Atelier Series: Austin Saxes

Description

Overview

The Atelier Series: Austin Saxes by Musical Sampling is a professional-grade legato saxophone library designed to provide composers and producers with a versatile, “workhorse” instrument. Performed by session player and educator Colin Houlihan and recorded at Orb Studios in Austin, TX, this library focuses on delivering a true legato experience that maintains musical credibility and ease of use.

A standout feature of this collection is the capture of natural, progressive vibrato, allowing users to achieve a realistic performance by simply riding the modwheel. To ensure maximum flexibility in a mix, the library includes both “Natural” (untuned) patches that retain original pitch biases and “Tuned” variations for a more polished sound. The instruments are recorded dry, providing total control over the final sonic environment.

Key Details

• Comprehensive Range: Includes Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxophones.
• Dual Performance Styles: “Workhorse” patches for energetic jazz, rock, and pop; “Emotional” patches for soft, breathy, and expressive passages.
• True Legato: Specifically engineered for smooth transitions and realistic phrasing.
• Natural Vibrato: Features progressive vibrato captured from live performances for authentic expression.
• Flexible Tuning: Offers both Natural and Tuned patch variations to suit different production needs.
• High-Fidelity Audio: Recorded at 48khz / 24bit for professional studio quality.
• Custom Processing: Includes an adjustable reverb based on a custom hall impulse.
• Efficient Storage: 3.9 GB total size in compressed NCW format.

Use Cases

• Professional Scoring: Ideal for composers needing realistic, emotive saxophone lines for film or television.
• Genre-Specific Production: The Workhorse patches are perfect for adding authentic brass energy to Jazz, Pop, and Rock tracks.
• Intimate Arrangements: Use the Emotional Tenor or Alto patches for breathy, delicate melodies in ambient or cinematic underscores.
• Fast Prototyping: Rapidly integrate high-quality saxophone parts into a DAW session without the need for a live session player.

Installation

This product is delivered via the Pulse Downloader. After purchase, you will receive a serial number to download the personalized, watermarked files. Once downloaded, the library should be loaded into Kontakt via the Files tab or added to your Quickload folder for a more efficient workflow. Please note that registration with Musical Sampling is required to activate your license.

Compatibility

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit); macOS 10.14 or higher (64-bit Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 native)
• RAM: 4GB minimum (6GB recommended)
• Disk Space: 3.9 GB
• Software Requirement: Requires full retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher (Free Kontakt Player is NOT supported)
• Supported Interfaces: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and Stand-alone

Product Demo

Product Demo