alone? Just as it is showing on your computer screen, herein. I just recently ordered and downloaded it, yet I remain completely stumped on how to actually OPEN this instrument interface and play it, as-is (via my midi keyboard which is already installed on my computer and all drivers functional). Racking my mind as to which folder I am to open and/or which master file to execute? The Spitefire website instructions for Cinematic Pads are not very helpful on this specific subject (very limited information on running the application), because the information only pertains to "opening inside a DAW as a plug-in." However, I am not wanting to use it as a DAW plug-in, but as a stand-alone application for live performance/audio output. Just as is the case in this demonstrational video that you have, here. How did you actually open this instrument? What am I missing? Is it something so obvious that I am overlooking it? Note: I have been a user of other sample libraries/instrument interfaces such as Native Instruments (currently using the latest Kontakt version 7), Waves Audio, Lunacy Audio (Cube player/interface), Arturia (Pigments 4, Augmented Brass, Augmented Strings), etc, etc, and have NEVER had any problems, whatsoever, as stand-alone functionality of these other sample content providers. So what's the deal with Spitfire? Where is its stand-alone "player" application for loading its sample libraries/instruments? And where is the root content folder, for that matter? Thanks in advance. (P.S. I do love what Spitefire is doing, to be clear, and very impressed by the content. But I have become frustrated as to how I am to just simply play the sample library, in a stand-alone GUI interface window. Where do I launch the interface/player? What have I overlooked? Very perplexed and stumped.)
Hello my friend. So I am sorry for the confusion. I actually capture the plugin window for the display, there is not a standalone version of the Spitfire plugins, I run everything for my videos and livestreams through my DAW. When you install the library through the Spitfire App you can designate the location for the VST and VST3 plugin locations in the settings. After the install you would need to rescan for new plugins inside of your host application. Sorry for the short response, I got your message as my flight was landing and wanted to get back to you as soon as I could as I know how frustrating things can be. Let me know how things go and if I can be of any further assistance. Thanks for watching. Joyfully!
@PraiseTracks Wow. I am most grateful for your thoughtful reply! I didn't even expect it so rapidly. Haha. Please travel safely, Simeon! BTW: A pleasure to make your acquaintance, as I being a recent finder-turned-immense fan of your channel! In any case, now that is beginning to make sense. So, what you are saying is that once I open Spitfire Cinematic Pads as a plug-in inside of a DAW, the GUI window for the instrument will then appear? The thing is, up until now, I have only used DAWS for intensive audio-based production (actual wav manipulation through intricate graphical splicing/dicing, chopping up, extruding, combining, etc), not MIDI control. I am relatively new to the world of MIDI control beyond basic instrumentation. I have always enjoyed the challenge, even preferring (albeit tedious and painstaking work) in "micro-manipulation" of recorded sound, via wav engineering. Hence, the world of MIDI plug-ins is a new horizon for me. Moreover, I have relented in still relying upon "obsolete" DAWS to record said audio output of stand-alone virtual instruments as well as hardware instruments, in manipulating and mastering my production that way. Again - much more tedious and time-consuming going that route, but also more rewarding and robust (due to much finer resolution and needle-point accuracy in sound design.) But, anyway - okay. I guess if I want to access the audio instrumentation of Cinematic Pads that badly (*if* being the operational word), then MIDI DAW plug-ins here I come. Bahhh. Side note: Currently running on older Sonar (Calkwalk) DAWS, as I have never had any legitimate resson to spend on the "latest and greatest" DAW, if all I ever have done is direct audio (wav) manipulation. Since even the "obsolete" Sonar DAWS from as far back as 2008 (Sonar Studio 7 is what I mostly still use to this day) could sample at 96kHZ, and also backwards compatible with legacy 32-bit applications, on top of its 64-bit native architecture. A dual compatibility that many of the "newest" DAWS no longer support. I call that a handicap, not an "update", to lock out loyal consumers from no longer being able to work with a treasure trove of legacy content that they invested into. What's more, anything beyond a 96kHZ sampling rate is more than would ever be enough outside of overkill. (Even 48kHZ is sufficient for most projects to the current day.) But, I digress. I guess I will have to resort to obtaining "new" DAW software, if I want to use non-standalone plug-ins of recent release that require up-to-date compatibility. Thankfully, there is the [as for now] free offer of Cakewalk by Bandlab, without having to fork out yet more $$$ just to use Spitfire content for audio output. Thanks so much, again. I will report back on my "noobish" plunge into the deep end of the MIDI plug-in pool. 😆🤣 And again - travel safely, my new and treasured friend!
