Checking Out: Heirloom by Spitfire Audio
A very unique collection of instruments and articulations that you won't find anywhere else
Full of character and very inspiring
Great array of mics with a fantastic Mix 1 setting
Stylish and functional GUI
Hauntingly beautiful
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Spitfire Audio has released an ultra-modern scoring toolkit from the imagination of acclaimed artist Keaton Henson Heirloom is intimate, character-rich, and for want of a better word, dusty collection of cinematic instruments. Described by Spitfire Audio themselves as “the sonic equivalent of the worn-out seat on your father’s favourite chair”, what possibly could this collection contain?
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Checking Out: Heirloom by Spitfire Audio
My first impression of Heirloom was not only is this in line with the high-quality Spitfire Audio show time and time again but this is a quality library with hidden depths. From the careful selection of instrument choice, ensemble size, and articulation choice, Heirloom oozes character from every note. Coupled with the fact that these are very unique instruments that will expand your palette, Heirloom is just so inspiring. While learning about the library, I found myself writing in a completely different way as I was guided by the instruments themselves and what they have to offer. The contrabass clarinet is my highlight of the library as the whisper-quiet to spiteful rasp is just pure magic. As a self-contained toolkit, it’s a great addition to any composer’s palette. As a standalone instrument, it can keep going on for album after album! This is a great value set of instruments, worthy of any collection. Another triumph from Spitfire Audio!
Heirloom normally sells for £249 from Spitfire Audio
Facts
Downloads at 34.2GB
Recorded at Church Studios
Includes Piano, String ensemble, Contrabass Clarinet, Guitar and Tubax
1 premade mix and a further eight mic options
Uses the standalone Spitfire Audio plugin and is NKS compatible
Heirloom normally sells for £249 from Spitfire Audio
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Contributor Pete Checkley reviews Heirloom by Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio has released an ultra-modern scoring toolkit from the imagination of acclaimed artist Keaton Henson Heirloom is intimate, character-rich, and for want of a better word, dusty collection of cinematic instruments. Described by Spitfire Audio themselves as “the sonic equivalent of the worn-out seat on your father’s favourite chair”, what possibly could this collection contain?
