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How to Use Garritan Concert & Marching Band

1. 2nd Group of 5 Alto Sax Players 3rd Group of 5 Alto Sax Players A keyswitch version of Alto Sax Group Solo 1 e Cl Group e Gl Solo A keyswitch version of Alto Sax Group Solo 2 e Cl Group e Gl Solo A keyswitch version of Alto Sax Group Solo 3 e Cl Group e Gl Solo Ist Solo Alto Sax 2nd Solo Alto Sax 3rd Solo Alto Sax User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CCA CC11 Susbeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARR v ARIA Instrument name TENOR SAXES Tenor Sax Group 1 enor Sax Group 2 Tenor Sax Group 3 Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 2 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 3 KS Tenor Sax Solo 1 Tenor Sax Solo 2 Tenor Sax Solo 3 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description 1st Group of 5 Tenor Sax Players 2nd Group of 5 Tenor Sax Players 3rd Group of 5 Tenor Sax Players A keyswitch versio
2. Installation mary Writing package receipt Install time remaining Less than a minute User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 e After a few moments a dialog box will notify you that the setup wizard has finished installing the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band on your computer w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Installation completed successfully Installation Type Installation 7 Install Succeeded O Summary Aint LE Pa s The software was successfully installed Introduction O License O Destination Se 1 Go Back Close When sample installation is complete you will need to authorize your current copy of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band This procedure is described in the next chapter When you are finished with installation remove the disc s from your drive and store them in a safe place if you have the DVD version If you purchased the Download version be sure to make a backup copy If anything happens to your computer you can reinstall the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band from the discs or the backup IMPORTANT Please do not cancel setup after installation begins otherwise a partial broken installation may result User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Windows Setup The setup in Windows installs four components The Garritan Conce
3. Muted Triangle A4 Open Triangle The VDL instruments in Garritan Marching Band contain merely a partial collection of sounds from the full version of the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library For a more extensive and detailed collection of percussion and drum sounds the full version of Virtual Drumline is recommended available at www tapspace com User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 LITE WOODWINDS amp SAXES ARIA Instrument Description Controls name PICCOLOS AIL EF Piccolo Group Solo 1 A keyswitch version of Piccolo Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KS Lite e C3 Group Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 e G3 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd FLUTES PA Flute Group Solo 1 A keyswitch version of Flutes Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KS Lite e C2 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e G2 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd Oboe Solo 1 Lite 1st Solo Oboe MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd CLARINETS YY Bass Clarinet Solo 1 1st Solo Bass Clarinet MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Lite Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Bb Clarinet Group A keyswitch version of Bb Clarinet Group Solo MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS Lite 1 Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e CI Group PB KS AT VibSpd e Gl Solo ContraBass Clarinet Solo Contrabass Clarinet MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo Lite Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 1st Solo Eb Alto Clarinet
4. that are ac cessed by the four view tabs to the right Those screens consist of the Mixer window the Controls window the Effects window and the Settings window The Basic Interface and the View Screens GARRITAN empty 2 empty q 4 empty empty empty empty i empty SEND empty SEND A roe SPER empty empty empty empty SEND Mm ii nas rnes rie EEYSWITCHES User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 empty empty empty empty GARRITAN The Mixer Window 1 Slot 1 16 You can have up to sixteen instruments loaded in each instance of the ARIA Player 2 Load Instrument Click here to load an instrument in the corresponding channel Clicking the instrument slots brings up a dialog box to load the instrument s of your choosing The instruments will be grouped in a simple hierarchical menu by Garritan Library usually by instrument family GARRITAN A RWWA PUWVER empty gt empty L empty empty import s empty J empty empty reload empty empty o empty GPO empty empty gt empty World Instruments gt JABB b L4 01 Trumpets 03 Drums and Percussion 02 Cornets 04 Lite 03 Flugelhorns EFFECTS 04 French horns 05 Mellophones SETTINGS 06 Tenor horns 12 13 a 1 07 Trombones 08 Euphoniums Euphonium Group 1 09 Baritones Euphonium Group 2 10 Tubas Euphonium Group 3 11 Sousaphones Euphonium Group 4 12 Helicons Eupho
5. A keyswitch version of Cornet Group 2 e C1 Open DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group 3 e Cles Open e DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group 4 e Cl Open e DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group Solo 1 e Cl Group Open D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute B1 Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group Solo 2 e Cl Group Open e DI Group Straight Mute e El Group Cup Mute e Gl Solo Open e Al Solo Straight Mute e BI Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group Solo 3 Cl Group Open e DI Group Straight Mute e El Group Cup Mute e Gl Solo Open e AI Solo Straight Mute e BI Solo Cup Mute User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name Cornet Group Solo 4 KSm Cornet Solo 1 KSm Corne
6. Group e G0 Solo 1st Solo Baritone Sax 2nd Solo Baritone Sax Ist Solo Bass Sax 2nd Solo Bass Sax User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CG2 CC11 Susbeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN de WOODWIND amp SAXES ARIA Instrument Description Controls name SARRUSAPHONES Sarrusophone Solo 1 Ist Solo Sarrusophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Sarrusophone Solo 2 2nd Solo Sarrusophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name TRUMPETS Trumpet Group 1 KSm Trumpet Group 2 KSm Trumpet Group 3 KSm Trumpet Group 4 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 2 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 3 KSm User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description
7. User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 In addition to these four basic controls COMB features other controls for greater control over your instruments all of which are user adjustable Automatic Variability imparts subtle changes in tuning and timbre and portamento controls let you continuously glide between notes like trombone play ers With this controller based approach you play your articulations in real time in much the same manner as a real player does 1 Modulation Wheel Control for Volume amp Dynamic Control Shaping Dynamics amp Playing Expressively One thing that makes a band sound great is dynamic contrast Every phrase and the notes themselves have unwritten dynamics and nuances that players interpret Without dynamics music lacks its depth of expression Dynamics and expression for the wind instruments in Garritan Concert amp Marching Band are achieved through the Mod Wheel Normally this controller is mounted on the left side of the keyboard and is played with the left hand In typical General MIDI soundsets the Mod Wheel is used to add modulation or vibrato to the sound In Garritan Concert amp Marching Band the Mod Wheel simultaneously controls both Volume ppp to fff and Timbre brightness or tone for all wind instruments Especially with the brass instruments louder levels produce a brighter sound Get to Know Your Mod Wheel for sustaining instruments like winds and b
8. User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Render Ofime INN Load MIDI file Name audio file al Render Once the files are in place there is just one more step Render offine 0 Render button Click on the Render button The audio file will be rendered to the specified location Note An alternate way to record audio from Aria is outlined below for users who would prefer to hear MIDI playback during the recording process User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN MIDI File Player and Audio Recorder Standalone Version Only m ejoa Ew Play Stop Load Goto Progress Record stop Name file beginning bar The standalone version of the player contains a MIDI File Player and Audio Recorder They are lo cated at the bottom of the standalone window These features enable you to load and play a standard MIDI file and render an audio file from it The MIDI controls are located on the left hand side and the audio controls on the right To load and play a MIDI file 1 Click on the Load button 2 Choose the file you wish to load 3 Click on the Play button The MIDI file will play back using the presently loaded instrument and any other features e g Am bience reverb activated in the player The progress bar will move to the right as the file is played To start the file from the beginning click on the Go
9. Using both hands and feet to perform the different tasks simultaneously requires some coordination The key is to start simple and to realize that you do not have to do it perfectly the first time The best way to learn is to practice playing just the notes with one hand Learn the fingerings for the notes and apply the accents where appropriate Once you are acquainted with the notes and the accentuation and then gradually add the other controllers For example play a melody with the right hand and then gradually ride the Mod Wheel for expression Then add the sustain pedal for legato phrasing Soon you ll develop coordination and by combining the different controls in real time you ll have an unlimited amount of expressive capabilities Once you get the hang of it you can play almost anything that comes to your musical imagination Create ensembles of your choosing with individual instruments By using the real time performance controls to play each instrument expressively when you put it all together the result will be extraordinary Building Bands In band scores you will notice that composers write separate parts or desks for the instruments First Second Third and so forth Individual instruments play individual parts with a great deal of varia tion sometimes they play in unison or play divisi parts and at times an instrument may rest With Garritan Concert and Marching Band you can build instrumental sections one section at
10. WOODWIND amp SAXES Description PPAF ALII 1st Group of 5 Flute players 2nd Group of 5 Flute players 3rd Group of 5 Flute players A keyswitch version of Flutes Group Solo 1 e C2 Group e G2 Solo A keyswitch version of Flutes Group Solo 2 e C2 Group e G2 Solo A keyswitch version of Flutes Group Solo 3 e C2 Group e G2 Solo Ist Solo Flute 2nd Solo Flute 3rd Solo Flute Controls MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AI VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN v ARIA Instrument name OBOES Oboe Solo 1 Oboe Solo 2 Oboe Solo 3 CLARINETS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Bass Clarinet Solo 2 Bass Clarinet Solo 3 Bb Clarinet Group 1 Bb Clarinet Group 2 Bb Clarinet Group 3 Bb Clarinet Group 4 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description ZA Ist Solo Oboe 2nd Solo Oboe 3rd Solo Oboe MW Ist Solo Bass Clarinet 2nd Solo Bass Clarinet 3rd Solo Ba
11. 1 The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Setup Wizard 27 2 The ARIA Engine Installer 30 S Ihe ARI Thro Tn a o e MEM EIE ESE E S 30 4 The Garritan Concert sc Marching Band Library Installer 31 ACTIVATION ciale 35 Activating Garritan Concert amp Marching Band 36 Log on to the Garritan Registration Site 37 Product Registration Enter Your Serial NU mi bet eui ettet otio 38 LAZIO cd Eu ME E 39 Final Step Activating Garritan Concert amp Marching Band 40 Updating to Latest Version 42 HOW TO USE GARRITAN CONCERT amp MARCHING BAND 1111 jN2 43 How to Use Garritan Conc rt amp Marching Danid tec roe EM 44 Playing the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a Standalone Application Live Play 44 Launching Garritan Concert amp Marching Band in Standalone Mode 44 Basic Setup Information for Standalone Mode 44 File Menu for Loading and Saving Presets in the Standalone 46 Tools Menu Standalone Mode ONLY ttt tte 46 MIDI File Player and Audio Recorder Standalone Version Only 48 Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as an Instrument Plug In ssh 49 Basic Setup Information for Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a Plug In Instrument 50 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band in a Specific Music Program or Sequencer 51 Saving Concert amp Marching Band Parameters in a Music Program
12. A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group 1 e Cl Open DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group 2 e C1 Open DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group 3 e Cles Open e DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group 4 e Cl Open e DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group Solo 1 e Cl Group Open D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute B1 Solo Cup Mute keyswitch version of Trumpet Group Solo 2 D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute A e Cl Group Open e BI Solo Cup Mute keyswitch version of Irumpet Group Solo 3 D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute A e Cl Group Open e BI Solo Cup Mute Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name Trumpet Group Solo 4 KSm Trump
13. BDE Ag Vel VARI VAR2 PB BDF MW CC2 CC11 SusDp Vel vol PB VARI VAR2 BDF MW CC2 CC11 Vel vol VAR1 VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 Vel vol VAR1 VAR2 PB Vel vol VAR1 VAR2 PB User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARIA Instrument Description Controls name VDL Concert Concert Toms from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 Vel vol VARI VAR2 Toms library PB e D3 Concert Tom 6 hit e F3 Concert Tom 5 hit e A3 Concert Tom 4 hit e C4 Concert Tom 3 hit e E4 Concert Tom 2 hit e G4 Concert Tom 1 hit VDL Impact Impact drums from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 Vel vol VAR1 VAR2 Drums library PB C3 Drum 1 e E3 Drum2 VDL Roto Toms Roto Toms from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 Vel vol VARI VAR2 library Auto left and right hand programming PB e F3 Low Rotolom e A3 Mid Low Rotolom e C4 Mid High RotoTom e F4 High Roto Tom User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a ARIA Instrument name DRUM LINES VDL BassLine VDL SnareLine Bass drumline from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library Snare drumline from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Description F1 Drum 6 LH rim F 1 Drum 6 RH rim G1 Drum 5 LH rim G 1 Drum 5 RH rim A Drum 4 LH rim A31 Drum 4 RH rim B1 Drum 3 LH rim C2 D
14. Cornet Group Solo 2 KSm Flugel horn Solo 1 Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Bass Trombone Solo KSm Tenor Horn Group Solo 1 KS Euphonium Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Tuba Group Solo 1 KS Basic Orch Perc GPO Eb Clarinet Solo 1 Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Solo 2 Bb Clarinet Solo 3 Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Piccolo Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 2 KS Oboe Solo 1 Eb Clarinet Solo 1 Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 3 KS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Contrabass Clarinet Solo Bassoon Solo 1 Alto Sax Group Solo 1 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 KS Bass Sax Solo 1 Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 2 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 3 KSm Cornet Group Solo 1 KSm Cornet Group Solo 2 KSm Cornet Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 2 KSm French Horn Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 4 KSm Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Trombone Group Solo 2 KSm Trombone Group Solo 3 KSm Bass Trombone Solo KSm Eupho nium Group Solo 1 KS Euphonium Group Solo 2 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 2 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 3 KS Tuba Group Solo 1 KS Tuba Group Solo 2 KS Helicon Group Solo 1 KS Basic Orch Perc GPO VDL Concert Toms VDL Glock Brass Tenor Drums VDL Xylophone Bright KS Marimba GPO VDL Chimes VDL Castanets Use
15. In the latter half of the 1800s and early 1900s wind bands were springing up everywhere An impor tant figure in the development of the modern band was John Philip Sousa 1854 1932 Known as the March King Sousa led the US Marine Band and later formed the Sousa Band He wrote over 100 marches including The Stars and Stripes Forever the national march of the United States and even had a marching instrument named after him the Sousaphone A great deal of band music still resides with the military as can be seen in bands marching in forma tion with players wearing uniforms still resembling their military counterparts As musicians played less of a role in the battlefield bands assumed a more ceremonial and entertaining role Marching instruments were used for civil roles such as parades campaigns large events and processions In con trast to string instruments which are the mainstay of the concert hall brass instruments were ideal for the outdoors They could not only weather the elements better than their stringed counterparts but could be played while marching in parades and processions Marching bands became associated with sporting events and found a welcoming home in America s schools and colleges where elaborate choreographed marching band routines can be seen during football half time shows In addition to musicians colorguard and dance routines were added to the marching band Competitions assumed an important r
16. Straight Mute Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW GC2 CCIT SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC CCIT SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name French HornSolo 2 A keyswitch version of French horn Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KSm e C 1 Open Vel Port Lgth VARI e D 1 Straight Mute VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd French HornSolo 3 A keyswitch version of French horn Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KSm e C 1 Open Vel Port Lgth VARI e D 1 Straight Mute VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd French HornSolo 4 A keyswitch version of French horn Solo 1 MW CC2 CGI 1 SusLeg KSm e C 1 Open Vel Port Lgth VARI e D 1 Straight Mute VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MELLOPHONES b 7 7 Mellophone Group 1 1st Group of 5 Mellophone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Mellophone Group 2 2nd Group of 5 Mel
17. There are various uses as a plug in MIDI recording and sequencing of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Audio mixing of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with other instrument tracks within a single program Easy automation of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band parameters in the music software program Effect processing of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band sounds using eftect plug ins in a music software program Saving and recalling of all plug in settings when the music software program or sequencer file is reloaded Integration with other instruments into a virtual studio MIDI sequencing is akin to the old self playing pianos As the player pianos used mechanical tech niques to reproduce performance by associating key presses and durations with holes in paper MIDI sequencers use electronic data to record and reproduce performances When you play a note on a MIDI keyboard you are instructing the MIDI keyboard to play a note for a period of time as well User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN as how soft or loud that note will sound Ihe MIDI Sequencer will record and play back this data A major advantage to using a sequencer is that all settings are saved together with the song files and are totally retained and recalled upon reload A great thing about plug ins is that they work with a large variety of compatible music programs For example Garritan Concert amp Ma
18. s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v Loading Ensemble Files In standalone mode there are two ways to load Ensemble files e Load from the File menu File Load Drag and Drop When ARIA is used as a plug in from within a host program the Drag and Drop method must be used to load ensemble files This can be done as follows With the ARIA player interface displayed open the Ensembles folder directory to display the numbered collection of ensemble files Using the mouse button click and hold on the file you wish to load Drag it to the ARIA interface and release the mouse button The instruments and their configurations will load automatically Drag and drop an ensemble file to anywhere on the ARIA Player interface Instruments will load automatically ecc med CGU Personai orchestra 4 p trsembiet m es ie 01 Brass Quintet E 02 British Brass Band B Pictures 03 Clarinet Ensemble Bp us 04 Concert Band Large All More 05 Concert Band Large prtl ide w 06 Concert Band Large prt2 07 Concert Band Large prt3 LU ps T 08 Concert Band Medium All fest e Marching Band 2 09 Concert Band Medium prt Banis 10 Concert Band Medium prt2 11 Concert Band Small 12 Drumline GUI Cos DiFdes 13 Marching Band All 14 Marching Band prtl 15Marching Band prt2 15 Nnm nah Rand Note Note that in Standalone mode you can create customized ensemble files Just
19. tonguing la Vibrato Control Wind and brass instruments have vibrato control There are two vibrato VIB A controllers Aftertouch controls vibrato intensity MIDI controller CC 17 controls vibrato speed Because both components of the vibrato are independent vibrato can be added to an instru ment with natural variations in entrance timing speed variations and intensity Hidden Aftertouch Channel Pressure Vibrato Intensity Many keyboards send Aftertouch data when finger pressure on a key is varied while the key is held Aftertouch data is used to adjust the vibrato intensity of a NonVib instrument This controller data can also be drawn into MIDI tracks manually User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN e Vibrato Speed Controller CC 17 This controller when used in conjunction with After touch will vary the vibrato speed CC 17 can be assigned to an available slider or knob on a hardware keyboard to give real time control This controller data can also be drawn into MIDI tracks manually Instruments that have vibrato control will display a knob labeled VibSpd CC 17 in the Instru ment Controls on the Controls tab of the interface Note M Audio and some other keyboards often use CC 131 as a substitute for Aftertouch when the key board model doesnt have Aftertouch sensitivity built in A programmable slider on the keyboard can be assigned to CC 13
