Vienna Symphonic Library Big Bang Orchestra: Capricorn - Tutti Symphonic Riffs is a sample-based virtual instrument designed to provide easy-to-use orchestral scoring elements for modern film and video scoring. The instrument features a meticulously recorded 70-piece tutti orchestra playing hundreds of combinable 4-bar riffs with driving rhythms ranging from subdued tension patterns to angst-inducing marches and massive chase cues. The software is compatible with Mac and Windows computers, operates in AU, VST, VST2, and AAX formats, and integrates perfectly with every module in the BBO series.

Ready-to-Use Orchestral Riffs    Designed for Modern Film & Video Scoring    Large 70-Piece String Ensemble    Hundreds of Combinable 4-Bar Phrases    Main Themes, Low Riffs, and High Riffs    Includes Bonus Pack with More Riffs    Realtime Time-Stretching & Host Sync    Multiple Microphone Positions    For Mac and Window Computers    Standalone, AU, VST, VST2, and AAX

The patches are organized in three main categories and can be easily accessed and combined using key switches:

• Main Themes: Presenting the entire tonal spectrum of the symphony orchestra
• Low Riffs: Played by the lower registers of strings, woodwinds and brass
• High Riffs: Played by the higher registers of strings, woodwinds and brass 

• This free bonus pack adds three more musical patterns that are very versatile. The ostinatos in 4th, 8th, and 16th notes are available in strings-only versions as well as in tutti versions.
• Due to their simple structure they can be used in a variety of harmonic settings, adding drive and a forward pushing energy to any arrangement.
• The patterns work great in combination with each other, and preconfigured patches, Stacked Riffs, are also available.

• The included Synchron Player provides realtime time-stretching with host synchronization (free update).
• All phrases are also available in 120, 130, and 140 BPM on all root notes over up to two octaves, so you can not only combine main riffs, low riffs, and high riffs of different phrases, but also of different root notes.
• What's more, the large number of microphone positions and their availability in the full-fledged mixer of the Synchron Player allow for even more sonic flexibility and variation possibilities, inviting you to be creative and experiment.

• With mixer presets such as War Fanfare or String is King, you can emphasize certain sections of the orchestra.
• Room Mixes feature an excellent mixdown to stereo from the Decca tree and surround mic positions for a CPU and RAM-saving sound that's perfectly balanced right out of the box.
• Other Mixer Presets offer a combination of mic signals that you can adjust to your needs and liking, masterfully crafted by Synchron Stage Vienna's chief recording engineer, Bernd Mazagg.
• These include Stereo Decca Tree and Surround to Stereo that feed the surround mics to the stereo signal for a richer and wider sound. Also included are Surround presets for 3D audio setups, and a Processed category with presets such as Close Big, Wide Big, Ambient Big, Massive, Lush, Vintage Tape, and many more.

• Main (Decca tree stereo)
• Main (Decca tree center)
• Main surround stereo
• High stereo
• High surround stereo
• High strings
• Low strings
• Woodwinds close
• Horns close
• Trumpets close
• Low brass close

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Have Mackie HR824s, what type of plugs are on the Big knob passive?

A: Yes, as already has been answered, it uses 1/4 inputs and one 1/8 input that replaces 1/4 input on input B. And as mentioned, no software, no power. Just plug and play!

Q: 2. where are these made?

A: These Binocular's are made in Canada.

Q: 3. What option would I need to add a microphone thread to the end of this arm? Wanting to add a shotgun mic to this setup. Thank you!

A: You can use this mount. https://bhpho.to/3dG5PyW

Q: 4. I bought 2 of these and have trouble loosening them. When I turn the handles, they come off rather than open the grip head. Anyone know if there's a particular technique or do I have faulty ones?

A: For this inquiry, it would be best to contact the manufacturer, Impact, for further assistance at 212-594-2120.

Q: 5. What is the payload at minimum extension?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer was not able to provide a load capacity at the minimum extension. However, they state that being that boom can hold up to 13.2 lbs at maximum extension, it would have the ability to hold much more at the minimum.

Q: 6. Has anyone used this boom with a Broncolor Para 133 and strobe..? How stable & well does the boom do.

A: This would not be recommended for use with a Para 133.

Q: 7. Will it convert unbalanced to balanced?

A: This passive monitor controller accepts and outputs cables with either balanced or unbalanced connections, but it does not actively convert signals from balanced to unbalanced or visa versa.

Q: 8. Is the DAW Essentials built in? If not, how are those options accessed?

A: The Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller includes Waveform OEM software and the DAW Essentials Collection, which features 16 contemporary FX plugins including EQ, Compression, Delay, Limiter, Flanger, and more. The software can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website and the URL will be provided.

Q: 9. If input B was fed with a signal to the 1/4" inputs, could I use the 1/8" jack as an output to a video recorder? Is is parallel?

A: No, the 3.5mm (1/8") jack on the Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller overrides the 1/4" inputs on channel B.

Q: 10. It says it has a 44lb payload capacity, is this at 90 Degree tilt also? I'm looking to use this as an overhead rig with a RED Cine Package on a dana dolly.

A: the max load capacity reflects it;s max load capacity even at close to the 90 degree angle maximum extension, As with all thing of this nature I'd recommend you test it personally before committing you camera package to it on a shoot