Spitfire Audio, in collaboration with electronic music guru Brian Transeau, aka BT, has introduced a new software synthesizer, Polaris, that they describe as ” the ultimate Orchestral Synthesizer”.
Polaris is an extended orchestral sound library – featuring orchestral recordings resampled using a wide range of classic synthesizers.
On top of all this, Polaris offers a huge array of classic synth sounds – deep samples from classics such as the CS-80, Lexicon 224, Prophet T8, Oberheim OB-Xa, Matrix 12, Jupiter 8, and Prophet 5.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Massive multi-layers of complex yet accessible organic string orchestral recordings, captured at AIR studios, resampled using an array of classic and rare synthesizers, a cosmic collection of new string techniques has been specifically orchestrated to emulate electronic music production techniques. This sophisticated and eclectic sound library, performed by London’s top-tier contemporary players at renowned AIR Lyndhurst Hall, captures the future of blockbuster scoring.
A modern string orchestra imitating classic synth sounds, from the mind of Grammy-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer Brian Transeau, AKA BT. Polaris is a mesmerizing aural innovation which tastefully pairs the worlds of synthesis and orchestra, an encyclopaedia of new and inspiring sounds with almost endless possibilities, perfect for taking your scores into 2022 and beyond.
Massive multi-layers of complex yet accessible organic string orchestral recordings, resampled using an array of classic and rare synthesisers (Fairlight, EMU E-II and more), a cosmic collection of new string techniques has been specifically orchestrated to emulate electronic music production techniques. This sophisticated and eclectic sound library, performed by London’s top tier contemporary players at renowned AIR Lyndhurst Hall, captures the future of blockbuster scoring.”
Features:
- A modern string orchestra imitating classic synth sounds
- A massive multi-layering of complex synth sounds made accessible
- Customize sounds using eDNA engine
- New Granular Engine for further sonic discovery
- 129 articulations, including:
- 94 articulations including the original string performances
- 35 layered ‘Synergy’ patches for use in the eDNA engine
- 421 presets created by BT himself and the Spitfire Team
- 54 noise sources recorded by BT
Pricing and Availability:
Polaris is available now with an intro price of $269 USD (normally $349).
The first plug-in I have purchased from Spitfire and am having very much audio fun time.
Recently got a new MacBook Pro whatever M1 thingy and finally said goodbye to my almost 10 year old “legacy” machines on both platforms. Went from Atmosphere 1.0 to Omnisphere newest version, and a bunch of other new plug-ins. So much new sonic madness to catch up on.
More and more, after decades of hardware GAS I am moving away from that world. Editing softsynths on my large monitors that I can comfortably see outweighs any loyalty I had to menu diving on screens smaller than my iPhone on multiple keyboards and modules. Just my $0:02
Yeah, totally feeling this right now too +1
It is especially true for orchestral VSTs such the Spitfire’s, there is no hardware equivalence for these delicate libraries
So disappointing to have those nice “Icelandic” sounds trapped in that frustrating user interface.
All the world-class, blockbuster adjectives in the cosmos can’t fix that.
Polaris has its dedicated (scalable) interface, it is not another Kontakt library like Albion.
They are almost spamming. I bought a library from them a couple of months ago, and since then I’ve got 10nths of “special offers” , reduced prices, etc. It is as if they don’t believe what you buy from them can last more than a month or so. I mean give it a rest, we are not collectors, we are musicians.
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Well how about Christian Henson is a liar then ?
He is a liar
Proven by the Westworld fiasco
The thousands of ignored comments on the youtube reveal
Their shallow meaningless attempts to defend their decision when it was clearly completely contrived
“resampled through rarefied sonic pathways”
My god. What absolute bollocks
the presets in the demos sound good, SA has always a good set of presets. the design of the plugin is a little bit confusing to me, there is stuff hidden on some pages, remembers me of Absynth where you needed to check to menu pages to fully understand what’s going on in the preset. but design is a matter of taste.
From what I’ve heard in the limited demos available, this is pretty much very generic sounding pads, etc… Not much new here! Another Spitfire disappointment!
I have got several Spitfire sampled instruments that I found unique / worth their price and even if I found that this plugin sounds nice to me it seems quite expensive for a « closed &dedicated orchestral » plugin compared to a « generic and expandable « synth like Uvi Falcon at 250 euros ( or even an Omnisphere at 400 euros) for example…