Spitfire Audio Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions

Inspiring Chamber Strings Textures

Spitfire joins 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 Spitfire's 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.

They 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.

Chamber Ensemble

Following the release of Symphonic Strings Evolutions, Spitfire were keen to explore what was possible with a chamber ensemble.

They 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, they 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.

They 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 1/4" tape.

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 customization.

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.