Metropolis Ark 2 - Notes
Metropolis Ark 2 takes the concept of Metropolis Ark 1 of recording large, special sections and applies it to the other end of the volume spectrum: The low dynamics in Metropolis Ark 2 will provide quiet epicness. Low, Mid and High Strings, a generous helping of various a3 Brass and Woodwinds ensembles as well as - a first - a Children Choir plus Women and Basso Profondo Choirs extend the orchestral palette. A small organ, a harmonium and a big selection of various orchestral and hybrid percussion make Metropolis Ark 2 a great tool for modern media scoring.
There's a tremor in the underground. The air is dusty and hard to breathe, darkness rules over the light. Fuming machines run day and night. But there is life – a life that is hard to live. A life that creates heavy and worried tones. But the voices don't scream. They take their power out of the low dynamics. Welcome to the deep; to Metropolis Ark 2.
The follow-up to the highly successful Metropolis Ark 1 presents epicness in a shape you wouldn’t expect. Deep, wide and low. The true power arises from the low dynamics.
The Mighty High Strings (24 Violins), Mid Strings (10 Violas, 8 Celli), and Low Strings (8 Celli, 12 Basses) deliver so far undetected possibilities for orchestral strings pads.
Unique Brass Ensembles (Fluegelhorns, Wagner Tubas, Bass Trumpets, Tubas, Euphoniums) give the freedom to create extraordinary-sounding brass arrangements.
The Woodwind sections (Alto Flutes, Bass Flutes, Bass Clarinets, Contrabass Clarinets) redefine the classical applications for woodwinds. They go low, really low.
On top of this we made 3 different choirs out of men, woman, and even the innocent voices of children. The full range of singing beneath your fingertips: From the deepest voice of a lord of the underground, up to an angel, whispering on his cloud. Additionally, we created unprecedented sections like the Correns Harps (6 Harp ensemble) and Glamer Pianos (3 Steinway piano ensemble).
Topped with a bizarre Harmonium, a Positif Organ, and a lot of useful atmospheric percussion instruments and boomers, Metropolis Ark 2 is the unrivaled all-in-one solution to create epic music at its low dynamic scope.
District I - Orchestra
The Orchestra District forms the backbone of Metropolis Ark 2 and contains a number of soft and quiet recorded in an epic way ensembles that are designed to work well on their own, but especially as an addition and contrast to our other collections recorded at Teldex.
Weddigen High Strings
The Weddigen High Strings consist of 24 Violins, who are recorded with 12 Violins positioned on the far left side of the stage and 12 Violins on the far right (basically using German orchestral seating with Violins I and II facing each other).
Half of each section plays Sul Tasto, half plays con sordino on all core articulations. Flageolet articulations of course have all players playing flageolet.
Of note are the Irregular Arps patches, which provide mesmerizing quiet arpeggiated figures.
| 01. High Strings Legato | R: G2-C6 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close |
| 02. High Strings Sustains | R: G2-C6 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close |
| 03. High Strings Staccato | R: G2-C6 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 9 | M: Close | |
| 04. High Strings Col Legno | R: G2-C5 | L: 1 (ppp) | RR: 6 | M: Close | |
| 05. High Strings Swells Long | R: G2-C6 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close | |
| 06. High Strings Swells Short | R: G2-C6 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close | |
| 07. High Strings Tremolo Slow | R: G2-C6 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: Close | |
| 08. High Strings Tremolo Fast | R: G2-C6 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: Close | |
| 09. High Strings Flageolet Sustains | R: G3, D4, G4-G6 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close| |
| 10. High Strings Flageolet Glissandi Slow | R: G2, D3, A3, E4 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close | |
| 11. High Strings Flageolet Glissandi Fast | R: G2, D3, A3, E4 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close | |
| 12. High Strings Irregular Arps 1 | R: G2-D4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close | |
| 13. High Strings Irregular Arps 2 | R: A2-A4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close | |
Curtius Mid Strings
The Curtius Mid Strings also follow the German orchestral seating with 10 Violas to the right and 8 Celli to the left. Again, half of each section plays Sul Tasto, half plays con sordino with the exception of Flageolet patches.
The Mid Strings also have very nice tremolo patches in two speeds.
