Flagship percussion collection
Berlin Percussion offers a full set of pitched and unpitched orchestral percussion, with a choice of sticks and playing techniques for many instruments. A wide dynamic range lets you create parts that go from subtle and delicate to massively loud. The SINE edition includes the complete set of Berlin Timpani, adding a vital element for creating full orchestral scores. Recorded on the Teldex Scoring Stage, Berlin Percussion offers a natural, detailed sound that blends perfectly with the rest of the Berlin Series orchestra.
The rhythmic foundation of the acclaimed Berlin Seriesâthe flagship Orchestral Tools percussion collection.
Highlights
100+ pitched and unpitched instruments
Choice of sticks and mallets
SINEplayer version includes Berlin Timpani
Single hits, rolls, flams, crescendos, swells, and more
Special damping techniques
5 mic positions
Sampled in situ for a balanced, natural sound out of the box
Natural volume balancing across all instruments
Works flawlessly with other Berlin Series instruments
Recorded at Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin
Features
Totally comprehensive
From timpani and toms, through xylophone and vibraphone, to sleigh bells and a full 2-octave set of cowbells.
Performed by expert players
In addition to the single hits, you get a wide range of rolls, flams, swells, crescendos, and decrescendos.
Easy to switch and stack
Consistent mappings make it easy to stack different instruments, or switch them to find the right sound.
Extensive dynamic range
Ride the modwheel to experience perfectly smooth transitions from exquisitely delicate to brutally loud.
Includes Berlin Timpani
Previously available as a separate collection, Berlin Timpani is now included in the SINE version of Berlin Percussion, completing the full set of orchestral percussion.
In situ: Everything in its right place
All instruments were carefully recorded at the same natural gain levels, with musicians located in traditional orchestra seating positions. Everything blends naturally, in perfect balance. You gain a true, authentic, and immediate representation of your composition, right out of the box.
Runs in SINE
Mic merging
Preserve your system resources: Fine-tune your mix using multiple mic positions, then merge into a single channel within the player.
Greater usability
SINE is designed to complement the compositional workflow. Create on the fly with auto keyswitch options, and easy remapping tools.
Download single instruments
Choose only the instruments and mic positions that you currently needâno need to download the entire collection at once.
Berlin Percussion
Berlin Percussion
Flagship percussion collection
Teldex Scoring Stage, Berlin
SINE version
Works with Orchestral Toolsâ SINE PlayerâNOTE: Latest version required!
Size
195 GB of samples (79 GB SINEarc compressed)
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
SINE system requirements
Mac: macOS 10.13 or higher | Intel Core i5 or similar | Apple M1 chipset supported | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Windows: Windows 10 | Intel Core i5 or similar | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Formats supported: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Kontakt version
Please note:
Kontakt versions bought after Nov 17, 2021 can be upgraded to SINE for a support fee of 10% of the regular collection price
The Kontakt version of Berlin Percussion doesn't include the Timpani