20. 1 Garritan Concert amp Marching Band stallat oe 9 Installatiga YPS Please read the terms of the following software licensing agreement e Installagibn 5 before using this sample collection By installing and loading these products on your e 5umngary computer you acknowledge that you pr le have read this license agreement understand the agreement and 4 e agree to its terms and D J conditions If you do not agree to these terms and conditions do not install or use the sounds contained herein This is the complete agreement between you and Garritan Corporation that supersedes any other representations or prior agreements whether oral or in writing An important thing to understand is that YOU ARE OBTAINING A y Print Save GoBack Continue e The setup lets you select which plug in formats you require These plug in formats allow Gar ritan Concert amp Marching Band in addition to standalone use to run as a virtual instrument plug in that seamlessly integrates into your favorite music software program or sequencer as suming that it accepts such instrument plug ins Please refer to the chapter Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as an Instrument Plug In for further information e The choices are Audio Units RTAS and VST w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Custom Install on Macintosh HD Package Name Location Action Size gt M Garritan ARIA Player Application
21. 4 4th Solo Mellophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd TENOR HORNS Tenor Horn Group 1 lst Group of 5 Tenor Horn Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tenor Horn Group 2 2nd Group of 5 Tenor Horn Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tenor Horn Group 3 3rd Group of 5 Tenor Horn Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tenor Horn Group 4 4th Group of 5 Tenor Horn Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tenor Horn Group A keyswitch version of Tenor Horn Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS e Cl Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e Gl Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tenor Horn Group A keyswitch version of Tenor Horn Group Solo 2 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 2 KS e Cl Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e Gl Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tenor Horn Group A keyswitch version of Tenor Horn Group Solo 3 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 3 KS e Cl Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e Gl Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tenor Horn Group A keyswitch version of Tenor Horn Group Solo 4 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 4 KS C1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e Gl Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tenor Horn Solo 1 Ist Solo Tenor Horn MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name Tenor Horn Solo 2 Tenor Horn Solo 3
22. AT VibSpd MW CC2 COLI SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 COLI SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN v ARIA Instrument name SINGLE DRUMS Bass Drum Dass Drum Large Bass Drum Small Snare Drum Tenor Drums Toms DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Description Nue pie a gt y AE iii Orchestral Bass Drum e BI LH hit e CI RH hit e C 1 roll MW Large Bass Drum e Bl damped hit e C1 undamped hit Smaller Bass Drum e Cl hit e C 1 roll MW Snare drum C2 hit 1 D2 hit 2 E2 hit 3 F2 hit 4 G2 tight flam A2 open flam B2 drag C3 Scottish flam Tenor drums E2 hit A2 hit C3 hit E3 hit F3 flan A3 flam C4 flam EA flam Tom toms D3 hit F3 hit A3 hit C4 hit E hit G4 hit D3 4 stroke ruff E3 fat crush F3 diddle rim knock pingshot G3 sustained roll 1 A3 sustained roll 2 B3 sustained roll 3 C4 stick F4 short roll A4 short roll C5 short roll E5 short roll F5 sustained roll A5 sustained roll C6 sustained roll E6 sustained roll MW CC2 CC11 SusDp Vel vol VARI VAR2 PB
23. Above the volume control sliders are the solo and mute buttons 11 Window Selection Mixer Controls Effects Settings These four tabs allow you to select between the Mixer Controls Effects and Settings windows User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls Window GARRITAN Cornet Group Solo 1 KS empty empty empty empty 7 empty empty empty an aff mic freq gain 0 del 1000 Hz 0 del 0 dB on ott on ott 201 02 c1 03 Group Open KEYS WITCHES A RM PLAYER empty empty empty empty Porta CCz20 Lenathicc217 49 empty empty empty empty var 2 CC23 CONTROLS i s Vwibmspdiccl MaodeVhlcc1 3455 T9 All virtual knobs in the Controls Window can be adjusted by holding down the left button of your mouse and moving it up or down rather than in a circle Release the button to set the level You can CTRL click Command Click on OSX a knob to put it back to its default position The numerical text below the knob will give a measurement reading Equalizer Controls The EQ section is a three band equalizer with each band having a separate gain knob The Low controls the filters gain for the bottom of the spectrum the Mid for the midrange frequencies and the High controls the top end of the frequency spectrum Adjust by placing your cursor over the desired knob left click hold and move the mous
24. Ambience control panel The most important parameters are reverb time the time for the reverb to fade away size the size of the room and the pre delay time Below is a de scription of the relevant controls in Ambience DECAY DIFFUSION SIZE PREDELAY WIDTH QUALITY VARIATION LEVEL Note To control the amount of reverb for each instrument use the Sends in the Mixer window User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN e DECAY This controls the time it takes for the reverb reflections to fade away into silence e DIFFUSION Diffusion is the reflecting surfaces ability to spread the reverb out This con trol has a subtle effect on the sound and is especially noticeable with small room sizes e SIZE Ihis controls the size of the room Note that long reverb time and small room sizes do not mix well For natural sounds a large room size such as a concert hall should be accompa nied by a long reverb time and vice versa e PREDELAY This controls the amount of time between the direct sound and the first of the reverb reflections It is pre delay that defines our perception of the size of the room e WIDTH This controls the stereo spread from mono 0 all the way to a wide stereo 100 It is recommended this be set close to 100 e QUALITY This knob allows you to trade off reverb quality for CPU usage High quality equates to high CPU usage You can make fun effects if you
25. Band 2 Current selection requires at least 12 0 MB of disk space User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 e Setup is now ready to begin installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Click on Install to begin the installation process Installing library files is very resource intensive and it may take some time to install all the samples ie Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files Garritan ARIA Player Selected components Garritan ARIA Player Garritan ARIA Player Standalone Garritan ARIA Player VST plug in Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 e After a few moments a dialog box will notify you that the setup wizard has finished installing the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Main Installer on your computer 5 Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Installing Please wait while Setup installs Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 on your computer Finishing installation User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN 2 The ARIA Engine Installer You will be automatically prompted to install the ARIA Engine Component fe Setup Ga
26. CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN a ARIA Instrument name FRENCH HORNS French Horn Group 1 KSm French Horn Group 2 KSm French Horn Group 3 KSm French Horn Group 4 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 2 KSm French Horn Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 4 KSm French HornSolo 1 KSm THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of French horn Group 1 e C 1 Open e D 1 Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group 2 e C 1 Open e D 1 Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group 3 e C 1 Open e D 1 Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group 4 e C 1 Open e D 1 Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group Solo 1 e C 1 Group Open D 1 Group Straight Mute G 1 Solo Open A 1 Solo Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group Solo 2 C 1 Group Open D 1 Group Straight Mute G 1 Solo Open A 1 Solo Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group Solo 3 e C I Group Open e D 1 Group Straight Mute e G 1 Solo Open e A 1 Solo Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Group Solo 4 e C 1 Group Open e D 1 Group Straight Mute e G 1 Solo Open e A 1 Solo Straight Mute A keyswitch version of French horn Solo 1 e C 1 Open e D 1
27. China cymbal D5 Cowbell D 5 Agogo Low E5 Agogo High F5 Claves F 5 Vibraslap G5 Tambourine G 5 Cabasa A5 Conga Hi Mute Slap A 5 Conga Hi Open Tone B5 Conga High Mute Stop C6 Concert Bass Drum C 6 Triangle Muted D6 Triangle Open D 6 Whistle Short E6 Whistle Long F6 Tam Tam gong User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name VDL General MIDI Set DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Description B0 Bass Drum 1 C1 Bass Drum 2 C 1 Cross stick D1 Snare Drum D 1 Hand Clap E1 Snare Drum rimshot F1 Low Floor Tom F 1 Closed High Hat G1 High Floor Tom G 1 Pedal High Hat Al Low Iom As Open High Hat B1 Low Mid Tom C2 High Mid Tom C 1 Crash cymbal D2 High Tom D 2 Ride Cymbal Tip 1 E2 Chinese Cymbal F2 Ride Cymbal Bell F 2 Tambourine G2 Splash Cymbal G 2 Cowbell A2 Crash Cymbal 2 Controls A 2 Vibraslap B2 Ride Cymbal Tip 2 C3 High Bongo C 3 Low Bongo D3 Mute High Conga D 3 Open High Conga E3 Low Conga F3 High Timbale F 3 Low Timbale G3 High Agogo G 3 Low Agogo A3 Cabasa A 3 Maracas B3 Short Whistle C4 Long Whistle C 4 Short Guiro Scrape D4 Long Guiro Scrape D 4 Claves E4 High Wood Block E4 High Wood Block F4 Low Wood Block G 4
28. Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN a ARIA Instrument name BARITONES Baritone Horn Group 1 Baritone Horn Group 2 Baritone Horn Group 3 Baritone Horn Group 4 Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 2 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 3 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 4 KS Baritone Horn Solo 1 Baritone Horn Solo 2 Baritone Horn Solo 3 Baritone Horn Solo 4 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description Ist Group of 5 Baritone Players 2nd Group of 5 Baritone Players 3rd Group of 5 Baritone Players 4th Group of 5 Baritone Players A keyswitch version of Baritone Group
29. Description ole Orchestral cymbals G 4 large gong A4 medium gong 1 A 4 tam tam B4 medium gong 2 C5 piatti cymbal 1 C 5 piatti cymbal 2 D5 piatti cymbal 3 D 5 crash cymbal E5 choke cymbal Band Cymbals large thin metal discs that are played by being struck together e C3 cymbal 1 piatti e C 3 cymbal 1 piatti choke D3 cymbal 1 hit D 3 cymbal 1 scrape 1 E3 cymbal 1 scrape 2 C4 cymbal 2 piatti C 4 cymbal 2 piatti choke e D4 cymbal2 hit 1 Orchestral Concert Band gong C3 gong hit 1 C 3 gong hit 2 D3 gong hit choke D 3 gong scrape 1 E3 gong scrape 2 F3 gong crescendo roll 1 F 3 gong crescendo roll 2 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls Vel vol Sus sus VARI F5 cymbal hit ping left VARO pp hand F 5 cymbal hit ping right hand G5 cymbal hit ping choke G 5 cymbal roll mod wheel A5 cymbal roll mod wheel with release hit A 5 cymbal roll crescendo Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB D 4 cymbal 2 hit 2 E4 cymbal 2 hit choke 1 F4 cymbal 2 hit choke 2 C5 cymbal 3 piatti C 5 cymbal 3 piatti choke 1 D5 cymbal 3 piatti choke 2 D 5 cymbal 3 scrape 1 E5 cymbal 3 scrape 2 Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARIA Instrument Description name V
30. MIDI output from the notation application to the player Recent advances in notation technology will allow you to play Concert amp Marching Band sounds directly from within certain notation programs Note Some notation programs may not support software instrument plug ins and some older versions may also lack plug in support Please check your notation program to make sure it supports VST or Audio Units software instrument plug ins There are many resources concerning the specifics of how to use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with various notation programs on the www garritan info website including tutorials notation files tips techniques plug ins special programming troubleshooting advice and informative links User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 HOW THE ARIA PLAYER WORKS How the Garritan Aria Player Works The Aria Player is a custom made player developed specifically for Garritan libraries such as Concert amp Marching Band It constitutes the best sounding and most powerful sample engine available built from the ground up for high performance and exceptional quality The Aria Player enables you to load Garritan Concert amp Marching Band instrument sounds control various parameters for play back and do a number of other things The software engine was custom designed and programmed by Plogue Art et Technologie Inc The Aria Player has various view screens or windows
31. a time exactly the way you want You can position the players in almost any arrangement you like You can change the layout for a Concert Band a Marching Band a brass ensemble a duo trio a quartet or create your own unique seating arrangements You can play separate lines or in unison you can assign solo parts by section You have a great deal of flexibility User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Most instrument types have Groups of players and all instruments have Solos The Solo instruments can be used to create small ensembles while keeping resource demands to a minimum All instru ments are panned to slightly different seating positions but can be changed according to the wishes of the user The Groups and Solos within an instrument type do not share samples with each other and can therefore be played together without phasing problems avoid using the same Group and Solo instruments in unison lines e g Dont use TptGrp 1 KSm in a unison line with TptSolo 1 KSm they share samples which can sometimes cause phasing issues You can however use solo instruments to build sections e g TptSolo 1 KSm TptSolo 2 KSm Tpt Solo 3 KSm and TptSolo 4 KSm could be combined to form a small section since they do not share samples with one another The Concert amp Marching Band ARIA installation includes a folder directory called Ensembles that contains a collection of useful pre configured instru
32. amp Demonio Support Gantan Home Product Registration ARRI TAN Easy activation steps pd ee Easy Activation die di Register your product here Seini ce A thank wou note from Garritan ee sur cm Finss lake the time to complete Ue praht registration Thank you Click here for more information on hor to activate your prat Where to Find Your Serial Number Online Purchases and Updates If you purchased a product or update online your serial number will be emailed to you immediately after purchase Thank you for shopping at http www garritan biz Please save this email for further reference it contains the serial numbers of the products you have just bought Concert amp Marching Band 40000 11111 22222 33333 44444 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 COMB Note If you have not received your serial number via email please check your spam folder Physical Boxed Products If you purchased a physical boxed product the Serial Number will be affixed in the DVD case just above the DVD disc The Activation Keycard Once the serial number is entered and you click Register an Activation Keycard will be generated in your name You can now download the Activation Keycard for this Garritan product The Acti vation Keycard is an image resembling a typical credit card This image contains your registration and profile details encoded within the Keycard im
33. information Note You can CTRL click Command Click on OSX a knob to put it back to its default position User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN 8 Keyboard The bottom of the window features a virtual onscreen keyboard that indicates the range of notes that can be played on that instrument When a channel with an instrument as signed to it is selected a section of the keyboard will be highlighted Keys that are being played will be shown in real time 9 Keyswitch Identification This section identifies the keyswitches being used Keyswitches are used to change between techniques and articulations without the need to load separate patches The keyswitches are displayed below the instrument s range using the color pink The selected keyswitch is displayed in yellow and the represented patch is identified in the window to the left of the keyswitches Group Open KEYS WITCHES Note In the Notation instruments all keyswitches are located in the very bottom octave This location is below the display range of the virtual keyboard However the keyswitches can still be seen and chosen for testing by clicking in the space where the keyswitch name is shown This will open a menu of the available keyswitches You can choose a keyswitch from the menu 10 Volume Control Sliders amp Solo Mute Buttons This slider controls the relative vol ume level of the corresponding channel
34. know about the type and size of space we are in Much the same way as the acoustical space adds a great deal to the music reverb can impart that certain three dimensional ambient sound to an instrument or group of instruments Reverb can also help to smooth out the sounds of the instruments and cause them to blend together in the mix by giving them a sense of space and effectively smoothing the sonic edges User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Concert amp Marching Band integrates the Ambience Reverb a great sounding reverb rivaling the quality of the best commercial reverbs Just as Concert amp Marching Band is a virtual instrument designed to simulate musical instruments Ambience allows you to simulate the reverberation of a concert hall and many other spaces You can create virtual concert halls ballrooms recital halls par lors auditoriums cathedrals and other spaces Ambience is turned on by default and to deactivate it you must click the ON OFF button It is often not desirable to use Ambience reverb if you are sending the output of ARIA through another reverb plugin Ambience has a number of performance space presets to choose from These presets have been custom made for Garritan Concert amp Marching Band You can also edit these presets or experiment with the various settings to customize the acoustical environment as needed There are a number of main knobs in the
35. load the instruments you want adjust their settings to your liking and use the Save As command from the File menu to save the aria preset User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Directory of Instruments in Garritan Concert amp March ing Band The following directory gives the name and a brief description of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band instrument sounds There is also a chart of the available controllers for each instrument MW CC 2 CC 11 Sus sus SusLeg SusDp Vel Vel vol VAR 1 VAR 2 Port Lgth KS Vib BDF Ag PB KS KSm Note Mod Wheel Expression Control Alternate Expression Control Alternate Expression Control Sustain Pedal for normal sustain control Sustain Pedal legato tongue slur Sustain Pedal with damping control Note Velocity for Accents and Attack Note Velocity for Volume control Automatic variability of intonation Automatic variability of timbre Portamento Sample release time Keyswitching Vibrato control To control the fundamental of the bass drum Aggressiveness of tone Pitchbend Keyswitch between Group Solo Keyswitch between Group Solo but with added mutes or just keyswitch between open and mutes for separate Group and Solo instruments MW CC 2 and CC 11 use only one of them at any given time to avoid data interference VDL From Virtual Drumline by Tapspace These mappings have been maintained for consistency with the fu
36. lst Solo Sarrusophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Lite Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name TRUMPETS Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm Lite CORNETS Cornet Group Solo 1 KSm Lite Eb Cornet Solo 1 KSm Lite FLUGELHORNS Flugelhorn Group Solo 1 KS Lite LITE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group Solo 1 e Cl Group Open e DI Group Straight Mute e El Group Cup Mute e Gl Solo Open e Al Solo Straight Mute e Bl Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Group Solo 1 e Cl Group Open e DI Group Straight Mute e El Group Cup Mute e Gl Solo Open e AI Solo Straight Mute e Bl Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Eb Cornet Solo 1 e Gl Open Al Straight Mute Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Flugelhorn 1 e 2 Group e G2 Solo Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC CCl I SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 LITE BRASS INSTRUMENTS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name FRENCH HORNS French Horn Group A keyswitch version
37. music It s the perfect way to find the latest news and announcements ask questions and share your music made with the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band If you want to browse share your music share your thoughts about the sounds impart knowledge listen to demos learn and interact with other users this is the place You can also communicate privately with other musicians respond to polls participate in real time chats read how to tutorials and get support and help from others There is a wealth of information among the tens of thousands of posts in the forum and a convenient search feature to find exactly what you are looking for The Garritan forum can be accessed at http www garritan com forum html There is a special subsection dealing with Concert amp Marching Band on the Garritan forums You do not have to register to browse posts but before you can post you will have to sign up Reg istration is fast simple and absolutely free so please join our community today In addition to the official Garritan Forum there are other independent Garritan Communities where you can find valuable information and interact with other users I urge you to contribute and be a part of the Gar ritan Community where you will find an indispensable resource for musicians VISIT THE GARRITAN FORUM www garritan com forum html User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a Gettin
