Century Solo Flugelhorn


Dynamic. Timeless. Flugel Horn

Discover the Century Solo Flugelhorn. Latest masterpiece in our Century Solo Brass Series, redesigned exclusively for Soundpaint. It not only sets a new benchmark in emotive brass sampling but also redefines how it feels to play it on your keyboard.

Infinite polyphonic legato, drastically enriching its expressive potential. Five microphone positions, including Mix A and Mix B—which are pre-set in optimal orchestral positions for immediate use—composers can achieve a perfect mix without concerning themselves with mic placement or adjustments. Additional inclusion of Neumann Close, Decca, and Wide microphones also allows for crafting atmospheric surround with ease.

Soundpaint's free and modular engine paves the way for groundbreaking explorations. The unique Color Mode transforms the Flugel Horn into other brass instruments like the French Horn, Trombone, or Tuba at the click of a button, offering an expansive creative palette.

The Century Solo Flugelhorn transcends the conventional sample library, serving as a conduit for unparalleled emotional and sonic exploration. Seamlessly integrated with Soundpaint, it equips composers to realize their musical visions with sophisticated depth and nuanced precision, directly out of the box.

7 years in production, Century Solo Brass bears the fruit of painstaking dedication and artistry. With elite musicians meticulously casted from across Europe and over 700 hours of recording sessions meticulously captured and refined, each note resonates with unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth, inviting you to embark on a journey of sonic exploration unlike any other.

Utilizing cutting-edge recording and sampling techniques, Century Solo Brass redefines the boundaries of expressive brass instruments. From seamlessly layered legatos with dynamic transitions to an extensive array of short notes, including unique fanfare-oriented articulations, Century Solo Brass offers a treasure trove of sonic possibilities at your fingertips, waiting to be unleashed in your compositions.

Experience the epitome of brass realism with Century Solo Brass—a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and musical expression, meticulously crafted for the discerning Soundpaint user. Elevate your compositions to new heights and embark on a sonic journey of discovery with Century Solo Brass, where every note becomes a masterpiece, and every performance, an unforgettable experience.

Samples

Century Solo Flugelhorn
Century Solo Flugelhorn
Century Solo Flugelhorn
Century Solo Flugelhorn

Articulations

Solo Flugelhorn

Arcs: 

  • Long Non-Vib
  • Long Pocco Vib
  • Long Vib

Crescendos: 

  • Long Non-Vib
  • Long Vib
  • SFZ Non-Vib
  • SFZ Vib

Polyphonic Legato: 

  • Legato Non-Vib 
  • Legato Vib

Shorts:

  • Fanfare Shorts
  • Staccato

Soaring:

  • Soaring Long
  • Soaring Short

Sustains:

  • Sustain Non-Vib
  • Sustain Vib

5 Microphone Mixes & Positions

All Recordings w/ Vintage Neumann u47,M50 and u87 Microphones:

Mix A (Delivers a clear, detailed sound with close and room mics, perfect for solo sections, in naturally seated hall positions.

Mix B (Creates an ambient, cinematic texture with distant and surround mics, suitable for lush passages, also in naturally seated hall positions.

Close (Most intimate sounding microphone. A unique pair of close Vintage Neumanns to capture a more dry rendition of the instrument)

Decca (The Classic DECCA sound with the full, rich lush sound of the hall. Using Neumann M50s in DECCA config)

Wide (Surround friendly microphone. Pushing the sound further back and wide into the beautiful hall of Zlin.  Primarily recommended for Atmos and Surround Mixes.


All recordings were made at 24/96 kHz and carefully downsampled to 48 kHz to maintain the utmost audio integrity. Precision sample rate conversion and dithering ensure optimal clarity and detail retention, enhancing playability without quality compromise.

Specifications

Product: Solo Flugelhorn

  • Programs: 20
  • P(arts): 21
  • Size: 7.3 GB
  • 4.9K Real-Time Samples™
  • Sample Resolution: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .RTS (Real Time Sample) format

Requirements

  • Compatible with Windows (Version 10 and above) and Mac (OS X 10.14 and above) on both Intel and Apple ARM (M Chip) architectures. Supported plug-in formats include Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, and AAX. Soundpaint engine is optimized for high-efficiency performance across all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and hyper optimized for SSD.
     
  • Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 16 GB of RAM or more recommended. SSD recommended.

"Century Solo Brass in Soundpaint ... as it was always meant to be!"

—Troels Folmann
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