Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Orchestra: Bassoons Professional (Digital product)

Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Orchestra: Bassoons Professional is the twelfth instalment in the acclaimed Abbey Road Orchestra product line, capturing the rich and expressive sound of bassoons recorded in the iconic Abbey Road Studio One. This professional edition offers an extensive palette of articulations and techniques, making it a powerful tool for composers seeking authentic, warm, and detailed bassoon tones for orchestral compositions.

Recorded by GRAMMY_x0017_4 Award-winning engineer Simon Rhodes, the library features 16 microphone signals, including vintage mics, multiple Decca Trees, and ambient room mics, allowing great flexibility and precise control over the sound stage and tonal character. The bassoons deliver a woody, velvety timbre, ranging from deep, mellow lows to expressive, lyrical highs.

The Professional version significantly expands on the standard edition by including 'Extended' techniques and additional legato content. It offers seven legato types such as Performance Legato, Lyrical Legato, Legato Runs, and more, each designed to respond dynamically to playing speed for realistic phrasing and transitions. Additionally, there are 13 articulations ranging from long notes, staccatissimo, marcato, tenuto to multi-tongued and trills in various intervals, providing composers with nuanced performance options.

This instrument is ideal for creating lush orchestral arrangements requiring authentic bassoon sound, whether for film scoring, game music, or classical compositions. The detailed sampling and extensive mic options enable deep mixing and sound shaping possibilities, bringing an unparalleled level of realism and musicality.

• Recorded in Abbey Road Studio One by Simon Rhodes
• 16 microphone signals including vintage and Decca Tree options
• Seven extended legato types for expressive performance
• Thirteen additional articulations including trills and multi-tongued
• Warm, woody, and versatile bassoon tones
• Perfect for orchestral, film, and game music compositions