Close I is focused on on the Violas, Close II on the Celli.
| 01. Mid Strings Legato | R: C2-G4 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II |
| 02. Mid Strings Sustains | R: C2-G4 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II |
| 03. Mid Strings Staccato | R: C2-G4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 9 | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 04. Mid Strings Col Legno | R: C2-G4 | RR: 6 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 05. Mid Strings Swells Long | R: C2-G4 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 06. Mid Strings Swells Short | R: C2-G4 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 07. Mid Strings Tremolo Slow | R: C2-G4 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 08. Mid Strings Tremolo Fast | R: C2-G4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 09. Mid Strings Violas Flageolet Glissando Slow | R: C3, G3, D4, A4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 10. Mid Strings Violas Flageolet Glissando Fast | R: C3, G3, D4, A4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 11. Mid Strings Celli Flageolet Glissando Slow | R: C1, G1, D2, A2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 12. Mid Strings Celli Flageolet Glissando Fast | R: C1, G1, D2, A2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
Pfarracker Low Strings
Taking a cue from Metropolis Ark 1, the Pfarracker Low Strings have 8 Celli as a choir in the middle of the stage, with 12 basses in groups of 6 to the left and right, providing a very spacious stereo effect."Das klingt elends fett!", says Sascha Knorr, Composer.
Other than in the Flageolet patches, all Celli play Con Sordino, all Basses play Normale.
Close I is focused on on the Celli, Close II on the Basses.
| 01. Low Strings Legato | R: C1-C3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II |
| 02. Low Strings Sustains | R: C1-C3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II |
| 03. Low Strings Staccato | R: C1-C3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | RR: 9 | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 04. Low Strings Col Legno | R: C1-C3 | L: 1 (ppp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 05. Low Strings Pizzicato | R: C1-C3 | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 06. Low Strings Swells Long | R: C1-C3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 07. Low Strings Swells Short | R: C1-C3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 08. Low Strings Tremolo Slow | R: C1-C3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II |
| 09. Low Strings Tremolo Fast | R: C1-C3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II |
| 10. Low Strings Celli Flageolet Glissando Slow | R: C1, G1, D2, A2 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 11. Low Strings Celli Flageolet Glissando Fast | R: C1, G1, D2, A2 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 12. Low Strings Basses Flageolet Glissando Slow | R: C1, E1, A1, D2, G2 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
| 13. Low Strings Basses Flageolet Glissando Fast | R: C1, E1, A1, D2, G2 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II | |
Correns Harps a6
The Correns Harps are formed by six Concert Harps played with a variety of articulations. You will find special arpeggiated 4th, major and minor chords, flageolets and glissandi.
| 01. Harps a6 Sustains | R: C0-F#6 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | RR: 3 | M: M/S, Close I, Close II |
| 02. Harps a6 Tremolo | R: C#0-F6 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 03. Harps a6 Tremolo Swells Long | R: C#0-F5 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 04. Harps a6 Tremolo Swells Short | R: C#0-F5 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 05. Harps a6 5th Chords | R: C0-A1 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 06. Harps a6 Major Chords | R: C0-A1 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 07. Harps a6 Minor Chords | R: C0-A1 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 08. Harps a6 Flageolet Sustains | R: C1-F#4 | RR: 3 | L: 1 (pp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II |
| 09. Harps a6 Flageolet Tremolo | R: B1-B4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 10. Harps a6 Glissando Beds Major | R: C3-A4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 11. Harps a6 Glissando Beds Minor | R: C3-A4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 12. Harps a6 Glissando Beds Pentatonic | R: C3-A4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
| 13. Harps a6 Glissando Beds Whole Tone | R: C2, C#2, C3, C#3 | L: 1 (mp) | M: M/S, Close I, Close II | |
Thuner Alto Flutes a3
Three Alto Flutes make up the Thuner Alto Flutes with full legato, essential articulations, multiphonics and even wind noise patches.
