Inspiring chamber strings textures
We join forces with BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds (Broadchurch, Kiasmos, Erased Tapes) to record an all-star ensemble performing his latest set of awe-inspiring evolutions. The 4,3,3,3,3 ensemble of British players (Violin I + II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), led by long-term collaborator Viktor Orri Árnason, perform a range of fragile yet warm beautifully evolving phrases, recorded at the world famous Hall at AIR Studios, London.
Using our Evo Grid technology, this library makes it easy to create sophisticated chamber strings music from the most simplistic of arrangements - just a few sustained notes is all you need to write inspiring dynamic textures. We also introduce Waves: a brand new innovation featuring notes that move along a wave-like dynamic arc, appearing from nothing, swelling, and then dying away again to nothing. These are accessible via our classic interface, in various styles and lengths.
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Listen to Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions
Demo - Ólafur Arnalds
Fall In - Homay Schmitz
Remember The Snow - Homay Schmitz
Solstice - Oliver Patrice Weder
A Traditional Cue - Oliver Patrice Weder
Solstice - Oliver Patrice Weder
First Steps - Oliver Patrice Weder
In Action
Behind The Curtain
Chamber ensemble
Following the release of Symphonic Strings Evolutions, we were keen to explore what was possible with a chamber ensemble. We recruited Ólafur Arnalds as a collaborator, and the results are truly exceptional. Capturing the detail of individual players, the library has a greater intimacy than its symphonic sibling, yet with enough power to hold its own in scores and compositions.
As with his first Evolutions product, Ólafur worked closely with long-time collaborator and violinist, Viktor Orri Árnason, who led an ensemble made up of 16 of the best British players.
The Hall
As with many Spitfire libraries, we returned to the iconic Hall at AIR Studios. Scores such as Dunkirk, Beauty and the Beast, Wonder Woman and Paddington 2 were recorded there recently, as well as classics such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Dark Knight and Gladiator. We captured the ensemble with several mics and mixes: Close, Stereo Pair, Tree and Ambient, enlisting only the best classic high-end microphones - all fed through the one-of-a-kind Neve console to Pro Tools and ¼” tape.
Evolutions enhanced
Described by Olafur as “a sample you can play for 3 minutes that’ll never sound the same”, evolutions have become widely adopted amongst the composer community as the most effective means of easily writing music that is able to subtly change over time without variation in melodic content. Further to that, the ability to generate randomised evolutions allow unexpected results that are inspirational in their own right.
This library features two new Evolution innovations courtesy of Ólafur
Feathering
- Only half of the players performing at any one time. This allows you to play different chords and still hear the detail of the players.
Waves
- One of Ólafur’s signature sounds are crescendo-diminuendos, so in order to save manually drawing these in or using a fader, a range of pre-recorded “Waves” have been recorded for instant satisfaction.
The Evo Grid
Based on the EMS VCS3 synth, this extraordinary and unique interface allows for instant gratification and customisation. With 1 or 2 clicks, you will be armed with something totally unique and inspiring. Scroll the Evo Grid to discover and activate Evos that are not visible. Pan and tweak each Evo for perfect blending. Punch in or out 3 useful modulators and effects. Mix your mic positions, all from the front panel.
The overview panel
This is the main interface for melodic instruments. Its default view displays all available playing techniques, has a simple microphone mixer and includes the main feature controllers.
What's Included
Main instruments
- Basses Grid
- Basses Waves
- Chamber Grid
- Chamber Waves
Individual evolutions
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Long
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Wave (Long)
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Wave (Short)
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Ord
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Pont
- Chamber - Detached Waves
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Pulse (Trem)
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Trem
- Chamber - Art Harm Trills
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Episodic Trems
- Chamber - Sul Pont Tast Trems
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Pulse
- Chamber - Sudden Molto Vib
- Chamber - Sudden Trem
- Chamber - Sudden Sul Pont
- Chamber - Sul Tasto Pitch (Slow)
- Chamber - Episodic Pitch
- Chamber - Wow Effect
- Chamber - Slow Flurry Pitch
- Basses - Sul Tasto Long
- Basses - Sul Tasto Wave (Short)
- Basses - Sul Tasto Pont
- Basses - Sul Tasto Trem
- Basses - Sul Tasto Pulse
- Basses - Sudden Molto Vib
- Basses - Sul Tasto Pitch (Slow)
Individual waves
- Chamber - Waves Ord Long
- Chamber - Waves Ord Longest
- Chamber - Waves Ord Short
- Chamber - Waves Ord Shortest
- Chamber - Waves Trem Long
- Chamber - Waves Trem Longest
- Chamber - Waves Trem Short
- Chamber - Waves Trem Shortest
- Chamber - Waves Vib Long
- Chamber - Waves Vib Longest
- Chamber - Waves Vib Short
- Chamber - Waves Vib Shortest
- Basses - Waves Ord Long
- Basses - Waves Ord Longest
- Basses - Waves Ord Short
- Basses - Waves Ord Shortest
- Basses - Waves Trem Long
- Basses - Waves Trem Longest
- Basses - Waves Trem Short
- Basses - Waves Trem Shortest
Other patches
- Basses Waves (TM Pro)
- Chamber Waves (TM Pro)
Time machine individual
- Chamber - Waves Ord Long (TM Pro)
- Chamber - Waves Ord Short (TM Pro)
- Chamber - Waves Trem Long (TM Pro)
- Chamber - Waves Trem Short (TM Pro)
- Chamber - Waves Vib Long (TM Pro)
- Chamber - Waves Vib Short (TM Pro)
- Basses - Waves Ord Long (TM Pro)
- Basses - Waves Ord Short (TM Pro)
- Basses - Waves Trem Long (TM Pro)
- Basses - Waves Trem Short (TM Pro)
Mics & mixes
- Close
- Tree
- Ambient
- Stereo Mix
Videos
Ólafur Arnalds — Loom (feat. Bonobo) Breakdown
The Process Behind 'brot' from 're:member'
FAQs
I already own Ólafur Arnalds Evolutions, what's the difference between that and Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions?
This is a completely new library using a Chamber Orchestra and recorded at AIR Studios. We have also introduced two new concepts - “feathering” and “waves”, have a look at Paul’s walkthrough video to find out more.
What are Evolutions and what is an Evo grid?
Evolutions are long notes that change over time then loop seamlessly back to the beginning, in our “evo grid” you can select different evolutions based on the range of the note you are playing.