EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Virtual Instrument Plug-In (Download) User Manual
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HOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA OPUS EDITION
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They’re great for establishing a steady rhythm or adding high-frequency-rich transients to
a range of percussion instruments when layered together. CC 11 (Expression) and Note
Velocity control overall loudness, Note Velocity also controls dynamics (4 levels), and
notes play in a round robin (x4) cycle.
Mahler Hammer
The giant Mahler Hammer (featured in Gustav Mahler’s 6th symphony) produces a power-
ful crack spanning the entire frequency spectrum and mapped to the white keys between
notes C1-G1. Various hits were recorded, and have been mapped in pitch from lowest to
highest. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loudness, and Note Velocity
also controls dynamics (up to 7 levels).
Marimba Rolls
Continuous mallet rolls performed on a large set of wooden bars, mapped chromatically
between notes A1-C6. The marimba is used in a wide variety of settings, though a tried
and true use is in music designed to evoke a tribal feel. CC 11 (Expression) and Note
Velocity control overall loudness, and CC 1 (Mod Wheel) controls dynamics (2 levels).
Marimba
A large set of wooden bars with a medium-length sustain, mapped chromatically between
notes A1-C6. The marimba is used in a wide variety of settings, though a tried and true
use is in music designed to evoke a tribal feel. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity
control overall loudness, Note Velocity also controls dynamics (6 levels), and notes play
in a round robin (x2) cycle.
Pulli Sticks
A set of large, frayed wooden sticks struck together to create a clacking sound — their
construction makes them most useful as an accent to various orchestral drums, punctuat-
ing the moments you care about without the transient being too sharp. The instrument
is mapped to the white keys between notes C1-F1, and includes various hits that are
mapped in pitch from lowest to highest. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control
overall loudness, Note Velocity also controls dynamics (6 levels), and notes play in a
round robin (x4) cycle.
Ratchet
A wooden gear with a crank handle that produces a rapid ripping sound occasionally
used by orchestral percussionists, mapped to the white keys between notes C1-F2. Short
ratchet rolls under 1 second are mapped to C1-G1, while long ratchet rolls lasting several
seconds are mapped to C2-F2. When you use them sparingly, they make for a great occa-
sional accent or as part of a dramatic build. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control
overall loudness.
Shakers
A variety of hits, shakes, rattles, and rhythms performed on 7 different shakers mapped to
the white keys C, D and E at every octave between notes C1-C7. Each shaker includes low-
er-pitch (C), higher-pitch (D), and rolls (E), and they’re great for keeping rhythm without
drawing too much attention to themselves. CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control
overall loudness, and notes play in a round robin (x8) cycle for both long and short notes.