It is my pleasure. So I have been a Cakewalk user since the late 90’s starting with Pro Audio 6 ;^) I am currently running the latest version of the free Cakewalk by BandLab which has been very stable and is how I run all of my productions and livestreams, it is a very viable platform still and there are exciting things on the horizon. Your audio work sounds very intriguing indeed. So I would be remiss in not mentioning you take a look at UNIFY. UNIFY is an amazing tool that is not only a plugin but is also a plugin host that allows you to do some amazing things in a standalone fashion while giving you the flexibility to use it inside of your DAW as well. I have a few videos featuring it and you can learn more by searching for Plugin Guru. Joyfully yours!
@@PraiseTracks Hello, again, Simeon! My sincere apologies for such an extended delay before getting back to your last reply. I have been caught up in a whirlwind of events and projects, for the past month, and so I've lost track of this thread and am just returning to it, now. Thank you, so kindly, in making the suggestion for me to look into obtaining UNIFY (by Pluginguru, correct?) So, if I am understanding you correctly on what you're saying, UNIFY will allow me to run virtually any VST/VST2/VST3 plug-in in stand-alone mode (via GUI window), without needing to open up a DAW to route said plug-ins via the assignment of tracks. Which means that many of the plug-ins released by Spitefire such as the "Originals" series - with no true stand-alone mode of their own (nor the implementation of a Kontakt library interface .nki instrument extension) - will now be able to run in a stand-alone window, much like Kontakt libraries do? No DAW opening and track assignment needed? Is that what you are saying? If so, then I will surely be placing UNIFY on my to-buy list! It appears to be currently offered at $79. (The basic package). Is that the one I need? Thanks again, in advance, for your experienced advice and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help!
@Anarkosm , Yep, and so much more! I actually created a lot of the Spitfire Originals patch libraries for Unify, you can find them on the Plugin Guru site, of course you have to have the libraries first, the patch library makes it easier to pull things into Unify. Also, checking out some of the older livestreams on the Plugin Guru channel is a must as you will learn so much and be inspired by what you can do. The current state of Unify is the Standard edition. There are plans to release some paid updates (multiple audio outs, and external audio input are a few things that might be introduced then). I hope that my input has been helpful. Unify is an amazing but sometimes complicated solution but one well worth discovering. Joyfully yours!
Hey there, I'm thinking on buying a 29€ spitfire library (not a piano or strings), which one you recommend me: Cinematic Pads, Epic percussions or any of the SA series
Cinematic Pads are so rich and unique in the way that they have been processed and could serve as a great addition to your library collection. You are leaving out the latest Originals release the MEDIA TOOLKIT, you have to check my video out about that one before making a decision, just saying 😎
@@PraiseTracks 😳😳 Yeah I've already checked it, but I'm looking for something more cinematic and "epic". A really hard decision, i would buy every single library ahahaha. A few months ago i had to decide which piano & strings buy (I finally chose Firewood Piano and Intimate Strings). You're a fkn legend, Simeon, I love your joy and passion
@@genistgn853 So Cinematic Percussion will cover your big orchestral hits and such, no melodic instruments here, only hits and sweels. They do break things down into categories, and I like the way they split the keyboard so yo can play right and left handed hits.
Simeon - Another fine product overshadowed by your skills! ;) Serious question - how does this release from Spitfire look for "live" use? I'm always looking for sounds for my wife to use in our music. Everything runs through my Lenovo laptop with an Intel i7 (3.2GhZ and 8 GB RAM) through Windows 10 (hosted by Cantabile Pro). Most of our Backing Tracks are rendered VSTs and we play our VST Instruments along with the Audio Mix. Mostly using Unify Pads & Strings for her parts. Thanks!
