# Performance Orchestra Notes

- Key switches are assigned to the following notes, with "n" representing where the key switches start
  Cn = Performance (default)
  C#n = Tremolo (only for string section)
  En = Staccato
  Fn = Pizzicato (only for strings, of course)
- NOTE: For the numbering of notes on the keyboard, C4 is defined as middle C.
- The mod wheel (cc01) controls the volume and when available, will crossfade between low and high velocity samples.
- Key velocity determines the rate of the attack of the notes as well as the articulation. Press gently and sustain notes will play with an attack related to the speed of the key press. The more quickly a note is played, the shorter the attack. Play a note quickly but hold it for a sudden sustain note. Quickly play and release a note for staccato.
- Although staccato can be played by playing short fast notes, it is also available via a key switch, and in that case playing short fast notes is not necessary. You'll hear staccato notes regardless of how the notes are played.

# Performance Orchestra Instruments

## Woodwinds

Articulations : Performance (Sustain, Accent, Staccato - by key velocity), Staccato

Instruments | Range | Notes
--- | --- | ---
Piccolo (Solo) | D5-C8 | Key switches start at C2 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller up an octave to reach the upper notes Load the C3 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes up and you still want key switches at C2
Flute (Solo, Section) | C4-D7 | Key switches start at C2 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller up an octave to reach the upper notes Load the C3 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes up and you still want key switches at C2
Alto Flute (Solo) | G3-G6 | Key switches start at C2
Oboe (Solo, Section) | Bb3-A6 | Key switches start at C2
English Horn (Solo) | E3-Bb5 | Key switches start at C2
Clarinet (Solo, Section) | D3-Bb6 | Key switches start at C2
Bass Clarinet (Solo) | Bb1-A5 | Key switches start at C6 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave to reach the lowest notes Load the C1 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down and you want key switches at C2
Bassoon (Solo, Section) | Bb1-Eb5 | Key switches start at C6 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave to reach the lowest notes
Contrabassoon (Solo) | Bb0-Bb3 | Key switches start at C6 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave or two to reach the lowest notes Load the C5 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down once octave and you want key switches at C6 Load the C4 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down 2 octaves and you want key switches at C6
All Woodwinds (Solo, Section) | Bb1-C8 | All Woodwinds cross faded, spread across the keyboard. 2 versions: centered in the stereo field panned to orchestra seating positions

## Strings

Articulations : Performance (Sustain, Accent, Staccato - by key velocity) Staccato, Tremolo, Pizzicato

Instruments | Range | Notes
--- | --- | ---
1st Violins (Solo, Section) | G3-A7 | Key switches start at C2 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller up an octave to reach the upper notes Load the C3 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes up and you still want key switches at C2
2nd Violins (Solo, Section) | G3-A7 | Key switches start at C2 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller up an octave to reach the upper notes Load the C3 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes up and you still want key switches at C2
Viola (Solo, Section) | C3-A6 | Key switches start at C2
Cello (Solo, Section) | C2-A5 | Key switches start at C6
String Bass (Solo, Section) | C1-G4 | Key switches start at C6 It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave to reach the lowest notes Load the C5 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down and you still want keyswitches at C6
All Strings (Solo, Section) | C1-A7 | All Strings cross faded, spread across the keyboard. 2 versions: centered in the stereo field panned to orchestra seating positions
NOTES: - Only instrument with SOLO tremolo is 1st violin

## Brass

Articulations : Performance (Sustain, Accent, Staccato - by key velocity), Staccato

Instruments | Range | Notes
--- | --- | ---
Trumpet (Solo, Section) | F#3-C6 | Key Switches start at C2
French Horn (Solo, Section) | B1-F5 | Key Switches start at C6
Trombone (Solo, Section) | E2-F5 | Key Switches start at C6
Bass Trombone (Solo) | Bb0-F5 | Key Switches start at C6. It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave to reach the lowest notes Load the A5 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down and you want keyswitches avaiable (they will be at A6)
Tuba (Solo) | D1-D4 | Key Switches start at C6. It may be necessary to transpose your MIDI controller down an octave to reach the lowest notes Load the C5 key switch patch if you transpose the MIDI notes down and you still want keyswitches at C6
All Brass (Solo, Section) | D1-C6 | All Brass cross faded, spread across the keyboard. 2 versions: centered in the stereo field panned to orchestra seating positions
NOTES: - Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone are dynamicaly cross faded between low and high volume samples

## Vocals

Articulations : Sustain, Normal-mod-wheel

Instruments | Range | Notes
--- | --- | ---
Choir Male | G2-F#4 |
Choir Female | G4-C6 |
Choir Mixed | G2-C6 | Choir Male & Choir Female