Take Rhythmic Possibilities to the Stratusphere
Marking the final chapter of Spitfire Audio's Ólafur Arnalds collection, Stratus takes shape as one of the composer's most important and creative instrument models, harboring the power of two identical pianos at once and eight multilayered piano and synthesizer matrixes for keyboard compositions at a grand, explorative scale. Also onboard are built-in tempo synth, quantizing, polyphony, and ADSR controls, allowing you to make a perfect inclusion into any project while maintaining complete beat consistency. The result of Ólafur's work? A completely immersive and dynamic piano that seamlessly blends two formidable instruments into one, maximizing sonic variety and keeping producers in the creative spirit for hours on end. Whether you're an avid piano hobbyist or a producer looking for more cinematic muscle, the Ólafur Arnalds Stratus plug-in is a must-have.
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Open the door to inspired orchestrations
Formulating an iconic sonic palette through years of experience in ambient/electronic music production, percussion, and beat making, Ólafur Arnalds is heralded as both a legendary sound maker as well as one of the industry's most exceptional live composers. Spitfire Audio's Ólafur Arnalds collection harnesses the exceptional skill found within both — leveraging recorded samples and sound manipulation tools directed solely by Arnalds to bring his prowess and potential to the likes of any DAW environment. In tandem with a purposeful selection of world-renowned instrumentalists and recording techniques, Sweetwater producers have found nothing less of Ólafur's finest at each and every turn.
Spitfire Audio: virtual tools for weaving sonic colorful tapestries
As the constellation of technologies that allow us to ideate, record, perform, create, and reimagine music continues to grow, so does our artistic potential. Spitfire Audio sits at the nexus of power and possibility, with its expansive catalog of diverse and inspiring virtual instruments serving as tools for summiting uncharted peaks of sonic exploration. Across classical, experimental, esoteric, and international realms of orchestration, Spitfire Audio’s instrumental suite comprises an invigorating medley of evocative compositional capabilities. State-of-the-art capture technologies were wielded by daring musical minds, with the likes of Hans Zimmer, BT, Ólafur Arnalds, Evelyn Glennie, Lea Bertucci, and the London Contemporary Orchestra among the company’s pantheon of collaborators. Strings, brass, world percussion, keys, guitars, synths, effects — Spitfire Audio is your gateway to varying hues of masterfully designed and resynthesized cinematic sound.
Spitfire Audio Ólafur Arnalds Stratus Features:
- Piano-centered plug-in based on Ólafur Arnalds'
- Construct unique MIDI algorithms and rhythms based on two identical self-playing pianos — perfect for melodic compositions, arpeggios, and creative inspiration
- Recorded at Ólafur's studio in Reykjavik, Iceland, via KM83, Coles microphones, and Millennia preamps for utmost sonic clarity
- Matrix-based interface ensures maximum control over tempo and rhythm
- Onboard tempo sync, quantizing, and low-note priority
- Variable ADSR and effect parameters make dialing in the perfect sound a cinch
- Capture the spectrum of piano compositions, from organic melodies to entirely explorative rhythms
