Westwood Instruments release Novella Origin - a composer toolkit of sorts (9 piece string ensemble and more)
Posted: Nov 04, 2023 6:43 am
An NKS ready Kontakt Player instrument
38.7 Gb download size
Highlights:
9-Piece string ensemble plus
4 individual sections with legato
Alto Choir
Electric Guitar
Upright Piano
Analogue Synth
Drum Kit
Quick look video:
One hour walkthrough:
What does Pete Calandra think?
Website blurb:
Novella Origin is a multi-instrument library of contemporary cinematic sounds for stories about people and music that feels human.
Made up of an expressive 9-piece string section with true legato, a folk-inspired alto choir, an understated electric guitar, a cotton-draped upright piano, a soul-filled analogue synth, and an orchestral-influenced drum kit.
A one-stop library for your next film score where the characters are flawed and the drama is real. And a perfect companion if you’re a songwriter or producer looking for a beautiful, film-inspired soundtrack to your next album.
SOUNDS & SIGNALS
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
INSTRUMENTS
Willow Ensemble - Strings (3.3.2.1)
Ensemble Chords*
Improvisations
Arco
Flautando
Sul Pont
Spiccato
*3.2.2.1
Violins (3)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
The Improvisations in each section are also provided in a variety of additional layouts.
Violas (3)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
Cellos (2)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
Double Bass (1)
Legato
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Sul Pont
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
The Foils - Choir
Improvisations Aah to Ooh
Improvisations Mmm to Aah
Improvisations Mmm to Ooh
Chatters
Short – Nah
Short – Oh
Improvisations Aah – Velocity
Improvisations Mms – Velocity
Improvisations Ooh – Velocity
Cotton Upright - Piano
Cotton Piano
Pedal Down Piano
Dust Piano
Pickup Six - Electric Guitar
Sustains
Muted Thumb
Unmeasured Pick
Unmeasured Thumb
Harmonics
Noises
Daybreak - Drum Kit
Bamboo Broomsticks
Felt Beaters
Beater Cymbal Swells
Wanderlust - Analogue Synth (Prophet 5)
ACT I
OPENING GAMBIT
TWO COLOURS
BRICK WALLS
HEDGE MAZE
MILLBROOK ROAD
DAWN CHORUS
THE NARRATOR
DEEP DOWN
SIGNAL LANGIS
HELLO SUBURBIA
NEVER HERE
ACT II
THEIR SIDE
STRANGE WELCOME
SPECTRAL STATE
EMOTIONAL ESCAPE
SOME SNAGS
STAINED GLASS
TIMES UP
MYSTERY MAN
CHECK MATE
THIS TIME
CIGARETTE BURNS
ACT III
DOWNSIDE UP
SIMPLE LIES
LITTLE BIRD
ONCE MORE
PINKY PROMISE
DUAL DISPARITY
THIRD CHANCE
OPEN ENCLOSURE
FINALLY WORKS
LULLA BYE
HAPPY ENDING
SIGNALS
These mic positions are available on ALL instruments except for Wanderlust.
Mix
A production-ready mix that provides a beautifully balanced sound suitable for all purposes.
Close
Close mics that capture the detail of each section. The close mics on the strings are pre-panned to achieve a completely natural stereo field.
Room
A balanced tree-style position kept in an identical placement for all instruments for a truly cohesive sound.
Gallery
A diffuse and airy position recorded in the ceiling of The Nave. Add this to the mix for natural depth and space.
Piano Mics
The piano has all the mics above but also adds a set of rear close mics on the soundboard and separate signals for the keys and sustain pedal.
Drum Mics
The drums have all the mics above as well as individual channels for Snare, Toms, Overheads and Kick. There is also a Parallel Compression mix which has been made using some analogue hardware to add some extra punch when you need it.
38.7 Gb download size
9-Piece string ensemble plus
4 individual sections with legato
Alto Choir
Electric Guitar
Upright Piano
Analogue Synth
Drum Kit
Quick look video:
One hour walkthrough:
What does Pete Calandra think?
Website blurb:
Novella Origin is a multi-instrument library of contemporary cinematic sounds for stories about people and music that feels human.
Made up of an expressive 9-piece string section with true legato, a folk-inspired alto choir, an understated electric guitar, a cotton-draped upright piano, a soul-filled analogue synth, and an orchestral-influenced drum kit.
A one-stop library for your next film score where the characters are flawed and the drama is real. And a perfect companion if you’re a songwriter or producer looking for a beautiful, film-inspired soundtrack to your next album.
SOUNDS & SIGNALS
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
INSTRUMENTS
Willow Ensemble - Strings (3.3.2.1)
Ensemble Chords*
Improvisations
Arco
Flautando
Sul Pont
Spiccato
*3.2.2.1
Violins (3)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
The Improvisations in each section are also provided in a variety of additional layouts.
Violas (3)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
Cellos (2)
Legato
Vivid Legato
Improvisations
Molte
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Flautando Random Rebow
Sul Pont
Sul Pont Random Rebow
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
Double Bass (1)
Legato
Arco
Arco Random Rebow
Flautando
Sul Pont
Flautando to Sul Pont
Spiccato
Picks
The Foils - Choir
Improvisations Aah to Ooh
Improvisations Mmm to Aah
Improvisations Mmm to Ooh
Chatters
Short – Nah
Short – Oh
Improvisations Aah – Velocity
Improvisations Mms – Velocity
Improvisations Ooh – Velocity
Cotton Upright - Piano
Cotton Piano
Pedal Down Piano
Dust Piano
Pickup Six - Electric Guitar
Sustains
Muted Thumb
Unmeasured Pick
Unmeasured Thumb
Harmonics
Noises
Daybreak - Drum Kit
Bamboo Broomsticks
Felt Beaters
Beater Cymbal Swells
Wanderlust - Analogue Synth (Prophet 5)
ACT I
OPENING GAMBIT
TWO COLOURS
BRICK WALLS
HEDGE MAZE
MILLBROOK ROAD
DAWN CHORUS
THE NARRATOR
DEEP DOWN
SIGNAL LANGIS
HELLO SUBURBIA
NEVER HERE
ACT II
THEIR SIDE
STRANGE WELCOME
SPECTRAL STATE
EMOTIONAL ESCAPE
SOME SNAGS
STAINED GLASS
TIMES UP
MYSTERY MAN
CHECK MATE
THIS TIME
CIGARETTE BURNS
ACT III
DOWNSIDE UP
SIMPLE LIES
LITTLE BIRD
ONCE MORE
PINKY PROMISE
DUAL DISPARITY
THIRD CHANCE
OPEN ENCLOSURE
FINALLY WORKS
LULLA BYE
HAPPY ENDING
SIGNALS
These mic positions are available on ALL instruments except for Wanderlust.
Mix
A production-ready mix that provides a beautifully balanced sound suitable for all purposes.
Close
Close mics that capture the detail of each section. The close mics on the strings are pre-panned to achieve a completely natural stereo field.
Room
A balanced tree-style position kept in an identical placement for all instruments for a truly cohesive sound.
Gallery
A diffuse and airy position recorded in the ceiling of The Nave. Add this to the mix for natural depth and space.
Piano Mics
The piano has all the mics above but also adds a set of rear close mics on the soundboard and separate signals for the keys and sustain pedal.
Drum Mics
The drums have all the mics above as well as individual channels for Snare, Toms, Overheads and Kick. There is also a Parallel Compression mix which has been made using some analogue hardware to add some extra punch when you need it.