Spitfire Audio Abbey Road One: Orchestral Foundations plug-in offers unparalleled access to the iconic Studio One at Abbey Road, the birthplace of movie music for films like Star Wars, Harry Potter and Avengers: Endgame. This groundbreaking library captures a full 90-piece symphonic orchestra recorded by award-winning sound engineers using priceless vintage microphones and the legendary TG12345 MK3 desk. Featuring strings, brass, woodwinds and cinematic percussion, all grouped into ensembles, this collection delivers instant playability with exceptional sonic detail. Housed in Spitfire Audio's proprietary plug-in, Orchestral Foundations provides composers with the tools to create lush, cinematic arrangements with breathtaking realism and depth.
Legendary Microphone Options
Abbey Road One offers unmatched flexibility with up to 10 individual microphone signals and two professional mix options created by four-time GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Simon Rhodes. Explore rare vintage mics like the RM1B paired with classic ribbons to achieve a vintage scoring stage tone or utilize modern configurations for pristine clarity. Each mic signal, from ambient to outriggers, allows you to tailor your mix to suit your project's specific needs. Combined with the unmistakable acoustics of Studio One, this comprehensive mic selection empowers composers with cinematic-grade sound customization.
Extensive Articulations and Dynamic Layers
This orchestral library includes 69 articulations—the most offered in any Spitfire Audio ensemble library—spanning strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion. With up to five dynamic layers, the collection captures the full range of expression, from soft pizzicato plucks to powerful staccatissimo bursts. Each articulation is designed for immediate playability, ensuring seamless transitions between textures. Whether you're building tension with tremolo strings or creating drama with swelling brass, these articulations provide extraordinary control over orchestral dynamics and performance.
Innovative Percussion for Cinematic Impact
The percussion section of Abbey Road One delivers dynamic and transformative textures, including Verdi drums, tam-tams, piccolo snares and octobans. These instruments were meticulously recorded to capture their full tonal character and impact. Ensembles like the Drum Ensemble and Metals Ensemble provide cohesive, layered soundscapes ideal for underscoring cinematic moments. From soft booms to sharp metallic crashes, the percussion instruments offer a full spectrum of timbres and intensities for creating tension, drama or rhythmic drive.
Designed for Professional Film Scoring
Spitfire Audio Abbey Road One: Orchestral Foundations is tailored for composers who demand the highest level of sonic detail and flexibility in their scoring projects. With its expansive articulation options, legendary microphone configurations and intuitive plugin design, this library is essential for crafting immersive and expressive orchestral arrangements. Whether you're scoring blockbuster films or creating nuanced compositions, Abbey Road One delivers the cinematic sound that has defined generations of iconic movie music.