38. notation program The controls for one family of instruments generally carry over to other sections so that you feel at home with the entire soundset The system is streamlined so that you can make great music quickly With only a little practice you can perform several tasks simultaneously as a real musician does so you can hear the musical results as you play This chapter introduces you to the performance control lers that offer you a wide range of possibilities for musical expression Basic Controls GARRIT Garritan Instruments Techniques for Maximum Expressiveness Note Velocity Controls attacks and accentuation Key Switching Change articulations in real time Sustain Pedal For smooth playing Modulation Wheel Controls volume and expression The Real time Control System for Brass Saxes amp Other Wind Instruments With a MIDI keyboard it is possible to start making music within minutes of installing the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library The four basic controls are shown above Play the keyboard with your right hand The sharpness of an instruments attack is controlled by how hard you strike the key With your left hand use the modulation wheel to control dynamics and special keyswitch notes that will alter the playing style of the samples like turning brass mutes on and off The sustain pedal connects the notes allowing you to make slurs and legato transitions
39. notation programs An entire concert or marching band can be loaded on a single PC or laptop Suited for Every Musician Professional composers can use this collection to quickly sketch band arrangements and capture creative ideas Hobbyists can use it for adding band instru ments to their tracks Beginners or students can use it to score projects and to study band The instruments in this collection can also be used to supplement Garritan Personal Orchestra or Jazz amp Big Band libraries User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 End User License Agreement Please read the terms of the following software licensing agreement before using this software By installing and loading these products on your computer you acknowledge that you have read this license agreement under stand the agreement and agree to its terms and conditions If you do not agree to these terms and conditions do not install or use the sounds contained herein This is the complete agreement between you and Garritan Corporation that supersedes any other representations or prior agreements whether oral or in writing An important thing to understand is that YOU ARE OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR YOUR USE ONLY THE SOUNDS DO NOT BELONG TO YOU The implications are described below The sounds samples and programming in the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band remain the sole property of Garritan Corp and are licensed not sold to you Th
40. of French horn Group MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KSm Lite Solo 1 Vel Port Leth VARI VAR2 e C l Group Open PB KS AT VibSpd e D 1 Group Straight Mute e G 1 Solo Open e A 1 Solo Straight Mute won 4244 Mellophone Group A keyswitch version of Mellophone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS Lite Vel Port Leth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd TENOR HORNS Tenor Horn Group A keyswitch version of Tenor Horn Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS Lite C1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e Gl Solo PB KS AT VibSpd TROMBONES Bass Trombone Solo A keyswitch version of Bass Trombone Solo MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KSm Lite e G 1 Open Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e A 1 Straight Mute PB KS AT VibSpd e B 1 Cup Mute Trombone Group Solo A keyswitch version of Trombone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 1 KSm Lite e C0 Group Open Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 DO Group Straight Mute PB KS AT VibSpd EO Group Cup Mute GO Solo Open AO Solo Straight Mute BO Solo Cup Mute User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARR ITA ARIA Instrument name EUPHONIUMS Euphonium Group Solo 1 KS Lite BARITONES Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Lite TUBAS Tuba Group Solo 1 KS Lite SOUSAPHONES Sousaphone Group Solo 1 KS Lite HELICONS Helicon Group Solo 1 KS Lite LITE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description Controls A key
41. pay ment of an additional fee The sounds and samples contained within this software cannot be edited modified digitally altered re synthesized or manipulated without direct written consent from Garritan Corporation Disclaimers and Conditions A right to use the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is granted to the original end user only and this license is not transferable unless there is written consent from Garritan Corporation and payment of an additional fee The sounds of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band will only work with the bundled Garritan ARIA Player and will not work with any other sampler Licensor will not be responsible if the content of this disc does not fit the particular purpose of the Licensee Please make sure before installing this item that it meets your needs Information contained herein is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Garritan Corporation The sounds are licensed as is without warranties of any kind Neither Garritan Corporation nor any agent or distributor can be held responsible for any direct or indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this product in whatever form The Aria Engine is covered by the installers End User License Agreement and is incorporated by reference The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band may not be returned for any reason other than manufacturing defects The terms of this license shall be construed in accordance with
42. scendos with the Mod Wheel Listen to the effect as you make gradual changes adjusting the dynamics to suit your musical sensibilities IMPORTANI Even though instruments in ARIA load with a default value it is best to always record Mod Wheel data at the beginning of every MIDI sequence track in order to start with the correct initial volume NOTE In addition to the Mod Wheel CC 1 COMB instruments will also respond to breath con trol CC 2 and MIDI expression CC 11 to control the function of expressive volume timbre Be careful to use only one at a time or the data between these controllers will cause interference It is not necessary for the user to take any steps to activate these extra controllers They are always active 2 Note Velocity Attack for Sustain Instruments Volume for Percussive Instruments p R Attack and Accentuation Virtually all keyboards made today support a feature called Note Velocity that refers to how fast or hard you strike a given key The harder you press down a key the harder and sharper the attack The User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 gentler you hit the key the softer the attack Applying proper accentuation brings clarity and emphasis to the notes being played It also shapes the rhythm and flow of a piece of music The degree of force you apply to the keys will vary depending on the instrument selected and the musical context
43. sounds at the www tapspace com website It is now possible to download sounds quickly and easily to expand your palette of sounds Simply go to the Settings tab in the ARIA Player and click on the Get More Sounds button You ll be taken to the Garritan Download Shop where you will be able to download additional sounds or order complete libraries For information on all the Garritan libraries and upcoming new products visit our website at www garritan com User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a Tapspace Virtual Drumline Some of the drumline and percussion sounds are from the Virtual Drumline 2 VDL2 sample library produced by Tapspace Publications These percussion samples in Garritan Concert amp March ing Band are just a small sampling of Virtual Drumline 2 a unique and powerful virtual instrument focusing on drumline and concert percussion For more info go to www tapspace com Virtual Drumline User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Appendix A Quick MIDI Controller Reference Guide MES DESCRIPTION cg i INSTRUMENTS AFFECTED 10 11 16 17 20 21 Modulation Breath control Volume Pan MIDI expression Aggressive control of bass drum Vibrato Speed Controller solo winds and brass Portamento Bass Drum Fundamental Shown BDFUND Length Controls the volume timbre of Exp
44. the substantive laws of the United States of America and the State of Washington The user agrees to read the manual before seeking technical support and to make sure his or her system meets or exceeds the recommended requirements The user represents he she has read the recommended system requirements and verified their system met the specifications before ordering Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library may not be returned for any reason other than manufacturing defects User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 9 GARRITAN Forward By Key Poulan Marching performance ensembles are thriving throughout the world Student involvement in school music is staggering and a large percentage of those schools contain ambitious marching ensembles There are over 17 000 high school bands in the United States alone If one adds the involvement of students at universities colleges and in drum corps one can see that this number jumps exponen tially in the U S Concert bands and marching ensembles are also gaining popularity throughout the world including Asia Europe South America Australia and Africa It is easy for one to visualize the millions of students who participate in the various performance ensembles each year The competi tive aspect of marching bands drum corps indoor marching percussion ensembles and indoor color guard units has created the need for custom music by composers and arrangers W
45. to Beginning button The file can be stopped at any time by clicking on the Stop button Notes from the MIDI channels in the loaded file will be routed to the appropriate input channels in ARIA To record your playback to an audio file Click on the Name File button e Name the file and specify its desired location e Click on the Record button e Start playback by clicking on the MIDI Play button e When playback finishes click on the MIDI Stop button Click on the Audio Stop button The audio file will be located on your drive in the location you specified User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Note There is also an oftline rendering feature explained previously that is located in the Tools menu of the standalone version Using the Audio Recorder as explained above the MIDI file being recorded will be heard during the recording process Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as an Instrument Plug In When used as a plug in Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is not a standalone program but rather a virtual instrument module that is seamlessly integrated into your favorite music software program or sequencer assuming that it accepts such instrument plug ins They are called plug ins because these are modular software applications that run inside a host music application typically a se quencer or notation program
46. 1 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tuba Group Solo 1 KS A keyswitch version of Tuba Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg e C 1 2 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G 1 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tuba Group Solo 2 KS A keyswitch version of Tuba Group Solo 2 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg e C 1 2 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G 1 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Tuba Solo 1 Ist Solo Tuba MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Tuba Solo 2 2nd Solo Tuba MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd SOUSAPHONES Sousaphone Group 1 lst Group of 5 Sousaphone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Sousaphone Group 2 2nd Group of 5 Sousaphone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB Sousaphone Group 3 3rd Group of 5 Sousaphone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Sousaphone Group Solo A keyswitch version of Sousaphone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 1 KS e C 1 Group Vel Port Lgth VAR1 G 1 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name Sousaphone Group Solo A keyswitch version of Sousaphone Group Solo 2 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 2 KS e C l Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e G 1 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Sousaphone Group Solo A keyswitch version of Sousaphone Grou
47. 1 and the keyboard will output Aftertouch data User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Notation Version of Concert amp Marching Band The Concert amp Marching Band Library contains a separate Notation folder with instruments that are programmed with important differences which make them more compatible with the way most notation programs handle MIDI data The programming differences are Tongue slur controlled by CC 68 rather than CC 64 This difference applies to all wood winds and brass instruments Please note that instruments which normally use standard sustain pedal e g Piano continue to use CC 64 for the sustain function e Pitchbend range extended to 12 semitones for all instruments e Keyswitches All notation version keyswitches consistently reside in the bottom octave of the MIDI spec between C 2 and B 2 for all instruments User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a Putting It All Together for a Real Time Performance The basic system is to use your right hand to control the attack of each note use the Mod Wheel in the left hand to control dynamics and play the sustain pedal with your foot to connect the notes It couldnt be easier With the more advanced controls you can fine tune your performance This ap proach lets you play your articulations in real time in much the same manner as a player of the actual instrument does
48. Band It will also have a substantial effect on performance both latency and polyphony Therefore a good sound card is one of the most important compo nents in optimizing the sound and performance of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band In theory any audio or sound interface that the manufacturer supports for your operating system and computer and that has good drivers should work However you are unlikely to get the best sonic results from a sound card designed for computer games or system sounds Most computers come with a consumer grade sound card and we recommend that you get a good quality sound interface beyond that which is built into your computer Older SoundBlaster sound cards which do not sup port multiple sample rates and gamer oriented or home system sound cards may be problematic It is not possible for us to test all built in or third party sound cards and some interfaces do have problems on some platforms so please see the specifications page on the Garritan website if you are considering buying a new sound card to run Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Technical Info A low latency audio interface with ASIO 2 0 Windows WDM WaveRT or Core Audio Mac drivers is required for Concert amp Marching Band to work as a stand alone program These drivers are normally installed with the audio interface or the most recent versions can be acquired from the manufacturers website Contact the manufacturer of your interface
49. Clarinet Group Solo 2 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 3 KS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Alto Sax Group Solo 1 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 KS Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 2 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 2 KSm French Horn Group Solo 3 KSm Mellophone Group Solo 1 KS Mellophone Group Solo 2 KS Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Trombone Group Solo 2 KSm Trombone Group Solo 3 KSm Bass Trombone Solo KSm Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Horn Group Solo 2 KS Sousaphone Group Solo 1 KS Sousaphone Group Solo 2 KS VDL BassLine VDL SnareLine VDL TenorLine VDL Cymbals HiHats Bb Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Solo 2 Cornet Solo 1 KSm Trombone Solo 1 KSm Helicon Solo 1 Piccolo Solo 1 Flute Group Solo 1 KS Oboe Solo 1 Bassoon Solo 1 Eb Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 KS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Soprano Sax Solo 1 Alto Sax Solo 1 Tenor Sax Solo 1 Baritone Sax Solo 1 Cornet Group Solo 1 KSm Cornet Group Solo 2 KSm Cornet Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 2 KSm French Horn Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group solo 4 KSm Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Trombone Group Solo 2 KSm Trombone Group Solo 3 KSm Bass Trombone Solo KSm Eupho nium Group Solo 1 KS Tuba Group Solo 1 KS Basic Orch Perc GPO Glock Xylo phone Marimba GPO Chimes VDL Castanets User
50. DL Cymbals Hi Cymbals amp HiHats from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 Hats library e F 1 Closed high hat e E2 Chinese Cymbal e G 1 Pedal high hat e F2 Ride Cymbal Bell e A 1 Open high hat e G2 Splash Cymbal e C 2 Crash Cymbal e A2 Crash Cymbal 2 e D 2 Ride Cymbal Tip 1 B2 Ride Cymbal Tip 2 VDL Finger Cym Finger cymbals from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library bals e D3 Edge against Bell e E3 Edge against Edge User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls Vel vol VARI VAR2 PB HiHats work in and exclusive group a new HH note will cut off the previous one Vel vol VARI VAR2 PB GARRITAN DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARIA Instrument Description Controls name PERCUSSION Timpani Also known as the Kettledrums being shaped like huge copper Vel vol Sus kettles and usually played in the concert band pit Range from Dp VARI C1 to C3 hits L R hand round robin VAR2 PB Triangle The triangle is made from a small triangular bar of metal that is Vel vol played by striking it with a steel beater It has a bright shimmering VARI VAR2 sound PB e B5 ringing hit e C6 damped hit VDL Castanets Rosewood Castanets from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 Vel vol library VARI PB e D4 LH Flam e FA LH Hit e FA RH Hit e G RH Flam e A4 Roll VDL Flexatones Flexatones from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library Range V
51. Library Imagine the possible orchestrations when you have mellophones and flugelhorns as a choice for your screaming middle horn lines The saxophones range from alto to bass and you can choose from both trumpets and cornets The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Library was also conceptualized with plenty of forethought so you can choose between baritones euphoniums and User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 tenor horns as well as tubas sousaphones and helicons Gary Garritan also teamed up with Tapspace to supply a small taste of their Virtual Drumline 2 library The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Library is clearly the most comprehensive concert and marching band sample library in the world It is my belief that sample libraries should be utilized as a stepping stone in the design process to en sure success with the ultimate goal of live performance Now it is possible for composers arrangers program coordinators drill designers and choreographers to plan competitive shows months ahead of schedule because of this exciting new tool With the addition of this great marching band sample library students will now be able to enjoy hearing a recording that will closely resemble their final live product Best wishes to all of you on your journey of creating great music Key Poulan Composer Arranger Key Poulan Music Types of Concert and Marching Bands The word band derives fr
52. MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 1 Lite Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Eb Clarinet Solo 1 Ist Solo Eb Clarinet MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Lite Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN de LITE WOODWINDS amp SAXES ARIA Instrument Description Controls name BASSOONS Bassoon Solo 1 Lite 1st Solo Bassoon MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd SOPRANO SAXES AM Soprano Sax Solo 1 1st Solo Soprano Sax MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Lite Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd ALTO SAXES Alto Sax Group Solo 1 A keyswitch version of Alto Sax Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg KS Lite e Cl Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e Gl Solo PB KS AT VibSpd NN Tenor Sax Group Solo A keyswitch version of Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 1 KS Lite e Cl Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e Gl Solo PB KS AT VibSpd Baritone Sax Group A keyswitch version of Baritone Sax Group MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS Lite Solo 1 Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e C0 Group PB KS AT VibSpd e G0 Solo User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 LITE WOODWINDS amp SAXES ARIA Instrument Description Controls name Bass Sax Solo 1 Lite Ist Solo Bass Sax MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd SARRUSAPHONES Sarrusophone Solo 1
53. Preferences setup dialog from the Tools menu on the Garritan Aria standalone interface Youll see drop down menus for MIDI Device Audio Devices Stereo Pair Sample Rate and Buffer Size MIDI Yoke NT 1 in MIDI Yoke NT 2 in USB Audio Device in D ake NT tin Audio Device API ASIO X Audio Device Stereo Pair 1 2 x Sample Rate n 00 Hz sl Buffer Size 512 y MIDI Device Menu All supported and installed MIDI interfaces are available in this drop down list Select the desired MIDI device from the list Audio Device Menu All supported and installed audio interfaces are available in this drop down list Select the desired audio device from the list Stereo Pair Here you can define which of the stereo outputs should be used It is normal to have one stereo pair available labeled 1 2 However many pro audio devices have multiple out puts available in which case you may choose the one that you would like Concert amp Marching Band to output through Sample Rate Depending on the sound card and driver you are using various sample rates are available Set the desired sample rate here Choose 44100Hz if available for best results Buffer Size The buffer size setting will determine the delay between pressing a key on your MIDI keyboard and hearing the sound aka latency The default buffer size of 512 samples typically works well but smaller buffer sizes will give a faster response lower laten
54. RPM preferred e Internet connection for download version DVD ROM drive required for boxed version installation Monitor with 1 024x768 resolution or better e Asound card compatible with Core Audio e A MIDI interface may be required if you are using a MIDI keyboard Some keyboards use USB The Mod Wheel on the keyboard controls volume so make sure to move it up to an audible level If you do not have a Mod Wheel then have the ability to assign the controller within your notation program or sequencer or to an external controller e High quality speakers and amplifier or high quality headphones nternet connection for download updates and online registration User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 The stated requirements represent minimum guidelines for the Standalone Garritan Aria Player If you are using the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band within a host music program then there may be other additional resource requirements Please also observe the system requirements of your host application notation program and or sequencing program if applicable The demands of various other processing software including the sequencer audio and effects processors other plug ins and so on can affect functionality Regarding Sound Cards amp MIDI Interfaces The quality of the audio interface will have a significant effect on the quality of the sound you will hear from Garritan Concert amp Marching
