EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Virtual Instrument Plug-In (Download) User Manual
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HOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA OPUS EDITION
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22in Zildjian K Crash
A 22-inch crash cymbal pair starting on note C3, composed of 3 lengths mapped to the
white keys from longest to shortest (C3=long; D3=short; E3=even shorter), each played in
a round robin (x3) cycle. Its timbre is quite suitable for marching bands and drum corps
due to its grandiose quality. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loud-
ness, and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (7 levels).
28in Small Tam Tam
A 28-inch tam-tam starting on note C1, composed of 5 articulations mapped to the white
keys (C1=long; D1=short; E1= fast crescendo; F1=medium-fast crescendo; G1=slow cre-
scendo), each played in a round robin (x2) cycle. The sound is mellow and complex, of-
fering a good way to punctuate important moments without the bombastic quality of most
gongs. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loudness, and Note Velocity
also controls dynamics (12 levels for long and short, and 2 levels for crescendos).
32in Med Tam Tam
A 32-inch tam-tam starting on note C1, composed of 5 articulations mapped to the white
keys (C1=long; D1=short; E1= fast crescendo; F1=medium-fast crescendo; G1=slow cre-
scendo), each played in a round robin (x2) cycle. There’s a bassy resonance coupled with
its high frequency splash that gives it a fuller sound, which is particularly useful when
you want to completely fill an otherwise silent moment in any score. CC 11 (Expression)
and Note Velocity control overall loudness, and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (12
levels for long and short, and 2 levels for crescendos).
38in Large Tam Tam
A 38-inch tam-tam starting on note C1, composed of a variety of articulations mapped
to the white keys (C1=long; D1=short; E1=fast crescendo; F1=medium-fast crescendo;
G1=slow crescendo; A1–E3=bowed FX; F3–B3=scraped FX), each played in a round robin
(x2) cycle. It possesses a strong bassy resonance and firm body that add mystery and in-
trigue (or generally create a commanding presence). CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity
control overall loudness, and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (12 levels for long and
short, 2 levels for crescendos, and 1 level for FX).
Cymbals / Sus Cymbals
This folder of instruments contains cymbals ranging in size from 22 inches down to
14 inches.
14in Paiste Sus Cymbal Cresc
A 14-inch suspended cymbal starting on note C3, composed of 2 types of crescendos:
crescendo sustain, where the cymbal is played with increasing speed and force so that
its volume grows to a peak and is allowed to ring out (sustain); and crescendo stopped,
where the cymbal is played with increasing speed and force so that its volume grows to a
peak and is then dampened (stopped) to prevent it from ringing out. Its small size gives
it a pleasant rain-like quality, and it’s great for short but dramatic buildups when it won’t
be overpowered by the rest of the orchestra. Each contains 4 different lengths mapped
to the white keys from shortest to longest (C3–F3=crescendo sustain; G3–B3=crescendo
stopped), and is played in a round robin (x2) cycle. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity
control overall loudness, and Note Velocity also controls dynamics (2 levels).