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3.4 HOLLYWOOD HARP
The Hollywood Harp Opus Edition library is designed to work together with the other
libraries in the Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition series.
While it includes the same number of microphone positions, and many of the same
features, the microphone configuration is designed for solo instruments, as opposed to a
full orchestra. Instead of the surround and vintage surround microphone positions used
in the full orchestra, the Hollywood Harp includes vintage alternatives for the close and
mid microphone positions.
3.4.1 Solo Instrument
The instruments in Hollywood Harp all feature a harp. Some instruments contain a single
articulations, while others feature multiple articulations combined into a single instru-
ment file.
• Harp
3.4.2 Instrument Categories and Types
The following section describes the categories and types of instruments contained in the
Hollywood Harp.
• Maestro Patches
• Individual Articulation Patches
• FX
• Keyswitches
PLEASE NOTE: Detailed instrument and performance descriptions are available in the
Description Box of the Browse page.
Maestro Patches
This folder contains ‘combo’ instruments that are made up of multiple articulations.
Instruments that include ‘MOD’ in the instrument name rely on cross fading between
articulations using the Mod Wheel (CC1), while others trigger different articulations
based on MIDI Velocity value. Also included in this folder is a KS Master instrument
that allows you to select between articulations using keyswitches located outside of the
instrument range and highlighted in blue on Play’s virtual keyboard. The various types of
instruments are described below.
Angels
This instrument uses Note Velocity to select between 2 articulations while simultaneously
controlling dynamics. The Gliss Technique articulation between Note Velocities 1 and 122
produces plucks perfect for simulating glissandi (3 dynamic levels), and the Nail Picks
articulation between Note Velocities 123 and 127 produces a firm, picked tone (1 dynamic
level). CC 11 (Expression) and Note Velocity control overall loudness.