55. Scramble bands are non regimented and the focus is on entertaining the crowds Drum and Bugle Corps are divided into two classifications classic and modern corps Both groups have different traditions separate and distinct from other marching bands Traditionally bell front bugles and drums formed the composition of the corps but modern drum and bugle corps now can include traditional brass instruments and percussion instruments Drum corps only play brass and percussion no woodwinds Drills consisting of color and routines can be an important element in conjunction with the music The color guard consists of people who handle the flags rifles or other props and perform routines to add color to the performance British Brass Bands are traditionally comprised of all brass instruments and often march in parades and other events although they often play indoors as well Traditional British Band are comprised of cornets flugelhorns tenor horns baritones euphoniums trombones basses or tubas and percus sion Trumpets French horns saxophones and woodwinds are generally not included At present there are reputedly some 8000 Brass Bands in the United Kingdom Other commonwealth countries such as Ireland Australia and Canada follow the UK tradition Salvation Army Bands started in 1878 in the United Kingdom and spread to various countries The bands purpose was to promote the Salvation Army s work and a repertoire was developed to pro
56. Solo 1 e C0 Group e GO Solo A keyswitch version of Baritone Group Solo 2 e C0 Group e GO Solo A keyswitch version of Baritone Group Solo 3 e C0 Group e GO Solo A keyswitch version of Baritone Group Solo 4 e C0 Group e GO Solo 1st Solo Baritone 2nd Solo Baritone 3rd Solo Baritone 4th Solo Baritone Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name TUBAS Tuba Group 1 lst Group of 5 Tuba Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Tuba Group 2 2nd Group of 5 Tuba Players MW CC2 CC1
57. Tenor Horn Solo 4 TROMBONES Bass Trombone Solo KSm Trombone Group 1 KSm Trombone Group 2 KSm Trombone Group 3 KSm Trombone Group 4 KSm Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description 2nd Solo Tenor Horn 3rd Solo Tenor Horn 4th Solo Tenor Horn Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd A keyswitch version of Bass Trombone Solo e G 1 Open e A 1 Straight Mute e B 1 Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Irombone Group 1 e C0 Open e DO Straight Mute e EO Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group 2 e C0 Open e DO Straight Mute e EO Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group 3 e C0 Open e DO Straight Mute e EO Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group 4 e C0 Open e D0 Straight Mute e EO Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group Solo 1 e C0 Group Open DO Group Straight Mute EO Group Cup Mute GO Solo Open AO Solo Straight Mute BO Solo Cup Mute MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Po
58. With brass and woodwinds accents are made by forceful tonguing to emphasize the attack of certain notes Whenever you feel that a note should be accented do it by striking the key harder It is important to note that this control relates to attack strength and is for the most part indepen dent of volume All saxes wind and brass instruments in Garritan Concert amp Marching Band have volume timbre controlled by the Mod Wheel So don t always try to play notes louder by banging on the keyboard or the result may be a heavily accented note that you did not intend Percussion instruments do use note velocity for volume and volume related timbre changes The Mod Wheel will only control volume in the case of percussion rolls in certain instruments Velocity control of attack strength primarily applies to the sustain pedal up mode but unlike the previous Garritan Personal Orchestra and Jazz amp Big Band libraries velocity does have a trim effect on attack for pedal down legato slur mode Mid or lower velocities are usually recommended 3 Sustain Pedal Legato for Sustain Instruments Sustain for Rhythm Instruments laz 3 Legato Playing Smoothly and Evenly In wind instruments the tongue is used to release the air flow that energizes the vibration of the reed or lips One of the things that makes a phrase sound idiomatically correct is the distribution of tongued and slurred notes In Garritan Concert amp Ma
59. Z UO Concert and Marching Band 2 GARRITAN User s Guide to GARRITAN CONCERT amp MARCHING BAND Version 2 Including the ARIA Player Copyright 2009 by Garritan Corp All rights reserved This guide written by Gary Garritan and Tom Hopkins Forward by Key Poulan Produced by Gary Garritan Director of Programming Tom Hopkins ARIA Engine Development Plogue Art et Technologie Inc Additional Programming Eric Patenaude Jeff Hurchalla Document Editing The Extraordinary Team of Beta Testers MIDI Programming Markleford Friedman Art Direction and Graphics James Mireau Project Management Max Deland Manual Layout Adina Cucicov Cover Photography Chris Gregerson Drumline Samples Virtual Drumline 2 by Tapspace Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is a trademark of Garritan Corp Use of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library and the contents herein are subject to the terms and conditions of the license agreement distributed with the library You should carefully read the license agreement before using this product The sounds presented in Garritan Concert amp Marching Band are protected by copyright and cannot be distributed whether modified or unmodified ARIA is a trademark of Garritan and Plogue Art et Technologie Inc FINALE is a trademark of MakeMusic Sibelius is a trademark of Sibelius LTD and Avid Steinway is a trademark of Steinway amp Sons Virtual Drumline 2
60. a 01 Woodwinds and Saxest04 Clarinets 04ClarScnF3 data Cancel 5 Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Installing Please wait while Setup installs Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 on your computer Finishing installation e You will see a final screen indicating that the installation is complete ie Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Completing the Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Garritan Concert amp Marching Band should now be installed You can verify this by launching Con cert amp Marching Band Once installation is complete and verified you will need to activate your cur rent copy of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band This procedure is described in the next chapter When you are finished with the installation remove the disc s from your drive and store them in a safe place if you have the DVD version If you purchased the Download version be sure to make User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v a backup copy of the original file you downloaded If anything happens to your computer you can reinstall the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band from the discs or the backup file IMPORTANT Please do not cancel setup after i
61. age It will look like this WES Concert and Marching Band 2 John Doe JohnDoe mydomains com New Media Productions Toronto ON CANADA Your registration information is encrypted into this virtual card Editing this image will render it void After you have an account and have entered your Serial Number you will receive an email with your Activation Keycard The email will contain your keycard as an attachment png file and the message will say Dear Customer Attached you can find the product activation key for Concert amp Marching Band Please save this email in a safe place or save the attached product key on your hard drive User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN i Your Activation Keycard is also available online at any time Go to Activation Keycards under the Registra tion amp Downloads tab and download the Activation Keycard for Garritan Concert amp Marching Band You can now save the Activation Keycard png image file to your hard drive keep it in a safe place For con venience we recommend that you initially save the png file to your desktop Final Step Activating Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Locate the Activation Keycard image where you saved it on your hard drive Open the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band software application If you saved the png file to your desktop or a folder of your choosing simply click and hold on
62. and ARIA Application Garritan ARIA Player File Tools I GARRITAN You Are Now Registered and Activated The Activation will take place automatically and will bring up the following message Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is now activated for your name GARRITAN empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty po mmm po me po mm f m m m m m A RIDA empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is now activated for John Doe User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v Extremely Important The png file contains your sensitive encrypted personal information Carefully protect this file DO NOT GIVE THIS FILE TO ANYONE OR DISTRIBUTE IT IN ANY WAY OR YOUR PER SONAL INFORMATION WILL BE COMPROMISED IF THE FILE BECOMES PUBLIC THE CARD NUMBER WILL BE BLACKLISTED AND THE CARD REVOKED WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU GIVE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS TO A THIRD PARTY IF THE CARD IS STOLEN CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY Without a valid card you will also not be able to obtain critical updates to the program Important Note You are allowed a maximum of four 4 installations If you have special circumstances or require ad ditional licensing please contact us Updating to Latest Version Be sure to check the Garritan website for any possible updates that have occurred since the time your soft
63. arying length that are VARI VAR2 PB hung vertically in a frame and struck with a mallet Range from F2 to G4 Glockenspiel Lite The Glockenspiel is another name for orchestral bells and Vel vol Sus sus consists of tuned metal bars that are struck with a hard VARI VAR2 PB beater Range from F2 to C5 VDL Glock Brass Glockenspiel with brass mallets from the Tapspace Virtual Vel vol Sus sus Lite Drumline 2 library This instrument has a range from F2 VARI VAR2 PB to G5 Xylophone Lite The Xylophone has two rows of graduated wooden bars Vel vol Sus sus mounted in a frame that are played with beaters mallets VARI VAR2 PB The VDL instruments in Garritan Marching Band contain merely a partial collection of sounds from the full version of the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library For a more extensive and detailed collection of percussion and drum sounds the full version of Virtual Drumline is recommended available at www tapspace com User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 The Garritan Community Learn Share Music and Stay up to date I invite you to join the Garritan Community Owning Garritan Concert amp Marching Band gives you much more than a product One of the most valuable benefits is membership in the Garritan community of musicians The Garritan Forum is where Garritan users from around the world come to discuss everything re lated to soundware and
64. ayer is also fully 32 bit compatible At the time of this this writing 64 bit computing is entering the market place but 64 bit hosts audio and MIDI drivers have not fully pen etrated the market To be true 64 bit the entire audio path must be 64 bit including sampler host operating system audio and MIDI hardware As more hosts operating systems and hardware become 64 bit enabled Garritan Concert amp Marching Band will work with those 64 bit platforms Please also consult the Garritan website for further information and updated recommendations User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 INSTALLATION GARRITAN a Installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is easy Before you begin make sure your system meets or exceeds the system requirements and that there is enough room on your hard drive to contain all the samples The full installation requires approximately three gigabytes of free hard disk space Instal lation involves installing the Concert amp Marching Band instrument samples as well as the advanced ARIA instrument engine A setup program will guide you through the process step by step 3 Steps for Installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Step 1 ARIA Engine Installation e Step 2 ARIA Player Installation e Step 3 COMB Sound Library Installation Mac Setup For Windows Setup See Next Section e Firs
65. bone For wind instruments the pitchbend range is limited to 2 semitones to give the user subtle control over scoops bends and other impor tant effects while avoiding such artifacts as formant displacement Note that the Notation folder instruments have a consistent pitchbend range of 12 semitones for compatibility with various notation packages Pitch Bend Defeat CC 19 can be used to turn off pitch bend so that bend data can be applied to only one of two overlapping notes if desired Automatic Variability Controls CC 22 amp CC 23 These controls automatically create tuning and timbre variability from note to note The VAR 1 knob controls intonation with random tuning variations adjustable from a few cents to an entire semitone The VAR 2 knob intro duces random variations in timbre quality by adjusting a filter on the instrument The combination of both controls provides a more human result in the quality of the sound The VAR 1 and VAR 2 con trols can also be adjusted or varied throughout a piece by using MIDI controllers CC 22 and CC 23 respectively See the chapter on ARIA Player Operation for additional information on this feature User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Portamento Control CC 20 This control is related to pitchbend above and will allow SLIDE you to slide from note to note This is particularly helpful with some instruments such as the trombone There is a
66. c Program or Sequencer While using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with a host music application when you save a sequence or project with the host program all of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band s parameters will be automatically saved as well You do not need to do anything in the Aria Player interface for this to happen When you re load your host music project the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band settings will revert to the state in which they were when you saved your project file User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a Important Technical Notes Windows VST applications only To use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with more than one VST application you need to manually copy the ARIA Player VST_x86 dll installed into the chosen folder during installation of the library to the appropriate VST compatible host application s VST folder Please refer to your particular applications users guide and the Garritan support site for more information Regarding 64 bit hosts Some hosts have one common VST folder for both x64 and 32 bit plug ins please only use the version of the plug in that is native to your host e g x64 bit version of Sonar use the ARIA Player VST x64 dll Mac OSX has standard folders for both VST and AudioUnits plug ins and do not require this extra step An additional copy of the VST plug in is available in the main Garritan Concert amp Marchin
67. certain brass instruments Keyswitching is also used to allow convenient switching between open no mute and mutes The instruments that have this feature are French horns trumpets cornets and trombones These keyswitch instruments are identified by a KSm in their name the m stands for mute When you press the designated key the instrument will change to the desired mute All patches initially load using the first keyswitch as the default open and any keyswitch remains active until another keyswitch message is received In the ARIA player the keyswitched notes are displayed on the player keyboard in pink the actual notes in the range of the instrument are dis played in blue Garritan Concert amp Marching Band supplies straight mute for the French horns and straight and cup mutes for the Trumpets Cornets and Trombones User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 There are two types of KSm instruments Group instruments have a keyswitch arrangement like this L E Group cup mutes Ex If you press the E key D Group straight mutes the instrument will switch C Group open to Group Cup Mute Solo instruments have a keyswitch arrangement like this B Solo cup mute A Solo straight mute G Solo open Combination Group Solo instruments have keyswitches that look like this b B Solo cup mute A Solo straight mute G Solo open E Group cu
68. chael Japp Gordon Berg David Link David Gonzales Rich Wetzel Greg Condon Tracey Hooker Dave Boord Weldon J Rooney Eric Orway Taylor Watson Drew Stapp Eric Stevens Matt Hall Vinney Burrell Eric Cavender and others who did not want to be named Thanks also to Petr Pololanik and members of the Moravian Philhar monic for some of the European Brass sounds used in this collection Thanks musicians for enduring the endless scales sore fingers and numb lips Also thanks to those who gave input and advice Thanks to Robert Pi chaud of Human Playback John Paulson and Beth Sorenson from MakeMusic Larry Marchese of Sibelius Terry Williams Jean not Welter Markleford Friedman David Viens and Sebastien Beaulieu at Plogue and Hal Leonard A big thank you to Jim Casella of Tapspace Publications for providing the drumline and concert percussion samples that are used in this collection Thanks also to Mark Simon and David Burnett for hosting the Garritan Forums on Northern Sounds a place to exchange ideas and support one another User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Downloadable Sounds and Other Garritan Libraries Get More Sounds Instantly and Easily Please be sure to check out the Garritan Personal Orchestra Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand the Jazz Big Band library World Instruments and other new soundware products There is also special upgrade pricing to TapSpace Drumline
69. comprehensive collection of brass woodwinds and percussion instruments e No Sampler Required Ihe entire Concert amp Marching Band library is integrated into the ARIA Player and works as a software musical instrument There is no need to purchase a sepa rate sampler e Easy to Use Create great sounding band music quickly and easily Just load your instruments and play Standardized controls allow you to become familiar with the library quickly and mas ter all the instruments easily Express your musical ideas fast and with minimal effort e Ensemble Making Garritan Concert amp Marching Band provides sections desks of instru ments and individual solo instruments from which you can build your own ensembles and bands the way you want Construct wind ensembles brass bands drumlines wind sympho nies a full concert band marching band or other types of bands e Notation Integration to Play from the Score You can create great sounding Concert amp Marching Band sounds directly from the score of major notation programs Check your nota tion program for integrated support for the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Universal Format Garritan Concert amp Marching Band supports all popular formats both on Mac and PC as a standalone program or as a plug in VST RTAS and OSX Audio Units and works with supported
70. cy and high er buffer sizes will give better audio performance more polyphony and higher fidelity Most modern computers and audio interfaces can handle a buffer size of 512 samples without a sig nificant reduction in polyphony If the sound is breaking up or crackling when a note sounds first check that the audio connections and wiring are good then try a larger audio buffer size setting Please note that there is typically a trade off between higher buffer sizes polyphony and sound fidelity and lower buffer sizes faster response or lower latency Also note that the sound card buffer size settings determine latency rather than Garritan Aria Player itself User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v Once you have your Audio and MIDI set up and have loaded one of the instrument patches you can begin playing Concert amp Marching Band Press use your mouse to click on a key on the on screen piano keyboard on the Garritan ARIA Player interface If you can hear the selected instrument try playing a key on your MIDI keyboard If the MIDI and Audio configurations are correct you should hear the corresponding instrument If not check the MIDI connections and wiring and the MIDI output channel of your MIDI keyboard Also check that the MIDI channel for the loaded instrument is specified correctly By clicking the number at the far right of each instrument slot in Aria you may choose any desi
71. e forward or backward Release the mouse button at the desired number on aff mic high 1000 Hz 0 dB 0 dB User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v Auto Legato Controls including auto trills Auto Legato is a convenient way to create smooth legato note transitions whenever note overlaps are present This feature automatically detects note overlaps and applies changes to the attack and decay characteristics of the note transitions There is one control button on off CC102 On Off button This activates disables Auto Legato The button lights when activated This switch can also be controlled using CC 102 This control also provides auto trills This is an extremely convenient way to create trills From a MIDI keyboard just hold the first note of the trill while pressing and lifting the second note of the trill and the two notes will alternate Please note that Auto Legato works monophonically and can cause loss of that instruments ability to play chords polyphonically Auto Legato is mainly for use as an easier way to achieve legato You may get better results with manual techniques though they take more effort Stereo Stage Controls When Stereo Stage is turned off instruments can be panned from left to right in the usual way This positions instruments left to right by relative left right volume inten sity only When Stereo Stage is turned on it add
72. el vol from C2 to C3 VARI VAR2 e E3 ascending descending 1 PB e A3 ascending descending 2 VDL Police Police whistle from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library Vel vol Whistle e C3 sustain VARI VAR2 e E3 short 1 PB e F3 short 2 e G3 descending ascending User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name MALLETS Chimes Glockenspiel Marimba VDL Chimes VDL Glock Brass VDL Xylophone Bright KS Xylophone DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Description Chimes are also known as Tubular Bells a and consist of a series of lightweight metal tubes of varying length that are hung vertically in a frame and struck with a mallet Range from F2 to G4 The Glockenspiel is another name for orchestral bells and consists of tuned metal bars that are struck with a hard beater Range from F2 to C5 The Marimba has two rows of wooden bars that are played with beaters mallets Range from G 1 to C6 Chimes from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library Range from F2 to F4 Glockenspiel with brass mallets from the Tapspace Virtual Drum line 2 library This instrument has a range from F2 to G5 Xylophone with bright sounding plastic mallets from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library This instrument has a range of 3 5 octaves from F2 to C6 Keyswitches e C2 Single hits e 2 rolls Ihe Xylophone has two rows of graduated wooden bars m
