Brass I Upgrade to Full Library from Vienna Symphonic Library provides additional articulations and samples for the Brass I virtual instrument Standard Library (required). The sample-based virtual instrument features the basic brass instruments of the orchestra, both as solo instruments and the corresponding ensembles. These include the Trumpet, Viennese Horn, Tenor Trombone, Tuba, Trumpet Ensemble (3 players,) Horn Ensemble (4 players) and Trombone Ensemble (3 players.)

The four original performers are masters of their trade. Trumpet player Freddy Staudigl, Horn player Marcus Schmidinger and Trombone player Johann Schodl are not only founding members of the renowned ensemble "Brassissimo," but are also active as soloists and orchestral musicians on an international level. The Tuba player Christoph Kiene is also internationally known as a lecturer.

Apart from the usual articulations, this Vienna Instruments Collection also provides fast Interval Performances in legato and marcato, Performance Trills, arpeggios (major, minor and diminished in legato and staccato) and mordents. Trumpet and trombone offer the complete muted playing techniques, not only as solo instruments but also in the ensembles.

Another specialty is the trumpet ensemble's "out of tune" sustains, as they occasionally happen in real orchestral situations. The three trumpet players don't hit the note exactly at the beginning of a part and a beat frequency ensues which is corrected as the tone progresses, eventually resulting in a clean homophony. The trumpets also feature "rips and falls."

The trombone ensembles also offer a specialty. Clusters of three notes with half tone intervals are available in staccato (two variations,) sustained, crescendo and diminuendo (in two tone lengths,) sforzato, and even as Repetition Performances.

For Owners of the Standard Bundle    Additional Articulations and Samples    Brass I and Brass II Upgrades    Special Brass Upgrade    Vienna Dimension Brass    Standalone    AAX Native, RTAS    Audio Units, VST    Mac, Windows

Extended library of orchestral brass instruments and ensembles that along with the Standard Library provide the raw material for recording absolutely authentic brass parts

Includes almost 120,000 samples recorded at 24-bit/44kHz resolution

Adds the full library of articulations

Functions as an Audio Units, RTAS or VST plug-in for Mac OS X and a VST plug-in for Windows XP, or as a standalone virtual instrument

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do these lenses show visible breathing?

A: The ZEISS Otus lenses exhibit only a small amount of breathing when used for motion capture and well within acceptable tolerances.

Q: 2. Which bag is included with this kit? Would like to know product number or manufacturer specified length.

A: The tag in mine says CODE: 110125 and DESCRIPTION: 502 bag. That's it. Hope that helps. There is no length specified on the tag in the bag itself. If it was included somewhere in the packaging, I don't have it any longer. The tripod fits in there, but it's tight!

Q: 3. The rubber feet of the tripod is appropriate for use on the ground or in the sand?

A: Yes, the best part about this tripod is the adjustable ball head, especially on an non-level surface.

Q: 4. Will this work with the Blackmagic Design Studio 4K Pro?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 502AH Video Head & MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod Kit can hold a Blackmagic Design Studio 4K Pro.

Q: 5. How stable/solid is it at full height? Can you adjust rings, set focus point on the screen at 20x without shaking the picture?

A: This is a very stable tripod.

Q: 6. What is the maximum height?

A: The maximum working height on this is 56.5" / 143.5 cm.

Q: 7. Can you manually change the iris on these lenses?

A: No, as with most lenses compatible with the EF mount system, the aperture on the ZEISS Otus ZE lenses is controlled electronically by the camera body.

Q: 8. What's the size of the tripod bag included? 75cm? 100cm?

A: The manufacturer does not explicitly provide this information, but it is approximately 70cm according to user feedback.

Q: 9. Specs claims the tripod legs weigh 7.16 Lbs ?? really - sounds alot for this tiny aluminum alloy body

A: That sounds about right. I have three of these tripods, they are excellent and sturdy. The weight is accurate. This is one of the tallest tripods I have ever owned and loving it.

Q: 10. Is this tripod suitable to use with the Cinevate Inc 24 Duzi Camera Slider? Ill be shooting on a canon 6D. If not which manfrotto tripod is best?

A: The MVH502A Fluid Head and MVT502AM Tripod I think is an excellent choice. It actually has more capacity then needed for the job. However, having that extra capacity I find to be reassuring insurance in avoiding a tip over. This combination would be safe up to about 32 as well with that camera. Over that distance, we recommend a second stand or tripod. Not only for safety but for solid, stable support.