Metropolis Ark: The Orchestra with 5 Personalities (Orchestral Tools Overview)

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  • An overview of the Metropolis Ark series by Orchestral Tools: 5 Personality types combined in one orchestra. Now available as SINE bundle.
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    00:00​​​​ Intro
    00:22 Approach & Sound
    01:47 Ark 1: Mom's favorite son
    04:14 Ark 2: Emo brother
    06:02 Ark 3: High school bully
    08:12 Ark 4: Surgeon with anger issues
    10:34 Ark 5: Nanny on steroids
    13:08 Conclusion
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    Instrument icons by Flaticon
    Metropolis Ark 1-5 trailers

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  • @RLeaguer_Saint
    @RLeaguer_Saint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    There is no one else on TH-cam who can bring sample libraries alive like Kevin Kuschel! Developers, take note! Get Kevin to give an overview of your new library, and watch your profits soar! Great job Kevin!

  • @LordComradeAnarchoCapitalus
    @LordComradeAnarchoCapitalus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I have a slightly different analogy
    Ark 1: The ADHD kid
    Ark 2: The Quiet kid
    Ark 3: The Jock
    Ark 4: Eccentric Serial Killer
    Ark 5: Teacher

  • @jmmm2703
    @jmmm2703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The rhythm of the ARK4 demo is stuck in my head. It's cool that the male voice choir gives more interest!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ark 4 demo was so much fun to write :D And very easy thanks to the full orchestra patches. I'm happy with the sound there.

  • @BenBerkenboschMusic
    @BenBerkenboschMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is such a great video. It's gonna be the first recommendation I will give someone when they ask me about the differences of the Ark series. I'm very impressed. The explanations of each Ark here are easy to understand and straight to the point, and the editing oh man, it's great. I also really like the fact how you included a great demo for each Ark, they are a very clear example to what they have to offer. Keep up the great work!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, Ben! Spread the word! :D

  • @xianning
    @xianning ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After watching a few of your videos, I want to say I like how enthusiastic you are towards these libraries. Rarely do I see someone who has so much passion towards their art.

  • @genesisopera
    @genesisopera 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful presentation of the Ark series - Thank you.

  • @masonthomassax
    @masonthomassax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a great composer, and this is an excellent demonstration of these libraries. It's definitely helping me to make my decision!
    Love the videos!

  • @tarek-jawad
    @tarek-jawad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review Kevin, I own all 5 of them and just got excited again about using these amazing libraries lol thanks you, love you delivery and passion.

  • @user-uf6le4pj9k
    @user-uf6le4pj9k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best review that I've ever seen! really appreciate it. keep going, bro 🙏

  • @simondelguste
    @simondelguste 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this very clear and great video !

  • @marvinroggon3168
    @marvinroggon3168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great head to head review and explanation. No wonder I was within the first 100 subscribers. Now i also ring the bell. The ARK series in total cover pretty much everything orchestral. Awesome video.

  • @Hartproduktie
    @Hartproduktie ปีที่แล้ว

    best review It's cool a clear example to what they have to offer. Keep up the great work!

  • @mikehall5835
    @mikehall5835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolute superb presentation !!

  • @markelvinstudio
    @markelvinstudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, nice to see all libraries one after the other

  • @mistral-unizion-music
    @mistral-unizion-music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Kevin! Well explained, amazing editing as always and I really really love your demos, especially the one for Ark 5. Cheers!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :) Glad you like the music!

  • @KlareAudio
    @KlareAudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really really really love your channel. your presentation style is straight to the point, not wasting any of your viewer's time; and executed with quality and style. Something sorely missing in the creator space surrounding these topics. Thanks a lot!!!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your awesome feedback :)

  • @AndreasASJacobs
    @AndreasASJacobs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a very very great review! It is definitely the best sample review that I've ever watched in TH-cam (and I watched so many reviews). The explanation, video editing and the demo tracks are all well done and produced. I can totally see that a lot of effort was put it in this video. The only bad thing about this video is that it made me wants to empty my bank account and buy all of them haha Your channel totally deserves more views and channel! I have subscribed to your channel and will help to spread the word! Thank you!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your feedback and support :)

  • @julianjaycomposer
    @julianjaycomposer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    an awesome and truly unique take on the series Kevin! So cool to watch. Wished I had such a Nany on steroids as a kid. Would have been fun 😜

  • @ezhaltd
    @ezhaltd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video is CRMINALLY underrated. should have more than 100k at least

  • @julienz8274
    @julienz8274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty nice review !