73. el MEME MEME 131 Downloadable Sounds and Other Garritan Libraries 133 Appendix A Quick MIDI Controller Reference Guide ss 135 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a Welcome to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Almost everyone loves a band Concert bands marching bands and many other types of bands have been with us for a long time and are thriving today From school bands to hometown parades to tele vised sporting events viewed by millions of viewers bands have become a vital part of society What a band brings to an event is energy Whether it is to promote school spirit stir patriotism or the charge to score a goal bands have the ability to inspire crowds and generate purposeful energy Bands are important in education and keep music programs alive in many schools and colleges There are many writers scoring for various types of bands With the recent popularity of computer composition and notation tools what was needed was a virtual concert and marching band in their computer to hear realistic playback The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library is the first of its kind and fills this needed vacancy in the world of sample libraries This library is ideal as a compositional arranging and educational tool With today s technology it is now possible to bring the power of different types of bands to your personal computer While this collection consists primarily of concer
74. er name and password you used when you made your purchase If you ordered a physical boxed product you will need to create a new account User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Log on to the Garritan Registration Site Log on to www garritan biz and enter the same username and password that you used when you made your purchase especially Download customers We Cw GARRITAN CHOP N i SOFTWARE REGISTRATION s GARRITAN 21 ln Create account Reminders Forgotten your password Me problem just check the paced reset page Creating an Account Ifyou have purchased a boxed product or have not created an account previously you need to cre ate an account You will need to choose a user name and password and enter your email address GARRITAN SHOP N Li SOFTWARE REGISTRATION w Account creation GARRI TAN You will then have an opportunity to enter your Profile Details Once you do this you can amend your details at any time User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Privacy Policy All personal information will be kept strictly confidential Your information will not be shared with or divulged to any third parties Product Registration Enter Your Serial Number You will be asked to enter your serial number in order to register your product r GARRITAN SHOP SOFTWARE REGISTRATLON oq Prcednct Registration
75. ere are no refunds once the product is purchased The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library may not be returned for any reason other than manufacturing defects What You May Do You can use these sounds in recordings music productions public performances and other reasonable musical purposes within musical compositions You can use these sounds in your own musical compositions as much as you like without any need to pay Garritan Corporation or obtain further permission If you do use these sounds we ask that in any written materials or credits accompanying your music that utilizes material from the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band CD booklet film credits etc that you include the following courtesy credits Instrument samples used in this recording are from the Garritan Con cert amp Marching Band or a similar credit where practicable You are allowed a maximum of four 4 instal lations per purchase What You Cannot Do The enclosed sounds cannot be re used in any commercial sample library or compet itive product You are absolutely forbidden to duplicate copy distribute transfer upload download trade or loan this software or any of the contents in any way to anyone You cannot redistribute this product in whole or in part through an archive collection through the Internet or a binaries group newsgroup or any type of removable media or through a network You cannot resell the product without written permission and
76. et Solo 1 KSm Trumpet Solo 2 KSm Trumpet Solo 3 KSm Trumpet Solo 4 KSm THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of Trumpet Group Solo 4 C1 Group Open D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute B1 Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Solo 1 e Gl Open e Al Straight Mute e BI Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Solo 2 e G1 Open Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Solo 3 e Gl Open Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trumpet Solo 4 e Gl Open e Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute Controls MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name CORNETS Cornet Group 1 KSm Cornet Group 2 KSm Cornet Group 3 KSm Cornet Group 4 KSm Cornet Group Solo 1 KSm Cornet Group Solo 2 KSm Cornet Group Solo 3 KSm THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of Cornet Group 1 e Cl Open DI Straight Mute e El Cup Mute
77. et Solo 3 Eb Clarinet Solo 4 BASSOONS Bassoon Solo 1 Bassoon Solo 2 Bassoon Solo 3 SOPRANO SAXES Soprano Sax Solo 1 Soprano Sax Solo 2 Soprano Sax Solo 3 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description 2nd Solo Eb Clarinet 3rd Solo Eb Clarinet 4th Solo Eb Clarinet 1st Solo Bassoon 2nd Solo Bassoon 3rd Solo Bassoon 277 Ist Solo Soprano Sax 2nd Solo Soprano Sax 3rd Solo Soprano Sax Controls MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name ALTO SAXES Alto Sax Group 1 Alto Sax Group 2 Alto Sax Group 3 Alto Sax Group Solo 1 KS Alto Sax Group Solo 2 KS Alto Sax Group Solo 3 KS Alto Sax Solo 1 Alto Sax Solo 2 Alto Sax Solo 3 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description NY Ist Group of 5 Alto Sax Players
78. for more information The driv ers should be set to 24 bit buffer size 256 samples optimal or 512 more latency but less CPU load and 44100Hz Sampling Rate User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Please note When Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is running as a plug in it uses the audio driver selected by the hosts setup If the host typically your sequencer or notation program is set up properly and works well then the Concert amp Marching Band plug in should pass through the same audio and MIDI setup For this information please refer to your sequencers notation programs or hosts manual Similarly any MIDI interface the manufacturer supports for your system should work with Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Regarding Speakers Amplification and Headphones Amplifiers and speakers or headphones are needed to listen to the audio output that Garritan Con cert amp Marching Band produces through the computer s audio or sound card s The quality of the audio amplifiers and speakers is extremely important there is little point in ex pending a great deal on high end computer systems and an audio interface but using inferior per sonal computer speakers Regarding 64 bit Computing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is 64 bit compatible and takes full advantage of the new 64 bit operating systems processors and hardware that are now available The Garritan ARIA Pl
79. g Band applications folder in the VST subfolder Please do not use this folder as your main vstplugins folder Please note that a saved sequence in one music application may not be usable in other music applications as each application generally has its own proprietary format VST Expression Support Garritan Concert amp Marching Band supports VST Expression a new system that dramatically sim plifies handling of articulations and expressions with sample libraries within Steinberg s Cubase The new technology makes recording and editing articulation commands much easier with all articula tion data displayed separately in both track inspector and editor windows More information about VST Expression can be found at the Steinberg website User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with a Nota tion Program Notation is a fundamental part of music creation Notation programs allow you to easily create and print sheet music with your computer Until recently it was not possible to play realistic sounds from notation programs but Garritan has pioneered the use of notation software programs with samples There are two ways to use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with notation programs One is to use it directly from within a notation program that is capable of hosting plug in instruments The other is to use the Aria Player in Standalone mode and route the
80. g Help The first place to look for a solution to any problem you may be experiencing is in this manual Please read the manual before contacting support Next check the readme files if any which contain im portant information and all last minute changes that did not make it into this guide Whenever you encounter problems you should also check if you have installed the latest updates The version number of your software is displayed in the Settings tab Updates are released regularly to fix known problems and to improve the software Select the Support button in the Settings window to link directly to the Garritan Support site You may be asked for information about your hardware and software environment to better assist you In your description you should include a description of the problem or steps to reproduce it the steps you have taken to try to remedy the problem the specs of your computer and a description of your software and hardware If you cant find a solution to your problem by any of the above methods please go to the support section of our website at www garritan com The best way to get the help you need is by giving us plenty of detailed information about the problem you are having We do ask you to read this guide thoroughly and exhaust the other avenues of support before contacting us Regarding Third Party Customer Service Please do not call Garritan for technical support regarding any other third party a
81. h VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CELL SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name EUPHONIUMS Euphonium Group 1 Euphonium Group 2 Euphonium Group 3 Euphonium Group 4 Euphonium Group Solo 1 KS Euphonium Group Solo 2 KS Euphonium Group Solo 3 KS Euphonium Group Solo 4 KS Euphonium Solo 1 Euphonium Solo 2 Euphonium Solo 3 Euphonium Solo 4 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description lst Group of 4 Euphonium Players 2nd Group of 4 Euphonium Players 3rd Group of 4 Euphonium Players 4th Group of 4 Euphonium Players A keyswitch version of Euphonium Group Solo 1 C 1 Group e G 1 Solo A keyswitch version of Euphonium Group Solo 2 e C 1 Group e G 1 Solo A keyswitch version of Euphonium Group Solo 3 e C 1 Group e G 1 Solo A keyswitch version of Euphonium Group Solo 4 e C 1 Group e G 1 Solo Ist Solo Euphonium 2nd Solo Euphonium 3rd Solo Euphonium 4th Solo Euphonium User s Guide to Garritan
82. icrosoft Windows Vista 32 1 GB Minimum 2 GB RAM recommended to play the entire Microsoft Windows Vista 64 concert or marching band There is a direct correlation between the number of instruments that can be loaded and the amount of available RAM 3 5 GB of free hard drive space Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM preferred e Internet connection for download version DVD ROM drive required for boxed version installation Monitor with 1 024x768 resolution or better Asound card compatible with ASIO DirectSound or MME Keyboard A MIDI interface may be required if you are using a MIDI keyboard Some keyboards use USB The Mod Wheel on the keyboard controls volume so make sure to move it up to an audible level If you do not have a Mod Wheel then have the ability to assign the controller within your notation program or sequencer or to an external controller e High quality speakers and amplifier or high quality headphones nternet connection for download updates and online registration Mac Mac OS X 10 4 minimum e Mac Intel 1 8 Ghz Core 2 Duo or better recommended May universal binary minimum work with G5 PPC but may not produce optimal performance 2GB RAM recommended to play the entire concert or marching band There is a direct correlation between the V number of instruments that can be loaded and the amount of available RAM M AC lnia 3 5 GB of free hard drive space Hard drive speed of at least 7200
83. ill see a screen Completing the ARIA Player Setup Wizard Click Finish to exit the ARIA Player Setup and continue installation 4 The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Library Installer e After completing the ARIA Player Installer you will be automatically prompted to install the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Library sound files This installs all the SFZ files banks and the actual instrument sample files i Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Welcome to the Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Setup Wizard This will install Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 0 001 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Follow the prompts in the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Setup Wizard the Next but ton for the License Agreement Next for the desired folder destination location and Next for selection of Standard and or Notation options and the instruments you want to install fe Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Select Components by Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue Full installation Standard and Notation Standard Notatio
84. is a trademark of Tapspace and any other trademarks of third party programs are trademarks of their respective owners No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded for any purpose without prior written permission by Garritan Corporation The information contained herein may change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Garritan Corporation Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Garritan Corporation PO Box 400 Orcas WA 98280 USA e mail info garritan com Visit us on the World Wide Web at www garritan com A User s Guide to GARRITAN CONCERI amp MARCHING BAND Version 2 Including the ARIA Player IGARRITAN GARRITAN v Table of Contents Welcome t6 Gatritin Concert Sc Marching Dana esaet dnte netta 6 Gamitan Concert amp Marclhung biden f Pad Cser Licens CARE iii 9 Forward By Key Poulan ll 10 Types of Concert and Marching Bands 11 bierHisiorpobrhe Maschine band osuere EDEN M EE E EE 14 What This Package Includes 16 How to Use This Manual ttt ttis 16 Further Documentation and Resources ttn 17 Specifications amp Computer System Requirements e 17 Regarding Sound Cards amp MIDI Interfaces 19 Regarding Speakers Amplification and Headphones 20 RATE 20 INSTALLATION iii iii pall Installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Baidu ein 22 Mac Setup For Windows Setup see next section 22 Windows Setup 26
85. ith the ever increasing demand to produce high quality music more rapidly than ever before certain tools of the trade have emerged Today s writers have a greater advantage over previous generations by utilizing advanced technological tools such as computers notation and sound editing software and sample libraries These tools help remove the barriers that often hinder the creative process when it comes to writing new and exciting music When the creative process flows smoothly the writer can be more productive and can review and edit his or her work with the click of a button These tools eliminate the excess time and labor involved in sending out draft versions to be rehearsed performed and recorded by ensembles before making last minute revisions prior to publication The internet has been an exceptional conduit for connecting writers with the various marching en sembles and their directors However with the latest technological advances and number of sample libraries that currently exist the marching band wind section has simply been overlooked Orchestral sample libraries often fall short because they omit the most common sections of marching ensembles including mellophones and the full complement of saxophones It is easy to see why marching band composers and arrangers have been frustrated in the area of sample libraries Gary Garritan has solved these frustrations with the introduction of the Garritan Concert amp March ing Band
86. ity of the playback and recording The default is Normal Hermite User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN e Tuning System Determines the tuning system of the instrument in Engish pitchpipe 380 1720 Handel Fork1 409 1780 the software There are different tunings for regions throughout the Baroque 415 Handel Fark 422 5 1740 world but to start we recommend the default International 440 Oth Dresden opera 423 2 1815 i French Law 435 1859 er choices are shown on the right British Phil 439 1896 International 440 Inst Poly Determines the amount of polyphony multiple notes European 442 Germany China 445 sounding simultaneously each instrument can play A higher setting La Scala in Milan 451 18th will allow for greater polyphony but will also increase CPU usage The default is 32 Get More Sounds Button Clicking this button will bring you to a web GET MORE SOUNDS site where you will be able to download more instruments and sounds Get Help Button Clicking this button will bring you to a Garritan ELI GET HELP Support web page where you will be able to obtain help Scala Import Button The import button provides a variety of other tunings that can be imported and used with Garritan Concert amp Marching Big Band This is not a feature that would normally be used in a concert or marching context but certain unusual his torical and o
87. k together e C3 cymbal 1 piatti Vel vol Sus sus e C 3 cymbal 1 piatti VARI VAR2 PB choke e D Z4 cymbal 2 hit 2 e D3 cymbal 1 hit e F4 cymbal 2 hit choke 1 e D 3 cymbal 1 e F4 cymbal 2 hit choke 2 scrape 1 e C5 cymbal 3 piatti e E3 cymbal 1 scrape C 5 cymbal 3 piatti 2 choke 1 e C4 cymbal 2 piatti D5 cymbal 3 piatti choke e C 4 cymbal 2 piatti 2 choke e D 5 cymbal 3 scrape 1 e D cymbal2hit1 E5 cymbal 3 scrape 2 Gong Lite Orchestral Concert Band gong C3 gong hit 1 Vel vol Sus sus C 3 gong hit 2 VARI VAR2 PB D3 gong hit choke D 3 gong scrape 1 E3 gong scrape 2 F3 gong crescendo roll 1 F 3 gong crescendo roll 2 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN LITE CYMBALS AND MALLETS ARIA Instrument Description name VDL Cymbals Hi Cymbals amp HiHats from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline Vel vol VARI Hats Lite 2 library VAR2 PB e F l Closed high hat E2 Chinese Cymbal HiHats work in and e G l Pedal high hat e F2 Ride Cymbal Bell exclusive group a e A 1 Open high hat e G2 Splash Cymbal new HH note will e C 2 Crash Cymbal e A2 Crash Cymbal 2 cut off the previous e D 2 Ride Cymbal e B2 Ride Cymbal Tip 2 one Tip 1 MALLETS Chimes Lite Chimes are also known as Tubular Bells a and consist ofa Vel vol Sus sus series of lightweight metal tubes of v
88. knob that adjusts the portamento for instruments that use this function Additionally MIDI controller CC 20 can be assigned to an external MIDI fader or drawn as graph ic data in your sequencer of choice Portamento is off by default In general slides between smaller intervals require greater values than slides between larger intervals It is best to draw the data manu ally for any specific notes that require slides in your sequencer or to assign this feature to a separate hardware controller CC 20 for real time control You can also add varying amounts of portamento for smooth portamento effects play two notes in a row and one will glide into the other Important note Portamento is only active in legato mode This means that it requires a sustain pedal down command to be in effect CC64 value 127 or auto legato engaged and notes overlapping Length Control CC 21 The default length is the natural release decay length of the sam ple As you adjust MIDI controller CC 21 the length of the release decay of the sample can be varied over a useful range This can be used along with MIDI note length data and velocity strength to give a wider variety of articulation types ranging from very short and light to accented and forceful It can also give control of note releases in legato situations by lengthening releases for smoother over laps With wind instruments very short staccato notes can help create the illusion of double and triple
89. ld is full of bands While the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band collection consists of concert and marching band instruments the instrumentation can be used for other type of bands such as wind band brass band symphonic band symphonic winds wind orchestra wind symphony wind ensemble or other types of bands User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Ta Brief History of the Marching Band Marching bands have been with us for many generations The exact origins are uncertain but the marching band is generally believed to have evolved from military bands when musicians would ac company soldiers marching into battle In ancient Roman times musicians played bronze fanfare trumpets with the military and sometimes hundreds of trumpeters would lead large processions During the dark and middle ages there is little known about marching instruments until the Renaissance when brass instruments began to develop and evolve to resemble the instruments used today European instruments were brought to the new world by the colonists The snare drum was an im portant and necessary part of colonial life as it served not only to set the rhythm for marching men but also served as field music for civilian purposes During the time of the American Revolution marching bands consisted primarily of fifes pipes and drums Brass bands first began to appear in the 1700s during England s Ind
90. lity is limited and you cannot edit your performance though you can use various audio software programs for this Launching Garritan Concert amp Marching Band in Standalone Mode First make sure that you have followed the instructions in the installation section of this manual Be certain that your audio sound interface and MIDI hardware interfaces are properly connected to the computer your speakers or headphones are connected and everything is powered up To launch Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a standalone application click on the Garritan ARIA logo on your desktop or go to the Program Files or Applications folder and launch Garritan ARIA Player Basic Setup Information for Standalone Mode To use the standalone version you have to configure the Audio and MIDI settings in the Garritan Aria Player dialog box found in the Tools menu before you can play When used as a plug in the host sequencer or notation program has already set up its audio and MIDI connections and the Gar ritan Concert amp Marching Band plugs in to them However with standalone operation Garritan Concert amp Marching Band communicates directly with your audio and MIDI interface Setup for Mac and Windows computers is similar except where indicated Note that if you change your audio interface you will almost certainly need to readjust these settings User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Call up the
