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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Spitfire Audio Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions is a chambered string virtual instrument library which offers composers and producers a fresh take on chamber strings, with a focus on evolving textures and dynamics. Created in collaboration with BAFTA-winning composer Ólafur Arnalds, this library features a 16-piece chamber ensemble performing beautifully fragile yet warm phrases. Led by Viktor Orri Árnason, the ensemble of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses was recorded at AIR Studios in London, known for its iconic sound captured in major film scores like The Dark Knight and Dunkirk.
With Chamber Evolutions, Spitfire Audio introduces a new way to compose sophisticated strings textures using the Evo Grid, a unique interface that allows you to create complex, moving music from just a few sustained notes. The Waves feature, a brand-new innovation, offers evolving dynamics, with notes swelling and fading naturally. Perfect for scoring films, TV, games, and beyond, this library opens up new creative possibilities with minimal effort.
Product Ref: 310723
The Spitfire Audio Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions brings the intimate power of a chamber string ensemble to your compositions. With a 16-piece group made up of some of Britain’s finest string players, this library captures the delicate beauty and subtle power of chamber strings. Ólafur Arnalds, working alongside long-time collaborator Viktor Orri Árnason, has designed a set of evolutions that highlight the unique textures and tonal qualities that can only be achieved with a smaller ensemble. The result is a sound that is both detailed and expressive, ideal for adding depth and emotion to any project.
Recorded at the renowned AIR Studios in London, Chamber Evolutions benefits from the same iconic soundstage used for blockbuster scores like Harry Potter, Dunkirk, and Wonder Woman. The exceptional acoustic environment of The Hall was captured through multiple mic setups, including Close, Tree, Stereo Pair, and Ambient, using classic high-end microphones and a Neve console. This allows for a flexible sound, whether you want a close, intimate string tone or the broader resonance of the room. All recordings were processed through Pro Tools and ¼” tape to preserve the warmth and character of the performances.
In Chamber Evolutions, Ólafur Arnalds introduces two innovative new features: Feathering and Waves. Feathering allows for only half of the ensemble to play at once, giving each chord more space and detail as it evolves, ideal for intricate, layered compositions. Waves is a signature technique from Ólafur, providing pre-recorded crescendo and diminuendo arcs that give your music natural, dynamic motion without needing to manually control dynamics. Both features offer immediate inspiration and make it easy to create evolving textures that add emotion and complexity to your scores.
The Evo Grid interface is a standout feature, allowing you to effortlessly create and customise evolving string textures. Based on the EMS VCS3 synthesiser, this intuitive tool lets you select different evolutions and blend them to craft unique, dynamic compositions. You can mix mic positions, apply modulators and effects, and explore countless combinations of textures with just a few clicks. Whether you need instant gratification or want to dive deep into customising your sound, the Evo Grid puts a world of creative possibilities at your fingertips.
The Overview Panel provides a straightforward way to control your melodic instruments. It offers a clear display of all available playing techniques, along with a simple microphone mixer and core controllers for shaping your sound. This user-friendly interface ensures that you have full control over the nuances of your performance, making it easy to create expressive, detailed compositions quickly and efficiently.
