Spitfire Abbey Road One - Is it THAT good? [REVIEW]

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Spitfire Audio sent Guy an early copy of Abbey Road One, their fantastic new sample library, to try out. Guy put it to the test and LOVED IT! Hear it for yourself! I'm not paid to review or promote this software. I get a review copy and I only review software I like.
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00:00 Start
02:50 Abbey Road One Orchestra
04:40 High Woodwinds
07:35 High Strings
09:00 Low Strings
11:32 Percussion
13:02 Mic Positions
17:52 What libraries does it compliment?
20:00 Timp Rolls
22:40 Step Time Input
30:10 Brass
33:28 Low Woodwinds
36:13 Finished Piece
37:49 Summary
40:24 Sample Orchestration In A Weekend
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@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

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@Shdnfncidjen 3 жыл бұрын

I always have trouble watching the whole video in one sitting - Guy is just too inspirational! I want to go write something!

@christianwelde 3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@glidelightlypicturestokyo 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! LOL same here!

@calmic75 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@awpMusic1 3 жыл бұрын

haha - he often makes me go BUY something :(

@Yargasblarg1 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to tell you how much I appreciate that you don't edit out your mistakes or your process. I think alot of us often find ourselves in the trap of looking at well edited seamless videos of people composing with minimal error and compare it to our own process of bungling every phrase 10 times over till it's right and feel inferior but seeing someone consistently screw things up until a piece sounds excellent gives us hope.

@fredrobinson6733 3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha. You just described erm... ... ... ...everyone!

@DiamondFizzy 2 жыл бұрын

Soooo true

@Fangornmmc 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for you Guy, when you're renaming a track in Cubase and hit Shift+Enter, it will also rename all the MIDI parts on that track to the same name :)

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

Why do I keep forgetting that? Thank you

@snooganssupreme1339 3 жыл бұрын

Dude....you just changed my life.

@coloaten6682 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkSpaceEducation Blame that Bathrobe Man. He clearly has a problem remembering basic things like putting clothes on :D

@RussellClewett 3 жыл бұрын

How did I not know this, many thanks!!

@xp50player 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate👍

@LordMarr2 3 жыл бұрын

Guy, I found your videos about a month ago and can't stop watching them. I'm learning music/music theory in general and I'm just beginning compositions/orchestrations of my own. You're a great inspiration!

@Drinkyoghurt 3 жыл бұрын

When I grow up I want to be like this Guy.

@jj.vargasmusic5019 3 жыл бұрын

I put the same thing in another of Guy´s videos! XD

3 жыл бұрын

Who else is as excited for this video to come, as we were yesterday, before discovering Spitfire´s Last Mystery? 😃

@NicStride 3 жыл бұрын

Very! :)

@cliffchappers 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty excited but being English, it doesn’t take much..

@marcusdekker 3 жыл бұрын

@@cliffchappers lol

@montazownianr1 3 жыл бұрын

Excitation cooled down for Albion One revisited.

@PC-ku1nn 3 жыл бұрын

You have such an amazing and humorous personality on camera, it makes watching you in this video seem like me embarking on a musical safari trip with you as the guide rather than watching a tutorial/review! Thank you for making 40 minutes of my usually boring day feel like an adventure.

@mattyguitar22 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly this I discovered this channel by accident looking for some reviews for some Spitfire Audio stuff. It is literally like... A safari adventure for making music it's brilliant Like when he was doing game of thrones and he was in the forest and stuff 😂

@thomasanderson5312 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you added in bathrobe man! You're video is great just with the writing but you make it a joy to watch start to finish with your added extras!

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

Bathrobe man salutes you

@finnbuggy178 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making such great videos Guy! I don’t know how you make me laugh every time while also helping me learn a ton about both life and music

@qwiklok 2 жыл бұрын

The infectious enthusiasm of the sheer excitement in creating a score is worth the watching alone. I am not a composer, but do play the horn as a hobby, have a keen taste for music, love the gesture movie soundtracks and always wondered how it was done. Now I know. I'm captivated. thank you.

@courtlaw1 3 жыл бұрын

I got Abbey Road One last weekend and it is absolutely amazing. The sound & Mic positions are amazing. I would tell new users of Spitfire products to probably start with this if they are not going with Albion One first. This Fits in nicely with my other Spitfire products. I have to take my hat off to Spitfire for this one.....Cheers. I do hope there will be updates or some additions to the library. Also thanks for the review of this product. I was on the fence but after watching your walk through I started to get the Spitfire shakes and brought it right after watching. Worth every penny especially getting it on sale.

@MajorBruno 3 жыл бұрын

You've really taken your editing to the next level on this one! Also looks like Spitfire nailed it as usual.

@roogrey 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous sound out of the box! Always so good to watch you work. I have BBCSO Core and was blown away with that, so it's good to know that this is the perfect compliment. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I have zero money at the moment so this kid-in-a-sweet-shop will have to wait, but it's definitely my next addition. Well done, Spitfire Audio!

