Alex W
Senior Member
Hi everyone,
We're excited to bring you the first update Cinematic Studio Woodwinds - CSW v1.3. This is a substantial update that not only fixes a couple of issues present in the first release but also includes some wonderful new features and improvements to the library.
WHAT'S IN IT
Firstly, both Solo Flute and Solo Alto Flute articulations are now working correctly across all microphones. In addition we've added a powerful new feature, the "Low Latency" legato mode. With all the realism, and none of the delay, this mode can dramatically cut down on sequencing time and editing, allowing you to create more expressive, agile and playful melodies with ease.
The regular delayed legato is still there however, and has also been improved, making it more realistic and easy to achieve flowing, human-sounding phrases than ever before. We have renamed this legato mode to "Expressive", which you will see on the main GUI. Both of these modes can be selected with the velocity-sensitive functionality of the keyswitch, which is C0 by default. Press it at a velocity of 0-64 to select Low Latency mode, or 65-127 for Expressive.
We have also refined the tuning on a number of instruments, particularly the upper register of the solo flute. This makes doubling with other instruments like the oboe sound tighter and more polished all round. Additional tuning tweaks will be included in subsequent updates on an ongoing basis.
Other improvements have been made to the x-fading between non-vibrato and vibrato samples, and to the dynamic x-fading - especially on Marcato; there is better volume matching of the release samples to the sustains; and we also added a subtle accent to isolated sustains notes and legato repetitions played above a velocity of 64.
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
Due to the complexity of the update itself, it was necessary for us to "repackage" the library, which unfortunately means you'll need to re-download the entire library again. Prior to downloading, you'll need to delete your current "Cinematic Studio Woodwinds" folder entirely, and then replace it with the new one, in the same location. By downloading it to the same location, that will mean you will be able to continue using the library without issue.
If you are currently in the middle of a project, we recommend NOT updating immediately. The easiest option would be to wait until you've finished any existing projects containing CSW. The reason for this is that Kontakt patches are saved within a DAW's project file - this means that any projects saved prior to updating will contain the old patches. Therefore after updating, if you wish to continue working on any projects saved prior to installing the update, please make sure you reload any CSW patches used. If you do delay updating and your links expire please drop us a note via the Support button and we'll happily reactivate your links.
To download CSW 1.3, please first get our installer if you don't already have it:
http://www.cinematicstudioseries.com/ADM/Cinematic_Series_Installer_MAC.zip
http://www.cinematicstudioseries.com/ADM/Cinematic_Series_Installer_PC.zip
Please enter your existing serial, which can be found in your original fulfillment email or in Native Access.
Select your download location, and then begin the download.
** Please note that some users of the new Mac OS Big Sur version 11.x may experience a compatibility issue with our installer (particularly a "disk full" error). We're trying to find a resolution to this issue as soon as possible but in the meantime we recommend that Big Sur users experiencing this issue download the library to an external hard drive. Then you can move the "Cinematic Studio Woodwinds" folder to the same location as the previous version of CSW. **
We hope you enjoy the new version of Cinematic Studio Woodwinds!
Alex and the CS team
We're excited to bring you the first update Cinematic Studio Woodwinds - CSW v1.3. This is a substantial update that not only fixes a couple of issues present in the first release but also includes some wonderful new features and improvements to the library.
WHAT'S IN IT
Firstly, both Solo Flute and Solo Alto Flute articulations are now working correctly across all microphones. In addition we've added a powerful new feature, the "Low Latency" legato mode. With all the realism, and none of the delay, this mode can dramatically cut down on sequencing time and editing, allowing you to create more expressive, agile and playful melodies with ease.
The regular delayed legato is still there however, and has also been improved, making it more realistic and easy to achieve flowing, human-sounding phrases than ever before. We have renamed this legato mode to "Expressive", which you will see on the main GUI. Both of these modes can be selected with the velocity-sensitive functionality of the keyswitch, which is C0 by default. Press it at a velocity of 0-64 to select Low Latency mode, or 65-127 for Expressive.
We have also refined the tuning on a number of instruments, particularly the upper register of the solo flute. This makes doubling with other instruments like the oboe sound tighter and more polished all round. Additional tuning tweaks will be included in subsequent updates on an ongoing basis.
Other improvements have been made to the x-fading between non-vibrato and vibrato samples, and to the dynamic x-fading - especially on Marcato; there is better volume matching of the release samples to the sustains; and we also added a subtle accent to isolated sustains notes and legato repetitions played above a velocity of 64.
HOW DO YOU GET IT?
Due to the complexity of the update itself, it was necessary for us to "repackage" the library, which unfortunately means you'll need to re-download the entire library again. Prior to downloading, you'll need to delete your current "Cinematic Studio Woodwinds" folder entirely, and then replace it with the new one, in the same location. By downloading it to the same location, that will mean you will be able to continue using the library without issue.
If you are currently in the middle of a project, we recommend NOT updating immediately. The easiest option would be to wait until you've finished any existing projects containing CSW. The reason for this is that Kontakt patches are saved within a DAW's project file - this means that any projects saved prior to updating will contain the old patches. Therefore after updating, if you wish to continue working on any projects saved prior to installing the update, please make sure you reload any CSW patches used. If you do delay updating and your links expire please drop us a note via the Support button and we'll happily reactivate your links.
To download CSW 1.3, please first get our installer if you don't already have it:
http://www.cinematicstudioseries.com/ADM/Cinematic_Series_Installer_MAC.zip
http://www.cinematicstudioseries.com/ADM/Cinematic_Series_Installer_PC.zip
Please enter your existing serial, which can be found in your original fulfillment email or in Native Access.
Select your download location, and then begin the download.
** Please note that some users of the new Mac OS Big Sur version 11.x may experience a compatibility issue with our installer (particularly a "disk full" error). We're trying to find a resolution to this issue as soon as possible but in the meantime we recommend that Big Sur users experiencing this issue download the library to an external hard drive. Then you can move the "Cinematic Studio Woodwinds" folder to the same location as the previous version of CSW. **
We hope you enjoy the new version of Cinematic Studio Woodwinds!
Alex and the CS team
Understood future tweaks shall be added in subsequent updates but will we foresee a re-download of 100GB+ library again in V1.4 onwards later? Just curious coz it'll be such a hassle especially for those with slower internet. 
Re-downloading V1.3 is currently taking me 7-8 hours to download. so ya...just wondering. 