91. ll VDL library available at www tapspace com Some controller assignments have been modified to be compatible with Garritan conventions see chart User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name PICCOLOS Piccolo Group 1 Piccolo Group 2 Piccolo Group Solo 1 KS Piccolo Group Solo 2 KS Piccolo Solo 1 Piccolo Solo 2 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description Prete Ist Group of 5 Piccolo players 2nd Group of 5 Piccolo players A keyswitch version of Piccolo Group Solo 1 e C3 Group e G3 Solo A keyswitch version of Piccolo Group Solo 2 e C3 Group e G3 Solo 1st Solo Piccolo 2nd Solo Piccolo Controls MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 Sus Leg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name FLUTES Flute Group 1 Flute Group 2 Flute Group 3 Flute Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 2 KS Flute Group Solo 3 KS FluteSolo 1 FluteSolo 2 FluteSolo 3 User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2
92. lophone Players MW CC2 CGIT SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Mellophone Group 3 3rd Group of 5 Mellophone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB Mellophone Group 4 th Group of 5 Mellophone Players MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB Mellophone Group A keyswitch version of Mellophone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 1 KS e C0 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G0 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Mellophone Group A keyswitch version of Mellophone Group Solo 2 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 2 KS e C0 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI e G0 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Mellophone Group A keyswitch version of Mellophone Group Solo 3 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 3 KS e C0 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G0 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Mellophone Group A keyswitch version of Mellophone Group Solo 4 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Solo 4 KS e C0 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G0 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Mellophone Solo 1 Ist Solo Mellophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name Mellophone Solo 2 2nd Solo Mellophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Mellophone Solo 3 3rd Solo Mellophone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Mellophone Solo
93. mental combinations for the convenience of the user Loading an Ensemble can give you a head start to setting up a wind ensemble a marching band concert band or any other type of band Each file loads a selection of instruments e g March ing Band along with pan level and other settings User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN v Ensembles Files Load Bands Easily The Concert amp Marching Band installation includes a folder directory called Ensembles that con tains a collection of useful pre configured bands and instrumental groups for your convenience Var ious setups of sections and instrument groupings are listed in the table below Loading an Ensemble can give you a quick head start to setting up a group of instruments Each file loads a selection of instruments eg Marching Band along with pan level and other settings Ihe Ensembles folder can be found in the folder where the Concert amp Marching Band library was installed The default location is Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Ensembles ENSEMBLES Ensemble Name 01 Brass Quintet 02 British Brass Band 03 Clarinet Ensemble 04 Concert Band Large prtl 05 Concert Band Large prt2 06 Concert Band Large prt3 Instruments Included Cornet Solo 1 KSm Cornet Solo 2 KSm Irombone Solo 1 KSm Trombone Solo 2 KSm French Horn Solo 1 KSm Eb Cornet Solo 1 KSm Cornet Group Solo 1 KSm
94. mote its message The size of Salvation Army bands varies from very small ensembles to over 50 or more players Unlike the Traditional British Band Salvation Army Bands may include clarinets saxophones trumpets and French horns alongside the traditional brass instruments Salvation Army bands can be seen marching in many civic parades including the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States European Brass Bands have a rich tradition and a large repertoire of band music Brass Bands are popular in European countries like Switzerland the Netherlands and Germany Whereas Brit ish bands usually consist of only brass European bands often include the woodwinds In the mid User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 1800s Friedrich Wilhelm Wieprecht had a profound influence on the development of military mu sic throughout Germany and popularized the military band by arranging symphonies of the classical masters for military instruments Another popular type of European band is the Oom pah band Ok toberfest one of the largest celebrations in Europe features music performed by Oom pah bands A Drumline is a group of percussionists that can be part of a marching band or can exist independent of wind instruments There are also other types of bands from around the world From Mariachi Bands in Mexico to Mili tary Tattoos bagpipes and battery in Scotland the wor
95. n Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 1 283 3 MB Current selection requires at least 1 284 6 MB of disk space Note If you use COMB for live play or with a sequencer choose the Standard version If you use Finale Sibelius or other supported notation program select the Notation version Select both if you have both a sequencer and a supported notation program In case of doubt install both Standard and Nota tion it takes less than 100kb for each The only reason we make it optional is so that people who only need one type can opt to have only that one type show in the instrument selection tree The installer will allow you to select or deselect specific instruments during your installation Most will choose the default and install all the instruments Click Next to continue You will then be prompted to Select your Samples Directory Select the location into which you wish to install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band The default location is recommended for most You will be asked to select a Start Menu folder The default is recommended Click Next and you are ready to install the samples e The instrument sound files will then be copied to your hard drive You will see screens flash by with status bars for each of the instruments being installed User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Copying files Sounds of COMB C Doc MB Alpha SamplesDat
96. n of Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 e Cl Group e GI Solo A keyswitch version of Tenor Sax Group Solo 2 e Cl Group e Gl Solo A keyswitch version of Tenor Sax Group Solo 3 e Cl Group e Gl Solo 1st Solo Tenor Sax 2nd Solo Tenor Sax 3rd Solo Tenor Sax Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 COLI SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CU COLI SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name BARITONE SAXES Baritone Sax Group 1 Baritone Sax Group 2 Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Sax Group Solo 2 KS Baritone Sax Solo 1 Baritone Sax Solo 2 BASS SAXES Bass Sax Solo 1 Bass Sax Solo 2 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description Ist Group of 5 Baritone Sax Players 2nd Group of 5 Baritone Sax Players A keyswitch version of Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 e C0 Group e G0 Solo A keyswitch version of Baritone Sax Group Solo 2 e C0
97. n the computer and close the drive tray You should see a Welcome Screen ie Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Welcome to the Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Setup Wizard This will install Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 0 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup e If the setup screen does not automatically appear Use Windows Explorer to open the installa tion DVD or for Download users WIN_Garritan_ Concert_and_Marching_Band_2 exe Then start the Sample Manager by double clicking Install Concert amp Marching Band setup exe You will next see an Information screen letting you know if you have other versions of ARIA installed or other Garritan libraries Click Next ie Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Information Please read the following information before continuing When you are ready to continue with Setup click Next Installation steps of Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 1 ARIA Engine if not installed or if current version is older 2 Garritan ARIA Player Standalone YST plug in RTAS plug in 3 Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Library 3 1 Samples decompression of selected instruments User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN You will also be prompted for the folder into which the Garritan Co
98. ncert amp Marching Band application and support files should be installed and where the shortcuts and icons should be placed You will be asked later where you want the samples to be installed For most instances use the default Unless you have a more sophisticated setup the default location is recom mended To continue click Next 1G Setup Garritan ARIA Player Select Destination Location Where should ARIA Player be installed Select the folder in which Setup should install ARIA Player then click Next Browse The setup lets you select which plug in formats you require These plug in formats allow Gar ritan Concert amp Marching Band in addition to standalone use to run as a virtual instrument plug in that seamlessly integrates into your favorite music software program or sequencer as suming that it accepts such instrument plug ins Please refer to the chapter Using Concert amp Marching Band as an Instrument Plug In for further information e The choices are VST amp RTAS i Setup Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 Select Components Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue E Garritan ARIA Player 3 9 MB Garritan ARIA Player Standalone 1 7 MB Garritan ARIA Player VST plug in C Garritan ARIA Player RTAS plug in Garritan Concert and Marching
99. nium Group Solo 1 KS Euphonium Group Solo 2 KS Euphonium Group Solo 3 KS Euphonium Group Solo 4 KS Euphonium Solo 1 Euphonium Solo 2 Euphonium Solo 3 Euphonium Solo 4 KEYSWITCHES Choosing Empty will remove an assigned instrument from a channel Choosing Import will al low you to load an sfz file a patch to use as an instrument sound Choosing Reload will restore the default parameter settings for that instrument User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 3 MIDI Channel Assignment Click the number to the right of the Instrument field to select the channel for the instrument you have loaded If an instrument is assigned to that channel you should see its pitch range represented on the virtual keyboard at the bottom of the window 4 Tune The Tune Control will allow you to make tuning ad justments to each instrument Tuning controls are adjusted by click and drag horizontal movements to the right make the pitch sharp Tuning range is 100 cents GARRITAN empty empty empty empty 5 Output Assignment Here you can assign out CornetGroup uu WA a puts The default is channel 1 and 2 stereo 6 Sends The Send Knob controls the amount of signal sent to the Ambience reverb for each corresponding channel 7 Pan Control This slider controls the left to right balance of the audio of the corresponding channel Also see Stereo Stage control
100. nny Williams David Lovrien Gary Bricault Phil Jackson Gabriel Cobas Dan Kury Jerry Wickham Jim Ortner Robert Davis Bill DeWitt Jack Cannon Robert Davis David Sosnowski Pat Azzarello Rick Sch neblin Mike Moscariello Keith Walls Gunther Bombe Kevin Gates Peter O Regan and Francesco Marchetti and Randy Bowser The custom made ARIA sample engine for Garritan Concert amp Marching Band was developed by David Viens of Plogue Art et Technologie Inc David Viens and his team took up the task brilliantly and brought forth the super charged and technologically stunning Aria sample engine used for this project Thanks also to Sebastian Beaulieu Eric Patenaude and Pascal Maheux for assisting with the development of the engine And a special thanks to Max Deland for helping manage this project And thanks Magnus Jonsson for providing a special edition of Ambience reverb Thanks to James Mireau for graphic design and Chris Gregerson for the cover photo Additional photo Christopher Rayan StockXpert Thanks to Michael Sandberg for graphic editing Thanks to Vipin Venugopalan for endless hours of looping User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a I am extremely grateful for the musicians who have played for this collection namely Tom Hopkins Jim Williams Grant D Green Lawrence Johnson Jay Easton Brian Sadler Greg Verbarendse Rich Cooper John Leyes Tracy Knoop Karl Olson W Mi
101. nstallation begins otherwise a partial broken installation may result User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ACTIVATION GARRITAN Activating Garritan Concert amp Marching Band After Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is installed you will need to activate it You will notice that when launching Garritan Concert amp Marching Band for the first time the following message appears Your Concert e Marching Band is not activated Do you want to download your activation key GARRITAN A RUBA PIRATER empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty empty rt and Marching Band 2 Your copy of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is not activated Do you want to download your Activation Keycard now KEYSWITCHES Click Yes if this computer has an internet connection and you wish to start the easy activation process At any time you can open your browser and go to www garritan biz to access our registra tion server You will be presented with the Log In screen If this computer does not have an internet connection you can register your Garritan product with any online computer and simply copy the Activation Keycard to a removable USB drive or any other method to transfer the keycard to this computer If you ordered or updated online you will have already created an account You simply need to Log In and activate with the us
102. ole in the band world with fierce contests and attractive prizes Marching bands have played an important role in signifying tradition patriotism and energetic emo tions in various eras and cultures d y pom LS vi a o WE User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN What This Package Includes This Concert amp Marching Band library includes the following Download file in compressed form or 1 DVD in the boxed version containing the complete Concert amp Marching Band software and the integrated ARIA Advanced Instrument Engine e A unique serial number so that you can register the product Dont lose this store it in a safe place e APDF Users Manual and a Getting Started Guide Before you begin installation make sure you have read the End User License Agreement in the pages that follow By installing the software you are indicating you agree to the terms of the license How to Use This Manual The goal of this manual is to help you learn how to use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Although many dislike reading manuals if you wish to get the most out of this new library it is absolutely es sential to read this manual Doing so will help you understand how to use this software library The operation of many of the essential features is not obvious in casual use and we realize many users are not music technologists We ll do our best to make
103. om the Latin bandum meaning company and crowd In popular us age band has come to mean any group of instruments but its specific meaning derives from the medieval musical ensemble of louder instruments primarily brass reeds and percussion geared for outdoor performance This is in contrast to the orchestra consisting of softer instruments strings and woodwinds performing in interior settings There are many types of Marching Bands Parade Bands march in parades and include a variety of instrumentation ranging from fifes and drums to full wind and percussion bands Military and veterans organizations often have dedicated parade bands Show Bands perform at sporting events such as football games in the USA Show Bands often perform a field show prior to the game and at halftime and can also be seen in parades competitions and large events Show bands usually contain brass woodwinds and percussion instruments and can have elaborate marching routines Carnival Bands are popular in the United Kingdom and are similar to show bands Carnival Bands User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a contain brass and percussion and sometimes woodwinds and can also be found in parades and competitions Scramble Bands also known as Pep bands consist of a group of band players that perform comedic or unorthodox skits and songs at sporting events Unlike other marching bands
104. on 2 ARIA Instrument name VDL Finale Map DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Description C Bass Drum 5 C 1 Unison BD Rim click D1 Bass Drum 4 D 1 Unison BD hot E1 Bass Drum 3 F1 Bass Drum 2 F 1 Unison BD roll G1 Bass Drum 1 G 1 Cymbal Line Sizzle Al Cymbal Line Crash A 1 Cymbal Line High Hat B1 Cymbal Line Crash Choke C2 Snareline LH Hits C 2 Snareline LH Rim shots D2 Snareline RH Hits D 2 Snareline RH Rim shots E2 Snareline ping shot F2 Snareline Crush secco F 2 Snareline Crush wet G2 Snareline Rim clicks LH G 2 Snareline Rim clicks RH A2 Snareline Rim knock A 2 Snareline Stick shot B2 Stick click C3 Snareline buzz roll sustained C 3 Snareline on cymbal bell D3 Snareline on Ride cymbals D 3 Snareline on High Hat open E3 Snareline on High Hat closed F3 Tenors Drum 4 F 3 Tenors Drum 4 Shot drum G3 Tenors Drum 4 sus tained roll A3 Tenors Drum 3 A 3 Tenors Drum 3 Shot drum B3 Tenors Drum 3 sus tained roll C4 Tenors Drum 2 C 4 Tenors Drum 2 Shot drum D4 Tenors Drum 2 sus tained roll E Tenors Drum 1 F4 Tenors Drum Shot drum F 4 Tenors Drum 1 sus tained roll G4 Tenors Spock Drum G 4 Tenors Shot on Spock Drum A4 Tenor Rims Low A 4 Tenor Rims High B4 Tenor Shell Hits C5 Crash Cymbal C 5
105. or Sequencer 51 Vl Epifani 52 Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with a Notation Program 29 Vas hal id woh ara a Faas ba Dn Gt RO Gee uS End EIE EE 54 How the Garritan Aria Player cece 29 The Basic Iniedoce and the View Scient 55 The Mixer Window t 56 Controls Window ian in 25 icd LO 5 G A 9 62 SI RAR RT TT 65 PLAYING GARRITAN CONCERT amp MARCHING BAND INSTRUMENTS 67 Playing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Instruments s s 68 Bici 68 The Real time Control System for Brass Saxes amp Other Wind Instruments 68 1 Modulation Wheel Control for Volume amp Dynamic Control 69 2 Note Velocity Attack for Sustain Instruments Volume for Percussive Instruments 70 3 Sustain Pedal Legato for Sustain Instruments Sustain for Rhythm Instruments 71 Choosing Between Auto Legato and Sustain Pedal Legato CC64 s e 73 4 Keyswitching Changing Articulations and Techniques In Real Time 74 3 Odier Controls ARR A ee ee 76 Notanon Version or Concer amp Marching Bill 79 Putting It All Together for 4 Real Time Performance inni 80 Building Bands 80 Ensemble Files Load Bands Easily 82 Loading Ensemble ble aan 84 Directory of Instruments in Garritan Concert amp Marching Band 85 IdR 129 eonun o 130 ZOEBDQICUSEHIBHES
106. othly connected In the case of brass and wind instruments notes are tongued when you have your foot off the Sustain pedal Slurs between notes occur when you hold down the pedal For instruments possessing sustain pedals vibes it functions as you would expect Note Brass and winds can also be used with the Auto Legato feature as an alternative to using the sustain pedal This feature automatically detects note overlaps and applies changes to the attack and decay characteristics of the note transitions Auto legato is located in the Control tab of the ARIA Player User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Choosing Between Auto Legato and Sustain Pedal Legato CC 64 Since Garritan Concert amp Marching Band gives two choices for legato creation the question arises Which should I use Auto Legato is the most convenient method to use and can give good results when used as designed It has some limitations though These limitations are related to the way it handles polyphony which is especially important in the Lite instruments Its detection of overlapping notes where it automati cally stops the first of the overlapping notes in favor of the second means that it functions in what is commonly known as mono mode This gives automatic transition control and the ability to do easy trills but it can only play one note at a time It works well with any single line parts AII Standard instrumen
107. ounted in a frame that are played with beaters mallets User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB Vel vol Sus sus VARI VAR2 PB GARRITAN name DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARIA Instrument Description GENERAL MIDI GPO amp NOTATION Basic Orch Perc GPO e C1 bass drum hit C 1 bass drum roll mod wheel D1 thru G2 timpani hit left hand G 2 side drum hit left hand A2 side drum hit right hand A 2 side drum roll mod wheel B2 snare drum hit left hand C3 snare drum hit right hand C 3 snare drum roll mod wheel D3 thru G4 timpani hit right hand G 4 large gong A4 medium gong 1 Controls A 4 tam tam Vel vol B4 medium gong 2C5 BDE Ag BD piatti cymbal 1 only VARI C 5 piatti cymbal 2 VAR2 D5 piatti cymbal 3 D 5 crash cymbal E5 choke cymbal F5 cymbal hit ping left hand F 5 cymbal hit ping right hand G5 cymbal hit ping choke G 5 cymbal roll mod wheel A5 cymbal roll mod wheel with release hit A 5 cymbal roll crescendo B5 triangle long C6 triangle short User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Versi
108. p Solo 3 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg 3 KS e C2 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI G2 Solo VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd Sousaphone Solo 1 Ist Solo Sousaphone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Sousaphone Solo 2 2nd Solo Sousaphone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd Sousaphone Solo 3 3rd Solo Sousaphone MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name HELICONS Helicon Group 1 Helicon Group 2 Helicon Group 3 Helicon Group Solo 1 KS Helicon Group Solo 2 KS Helicon Group Solo 3 KS Helicon Solo 1 Helicon Solo 2 Helicon Solo 3 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description Ist Group of 5 Helicon Players 2nd Group of 5 Helicon Players 3rd Group of 5 Helicon Players A keyswitch version of Helicon Group Solo 1 C 1 Group e G 1 Solo A keyswitch version of Helicon Group Solo 2 e C 1 Group e G 1 Solo A keyswitch version of Helicon Group Solo 3 e C 1 Group e G 1 Solo 1st Solo Helicon 2nd Solo Helicon 3rd Solo Helicon User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS
