Miroslav Philharmonik 2 Explained

Miroslav Philharmonik has carved a niche for itself in the crowded landscape of orchestral libraries by offering sounds focusing on emotional character. In this info-packed tutorial series, studio expert Eli Krantzberg demonstrates how to pull every last nuance out of this impressive virtual string instrument.

Videos
Getting to Know the Interface (07:30) - Explore the new Philharmonik 2 interface. See what the Play, Mix, Edit, Macro, & FX tabs do. Learn how to set audio, MIDI, and library pathway settings for the stand alone version, and discover how some of the simple global functions work.
Working with Key Switch Instruments (10:57) - Learn how to browse, load, and record multi articulation key switch instruments. See how to manually insert key switch notes after a part is played. And explore some of the DAW settings and functions needed to accommodate and optimize their use.
Working with Multis (09:08) - Explore some of the ways of approaching and setting up multis for doubling parts in an arrangement.
Mixing in the Virtual Box (06:16) - See how an arrangement is mixed all from one multi using internal Philharmonik 2 effects processing exclusively.
Mixing in the DAW (05:34) - Rather than using internal Philharmonik processing, explore various strategies for mixing the sounds using your DAW’s plug-ins. Multi output instances of Philharmonik can be used to separate parts so they arrive at discreet channel strips in your DAW. Or, multiple multis can be used as a means of grouping layered sounds together.
Working with Patterns (06:54) - Learn how to set up note triggers for the Philharmonik 2 instrumental patterns, edit their playback parameters, and drag and drop them into your DAW as MIDI data.
The Live Tab (03:35) - See how the Live Tab is used to create set lists, which contain multiple songs. Each song is comprised of several multis, all stored in memory so they can be quickly recalled either via the GUI or via MIDI program change messages.
Multis & the Part Strip (06:10) - See how the Part Strip on the Edit Page is used to edit part based polyphony, transposition, note range, velocity range, and more.
Instrument Editing Pt. 1 (04:53) - Explore the sample strip functions, including granular and formant based sound manipulation; and hear how the velocity strip is used to have note velocity effect amplitude, pitch, and filter depth.
Instrument Editing Pt. 2 (05:38) - Learn how to use the velocity to filter function to have instruments sound slightly darker when played quietly, and brighter when played with more force; and explore the LFO section and see how it can be used to create a natural vibrato that fades in after a few milliseconds.
Instrument Editing Pt. 3 (05:23) - Discover how the envelope section is used to shape the amplitude, filter response, and pitch of a note over time; and how the the key strip is used to create portamento, or pitch transition, effects between notes.
Macros, MIDI & More (06:39) - Explore some ways of using and customizing the built in macro controls, and learn how to create a velocity split multi.