| 01. Alto Flutes a3 Legato | R: G2-G4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Alto Flutes a3 Sustains | R: G2-G4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Alto Flutes a3 Staccato | R: G2-G4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Alto Flutes a3 Swells Long | R: G2-G4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Alto Flutes a3 Swells Short | R: G2-G4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Alto Flutes a3 Flutter | R: G2-G4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 07. Alto Flutes a3 Multiphonics Tonal | R: G2-G3, G4-G5 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 08. Alto Flutes a3 Multiphonics Flutter | R: G2-F#4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 09. Alto Flutes a3 Multiphonics Jetwhistle | R: G2-G4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 10. Alto Flutes a3 Noise Staccato | R: G2-G3 | L: 1 (pp) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 11. Alto Flutes a3 Noise Crescendo | R: G2-G3 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Balbronner Bass Flutes a3
The three Balbronner Bass Flutes offer full legato and other special articulations including multiphonics, noises and jet whistles.
| 01. Bass Flutes a3 Legato | R: C2-C4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Bass Flutes a3 Sustains | R: C2-C4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | V: Without, Romantic | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Bass Flutes a3 Staccato | R: C2-C4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Bass Flutes a3 Swells Long | R: C2-C4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Bass Flutes a3 Swells Short | R: C2-C4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Bass Flutes a3 Flutter | R: C2-C4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF| |
| 07. Bass Flutes a3 Multiphonics Tonal | R: C2-C3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF| |
| 08. Bass Flutes a3 Multiphonics Flutter | R: C2-F2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF| |
| 09. Bass Flutes a3 Jetwhistles | R: C2-C4 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 10. Bass Flutes a3 Noise Staccato | R: C2-C3 | L: 1 (pp) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 11. Bass Flutes a3 Noise Crescendo | R: C2-C3 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Leichhardt Bass Clarinets a3
The deep-sampled three Leichhardt Bass Clarinets provide full legato, as well as five fluttertongue articulations, multiphonics, airy sustains and even slaps.
| 01. Bass Clarinets a3 Legato | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Bass Clarinets a3 Sustains | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Bass Clarinets a3 Staccato | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Bass Clarinets a3 Swells Long | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Bass Clarinets a3 Swells Short | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Bass Clarinets a3 Flutter | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 07. Bass Clarinets a3 Flutter Swells Long | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 08. Bass Clarinets a3 Flutter Swells Short | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 09. Bass Clarinets a3 Flutter Cluster Swells Long | R: Various | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 10. Bass Clarinets a3 Flutter Cluster Swells Short | R: Various | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 11. Bass Clarinets a3 Multiphonics | R: Bb0-Gb1 | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 12. Bass Clarinets a3 Multiphonics Atmo | R: Bb0-Gb1 | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 13. Bass Clarinets a3 Sustains Air | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mf) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 14. Bass Clarinets a3 Slaps | R: Bb0-Bb2 | L: 1 (mf) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Graefenberger Contrabass Clarinets a3
Bringing deepest low-end to the Clarinet section, the three Graefenberger Contrabass Clarinets have legato, swells, fluttertongue and multiphonics.
| 01. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Legato | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Sustains | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Staccato | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 2 (ppp, pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Swells Long | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Swells Short | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Flutter | R: Bb-1-Bb1 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 07. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Multiphonics | R: Bb-1-B0 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 08. Contrabass Clarinets a3 Multiphonics Atmo | R: Bb-1-C#2 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
Weissdorn Wagner Tubas a3
Taking a cue from Metropolis Ark 1's Schwarzdorn and Rotdorn Horns, the three Weissdorn Wagner Tubas bring this wonderful instrument to the MA Series wih legato, immediate and soft sustains and other essential articulations. And now you know that Wagner Tubas belong to the Horn family thanks to their naming in Metropolis Ark 2!
| 01. Wagner Tubas a3 Legato | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Wagner Tubas a3 Sustains | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Wagner Tubas a3 Sustains Accented | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 04. Wagner Tubas a3 Staccato | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Wagner Tubas a3 Swells Long | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Wagner Tubas a3 Swells Short | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 07. Wagner Tubas a3 Marcato Long | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 2 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 08. Wagner Tubas a3 Marcato Short | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 2 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Koenig Fluegelhorns a3
Soft but powerful, the three Koenig Fluegelhorns provide basic articulations and work great as a complement to regular trumpets.
| 01. Fluegelhorns a3 Legato | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Fluegelhorns a3 Sustains | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Fluegelhorns a3 Staccato | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Fluegelhorns a3 Swells Long | R: F2-Bb4 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Fluegelhorns a3 Swells Short | R: F2-Bb4 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Kadetten Bass Trumpets a3
Three Kadetten Bass Trumpets provide a solid foundation for your trumpet parts with essential articulations.
