Orchestral Tools — - Berlin Woodwinds Complete - Revive - Legacy -kontakt-
The Orchestral Tools Berlin Woodwinds Complete bundle for Kontakt is widely considered the industry standard for detailed and expressive virtual woodwinds. This comprehensive package combines two distinct eras of sampling: Revive, the modern, polished update, and Legacy, the original acclaimed library that launched the Berlin Series. The Core Difference: Revive vs. Legacy
Where OT Wins: The combination of LEGACY + REVIVE means you effectively have two different woodwind sections in one purchase. You get the dry, close-mic'd modern sound (REVIVE) and the wet, baked-in stage sound (LEGACY). No other library offers this dual-personality flexibility. The Orchestral Tools Berlin Woodwinds Complete bundle for
Individual Articulations: Unlike "ensemble" patches, this library provides individual soloists (Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, etc.), allowing for authentic orchestral voicing and counterpoint [3, 6]. Legacy Where OT Wins: The combination of LEGACY
Simpler Miking: Primarily features a "close" and "far" mix, which some composers find easier to sit in a mix quickly. it is a necessity.
Legacy vs. REVIVE: Should you upgrade?
If you own the original Berlin Woodwinds Legacy, the REVIVE update is not a luxury; it is a necessity.