The Essence of Panflute

A lively playable Panflute for your sampler, played by the wellknown Tircolea. This multisampled 24-pipes-Panflute was recorded in 24- and 16-bit (1166 multi samples) and provides also typical, inspiring Panflute phrases.

The Authors:
„We hope that this disc meets the expectations of the thousands of Pan Flute fans, as well as those of the potential users of this instrument, for various projects. Over time, I noticed that the studio musicians lack the Pan Flute resonances. They are present, of course, on many sound modules, on various sound volumes etc., but there is no individual disc to put this instrument forward, and to render genuine Pan Flute sounds for the listener. Thus, we had the idea to record this disc, meant to include both the most representative sound bases, and phrase bases for this fascinating, but extremely demanding instrument. The disc includes the most important articulations of this music-producing object, the Pan Flute being a versatile instrument, able to approach a broad range of music styles and genres. Thus, the DVD comprises: (Long Note, Crescendo, Vibrato, Wild Vibrato, Frullato, Portamento, Staccato etc.), but also special effects (chirping), the Pan Flute being the only instrument capable of such performances.

The The Essence of Pan Flute offers 1166 Samples, each in both 24-bit and 16-bit versions. Moreover, the disc includes musical phrases specific to Eastern Europe (Romania), in the particular tones and tempo, as well as classical – baroque musical phrases, end even blues ones.

 

It could be stated that the selection of this disc – when the Pan Flute is needed – might as well be a definitive one, given that it was created at the highest quality standards, without any compromises, and thus it meets the most exigent needs, requirements and – why not? – the most demanding expectations.

This is a product made by musicians for musicians”.

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Reviews

Sound on Sound 5/2007

Ah, the magic of the panflute! In the '80s you couldn't move without hearing them: usually drenched in reverb and accompanied by an orchestra of crickets and synth strings. Sadly, the instrument had often not been performed by a Peruvian peasant on a windswept Andean mountain, but whipped out on a Korg M1 in a home studio in Farnham. That didn't stop the public buying these CDs in their millions. Whether real or synthetic, this seems to be one of those sounds everybody likes to hear.

The samples in this library were performed by Catalin Tarcolea, a Romanian (I think) musician, who plays with a lot of feeling. This panflute is mapped chromatically in concert pitch over a range of nearly three and a half octaves, from D3 to G6. Recorded in mono, in a pleasant, dry studio, it sounds lovely. The non-vibrato sustains are great for melodies and chord pads, and the vibrato and 'wild vibrato' samples provide useful melodic options. These long notes are unlooped and last around seven seconds.

Though no dynamic layering is used, the short notes and staccatos are played more strongly and have a more emphatic attack than the long notes. A comprehensive set of fast and slow grace notes is on hand for melodic decoration, and animated performances such as triple staccatos (which feature ultra-fast repeated grace notes preceding a staccato note) are a great resource for lively rhythmic work.

I often wondered whether a panflute can bend its notes as extensively as the Farnham school would have us believe, and the answer is a qualified 'yes' - the portamento samples slowly glide down a tone in pitch, a very nice but somewhat eerie effect. Other effects include 'special glissando' (a fast sweep up, reminiscent of a slide-whistle) and a set of bird-like calls, tweets and flutings. There are also many licks and phrases ready to insert in your scores: extremely rapid, virtuosic rhythmic passages, mournful, soulfully-played rainforest laments, Eastern European-flavoured melodies, a few classical excerpts and even some blues licks. These performances show what the instrument is capable of in the hands of a good player.

The panflute has been tarnished by deadline-conscious TV composers, who lob it in their soundtracks whenever jungle greenery appears on screen, irrespective of geographical location. It's also been mercilessly lampooned by The Fast Show, but don't let that put you off: the pure, breathy tone of this instrument is an essential timbre in the keyboardist's arsenal. An excellent library, and at this price, an absolute snip.

5 STARS  Review: The Essence of Panflute  Sound on Sound, May 2007

Ah, the magic of the panflute! In the '80s you couldn't move without hearing them: usually drenched in reverb and accompanied by an orchestra of crickets and synth strings. Sadly, the instrument had often not been performed by a Peruvian peasant on a windswept Andean mountain, but whipped out on a Korg M1 in a home studio in Farnham. That didn't stop the public buying these CDs in their millions. Whether real or synthetic, this seems to be one of those sounds everybody likes to hear.

The samples in this library were performed by Catalin Tarcolea, a Romanian (I think) musician, who plays with a lot of feeling. This panflute is mapped chromatically in concert pitch over a range of nearly three and a half octaves, from D3 to G6. Recorded in mono, in a pleasant, dry studio, it sounds lovely. The non-vibrato sustains are great for melodies and chord pads, and the vibrato and 'wild vibrato' samples provide useful melodic options. These long notes are unlooped and last around seven seconds.

Though no dynamic layering is used, the short notes and staccatos are played more strongly and have a more emphatic attack than the long notes. A comprehensive set of fast and slow grace notes is on hand for melodic decoration, and animated performances such as triple staccatos (which feature ultra-fast repeated grace notes preceding a staccato note) are a great resource for lively rhythmic work.

I often wondered whether a panflute can bend its notes as extensively as the Farnham school would have us believe, and the answer is a qualified 'yes' - the portamento samples slowly glide down a tone in pitch, a very nice but somewhat eerie effect. Other effects include 'special glissando' (a fast sweep up, reminiscent of a slide-whistle) and a set of bird-like calls, tweets and flutings. There are also many licks and phrases ready to insert in your scores: extremely rapid, virtuosic rhythmic passages, mournful, soulfully-played rainforest laments, Eastern European-flavoured melodies, a few classical excerpts and even some blues licks. These performances show what the instrument is capable of in the hands of a good player.

The panflute has been tarnished by deadline-conscious TV composers, who lob it in their soundtracks whenever jungle greenery appears on screen, irrespective of geographical location. It's also been mercilessly lampooned by The Fast Show, but don't let that put you off: the pure, breathy tone of this instrument is an essential timbre in the keyboardist's arsenal. An excellent library, and at this price, an absolute snip.

5 STARS