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Legion Series: 66
Trombones
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OVERVIEW
Our Legion Series is a collection of Super Cinematic Ensembles including our 66-Basses, 66-Trombones and
now our groundbreaking 66-Trombones. This instrument line is dedicated to solving specific needs in modern
epic cinematic music.
Legion Series: 66-Trombones is a never-before sampled ensemble of symphonic trombones, feel the ground
shake beneath your feet with the raw sound of its sound.
The library, recorded in our favorite oval-shaped concert hall “Zlin” is designed to beautifully blend with our
other Legion Series to create an unstoppable wall of sound. With the sheer size of this ensemble, the lower
dynamics are incredibly detailed and perfectly balanced, even while playing quietly, you can hear the clear
rumble and destructive force this ensemble possesses.
Legion Series 66-Trombones is an incredibly versatile library with its rich and warm legatos, a large and
colorful low-end, bright ff sustains, punchy shorts and FX. ‘Epic’ is the only word you need to describe this
masterpiece.
PATCHES CC LIST
66 Trombones is offered in several different CC 1 - Dynamics (when available)
patches, each one with different CC 11 - Expression
characteristics.
ARTICULATIONS
66-Trombones contains a large set of common articulations including nine different types of sustains,
four different styles of natural legatos and nine different ranges of dynamic arcs, all extending from
soft and delicate to earth-shakingly loud. We also included aggressive and punchy staccatos, which can
be either one-shot or rhythmically synced. With an ensemble this size, we also wanted to capture a set
of unique articulations including massive bends, rips, and crescendos, as well as different styles of
clusters and arcs.
Sustains: Arcs: Shorts:
Sustain (CC1) Short Arcs P-MP-P Staccato
Sustain Muted (CC1) Short Arcs P-F-P Rhythmic (CC1 – Synced)
Frullato (CC1) Short Arcs (CC1) Rhythmic Muted (CC1 – Synced)
Rain Drops (CC1) Mid Arcs P-MP-P Marcato
Crescendo Short Mid Arcs P-F-P
Crescendo Long Mid Arcs (CC1) FX:
TA-KA-TA-KA (CC1) Long Arcs P-MP-P
2 Sforzandos Long Arcs P-F-P Sustains > Cluster > Sustain
Long Arcs (CC1) Cluster
Sustains Legato: Cluster Arcs
Sustain (CC1)
Sustain Muted (CC1)
Frullato
Rain Drops (CC1)
Legion Trombones contains a footer for quick controls. Attack and Release intensity can be easily accessible as well as sample
speed* (+/- 50%).
Additional to that, a Pitch Envelope and a Glide dial work together for creating artificial risers/drops.
An Offset dial is also available* for controlling the sample start. When the RND button is pressed, the sample will randomly start
from 0 to the position of the Offset dial
All the articulations can also be reversed* and stacked by using the buttons and finally, every single enabled effect along with the
footer can be randomised by using the CHAOS button.
* When available
MAIN UI CONTROLS - SEQUENCER
Legion Trombones contains a sequencer designed to offer quick ways for arpeggio building.
The main screen of the sequencer allows the user to control the velocity of each of the hits.
By using the HITS control, each of the hits will be repeated before going to the next hit.
The STEPS control can increase or decrease the amount of steps available on the sequencer. Any number from 2 to 32 steps is
available.
The RATE controls the speed at which the sequencer moves, always in sync with the DAW.
SWING control allows the user to add or remove time every two hits so as to create swing syncopation.
When enabled (i.e. not BYPASSED), the CHAOS button on the footer will also randomise it.
The mixer offers quick access to all the microphone positions available in a patch. Each channel contains a volume control, pan
control, solo and mute buttons and finally, a purge button to load-unload the microphone.
MAIN UI CONTROLS - EFFECTS
For Legion Trombones we have created a brand-new way of dealing with sound effects by using XY pads.
Legion Trombones contains 4 pads, each one with its independent FX control (in addition to the CHAOS effects)
First, to enable a pad, an ON/OFF button has to be toggled on. Once on, the CHAOS button on the footer
will also randomise the selected effect.
There are three types of filters and nine different effects that can be assigned in each of the pads.
Once the X and Y are assigned to a control, they can be manipulated by
playing with the pad.
Right-clicking the X or Y label allows the user to assign the pad to a MIDI CC.
Each of the pads has an “intensity” dial to control how much of the effect is applied.
Additional to that, some of the effects have a secondary setting. In the case of the transform, an impulse can be loaded and in the
case of delay, a rate (tempo synced to the DAW) can be assigned.
When an FX is enabled, the CHAOS button on the footer will also randomise it.
Expression controls such as Dynamics* (CC1) and Expression (CC11) can be manipulated and linked.
A GATE has also been added with intensity and rate controls.
Finally, the library can also be tuned up or down both chromatically (-12 semitones to +12 semitones) and freely.
* When Available
KEY MAPPING
CHAOS EFFECTS
EFFECTS
The Effects page consists of multiple rack effects.
The Chaos 4 system allows you to create your
own effect chains and even more - to use the
same effect multiple times.
The SEQ page consists of the LPF and HPF buttons which allow you to choose which filter type is controlled by the sequencer. We
also included RATE which adjusts the speed of the sequence remaining synced to your host tempo. STEPS which adjusts the
available amount of steps in the Sequencer and ON NOTE which will restart the sequence upon every new note played.
EQ controls a 3 band Equaliser, we have included a handful of useful presets to help you in sculpting your sound. We also have
included a CHAOS control, this allows you to randomise every value, which is extremely useful for carving out new and interesting
sounds.
The SEQ page contains a sequencer which is pretty similar to the one in Filters. The sequencer is able to control either RATE or
DRIVE with various RATE and STEPS of the sequence. It is also able to be restarted ON NOTE.
DELAY consists of 2 sequential delays, this allows you to build complex rhythms and sequences by simply using different time
values. Each delay has a wet MIX parameter, a tempo synced TIME control, and FEEDBACK and PAN controls to help control the style
and power of the delay. And, you guessed it, we included a CHAOS control, so you are able to randomise every relevant parameter,
creating some truly amazing delay patterns. Both delays and the filters also work intelligently, meaning if you are not using them or
they are set to a minimal value, they will bypass themselves in order to save your CPU load.
TRANSFORM contains a powerful impulse convolution with some truly strange and wonderful presets. To change what convolution
is loaded, simply select the preset dropdown menu, and load any of our hand designed impulse responses. From fog horns, to car
crashes, engine revs to world ending drones, we have included a handful of our favourite custom recorded and designed presets and
our beloved Textural Delays. If you are feeling indecisive, you can also select the CHAOS control, which will randomly assign a
preset for you, as well as alter the available controls for some truly esoteric results. The included controls can help you further shape
the convolution, such as MIX which alters the wet value of the insert, SIZE which stretches or compresses the impulse, PRE-DELAY
which adds a small delay before the impulse is triggered, and of course a HIGH and LOW PASS FILTER, which allows you to shape
the frequency of the impulse convolution layer.
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