| 01. Bass Trumpets a3 Legato | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Bass Trumpets a3 Sustains | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Bass Trumpets a3 Staccato | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Bass Trumpets a3 Swells Long | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Bass Trumpets a3 Swells Short | R: F1-Bb3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Waltroper Euphoniums a3
For all Euphonium lovers out there, the three Waltroper Euphoniums provide basic articulations.
| 01. Euphoniums a3 Legato | R: E1-F3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Euphoniums a3 Sustains | R: E1-F3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Euphoniums a3 Staccato | R: E1-F3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Euphoniums a3 Swells Long | R: E1-F3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Euphoniums a3 Swells Short | R: E1-F3 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
Ring Tubas a3
If one tuba is great, then the three Ring Tubas are even greater. Providing basic articulations as well as fluttertongue swells, this will give you the ultimate soft low-end.
| 01. Tubas a3 Legato | R: A-1-E2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Tubas a3 Sustains | R: A-1-E2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Tubas a3 Staccato | R: A-1-E2 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 6 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 04. Tubas a3 Swells Long | R: A-1-E2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 05. Tubas a3 Swells Short | R: A-1-E2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 06. Tubas a3 Multiphonics | R: A0-Bb1 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 07. Tubas a3 Flutter Swells Long | R: A0-E2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
| 08. Tubas a3 Flutter Swells Short | R: A0-C#2 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF | |
District II - Choir
Metropolis Ark 2 has a Soft Women Choir as well as a Basso Profondo Choir, each with Legato, Sustain and multi-syllable Staccato and Marcato. There is also a Children Choir with Legato and Sustain.
Lichterfelder Children Choir
The Lichterfelder Children Choir features 16 children, about 2/3 girls and 1/3 boys.
| 01. Children Choir Legato | R: G2-Bb4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 02. Children Choir Sustains | R: G2-Bb4 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
Calandrelli Female Choir
Six Sopranos and six Altos form the Calandrelli Female Choir.
| 01. Female Choir Legato | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 02. Female Choir Sustains | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 03. Female Choir Syllables Marcato | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | Syllables: re mo si du na | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
| 04. Female Choir Syllables Staccato | R: F2-Bb4 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | Syllables: re mo si nu an ky em ru sa is | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
Breitenstein Basso Profondo Choir
The Breitenstein Basso Profono Choir is made up of 11 ultra low basses.
| 01. Basso Profondo Choir Legato | R: Bb0-D3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | T: 1st-8th | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 02. Basso Profondo Choir Sustains | R: Bb0-D3 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | Syllable: oh | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 03. Basso Profondo Choir Syllables Marcato | R: Bb0-D3 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | Syllables: re mo si du na | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
| 04. Basso Profondo Choir Syllables Staccato | R: Bb0-D3 | L: 3 (ppp, pp, mp) | Syllables: re mo si nu an ky em ru sa is | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
District III - Percussion
Metropolis Ark 2's Manteuffel Percussion District unites a host of special percussion
Manteuffel Percussion Ensemble
The main Percussion Ensemble and Deep Drums patches are fully playable and provide an assortment of deep and soft hits and impacts. The Metals contain a large number of metal hits, cymals, etc.... An additional bowed patch expands the sonic potential of the metals section.
| 01. Manteuffel Percussion Ensemble Single Hits | R: Various Percussion | L: 3 (pp, p, mp) | RR: 9 | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
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| 02. Manteuffel Percussion Ensemble Single Hits Metal | R: C1-E6 | L: 1 (p) | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
| 03. Manteuffel Percussion Ensemble Bowed Metal | R: C0-G6 | L: 1 (p) | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
Manteuffel Percussion Deep Drums
The Deep Drums patch is fully playable and provides an assortment of deep and soft hits and impacts.
| 04. Manteuffel Percussion Deep Drums Single Hits | R: B0-E3 | L: 6 (ppp, pp, p, mp, mf, f) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II | |
Manteuffel Percussion Synth
The Synth section is entirely derived from synthesized sounds and provides hits, noise pads and swells in separate patches.
05. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Single Hits
R: C1-B1, C3-D3, F3-A4 | L: 1 (pp) | RR: 9 | M: Close, ORTF |
06. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Noise Pads
R: C3-E3 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close, ORTF |
07. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Swells Long
R: Various Percussion | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close, ORTF |
08. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Swells Short
R: Various Percussion | L: 1 (p) | M: Close, ORTF |
| 05. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Single Hits | R: C1-B1, C3-D3, F3-A4 | L: 1 (pp) | RR: 9 | M: Close, ORTF | |
| 06. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Noise Pads | R: C3-E3 | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close, ORTF | |
| 07. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Swells Long | R: Various Percussion | L: 1 (pp) | M: Close, ORTF | |
| 08. Manteuffel Percussion Synth Swells Short | R: Various Percussion | L: 1 (p) | M: Close, ORTF | |
Manteuffel Percussion Boomer
The Boomers are provided in two variations: Menu has all types with three variations each mapped on individual keys. RR has all variations of the same type mapped as Round Robins.
The mapping for the Menu patch is as follows:
C0-B2 are Boomers with a lot of attack that tend to be on the shorter side.
C3-A6 have a "woosh" attack and tend to be longer.
C0-B2 are Boomers with a lot of attack that tend to be on the shorter side.
C3-A6 have a "woosh" attack and tend to be longer.
You can use these individually, but also combine attack and non-attack samples.
| 09. Manteuffel Percussion Boomer Single Hits | R: C0-A6 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close | |
| 10. Manteuffel Percussion Boomer Single Hits RR | R: C2-D4 | L: 1 (mp) | M: Close | RR: 3 | |
Manteuffel Percussion FX
The FX Menu has a number of processed FX sounds.
| 11. Manteuffel Percussion FX Menu | R: Various Percussion | L: 1 (p) | M: M/S, ORTF | |
| 12. Manteuffel Percussion Metal Menu | R: C1-A5 | L: 1 (p) | M: M/S, ORTF | |
| 13. Manteuffel Percussion Waterphone Menu | R: C1-C6 | L: 1 (p) | M: M/S, ORTF | |
District IV - Keys
The Keys District plays a prominent role with four distinct instruments packing a few surprises.
Roon Piano
The Roon Piano features exquisite soft dynamics with both Sustains and Staccato.
| 01. Piano Sustains | R: A-1-C7 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: M/S, Close |
| 02. Piano Staccato | R: A-1-C7 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | RR: 3 | M: M/S, Close | |
Glamer Pianos a3
For the Glamer Pianos we took two Steinway D and a Steinway B and recorded Sustains, Staccato, 5th chords and soft tremolos.
| 01. Pianos a3 Sustains | R: A-1-C7 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close, ORTF |
| 02. Pianos a3 Staccato | R: A-1-C7 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | RR: 3 | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
| 03. Pianos a3 5th Chords | R: C2-Bb3 | L: 2 (ppp, mp) | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
| 04. Pianos a3 Tremolo | R: A-1-C7 | L: 1 (ppp) | M: M/S, Close, ORTF | |
Thekla Harmonium
The Thekla Harmonium is the quirkiest entry in Metropolis Ark 2. With lots of character, this instrument lives right at the edge of total disintegration and was a true challenge to sample.
| 01. Harmonium Sustains | R: C1-C6 | L: 2 (pp, mp) | M: Close, ORTF |
| 02. Harmonium Staccato | R: C1-C6 | L: 1 (p) | RR: 3 | M: Close, ORTF |
Hochbaum Organ
The Hochbaum Organ is a small, portable positif organ and has only two stops: An 8 feet Flute and a 4 feet Flute. Both were sampled individually and together for Sustains and sharp Staccato.
| 01. Organ Sustains Flute 8 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 02. Organ Sustains Flute 4 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 03. Organ Sustains Flute 8 4 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 04. Organ Staccato Flute 8 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 05. Organ Staccato Flute 4 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
| 06. Organ Staccato Flute 8 4 | R: C1-D5 | L: 1 (p) | RR: 3 | M: Close I, Close II, ORTF |
*In case you did not know - All sections and instruments in Metropolis Ark 2 are named after street names near the Teldex Studio in Berlin/Germany. Now you know.