109. p additional information about the ARIA Player This screen displays the version of the software and its copyright information as well as information about how the ARIA sample engine is performing The information in the two left hand columns indicates the softwares current CPU and RAM usage disc efficiency and current MIDI events and settings You may adjust some of the settings in this window by clicking on the box to reveal a drop down menu GARRITAN uu Cornet Group Solo 1 KS empty empty empty empty empty empty empty em pt y empty empty empty em pi y empty empty empty SampleRate 44100 Fre Caching 32 Kb BSize cur 4096 Quality normal hermite Aria v1 088 v indowe x86 BSize max 4096 International 440 I l 0 00 MA Inst Poly 32 0 00 MB Note ons TR 0 00 MA Usedlayers O MX 0 00 MB Used fiters C GET MORE SOUNDS GET HELP RAM TOTAL 0 00 MB UsedEGs D IRR D Y M MAX 256 MB Used DO Dizk 0 000 Disk Loss spl IMPORT 01 equal zcl T Scala center c5 co MUT MUNDI e Dyn Max Determines the threshold for RAM usage by the software The default is 256 MB and the other choices are 128 and 512 e Pre Caching Determines how many samples of an instrument the software will process be fore playing them A higher setting will result in longer initial load times though you should increase this setting if you are using a slower computer The default is 32 Kb e Quality Determines audio qual
110. p mutes D Group straight mutes C Group open Although it may be tempting to use your mouse to trigger one of the displayed Keyswitches in the ARIA player it is seldom recommended The players graphic representation of keys wheels and knobs are primarily there for convenient testing Be advised that if you use the mouse to trigger a keyswitch you want to record to a sequencer track or notation staff the mouse action will not be recorded When recording a track or entering notation use your external MIDI keyboard to record the key switch note or manually enter the key switch note into your track User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN i Keyswitch Tips e Always put the keyswitching note for the particular instrument before the first note of the articula tion you want to play not at the same time If you transpose your score you must be sure not to transpose the KS notes Any transposition to these notes will change or eliminate their function Although it may be tempting to use your mouse to trigger one of the displayed keyswitches in the ARIA Player it is seldom recommended The Players graphic representations of keys wheels and knobs are primarily there for auditioning sounds 5 Other Controls n x fl Pitch Bend Wheel This control can be used to bend the pitch of a note at its start or while IZ itis sustaining It is especially useful for trom
111. pplication or program Please contact the respective compa nies for support For the Latest Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is a dynamic library that is evolving and growing Please check the support area of our website at www garritan com for the latest up to date information troubleshooting FAQs helpful hints and tutorials Another resource is the support forum where you can discuss problems directly with other users and with experts from Garritan moderating the forum User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 LUIVID Acknowledgements Producing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band would not have been possible without the combined help talent and support of many extraordinary people I am grateful to those who have contributed and would like to thank them all Thanks to Key Poulan who provided advice and wrote the forward to this manual Key Poulan is the arranger for the Santa Clara Vanguard and is recognized as one of the country s top arrangers and composers in the area of contemporary marching band I especially wish to thank Tom Hopkins for marching to the beat of a different drummer in pro gramming the world s first marching band library This library would not have been possible without Toms programming magic Once again Tom has done miracles Thanks to Jeannot Welter for sample editing I wish to thank our beta team who provided valuable input Prof Jim Williams Da
112. r s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ENSEMBLES Ensemble Name 07 Concert Band Medium prtl 08 Concert Band Medium prt2 09 Concert Band Small 10 Drumline 11 Marching Band prtl 12 Marching Band prt2 13 Oom pah Band 14 Wind Symphony prtl 15 Wind Symphony prt2 Instruments Included Piccolo Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 1 KS Oboe Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 3 KS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Alto Sax Group Solo 1 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 KS Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 2 KSm Trumpet Group Solo 3 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 2 KSm French Horn Group Solo 3 KSm Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Trombone Group Solo 2 KSm Trombone Group Solo 3 KSm Euphonium Group Solo 1 KS Euphonium Group Solo 2 KS Helicon Group Solo 1 KS Basic Orch Perc GPO Glock Chimes Xylophone Piccolo Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 1 KS Oboe Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bass Clarinet Solo 1 Alto Sax Group Solo 1 KS Tenor Sax Group Solo 1 KS Baritone Sax Group Solo 1 KS Trumpet Group Solo 1 KSm French Horn Group Solo 1 KSm Trombone Group Solo 1 KSm Baritone Horn Group Solo 1 KS Sousaphone Solo 1 Basic Orch Perc GPO VDL BassLine VDL SnareLine VDL TenorLine Piccolo Group Solo 1 KS Flute Group Solo 1 KS Eb Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bb
113. r experimental musical applications will benefit from its availability This can also be useful in European brass bands that are tuned slightly differently The scala file import feature enables the use of thousands of other tunings if desired The following menu appears when the Import button is clicked Please select Scala file Look in Scales amp er E3 E 01 equal scl E broadwood_best scl My Recent E carlos alpha24 scl Documents E carlos circular scl E fifth_comma_meantone scl E just_intonation scl E kellner _bach scl E kirnbergerIII scl E lehman bach scl E pythagorean scl E quarter comma meantone scl E rameau scl E sixth_comma_meantone scl E temperament_ordinaire_II scl E werckmeisterIII scl f young 1799 scl My Network Places File name z Files of type SCL File scl Cancel The Scala Center box allows you to select the base note or center of your scale User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 PLAYING GARRITAN CONCERT amp MARCHING BAND INSTRUMENTS GARRITAN Playing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Instru ments Garritan provides stellar tools to transform high quality instrument sounds into musical performanc es The ARIA Player offers an easy intuitive and standardized control system to enable you to play and shape the instrumental sounds either in real time or through a sequencer or
114. rass instruments The Mod Wheel controls the dynamic ebb and flow of volume and timbre changes In the case of a sequencer make sure to record a nudge of the Mod Wheel at the beginning of every MIDI track so that COMB instruments will start with the correct volume upon playback Remember that in COMB the Mod Wheel is not a set and forget controller It is intended to be used as an expressive controller that is in nearly constant motion shaping the volume and timbre of a passage It is analogous to the air being blown through a wind instrument You will discover that using the Mod Wheel control adds a new dimension of feeling and expression to your performances making them all the more believable Try experimenting with the Mod Wheel to develop control over the dynamics As you play a melody attempt a gradual crescendo or decre User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Ta scendo instead of going suddenly from soft to loud or loud to soft sl j trove mod wher Trave brighter As shown above the Modulation Wheel allows you to simulate a surging crescendo diminuendo Exercise Play a melody with your right hand only and notice how there is little variation at all It doesnt sing as it should Now imagine how you would sing the tune Where is the peak of the phrase Where would you make a crescendo and a diminuendo Now as you play the melody attempt those crescendos or decre
115. rching Band can be used as a VST plug in in many VST music programs sequencers supported notation programs and hosts Concert amp Marching Band can also be used as an Audio Units plug in or as an RTAS plug in Here is a chart describing these three major plug in standards Plug in Standard Description Windows Mac VST The VST plug in stands for Virtual Studio Technology X X and was developed by Steinberg the makers of the Cu VSI base family of audio programs It is also used by Cake walk Sonar Reaper Mackie Tracktion Magix Sampli tude Nuendo FL Studio and other sequencers Audio Units The Audio Units AU plug in standard was devel X Ob oped by Apple Inc for Core Audio under Mac OS Audio Units X Audio Units is the preferred plug in format on for Mao O51 Mac OSX and is used by Apple GarageBand Apple Logic and MOTU Digital Performer RTAS RTAS Real Time Audio Suite plug ins are designed X X m to work in the Digidesign Pro Tools environment Pro Tools hardware and software are used extensively in the pro audio and post production communities Basic Setup Information for Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a Plug In Instrument To use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a plug in instrument you simply launch your host music application sequencer first and then launch the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band from within it Make sure that your sequencing ho
116. rching Band the sustain pedal is given the switching function between tongued and slurred notes The default position sustain pedal up gives tongued notes Depressing the sustain pedal while the user plays with deliberate note overlaps creates slurred transitions between notes by smoothing those transitions Recording sustain pedal data at the proper locations in your tricks can result in much more realistic simulations of tongue slur articulations Remember the pedal up tongued notes use velocity to control the strength of the attack Record ing shorter note values can create more detached tongued notes The slur is achieved by holding the User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN sustain pedal down for the desired group of notes while making sure there are no gaps between the slurred notes Whenever the sustain pedal is depressed the attack portion of the sample is removed to create much smoother transitions between notes To get an idea of what the slur function does consider the following illustration This is how the waveform of a musical phrase looks when played on a typical sampler Notice the Discontinuity _ Notice how disconnected the notes are Depressing the sustain pedal removes the attack portion of the sample and connects the notes for a smoother sounding effect The result is a phrase that more closely emulates the sound of the slur The notes are now smo
117. red MIDI channel or OM for Omni in which case the instrument will respond to commands sent on any MIDI chan nels If you are hearing the notes play then the basic configuration is complete and you are ready to use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band File Menu for Loading and Saving Presets in the Standalone Configuration presets for Concert amp Marching Band can be saved and loaded This gives the user the ability to customize instruments to suit personal preferences and save configu File Tools rations for convenient future use Ihe File Menu choices are e Load any saved configuration preset files in Aria format can be loaded Save k Save as default by clicking on this choice and selecting the desired file e Save any configuration can be saved by clicking on this choice typing a name for the custom preset and saving to a desired location e Save as default any settings can be saved as part of the default to be loaded automatically each time the Aria Player is launched in standalone mode Tools Menu Standalone Mode ONLY he Tools menu includes e Preferences as described in the basic setup information above e Render offline MIDI files can be quickly rendered to audio using this feature To use the Render Offline feature 1 Click on the Load MIDI File button 2 Select the desired MIDI file 3 Click on the Name Audio File button 4 4 Name the audio file and specify its location
118. ressive instruments Alternate controller for volume timbre control of expressive instruments Turned on by default Turned on by default Alternate controller for volume timbre control of expressive instruments Aggressiveness of the bass drum strike Used to control vibrato speed Adds portamento to notes depending on interval and controller data added Controls the strength of the lowest frequencies Controls the decay release time of the sample All Expressive sustained instruments Does not affect most percussive instruments All Expressive sustained instruments Does not affect most percussive instruments Volume controller CC 7 used for static volume changes in contrast to modulation control CC 1 which is used for dynamic volume timbre changes All the instruments in COMB are pre panned based on their place in the overall ensemble but this controller can be used to automate the positioning of instruments All Expressive sustained instruments Does not affect most percussive instruments This controller adjusts the high frequency EQ of certain bass drum patches Can be used to add more forcefulness to the sound This controller applies to solo woodwind and brass instruments All Expressive sustained instruments Used during legato slurred passages which require g leg passag q portamento Adds low frequency strength to the Bass Drum Controls
119. roup Solo 1 KS Flugelhorn Group Solo 2 KS Flugelhorn Group Solo 3 KS Flugelhorn Group Solo 4 KS Flugelhorn Solo 1 Flugelhorn Solo 2 Flugelhorn Solo 3 Flugelhorn Solo 4 THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description Ist Group of 5 Flugelhorn Players 2nd Group of 5 Flugelhorn Players 3rd Group of 5 Flugelhorn Players 4th Group of 5 Flugelhorn Players A keyswitch version of Flugelhorn 1 e C2 Gionp e G2 Solo A keyswitch version of Flugelhorn 2 e C2 Group e G2 Solo A keyswitch version of Flugelhorn 3 e 2 Group e G2 Solo A keyswitch version of Flugelhorn 4 e C2 Group e G2 Solo Ist Solo Flugelhorn 2nd Solo Flugelhorn 3rd Solo Flugelhorn 4th Solo Flugelhorn User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CGI SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CELL SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW
120. rritan ARIA Player Welcome to the ARIA Engine Setup Wizard This will install ARIA Engine v1 0 7 6 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Follow the prompts in the ARIA Engine Setup Wizard the Next button for the Informa tion dialog License and Installation After completion you will see a screen Completing the ARIA Engine Setup Wizard Click Finish to exit the ARIA Engine Setup and continue installation Note If you have Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 Jazz amp Big Band 3 or other ARIA based libraries ARIA is already installed and this step will be automatically bypassed 3 The ARIA Player Installer e After completing the ARIA Engine Installer you will be automatically prompted to install the ARIA Player User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 fe Setup Garritan ARIA Player Welcome to the Garritan ARIA Player Setup Wizard This will install Garritan ARIA Player v1 0 on your computer Itis recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Follow the prompts and select where you want the program plug in component e g Aria Player VST shortcuts and icons installed Setup will then be ready to begin installing the Garritan ARIA Player Click Tnstall After completion you w
121. rt Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS MW CC2 CCIT SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd GARRITAN a ARIA Instrument name Trombone Group Solo 2 KSm Trombone Group Solo 3 KSm Trombone Group Solo 4 KSm Trombone Solo 1 KSm Trombone Solo 2 KSm Trombone Solo 3 KSm Trombone Solo 4 KSm THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of Trombone Group Solo 2 CO Group Open DO Group Straight Mute EO Group Cup Mute GO Solo Open AO Solo Straight Mute BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group Solo 3 e C0 Group Open e DO Group Straight Mute e EO Group Cup Mute e G0 Solo Open e AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Group Solo 4 e C0 Group Open e DO Group Straight Mute e EO Group Cup Mute e G0 Solo Open e AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Irombone Solo 1 e G0 Solo Open e AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Solo 2 e G0 Solo Open AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Irombone Solo 3 e G0 Solo Open e AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Trombone Solo 4 e G0 Solo Open e AO Solo Straight Mute e BO Solo Cup Mute Controls MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgt
122. rt amp Marching Band Setup Wizard The ARIA Engine Installer The ARIA Player Installer The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Sound Library Installer The four component installations will be successive and it is recommended that you just select Next for each screen and use the defaults e First make sure your system meets or exceeds the system requirements See the previous section of this manual for the system requirements Also ensure your audio and MIDI hardware is set up and working with your computer e Close any programs you are running e For the Download version of Concert amp Marching Band after download unzip by double clicking WIN_Garritan_ Concert and Marching Band 2 exe Make sure you fully unzip the entire file Do not run the EXE file through Windows compressed folder or Winzip directly In the downloaded zip file you will see these items wx MAC Garrit SamplesData Quien ne Concert and Marching Band Ea Note If unzipping is unsuccessful with the Windows utility you may want to try Winzip or another free unzipping utility User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 1 The Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Setup Wizard e Run WIN_Garritan_ Concert and Marching Band_2 exe from the location where you ex tracted the files For DVD versions of Concert amp Marching Band take the Installation disc out of the case place it into your DVD drive i
123. rum 3 RH rim C 2 Drum 2 LH rim D2 Drum 2 RH rim D 2 Drum 1 LH rim E2 Drum 1 RH rim G 2 Unison Sustained Roll B2 Unison Crush C 3 Unison LH Rims D3 Unison RH Rims D 3 Unison LH Hits E3 Unison RH Hits F3 Drum 6 LH Hits F 3 Drum 6 RH Hits G3 Drum 5 LH Hits G 3 Drum 5 RH Hits A3 Drum 4 LH Hits library e CI Sticks in e El Stick click e F Harness Hit e C3 Solo LH Shot e C 3 Solo LH Hit e D3 Solo RH Shot e D 3 Solo RH Hit e E3 Solo fat crush Controls MW CC2 CC11 Vel vol VARI VAR2 PB BDF A 3 Drum 4 RH Hits B3 Drum 3 LH Hits C4 Drum 3 RH Hits C 4 Drum 2 LH Hits D4 Drum 2 RH Hits D 4 Drum 1 LH Hits E4 Drum 1 RH Hits F5 Drum 6 Crush F 5 Drum 6 Sus tained roll G5 Drum 5 Crush G 5 Drum 5 RH Sustained roll A5 Drum 4 LH Crush A 5 Drum 4 Sus tained roll B5 Drum 3 LH Crush C6 Drum 3 RH Sus tained roll C 6 Drum 2 Crush D6 Drum 2 Sustained roll D 6 Drum 1 Crush E6 Drum 1 Sustained roll MW CC2 CCI1 Vel vol VARI C 4 LH Rims NS Dz4 RH Rims F4 LH Shots FZ4 LH hits G4 RH Shots G 4 RH hits C 5 Dry crushes E5 Sustained rolls User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 DRUMS AND PERCUSSION ARIA Instrument Description Controls name VDL TenorLine Tenor dr
124. s 6 9 MB gt M Garritan Concert amp Applications 2 0 GB Introduction License Destination Si Installation Type e instal ation uy e Summary mih SN 2 0 GB Remaining 134 GB GoBack Continue User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN You can select the folder into which the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band application and support files should be installed For most instances use the default If you prefer to install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band in a location other than the default click on Change Install Location w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Standard Install on Macintosh HD Introduction License This will take 2 0 GB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of O Destination Selec i this software on the volume Macintosh HD Installation Type Change Install Location C Go Back C Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Click on Install to begin the installation process Installing library files is very resource intensive and it may take some time to install all the samples w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Installing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Introduction O License O Destination Selec O Installation Type Installing COMB_STB_STD
125. s calculations that simulate the arrival times from the position of the instrumental sound Bal ott CC103 source to a pair of virtual stereo microphones plus the first reflections from side walls rear walls and ceiling This can create a more three dimensional image for positioning instruments on the stereo stage both left to right and front to back especially for monaural instru ments e g solo instruments that lack recorded stereo information here are two controls visible on the Controls page of the interface for Stereo Stage 1 On Off button This activates disables Stereo Stage The button lights when activated This switch can also be controlled using CC 103 2 Depth This sets the position of the instrument front to back on the stereo stage Small percent age numbers place instruments closer to the microphones larger percentages place instruments User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 i i 4 di i y y farther back on the stage 100 being near the back wall of the stage The Depth parameter can also be controlled with CC 36 When Stereo Stage is activated the panning knobs in the mixer section of ARIA still control the left to right positioning Note As in real life instruments that are placed near the microphones will display greater separa tion from left to right than instruments that are positioned near the back wall of the stage Instrument Con
126. set it very low try it If there is too much CPU demand on your machine try turning down the quality e VARIATION This control creates a new variant of the same room e LEVEL This controls the amount of the processed reverberant sound Tip Try using different Ambience levels for different instrument groups assigning one level to the saxophones and woodwinds and a different level for the brass instruments Often instruments toward the back of the stage or field may need more reverberation than instruments towards the front of the stage Use the effects Send in the Mixer window to control the levels Be judicious and try to avoid drowning the band in too much reverb or muddying the sound with delay trails Remember in some smaller spaces instruments can be more intimate Ambient effects should blend as part of the sound without being perceived as something that was added Careful and proper use of panning and equalization will also help to keep the various sections from interfering with one another The effort to make your virtual performance spaces sound just right will prove invaluable Note It is important to bypass the on board reverb of the ARIA Player when using Reverb or Convolution in your sequencer or host program Otherwise you will have two simultaneous reverbs and it will sound very muddy User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Settings Window The Settings tab brings u