  • @TheSinlessAssassin
    @TheSinlessAssassin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks this is super helpful seeing as this series is half off right now for Black Friday :D

  • @conradkaplan1579
    @conradkaplan1579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the video my friend

  • @Adrian-lb9to
    @Adrian-lb9to ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool!

  • @fiaskolo
    @fiaskolo ปีที่แล้ว

    It's assive ! Great overview.

  • @BlackJpeg
    @BlackJpeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn what an amazing editing .

  • @irisk9105
    @irisk9105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ark 4 is really empowering with its energetic rhythm 🥁 🤩

  • @aljacnorges4877
    @aljacnorges4877 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!

  • @paulg3388
    @paulg3388 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video but I still can't make my mind up on which one to purchase. I have BBCSO and Symphonic and a number of other libraries and I am tempted for Ark 5 as I love the sound and the fact it helps me also as per the comment below "teacher". I will continue to watch all the Videos and maybe one day make up my mind :)

  • @tengomolashkhia2795
    @tengomolashkhia2795 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice review

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @lectromic3285
    @lectromic3285 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems that Ark 1, Ark 2 and Ark 4 are a great team to support my Albion One and Neo. Thank you.

  • @immax79
    @immax79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Due to your review... I've decided to buy the whole bundle version.. U know, just in case i need one of them 😂🤘🏼 Also, theres a student discount which makes all the difference - Anyway, Thank you for the video explaning the difference between them❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
    Finally i get a massive extended orchestra library❤️❤️❤️
    Lot's of music love
    Max - Denmark

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope it will treat you well! Now go write awesome music :)

  • @MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents
    @MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish I could post a picture of a skeleton here to depict me waiting for the Ark 1 reverb tail to wind down....for the CLOSE mics!

  • @KevinKuschel
    @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ark 3 packs quite a punch

    • @MaxKusari
      @MaxKusari 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to buy Ark 3 one day, really want to try it out! 😀

  • @Pierre-Gabriel
    @Pierre-Gabriel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patch multi of ark 3 is insane 🤩

  • @SteveBardenComposerAuthor
    @SteveBardenComposerAuthor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a very nice breakdown and comparison of all five libraries, but I’m a bit surprised you did not include a demonstration of all five libraries playing together and showcasing how they can work together to complement each other.

  • @PerchHunter
    @PerchHunter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video , thank You. May i ask how You make this type of eights note pattern in strings and woodwinds in demo of ark 5 ? This legato transitions sound really well here. is it som speciall pattern patch for this ?

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a specific articulation called Chords minor in this case.

  • @PinkCrocodile
    @PinkCrocodile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alright time to subscribe this channel

  • @h0pesfall
    @h0pesfall ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe there is finally a sale now. Bye bye money!

  • @bastionecojone
    @bastionecojone ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, you got yourself a new subscriber. Thank you for this video!

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! :) Glad it was helpful to you

  • @bauloswav
    @bauloswav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you please release the demo of the ark 4 somewhere?

  • @joseffus5432
    @joseffus5432 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kompakte aber informative Review mit wirklich großartigen Demostücken. Hast du Musik studiert oder bist du Autodidakt?

