Vienna Symphonic Library Big Bang Orchestra: Fornax is a virtual instrument with a library consisting of unique sounds from three grand pianos mixed with various percussion instruments and played by six musicians performing together in the large hall at Synchron Stage Vienna. The collection allows you to create epic sounds, from mysterious touches to bombastic eruptions, for film and game scoring, trailer music, or sound design.

Fornax includes samples from the company's Steinway D-274, Bösendorfer Imperial, and Yamaha CFX grand pianos combined with plate bells, tubular bells, gongs, pitched and unpitched drums, and more. It offers several setups, categorized into Low Range and High Range instruments. Low Range instrument setups offer combinations of three pianos, plate bells, tubular bells, pitched gongs, taikos, timpani, and bass drum. High Range instruments include plate bells, tubular bells, vibraphone, suspended cymbals, gongs, and triangle. Combining instruments from both groups enables you to cover the entire frequency spectrum.

The performers were lined up at three main positions on stage (left, center, right). In addition to overhead microphones, Decca Tree, and surround mics, the instruments were isolated during the recording sessions with close microphones, while being played together in the ensemble. This gives you more control and more creative options when mixing your sound using the included Synchron Player's internal mixer.

The software is compatible with Mac and Windows and operates in AU, VST, and AAX formats. Fornax integrates perfectly with every module in the BBO.

Pitched Percussion Ensembles    3 Grand Pianos Mixed with Percussion    Up to Six Musicians Playing Together    AU/VST/AAX, Mac/Windows    Multiple Mic Positions and Mix Presets

Unique sounds of 3 grand pianos mixed with various percussion instruments.

Lively energy of up to six musicians playing together.

Setups at three positions captured with multiple microphones.

Various setups can be combined to large ensembles.

Exceptional acoustics of the large Synchron Stage Vienna.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. where are these made?

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Q: 2. Will it convert unbalanced to balanced?

A: This passive monitor controller accepts and outputs cables with either balanced or unbalanced connections, but it does not actively convert signals from balanced to unbalanced or visa versa.

Q: 3. Why is this the same price as the 40 grip arm? You would think the 20 grip arm would be a little bit cheaper considering it's half the length..

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Q: 4. can i record vocals with the mackie studio or i need to buy a separate interface?

A: You can record your vocals on the Mackie Big Knob Studio model, as it has two mic inputs and it also operates as an audio interface.

Q: 5. What option would I need to add a microphone thread to the end of this arm? Wanting to add a shotgun mic to this setup. Thank you!

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Q: 6. Is the big handle (th knuckle) fixed to the end of the rod (arm) or can it slide along the arm and be tightened along any position?

A: Yes it is fixed to the arm.

Q: 7. Will this record through USB to 4 separate channels? What exactly does 2x4 when referencing USB mean? I am NOT referencing the analog inputs/outputs, ONLY how it relates SPECIFICALLY to USB.

A: The 2x4 means this interface will send 2 channels (Left and Right ) to a recording program for recording, and will return 4 playback channels for monitoring. This will only record 2 tracks at one time.

Q: 8. is this just an arm or an arm with a head?

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Q: 9. I have a ps5 and MacBook with usb interface. With one set of speakers. Can I switch between both sources and keep one speaker for all?

A: Yes, the Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller does allow you to switch between input sources and send the audio from both sources out to one set of speakers.

Q: 10. What's the weight of the grip arm.?

A: The Impact 40" Extension Grip Arm (Black) weighs 3.25 lb / 1.47 kg.