If there are not too many things going on layer wise, I think you should be fine. The Spitfire Player is getting better but you have to make sure you adjust voice counts and buffers to get things dialed in .Cantabile is a really wonderful platform to use live. Thanks so much for the kind words and support.
I would love to, but remember I am in the same ocean 🌊 and while I do receive review copies of libraries at times, I am still not in that position to be able to do regular giveaways...yet 🤓 There are some developers that I work with that are more able to make giveaways possible. Believe me if I could do more, you guys would be the first to know. With your continued support I can see the channel being able to do so much more in the future. All the best.
Thanks Billy. Some of the things you can do is let the companies know how much you enjoy the content as well as share it with others who you think might enjoy it as well. The more the merrier. You support means so much and make sure you stay tuned as you never know when a giveaway might just show up. All the best.
Simeon, I watched sonuscore competition there and all the entrants are all online with their stuff. Maybe you know about this sample library. I did a test and asked my wife to listen to all the contestants and asked her opinion. She said that the first thing she hears is that they are all the same except for one perhaps. Would you agree that we are being funnelled into sameness by these sample making companies? The above samples are great but for me, they are just different "sameness" if you get my drift. A related issue is that these samples are produced for composers who can't actually play but they have enough fingers to create an atmosphere. For example SA are now selling recycled libraries with just different mic positions! For me, that sums it up. I'd be interested to know what you think. Brilliant video as always my friend. Praise God for your gift.
It is indeed a slippery slope but not unlike when presets were first introduced in digital synthesizers back in their day, the DX7 and D50 come to mind. When those keyboards were introduced you could not hear many popular songs without hearing either the DX7 Electric piano or D50's Native Dance ;^) and the entire Seinfeld series music was centered around the M1 slap bass. I need to check out the entries, but I have done several videos of Sonuscore's The Orchestra Complete and Elysion, which are wonderful libraries. Sonuscore is also part of the development team around the new East West Orchestrator for their libraries. Speaking about Spitfire, although these were taken from the Legacy Albion, Christian Henson actually ran them through his ginormous modular synth and effects rack which allowed him to produce some of the amazing textures here. So not actually "mic" positions but rather different Texture Perspectives, it is amazing and I feel I might not have covered that aspect of it as I should have. Definitely check out Christian's video on his processing of the orchestral material. Thanks as always for your kind support and encouragement, it really means so much. All the best, and to God be the glory!
OK, so I did try and watch some of the entries and was very unimpressed. I think the voiceover addition was very distracting and got in the way of things insomuch that I tried to advance past that section until there was just the orchestration. I agree with your observations on these as well, I would be interested in the one you thought stood out. Thanks again for the amazing support, I so appreciate it!
@@PraiseTracks Yes Simeon, my bigger point is that folk like you who are players are becoming fewer and fewer by the year. It seems that the sample manufacturers know this trend and are creating libraries that give you a great orchestral/cinematic effect based on minimal knowledge and "minimal finger movement". The sample manufacturers are doing great jobs etc giving us these wonderful sounds etc... however because the tool/product are a "one fits all", it leaves composers with little room to manoeuvre creatively. Therefore we are eating the same food but with different dressings. I know we can't afford real orchestras but the bigger issue is that composers are now told that they don't need to learn it because the tool will do it all for you. But is it? That sonuscore summed it up for me when I asked my wife to select and she couldn't because they were very similar. We both liked what Harvey did with the choir and was the only one who used a choir but the orchestrations were basically all the same. (Interesting that no-one used "the devils interval - augmented 4th"!) Anyhow when you consider all the different genres of music over the centuries, we are still stuck in the same ole one for decades. Is it because these guys aren't players? Is it that this is what the market wants (although these sounds are not winning oscars anymore) or is it that they are musically in a straitjacket because metaphorically they are each given blue paper, one pencil, and shapes to adhere to and are asked to create a new form of art but they can't because everyone is using the same materials to create. Anyhow Simeon, you are the best and always enjoy our chats.
Vortex, if you have the original Albion 1 legacy then you will get Cinematic Pads free, as it does use some of the original material. What makes this different is that Christian took the recordings and ran them through some of his amazing processing creating the entirely ew and expressive content. You might want to log into the Spitfire App as you might find a pleasant surprise there. 🤓 Thanks so much for watching.