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Danke dir, selbst angeeignet :)

    • @joseffus5432
      @joseffus5432 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinKuschel Irre. Gibts da empfehlenswerte Lernmethoden oder ist es einfach ein angeborenes gutes Gehör? Mit der Komposition für tonale Instrumente tu ich mich seit Jahren ziemlich schwer, und obwohl mein Gestümper trotzdem total Spaß macht ist so ne wahrgenommene Talentlosigkeit doch dezent frustrierend :/

  • @georgezorbas9036
    @georgezorbas9036 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I find somewhere the building of Mom's favorite son 01:47 . I want so see the approach of Ark 1

  • @chris.bradshaw
    @chris.bradshaw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mate, I could listen to you say Flugel-horn all day

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😏

    • @chris.bradshaw
      @chris.bradshaw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinKuschel in a good way obviously! Your channel is great, thanks so much for the hard work and inspiration 👍

  • @EFDNora
    @EFDNora 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an avid use of ARK 1 and mostly insterested in clustered huge pieces its the only orquestral library i have and o Got no regrets

  • @LARADEKA
    @LARADEKA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *_Ark 1 is pure Fortississimo (THE CHOIR). Ark 2 is atmosphere realm. Ark 3 is also Fortississimo but you must be "high-leveled" (Perfect for composing something discordant, lol, for the sake of the theme)._*
    *_Not sure for 4 and 5. 4 sounds similar to 1. 5 is a tool of hope._*
    *_I'm not even sure to save up for Ark 1 since I followed a fellow musician who uses Ark 1 too (I'm rivaled with Oceania 2 and Symphonic Choirs, or 8dio's other tools)._*

  • @DavidEHarrisMusic
    @DavidEHarrisMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you compare the choirs in Ark 1 and Ark 5? Just different effects?

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ark 1: Legato with Aahs, sustains, marcatos, some glissandi. Overall sounds a bit more far away.
      Ark 5: Legato with syllables, sustains, pad-like sustains, crescendos (long/medium/short), rips, glissandi and shepard tones. Overall sounds a little bit closer to me but not sure? Ark 5 also has a third mixed choir patch (male + female).
      Ark 5 will do better at supportive textures and swells than 1. Though the legato can also go quite loud.
      Check the product page -> Instruments for both Ark 1 and 5, they have demos for each patch. Hope this helps!

    • @DavidEHarrisMusic
      @DavidEHarrisMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KevinKuschel I’ve had the entire Ark 1 several years, got the Ark 5 combined choir last month . Thanks for your observations!

  • @daniellamparter9217
    @daniellamparter9217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I forgot I wasnt watching HBO

  • @dezinerAhmad
    @dezinerAhmad ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.. What a comparative video.... Especially at this BLACK FRIDAY This comes like A God's Guidance 😇...
    ORCHESTRAL TOOLS SHOULD MAKE THIS AN OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUNDLE.....
    THANKS ....
    Now I now what ech ARK does Precisely

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Hope I'll be able to do this for more series and developers in the future.

  • @elliotpolanco159
    @elliotpolanco159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    are those your demos?

  • @ritchxmusic
    @ritchxmusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Metropolis 1 vs Jaeger, which is more "epic" (!) ? :-)

    • @KevinKuschel
      @KevinKuschel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ark 1is more "organic epic", Jaeger more "modern processed epic".

    • @ritchxmusic
      @ritchxmusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KevinKuschel Awesome. btw have you tried the UVI Orchestral Suite? Just wondered how to compares

  • @citizenworld8094
    @citizenworld8094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Metropolis is perfect if you can't orchestrate however you will sound like the rest of the guys who can't orchestrate.

    • @studioonetutorials
      @studioonetutorials 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ...and you can make it sound quite beautiful if you have some arranging skills.

    • @thisislance
      @thisislance 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow, what a poor take.

    • @mistral-unizion-music
      @mistral-unizion-music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@thisislance Yeah some take pride in looking others from above and making others look bad for compensating their own lack of confidence and instead of focusing on their weekneses, they prefer spitting on others to feel better. Oh well... This is like the statement that says: Opinions are like covid, it's not because you have one that you need to give it to others! 🤣

    • @joanna439
      @joanna439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@studioonetutorials ...yes but what has that got to do with his point?

    • @statlerwarldorf2583
      @statlerwarldorf2583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@mistral-unizion-musicIf you didn't study orchestration then I understand your point. "Composers" don't want to put in the years of hard study and when someone makes a (tough) valid statement you try to ridicule it. "Can't argue with a fool coz onlookers can't tell the difference and beat you with experience" applies here

  • @larstinderholt7438
    @larstinderholt7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont like ark5 at all. Messy