Description
Overview
The Atelier Series: Sasaki Trumpet is a meticulously crafted legato trumpet and flugelhorn library performed by renowned session musician and educator Mikio Sasaki. Recorded at Orb Studios in Austin, Texas, this instrument is engineered to be responsive, snappy, and full of energy, providing composers with a professional brass lead that feels alive and intuitive.
To ensure maximum mixing flexibility, Musical Sampling recorded all material in a dry studio environment. This allows users to fully customize the sonic space and apply their own preferred reverbs during the mixing process. The library features “impulsive” legato transitions that capture real movement and contextually relevant phrasing, ensuring a natural performance regardless of the complexity of the line.
Designed for versatility, the series includes both Natural and Tuned patch variations. This gives the user the choice between the organic, internal intonation of a live performance or a perfectly tuned studio sound. Additionally, the inclusion of an emotive flugelhorn adds a softer, breathier dimension to the collection, perfect for dramatic underscores.
Key Details
- Professional Performance: Legato trumpet and flugelhorn performed by Mikio Sasaki.
- Dynamic Vibrato: Natural, progressive vibrato tailored for energetic musical contexts.
- Diverse Mute Options: Includes three different mutes to provide a wide range of tonal textures.
- Tuning Flexibility: “Natural” and “Tuned” versions available for every patch.
- High-Fidelity Audio: Recorded in 48khz / 24bit for studio-grade clarity.
- Dry Sampling: Recorded in a dry space for total control over reverb and spatial effects.
- Comprehensive Patch List: Includes Workhorse, Emotional Flugel, Cup Mute, Harmon No Stem, Harmon Stem In, and Playable Runs.
- Custom Reverb: Features an adjustable reverb based on a custom hall impulse.
- Efficient Storage: 3.1 GB compressed NCW format.
Use Cases
The Sasaki Trumpet is ideal for professional music production and home studio workflows. It is particularly effective for composers who need a high-energy, “vibe-heavy” brass lead that integrates seamlessly into existing sessions. While the trumpet patches are perfect for rhythmic and energetic lines, the Emotional Flugelhorn is specifically designed for cinematic scoring, providing a breathy, emotive quality for dramatic underscores and ballads.
Installation
Install the library using the manufacturer instructions provided via your account portal. This product is delivered as personalized files including a Digital Water Mark (DWM) via the Pulse downloader.
Important: You must register the product at www.musicalsampling.com to activate your license. This is an “Open Kontakt” format library, which requires the full retail version of Kontakt; it is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
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: 3.1GB Hard Drive Space
- Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and Stand-alone
- Software Requirement: Full retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher
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