127. sitions are set by instrument type Used to control vibrato intensity with certain solo woodwinds and brass instruments even ones like French horn and clarinet which do not normally use vibrato in standard practice Note Only affects Non Vibrato NV patches This controller does not affect true vibrato instruments Some controller keyboards e g M Audio allow the user to assign CC 131 to the function of aftertouch The keyboard will output Aftertouch data when a slider assigned to CC 131 is moved Controls the initial attack strength of all Ex pressive mod wheel controlled instruments in COMB Note For all Percussive keyed per cussion or non sustained patches this controls volume timbre This controller is useful for instruments like trombone where note slides are common This controller is used to create scoops or drops at the beginning or end of a note or passage Can be used with trombone to simulate slide movements during sustained notes Can be used along with CC 19 to solve difficult porta mento situations User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 S CONCERT MARCHING User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2
128. ss Clarinet Ist Group of 5 Bb Clarinet Players 2nd Group of 5 Bb Clarinet Players 3rd Group of 5 Bb Clarinet Players 4th Group of 5 Bb Clarinet Players Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 3 KS Bb Clarinet Group Solo 4 KS Bb Clarinet Solo 1 Bb Clarinet Solo 2 Bb Clarinet Solo 3 Bb Clarinet Solo 4 ContraBass Clarinet Solo Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 1 Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 2 Eb Alto Clarinet Solo 3 Eb Clarinet Solo 1 WOODWIND amp SAXES Description A keyswitch version of Bb Clarinet Group Solo 1 e Cl Group e Gl Solo A keyswitch version of Bb Clarinet Group Solo 2 e Cl Group e GI Solo A keyswi
129. st program is properly installed and configured and that it is producing sound properly Used as a plug in Concert amp Marching Band s audio and User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 MIDI data are managed by the host music software application Using Garritan Concert amp Marching Band in a Specific Music Program or Sequencer Garritan Concert amp Marching Band works as a plug in instrument within many popular music software programs Each music software application has its own approach to handling plug in instru ments Each has a different method of installation as well as differing means of loading and access ing plug ins It is important to make sure that you refer to the instructions in your music software application s manual regarding the loading and operation of plug in instruments Typically when using VS Ts the dll files dynamic link libraries associated with software instruments will all be kept in one VST folder which the host application uses to locate all available instruments more information below Although it is not within the scope of this manual to delve into how plug ins work for the various music applications there will be tutorials on how to use the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band with the various music software programs Please refer to the Support WIKI pages on the Garritan website at www garritan info Saving Concert amp Marching Band Parameters in a Musi
130. switch version of Euphonium Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg C 1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 G 1 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd A keyswitch version of Baritone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg CO Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 GO Solo PB KS AT VibSpd A keyswitch version of Tuba Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg e C 1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 e G 1 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd A keyswitch version of Sousaphone Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg C 1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 G 1 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd A keyswitch version of Helicon Group Solo 1 MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg C 1 Group Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 G 1 Solo PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 LITE CYMBALS AND MALLETS ARIA Instrument Description Controls name CYMBALS e e Cymbals GPO Lite Orchestral cymbals G 4 large gong e FS cymbal hit ping left Vel vol Sus sus A4 medium gong 1 hand VARI VAR2 PB A 4 tam tam e F 5 cymbal hit ping B4 medium gong 2 right hand C5 piatti cymbal 1 e G5 cymbal hit ping C 5 piatti cymbal 2 choke D5 piatti cymbal 3 e G 5 cymbal roll mod D 5 crash cymbal wheel E5 choke cymbal A5 cymbal roll mod wheel with release hit e A 5 cymbal roll crescendo Cymbals Lite Band Cymbals large thin metal discs that are played by being struc
131. t Auto Legato and only change the approach to CC 64 if Auto Legato is insufficient for the desired results The two techniques have slightly different sounds If polyphonic parts are needed from a single instrument then CC 64 using the Lite instruments is the correct choice User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN 4 Keyswitching Changing Articulations and Techniques In Real Time Change Articulations In Real Time Switching between Groups and Solo instruments Keyswitching is a feature that allows you to change articulations quickly while playing With the simple touch of a key located on the keyboard below the normal range of the instruments you can rapidly switch between Groups of instruments and Solo instrument patches on the fly without hav ing to load multiple instruments Any instrument with Group Solo Keyswitching will be identified with a KS in its name All patches initially load using the first keyswitch as the default Group and any keyswitch remains active until another keyswitch message is received In the ARIA player the keyswitched notes are displayed on the player keyboard in pink with the selected Keyswitch in a light peach color eol L Ex If you press the C key the G Solo instrument will switch to C Group Group If you press the G key it sill switch to Solo Switching between mutes in certain brass instruments With
132. t make sure your audio and MIDI hardware is set up and working with your computer Close any programs you are running e For the Download version of Concert amp Marching Band the Mac Archive Utility will unpack this to your default downloads directory e Double click on MAC Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 mpkg Accept the defaults on the installer For DVD versions of Concert amp Marching Band take the Installation disc out of its case put it into your DVD drive in the computer and close the drive tray e Double click on the DVD icon then on the installer w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Welcome to the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Installer You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 e If the setup screen does not automatically appear Use the Apple Finder Mac to open the in stallation DVD For Download users double click on MAC_ Garritan Concert and March ing Band_2 mpkg then double click the Installer Icon You will then be asked to fill out your name and to read and accept the End User License Agree ment before proceeding with the installation w Install Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Software License Agreement i English 2 Introduction Iser Software License Agreeme UT CUNT End User Software License Agreement n Destinatio nisel Part
133. t Solo 2 KSm Cornet Solo 3 KSm Cornet Solo 4 KSm Eb Cornet Solo 1 KSm Eb Cornet Solo 2 KSm THE BRASS INSTRUMENTS Description A keyswitch version of Cornet Group Solo 4 C1 Group Open D1 Group Straight Mute El Group Cup Mute G1 Solo Open A1 Solo Straight Mute B1 Solo Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Solo 1 e Gl Open e Al Straight Mute e BI Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Solo 2 e G1 Open Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Solo 3 e Gl Open Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Cornet Solo 4 e Gl Open e Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Eb Cornet Solo 1 e Gl Open e Al Straight Mute e Bl Cup Mute A keyswitch version of Eb Cornet Solo 2 e Gl Open Al Straight Mute e BI Cup Mute Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VAR1 VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 ARIA Instrument name FLUGELHORNS Flugelhorn Group 1 Flugelhorn Group 2 Flugelhorn Group 3 Flugelhorn Group 4 Flugelhorn G
134. t and marching band instruments this library can also be used for wind band or ensembles symphonic band symphonic winds wind orchestra wind symphony or brass bands My goal is to educate people about bands and to bring the power of the band into the hands of any musician It is my hope that Garritan Concert amp Marching Band will enable you to make great music and always be a step ahead on your musical journey You now have your marching orders Strike up the band and share your music created with Garritan Concert amp Marching Band and to spread the word Mal fo User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Garritan Concert amp Marching Band At a Glance Thank you for choosing Garritan Concert amp Marching Band The following list presents some of the outstanding features of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band library e The First Concert amp Marching Band Sample Library Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is the very first sample library devoted to concert and marching bands and is unique in the industry Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is used in many band curriculums e AComplete Concert amp Marching Band at your Fingertips Garritan Concert amp Marching Band is an affordable easy to use and comprehensive library of marching and concert band sounds It includes all the major wind and percussion instruments in marching bands and other types of wind and concert bands a
135. tch version of Bb Clarinet Group Solo 3 e Cl Group e GI Solo A keyswitch version of Bb Clarinet Group Solo 4 e Cl Group e Gl Solo Ist Solo Bb Clarinet 2nd Solo Bb Clarinet 3rd Solo Bb Clarinet 4th Solo Bb Clarinet Solo Contrabass Clarinet 1st Solo Eb Alto Clarinet 2nd Solo Eb Alto Clarinet 3rd Solo Eb Alto Clarinet 1st Solo Eb Clarinet User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Controls MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB KS AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CCIL SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd MW CC2 CC 11 SusLeg Vel Port Lgth VARI VAR2 PB AT VibSpd GARRITAN v ARIA Instrument name Eb Clarinet Solo 2 Eb Clarin
136. the decay release time of most instru ments in COMB User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN a DESCRIPTION BECAME INSTRUMENTS AFFECTED 2 64 After touch Variability 1 VAR 1 Variability 2 VAR 2 Sustain Legato Damping percussion Hidden Vibrato Intensity Controller Velocity Velocity Pitch Bend Pitch Bend Sets random variations in tuning from note to note Sets random variations in instrument timbre from note to note Controls legato on brass woodwinds standard sustain on some mallets and damping on some percussion instruments Controls vibrato intensity for affected woodwind and brass solo patches Controls note on velocity for all instruments in COMB Allows a notes pitch to be shifted in a controlled manner usually to a maximum of two semitones up or down On most wind and percussion instruments this is used to introduce note to note variations in intonation Used during repeated note passages to help prevent the machinegun effect On most wind percussion instruments this is used for timbre variations Again useful for repeated note passages to prevent the machine gun effect When set to No Sustain Sostenuto but MIDI Controller will activate legato mode on all sus tained brass and woodwind instruments Will also damping on those percussion instruments that use this function Default po
137. the file drag the file icon or Activation Keycard image directly onto the JABB ARIA Player application and release Drag and Drop the PNG file from the desktop onto the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band ARIA Player Drag and Drop PNG file from the Desktop onto the Garritan Concert Marching Band ARIA Application Garritan ARIA Player File Tools EF GARRITAN A RMA PIRATER empty empty empty empty i x Concert_a nd_ Marching_Band _2 png me Aria Engine Activation Garritan Concert amp Marching Band 2 is now activated for John Doe Alternative Drag and Drop the Activation Keycard As an alternative you can also drag the picture from the web page onto the ARIA Player itself and it will register in most cases Please note that not all browsers will allow drag and drop actions from within the program This is another reason it is best to save the png file to your desktop and drag and drop it from there User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Drag and Drop SOFTWARE RI Product registration Downlosds amp Updates Activation Product Activation Keycards how to activate your product bere COMB concert and Marching Band 2 John Doe JohnDoe mydomains com New Media Productions Toronto ON CANADA Card Image from the Registration Server onto the Garritan Concert amp Marching B
138. this easy for you in this manual and to provide in formation about the various instruments playing techniques and modes of control And of course by no means can playing or performance techniques be taught from this or any other manual Fo You can refer to this manual whenever you wish This manual is provided in digital form 4 as an Adobe Acrobat document file also known as a PDF that can be viewed on a ter monitor or printed If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader it is available free from www adobe com A digital manual is eco friendly and can be easily updated If you have a need to comp have a paper copy you can print this document A printed copy can be a handy reference The easiest way of obtaining the information you seek is to use the Bookmarks pane along the left side of this PDF document By opening the Bookmarks pane you can go to the various topics from the section names With a PDF document you can also zoom in to make the page larger to see more details or zoom out to see multiple pages at once User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 Further Documentation and Resources For the latest information including updated documentation visit our support pages at www garri tan com There you can find updated information provided after the manual was written corrections or additions to this manual FAQ pages answering common questions suggestions from the users of Garritan sof
139. trols The control parameters available in this section will vary from instrument to instrument Some instru ments may have few controls and some may have many depending on the programming of each instrument These controls usually correspond to CC MIDI controller numbers and load with de fault settings User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Effects Window The Effects tab brings up the control settings for Ambience reverb Ambience can be used by adjust ing the send knobs to apply flexible room reverb to the sound of Garritan Concert amp Marching Band GARRITAN R WHA PLAYER Cornet Group Solo 1 KS empty empty gt empty empty o empty empty empty empty empty ma empty o empty empty empty empty empty MIXER AMBIENCE PRESET DIFFUSION SIZE PREDELAY EFFECTS Ballroom 1 j 4 SETTINGS QUALITY VARIATION LEVEL es Group Open i i i KEYSWITCHES oe Lad MM inii ddt i e RR Reverberation describes the phenomenon that occurs whenever a sound is made in an ambient space Whenever a sound is produced in an enclosed space it radiates in all directions When these radi ated sounds hit a surface such as a wall or the ceiling the sound is either reflected or absorbed The first reflected sounds are usually stronger and become more and more diffuse as the sound bounces around the room Our ears and our brain recognize these signals and let us
140. ts are by default in mono mode and can only play one note at a time under any circumstances just like a real instrument using standard performance techniques So with these instruments it becomes a choice of convenience and one based on the relative smoothness of the note transitions when comparing the two methods The CC 64 method of manual legato is more flex ible and usually provides a bit smoother transitions but requires more work on the part of the user With the manual approach it is up to the user to place the CC 64 switch data in the MIDI tracks as needed In the Lite instruments which are polyphonic using the sustain pedal method requires the user to precisely determine note overlaps since the amount of note overlap won t be automatically deter mined the way it is with Auto Legato This gives the user greater flexibility in adjusting the sound of the note transitions but demands considerable attention to detail to get the best results Usually a combination of carefully chosen note overlaps CC 64 switching and CC 21 release decay data will allow the user to craft the smoothest legato note transitions for Lite instruments Most users will probably find themselves using a combination of the two types of legato the choice dictated by convenience the requirements of the track and the specific instruments being used in the composition In the case of single line parts the user may wish to begin by using the convenien
141. tware and news about upcoming Garritan releases You can also visit the Garritan Forums for up to date information The address is www garritan com forums Please send any reports of errors in this manual or suggestions for improvement to info garritan com Specifications amp Computer System Requirements The following table lists the computer and hardware requirements for using the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band You can use the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band on most any modern per sonal computer that meets the specifications listed below The specifications provide the minimum standards For optimal functioning it is recommended you have a powerful enough computer with a fast CPU processor Core 2 Duo or more recommended a fast hard drive and a large amount of RAM The powerful and complex algorithms of the ARIA Player work best on modern computers We think that s a small price to pay for the results you will get Please also observe the system require ments of your host application notation program and or sequencing program if applicable See the Garritan forum or website if you are looking for recommendations or more information User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN Computer System Requirementsts Computer Operating System Hardware Windows Microsoft Windows XP e 2 0 Ghz Core 2 Duo or 2 8 Ghz Pentium 4 single core or PC SP2 or SP3 recommended better recommended M
142. umline from the Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 MW CC2 CC 11 KS library Vel vol VARI Keyswitches VAR2 PB e C0 rimshot shot e DO rim rim click e A Aluminum mallet click e B1 Double stop on shells e F2 Drum 4 LH rim shot e FZ2 Drum 4 RH rim shot e G2 Drum 3 LH rim shot e G 2 Drum 3 RH rim shot e A2 Drum 2 LH rim shot e A 2 Drum 2 RH rim shot e B2 Drum 1 LH rim shot e C3 Drum 1 RH rim shot e C42 Spock 2 LH rim shot e D2 Spock 2 RH rim shot e D 2 Spock 1 LH rim shot e E2 Spock 1 RH rim shot e F2 Sustained buzz roll drum 4 e FZ2 Sustained buzz roll drum 3 e G2 Sustained buzz roll drum 2 e GZ2 Sustained buzz roll drum1 e A2 Sustained buzz roll spock 2 A 2 Sustained buzz roll spock1 F4 Drum 4 LH Hits FZ4 Drum 4 RH Hits G4 Drum 3 LH Hits G 4 Drum 3 RH Hits A4 Drum 2 LH Hits A 4 Drum 2 RH Hits B4 Drum 1 LH Hits C4 Drum 1 RH Hits C 4 Spock 2 LH Hits D4 Spock 2 RH Hits D 4 Spock 1 LH Hits E4 Spock 1 RH Hits F5 Drum 4 dry crush G5 Drum 3 dry crush A5 Drum 2 dry crush B5 Drum 1 dry crush A5 Drum 4 LH Crush C6 Drum 1 fat crush C 6 Spock 2 dry crush D 6 Spock 1 dry crush User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 GARRITAN ARIA Instrument name CYMBALS Cymbals GPO Cymbals Gong DRUMS AND PERCUSSION
143. ustrial Revolution and by the end of the 18th century different percussion instruments such as the bass drum and cymbals were added to the band s instrumentation In 1810 Joseph Halliday introduced his keyed bugle paving the way for the development of all sorts of chromatic brass instruments Military bands quickly adopted the chromatic bugle and soon after wards rotary valves were added to brass instruments All brass military bands began appearing in Britain and throughout Europe In the United States with the outbreak of the Civil War in America in 1861 soldiers wanted to marching band music was popular among the troops After the Civil War a period of innovation in musical instruments en sued New instruments were invented flugelhorns tenor horns baritones euphoniums trombones tubas valve trumpets French horns and other brass instruments of all shapes and sizes Adolph Sax invented a family of sax instruments and existing instruments were also improved upon The concert band became established and gradually grew to include flutes clarinets and other woodwinds To wards the end of the 18th century more percussion instruments such as bass drums cymbals bells and triangle were added to brass and wind ensembles Brass instruments became more popular in this century as composers such as Berlioz Franck Wagner and Verdi began writing works for them User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2
144. ware was manufactured Software is frequently updated and a more recent version may be available After the library has been installed it needs to be activated You are given a 30 day grace period for each library before activation is required but it is recommended that you activate as soon as possible User s Guide to Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Version 2 HOW TO USE GARRITAN CONCERT amp MARCHING BAND GARRITAN a How to Use Garritan Concert amp Marching Band Once installed and authorized it s time to get started with the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band There are three ways to use the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band you can play it live as a stand alone application as a plug in within a sequencer or with a supported notation program Playing the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band as a Standalone Application Live Play Garritan Concert amp Marching Band can be launched by itself and played live via MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller The standalone version of the Garritan Concert amp Marching Band effectively makes your computer audio hardware and MIDI keyboard into a virtual band that can be played independently of other programs This mode is ideal for practicing solo instruments silent play and live playing The limitation is that you can usually play only one instrument or section patch at a time Unlike using it as a plug in within a sequencer your recording abi

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