You should find a PDF in the installation folder, I think.
Are you skilled enough in Kontakt to extend ranges and program keyswitches? Because for the one, the harpsichords don’t go high enough to play Scarlatti, and for the other, operating the organ keyswitches via xp map would be easier if there was an all stops off switch (I believe B0/B-1 is available).
Hello everyone. I am using Dorico 5 Pro and was looking for an early music library to incorporate. Looking at the above thread, i discovered Rinascimento by Fluffy audio and liked it very much. Is it easily useable in Dorico. 5 Pro, 2 years later after these above discussions?
I have used several instruments from this library in Dorico, but is no easier to use now than it was two years ago. Do you have any experience in creating Expression Maps in Dorico? The instruments are not especially complex in the way they are programmed, but there is some fiddling around to do if you want different strumming patterns etc, and in fact I did not get the built in strumming pattern engine to work, but using the basic instruments is quite straightforward if you are somewhat adept at creating Expression and/or Percussion maps. I like the library very much.
Thanks for your comments. I really just need to incorporate instruments like recorders; harpsichord; baroque flutes and early percussion instruments. Would this still be easy to use in Dorico?
If you have a basic knowledge of creating simple Expression Maps, then yes, it is quite straightforward. The default Expression Map could also work with a single articulation. There are videos on the Dorico YouTube channel that can help if you are new to this.
Thanks so much. Last question - any ideas about good VOICE libraries. I see quite a few CHOIR, but I’m looking for more SOLO voice. This is purely for creating a score, not for making a mock-up or publishable stuff.
Emvoice and Synthesizer V (that’s v for voice, not 5) have solo singers, but they are geared more to pop singers than symphonic/church timbre.
The ability of this tech to synthesize words, while still less convincing than real voices, has been improving markedly in recent years.
Thank you very much - i’ll give it go.
Another possibility is the Synchron-ized solo Voices of VSL. They have just ooh and aah + a few consonants.
Thank you - another option i will explore.
Following on this topic. Are there any “new” early music sound libraries that works well with Dorico 5 - since 2022?
BTW, I have checked out Fluffy Audio, and they did not seem to think that it will work with Dorico (weird).
Seems like a a standard key-switch and midi CC VSTi. I just watched the walkthrough. Really a great collection of instruments. It’s down to $179 from $299 (rinascimento) and I want to buy it but their web site is currently unresponsive…
OK great, so definitely worth a try.
I think what Fluffy Audio meant by not working, is, not working “out of the box”. You (and I) will need to invest time to create expression maps for the instruments to use them effectively in Dorico.
Several sample library developers seem unwilling to support notation software, so they may just say “it’s unsupported on Dorico”: meaning you’re on your own with any app-specific issues.
Thank you for the comments benwiggy and derabgang! I must just go and figure out the expression map thing first (:
My biggest need for now, is recorders.
VSL Synchronized Recorders are on sale at the moment.
Ah, thank you, i’ll check it out!
Although I haven’t explored all of the instruments yet, rinascimento is a delightful little library. The plucked strings are great although there aren’t really any articulations. The viola da gamba also has some highs but again, no real articulations besides legato and staccato.
I ended up having to create new instruments for range and transposition issues but it only took a few minutes and I’m throwing some Dowland music at the archlute and theorbo now.
Fun stuff.