Spitfire Audio Albion Tundra

Description

Spitfire Audio Albion Tundra redefines orchestral sampling by capturing a 100-piece orchestra performing at the edge of silence. Recorded at Air Studios in London, this library embraces a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, offering delicate textures and ethereal tones rarely found in traditional orchestral libraries. The recording process utilized priceless valve and ribbon microphones, Neve Monserrat preamps, and a Neve 88R desk, ensuring pristine sound quality. Unique features like the Vral grid and Stephenson’s Steam Band expand creative possibilities, blending organic orchestral sounds with evolving drones and warped synth textures. Its specialized articulations and cutting-edge recording techniques make Albion Tundra an essential tool for producing evocative and nuanced compositions.

Orchestra Recorded at the Edge of Silence
Albion Tundra features a 100-piece orchestra performing techniques specifically designed to evoke quiet, subtle textures. Strings, brass and woodwinds are meticulously sampled, offering 133 articulations, including longs, shorts, and legatos across ensembles. The string section includes 38 violins with 32 articulations and a low end of 12 celli and six basses with 30 articulations, providing a wide range of dynamic options. Brass and woodwind ensembles add further depth with unique articulations for high, mid and low sections. By focusing on extreme dynamics, this library allows composers to explore delicate and restrained sonic landscapes, perfect for capturing emotional resonance and intricate detail in their scores.

Stephenson’s Steam Band and Organic Pads
Stephenson’s Steam Band brings an innovative approach to sound design by transforming orchestral recordings into 138 evolving pads. Housed within Spitfire Audio’s eDNA interface, these organic sounds are crafted from the orchestral material, offering rich textures and atmospheric tones. This section includes 198 original sounds, enabling composers to create unique sonic layers for their projects. The pads are ideal for generating cinematic ambiance or adding depth to existing arrangements. With intuitive controls and seamless integration, this component allows for effortless customization, ensuring each pad enhances the emotional impact of your composition.

Brunel Loops for Rhythmic Complexity
Albion Tundra’s Brunel loops offer a dynamic selection of tempo-synced rhythmic patterns played in triplets, 12ths, 8ths and 16ths. Created by renowned percussionist Paul Clarvis, this section includes 22 unique instruments with 52 presets designed to add movement and intrigue to your compositions. Each loop is carefully crafted to provide intricate rhythmic detail, making it an excellent tool for scoring suspenseful or atmospheric scenes. By combining organic and percussive textures, Brunel loops expand creative possibilities, ensuring your arrangements remain compelling and rhythmically engaging.

Darwin Percussion for Sonic Impact
The Darwin percussion section provides 20 percussive elements designed for impactful and versatile scoring. These single patches simplify playability, allowing users to access a range of dynamic percussion sounds with ease. Recorded with exceptional attention to detail, the percussive elements deliver clarity and presence, making them suitable for underscoring tension or adding dramatic flourishes to your compositions. Whether you’re building a subtle rhythmic foundation or crafting intense cinematic moments, Darwin percussion ensures precision and emotional depth in your tracks.