Orchestral Sample Library VSTi Software

Experience the beautiful sound of a Timeless Classic

IK's proud to announce that Miroslav Philharmonik is now shipping. The wait is over for composers, arrangers, producers and every musician looking for the ultimate orchestral sound source with the beautiful sound of a timeless classic.

Originally recorded by legendary musician Miroslav Vitous, the unique sounds now offered in Philharmonik have been praised over the years for having a warmth and playability still unmatched today. Sampled in the proper spatial positioning in the highly acclaimed Dvorák Symphony Hall in Prague, these instruments were magically performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble with a romantic tradition going back centuries.

All of this symphonic beauty emanates from the sound of Miroslav Philharmonik, which brings together the entire Miroslav Orchestral and Choir collections plus gigabytes of additional instruments, ensembles and performance articulations into a new virtual instrument plug-in with an unprecedented power of composition and performance.

A workstation focused on orchestral instruments, ensembles and choirs - Philharmonik is a powerful integrated Orchestral Workstation combining the legendary Miroslav Orchestral and Choir sample collection masterpieces with a dedicated plug-in instrument specifically tailored toward classical sounds and arrangements.

Includes the legendary Miroslav Vitous orchestra and choir collections - Miroslav orchestral samples are some of the most playable and inspiring sounds ever produced for symphonic arrangements and composition. They've marked the atmosphere of hundreds of movies and productions and have become the tool of choice for many Oscar® winning composers.

Never before has so much feeling and emotion been captured in orchestral sampling. Miroslav was able to bring out the rich character of symphonic music with a special sound that is unique and powerfully expressive.

True acoustic placement within the Dvorák Symphony Hall - For incredible acoustic realism, the string, brass and woodwind sections have been captured in the proper acoustic orchestral positions in one of the most famous symphony halls in the world, the Dvorák Symphony Hall in Prague. No need for simulation with panning, just call up the elements of the orchestra and instantly sound like a symphony. These sounds have a texture, warmth, and beauty that is unique in the sample world. Read more about Dvorák Hall.

The Miroslav Philharmonik’s plug-in is based on an enhanced version of the SampleTank workstation architecture, offering 16 multi-timbral parts, with full control over the tempo and pitch of the sounds. Each of the 16 multi-timbral parts can be loaded by selecting one of more than 1,300 orchestral instruments included in Philharmonik. All of the instruments can be easily found in neatly organized folders within the browser window.

Miroslav Philarmonik’s multi-timbral parts can also be saved as combi ensembles, allowing you to load an entire orchestral set with one click. Each part also offers 4 insert effects, which can be selected among 20 high-quality classical-oriented effects, for creative sound design and arrangements. Additionally, each part also offers up to 50 sound shaping controls, for maximum flexibility over sound sculpture.

Exclusively, Miroslav Philharmonik also offers a master effects section with individual parts’ send capability. These can also be selected among the 20 built-in effects. Another unique Miroslav Philharmonik feature is the inclusion of a high-quality master reverb in its list of 20 effects, with an easy to use version of IK’s new CSR, Classik Studio Reverb.

Also included are IK’s other award-winning effects, like the warmth of the analog EQ and compressors derived from T-RackS and AmpliTube. These included effects are perfect for obtaining that smooth orchestra sound.

Miroslav Philharmonik also includes other features that have made SampleTank the industry-standard sound workstation, including a search function, full MIDI controls of the parameters, zone editing, multiple outputs and more.

IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik Features:

• 16 part multi-timbral sample-based orchestral workstation.
• 20 Classic DSP effects
• 4 insert effects per instrument.
• 4 Master effects with separate sends
• Hi-quality master reverb derived from CSR
• Multiple synth engines including STRETCH™ and Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch.
• Mix view allows full mix parameter control.
• Classical music-oriented parameter names make it easy to use.
• Zone feature for accurate single sample editing.
• Full MIDI control of performance parameters.
• Part preset and combi preset customization features.
• 256 notes polyphony.
• Available as a VST, RTAS, DXi, AU plug-in for Mac OSX and Windows from the same box.

Please note: since Miroslav Philharmonik sounds are based on an enhanced version of the SampleTank engine, they cannot be opened from the current version of SampleTank, but this feature will be available in the next upgrade.

Miroslav orchestral samples have an inspirational and emotional quality that is unique for symphonic arrangements and compositions. Acoustically captured in the correct spatial placement of orchestral positioning, they've been a first choice for scoring numerous films, productions and soundtracks for composers worldwide. Beautifully recorded at the Dvorák Symphony Hall in Prague by Miroslav Vitous, these sounds have texture, warmth, and beauty that are unmatched in the sample world.

Miroslav Philharmonik will include more than 1,300 orchestral and choir sounds and over 7GB of sample material on 2 DVDs. It includes the full sample content of the original Miroslav Orchestra and Choir collections enhanced with previously unreleased sample material and additional instruments recorded at high resolution by Miroslav Vitous.

Strings
An impressive string section including 11 and 23 violins (one of the largest violin ensembles available on the sample market), 9 basses, 10 cellos, 4 violas plus solo bass, cello, violin, viola with many performance variations including vibrato, pizzicato, staccato, marcato, espressivo, muted, tremolo, detaché, sul ponte and more (Ensemble Strings Demo). Click here for the Strings sound list.

Brass
4 French Horns, 3 English Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Flugelhorn and solo Brass with Mute, Portamento, Staccato, Legato, Crescendo, Fortissimo and more performances. Click here for the Brass sound list.

Woodwinds
3 Oboes, 3 Flutes, solo Oboe, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Bassclarinet, Contrabasson and Piccolo (Woodwinds Demo). Click here for the Woodwinds sound list.

Classical Percussion
A full assortment of Classical percussion is included such as Chimes, Tubular Bells, Plate Bells, Bell Tree, Vibraphone, Marimba, Bass Drums, Snare, Cymbals, Gongs, Shakers, Crotales, Castanets, Agogos, Bongos, Timpani, Tambourine, Woodblocks and more. With signature instruments like snare and timpani offering rolls, glides, hits and other performance variations. (Classical Percussion Demo). Click here for the Classical Percussion sound list.

Other Classical Sounds
Concert Piano, Harp, Harpsichord and Cathedral Organ are also included for a truly complete orchestral set. Click here for the Other Classical Sounds list.

Choirs
Male and Female classic choirs with separate notes, ahs, ohs, uhs, mms, in staccato, glissando, portamento and more. Click here for the Choirs sound list.

System Requirements

Macintosh®
Minimal:
667MHz Power Macintosh® G4, with 512MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later, 1024x768 screen thousands of colors.
Suggested:
1.25 GHz Power Macintosh® G4, with 1GB of RAM.

Windows®
Minimal:
733Mhz Pentium® III/Athlon™ with 512MB of RAM, Windows® 2000/XP, 1024x768 screen thousands of color.
Suggested:
2.4 GHz Intel Pentium® IV/Athlon™ with 1GB of RAM.

Platforms
RTAS, VST, DX, and Audio Units