LIVE CELLOS OSTINATOS & PHRASES
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
These professional live cello recordings will help you:
- Create instantly realistic cello ostinatos that sample libraries can't replicate
- Save hours of MIDI programming on fast legato passages and repeated notes
- Add authentic Hollywood sound recorded in a 3,000+ sq ft scoring stage
- Layer under sample libraries to add realism and natural performance
- Use as reference point for mixing and achieving professional cinematic sound
- Learn idiomatic cello writing from professionally notated scores
- Build custom phrases by combining different ostinato cells
WHAT'S INCLUDED
OPTION A: BASIC VERSION ($19)
56 professional WAV files featuring:
- Major ostinatos only - Perfect for heroic, uplifting compositions
- 2 musical keys - D and G for maximum versatility
- LA Studio Mix - Closer, more intimate sound that blends with sample libraries
- 48kHz/24-bit WAV files - Professional studio quality
- $0.33 per ostinato - Incredible value for live recordings
File Count:
28 unique ostinatos × 2 keys × Major only = 56 files
OPTION B: PRO VERSION ($39)
420 professional WAV files PLUS exclusive bonuses:
- Both Major AND Minor ostinatos - Complete emotional range
- 2 musical keys - D and G
- LA Studio Mix included - Professional base mix
- Complete musical scores (PDF) - Find ostinatos instantly by number
- Mic setup visual diagram - Understanding the recording setup
- 48kHz/24-bit WAV files - Studio-quality recordings
🎁 FIRST 150 CUSTOMERS BONUS (127 spots remaining):
- Marc Jovani Mix - Orchestral/cinematic character (140+ files)
- Dirk Ehlert Mix - Added saturation and character (140+ files)
- Total with bonuses: 420 files - That's $0.09 per file!
Complete File Structure:
• Base content: ~140 files (ostinatos × 2 keys × Major/Minor)
• Marc Jovani Mix: ~140 files (first 150 customers)
• Dirk Ehlert Mix: ~140 files (first 150 customers)
• Total: 420 professional WAV files
🎙️ ADD-ON: INDIVIDUAL MIC FILES - $17
Take full control with 1,760 additional files!
Get access to every microphone track used in the LA recording sessions:
- • Spot Mics (KM86) - Close, detailed cello sound
- • Mid Mics (U89) - Balanced perspective
- • Decca Tree - Classic orchestral placement
- • Wide Mics - Room ambience and space
Perfect for composers who want total flexibility and professional mixing options.
🎻 ADD-ON: SECOND TAKES - $19
Double your cello section size!
Get additional recordings for ~50% of the ostinatos, allowing you to stack performances and expand from 4 cellos to 8 (or even 12). Transform your compositions from realistic to epic, lush, and truly orchestral.
THE PROBLEM WITH SAMPLE LIBRARIES
WHY LIVE RECORDINGS MATTER
Sample libraries have limitations that live recordings solve:
SAMPLE LIBRARIES:
- No round-robin legatos
- Fake-sounding fast passages
- Robotic repeated notes
- Limited bow change realism
LIVE RECORDINGS:
- Natural legato variations
- Fluid fast passages
- Organic repeated notes
- Real bow changes & dynamics
These recordings give you the "impossible" articulations - the fast legato phrases and ostinatos that sound fake with samples but are essential for cinematic music.
HOW TO USE THESE RECORDINGS
1. USE RAW AS-IS
Drag and drop directly into your DAW. The LA Studio Mix is designed to blend seamlessly with your existing sample libraries.
2. STACK FOR BIGGER SOUND
Layer multiple takes or use octave variations to create a massive cello section sound. Combine D and G ostinatos for harmonic richness.
3. LAYER UNDER SAMPLES
Add these recordings underneath your sample libraries to inject life and realism. Pan slightly right, add subtle room reverb, and find the perfect balance.
4. CREATE CUSTOM PHRASES
Use the included scores to identify specific cells within ostinatos. Cut and combine different motifs to build completely new phrases while maintaining authentic Hollywood sound.
5. REFERENCE FOR MIXING
This is the hidden power: These recordings become your North Star - a reference point for what real cellos sound like in a professional scoring stage. Compare your sample libraries against these recordings to dial in perfect reverb, EQ, and balance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Format: 48kHz/24-bit WAV files
- Recording: 4-cello section (small ensemble for flexibility)
- Keys: D and G (both major and minor in Option B)
- Tempo: Primarily 90 BPM with some faster variations
- Length: 4-16 bars per ostinato
- Total size: Approximately 6+ GB (all content)
- Delivery: Instant download links after purchase
- Compatibility: Any DAW that supports WAV files
- License: 100% Royalty-free for all commercial projects
MIX SPECIFICATIONS
LA STUDIO MIX (All packages)
Closer, more intimate sound designed to blend perfectly with sample libraries. This is your go-to mix for easy integration.
MARC JOVANI MIX (First 150 customers)
Orchestral and cinematic character with enhanced spatial placement. Perfect for epic, sweeping compositions.
DIRK EHLERT MIX (First 150 customers)
Added character, saturation, and slight compression for more aggressive, modern cinematic sound.
FILE ORGANIZATION
Folder Structure:
📁 Live Cellos Ostinatos
├── 📁 LA Mix
│ ├── 📁 D
│ │ ├── 📁 Major
│ │ └── 📁 Minor
│ └── 📁 G
│ ├── 📁 Major
│ └── 📁 Minor
├── 📁 MJ Mix (First 150)
├── 📁 Dirk Ehlert Mix (First 150)
├── 📁 Individual Mics (Add-on)
└── 📄 Scores & Documentation
File Naming:
[Key]_ostinato_[Number]_Cellos_[Tonality]_[Mix].wav
Example: D_ostinato_15_Cellos_Major_LA.wav
WHY THESE RECORDINGS WORK
- ✓ Recorded in professional Hollywood scoring stage - Same rooms as major film scores
- ✓ Real musicians, real performances - Natural dynamics and bow changes
- ✓ Small section for flexibility - 4 cellos can be layered or used solo
- ✓ Multiple mix options - Find the perfect sound for your project
- ✓ Idiomatic writing - Professionally composed for authentic cello technique
- ✓ Complete documentation - Scores help you find exactly what you need
- ✓ Instant workflow improvement - Drag, drop, and compose
⚠️ Important Note: These are live audio recordings (WAV files), not MIDI files. They provide the authentic sound that MIDI programming with samples cannot achieve, especially for fast legato passages and natural bow changes.
Option A - Basic Version: $40
$19
56 Major ostinatos
Option B - Pro Version: $80
$39
420 files including all bonuses
Available Add-ons:
Individual Mics: $17 | Second Takes: $19
BONUSES REMAINING:
Marc Jovani & Dirk Ehlert Mixes: 39 spots remaining
Launch pricing ends soon - Regular prices will be $40/$80