Lower down, the three bass trombones are no slouches either, producing sounds ranging from low, raspy roars to searing upper-register notes.Ĭolossal Chorus Like the strings, the choir is divided into high and low patches. Heading the brass, four magisterial unison trumpets produce a splendid sound – think Fanfare For The Common Man and you’ll get the picture. However, there’s the very rich and fruity-sounding Holbein Bassoons (four of them) and the Barnock Contrabassoons (four of those, too), which produce the most wonderful growling noise when played in their lower extremities. No need for sissy-sounding flutes and clarinets here. Wind Power And so to the woodwinds, well the lower variety. All the important articulations are present, but remember this is an epic library, the pizzicatos are snap-type and capable of cutting through any wall of sound that the brass may be producing. The lower strings, including 12 basses and six celli are only available in octaves and produce a truly massive sound – great for dangerous-sounding riffs. Turn on true legato and the transitions are adjusted according to playing speed. Legato articulations are handled automatically, in the background. The high set can be played in unison or in octaves for a more powerful sound.