@Superduperond 3 жыл бұрын

If you had to choose one to score with, wich one would yoh go for?

@IsaacStuart 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are just incredible Guy. Very inspiring... your enthusiasm is infectious and makes me want to get up and write some music!!! Thanks so much for the great vids!

@dakayaerus Жыл бұрын

I love listening to you compose!!! I know this is an old video but you are amazing and very inspiring!!!

@jokopfuhl1247 3 жыл бұрын

wow that was so fun to watch AND informative!! I just love your energy Guy :D

@richardburnett8595 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is awesome thanks for the up take! I was looking forward to this coming for time . Guy you are lucky have a great day

@leeberry1217 3 жыл бұрын

it seems to have that little je-ne-sais-quoi, that Albion had, a magical patina that inspires as you play. One for the collection I suspect. ... and great content as always Guy, love your spirit, all the best!

@MaxTooney 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that constantly amazes me in Guy's videos: his (nearly) complete mastery of Cubase shortcuts. This forty minute musical arrangement would take me an entire day to do.

@drewmango 3 жыл бұрын

Really delightful master session to enjoy!! I just purchased the Abby Road One and am soaking ideas up like a sponge

@NonRelentingGeezers Жыл бұрын

Guy, you are awesome. What I really like in your teachings, is how you always emphasize feeling. A lot of musicians today concentrate on robot like accuracy. Many producers today take all life out of a performance, by correcting everything to the point of destroying all of the human performance. You are such an inspiration. Thank you. I have learned a lot from you.

@somemusicfromandersjonsson938 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! After got kids to bed, stayed myself at bed and started your stream, after you start playing the woods in about 5min I was inspired enough so left the bed, grabbed a beer, and played some woods for an hour (and did not spend time looking for new library haha) Lovely, thanks for inspiration

@courtlaw1 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to Guy's videos more so than the Spitfire videos. I love your reviews and you haven't steered me wrong yet. I am getting the Spitfire sweats. This seems to be Spitfires new instant Orchestra. I need to get the BBCSO upgrade first before jumping on this.

@belmighty 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work Guy. Your recommendations on libraries that fit well together could maybe become a new thing when reviewing new libraries? All the best!

@tricky422 2 жыл бұрын

Quite simply brilliant stuff. Great review, super creative, passionate and clever. Thanks Guy

@chas1085 3 жыл бұрын

I had just about decided on A1, but after seeing this review, I think I’ll be switching to AR1. Thanks, as always, for a great, information packed video!

@okay1904 3 жыл бұрын

high quality samples - what more can one ask for? Great sounding samples. Quite realistic without having to add any reverb. Sampling as really come a long way. Spitfire - congratulations.

@TheDanSebastian 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Michelmore, you are a treasure. Absolutely love your vibe and knowledge! Cheers!

@paultp12cora24 3 жыл бұрын

Just Love The Sounds Mate And Good Job Putting It All Togther Love It

@butterbean_01 3 жыл бұрын

goddamn guy I LOVE you. seriously, you would think this is just a random comment passing by, but I am really inspired by you and your content and i could watch you make music all day.

@LindaMissad 3 жыл бұрын

I like this sound better than the bbc orchestra ensembles. Was this live - I wonder why I'm not getting notifications. Love this. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks, Guy!

@UPadvies 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher, great composer and inspiring personality. Please keep doing this :) Greetings from the Netherlands.

@jimrogers7425 3 жыл бұрын

Having worked in the studio for years I can appreciate the ambiance of these samples. Since I’m just beginning to study music again after a few decades away from it, my only confusion is which symphonic sample libraries to get, since you’ve previously stated that Albion One is a great general purpose library. Yet, from this video it would seem that Abbey Road One and BBC SO are an equally good combination. Also... how about reviewing Omnisphere for use in composition, or at least commenting on it in a video. Thanks again, Guy... a stellar and spot on video.

@Netsuko 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a pleasure watching you work on this. I am currently building my own little home studio. I really REALLY need to start taking keyboard lessons. I feel dumb because this probably should have been the first thing I should have done many years ago. :P

@NigelDThompson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the run-through Guy very useful as always.

@joshistitic 3 жыл бұрын

‘Push another little button and you do the uh that thingy’ -Guy Michelmore, 2020 16:26

@mithrandir404 3 жыл бұрын

"Myuh, wha, pyuh, mewyawah, yeah" -Guy Michelmore, 2020 36:59

@dminach 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as you always do, and great piece of music! Cheers man

@RobbieSongwriter 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Amazed at how my instincts of what to write next, parralelled yours (not same notes but general feel of what to write next). You are right, this library inspires composition. This library sounds great even on my internal speakers on my IMAC 27. If I wasn't broke from the Covid crap, I'd buy it immediately. Love your vids. Thanks for sharing your talent and experience with the libraries.

@Rockhopper1 3 жыл бұрын

So love this library, its has a lovely warmth to it. Plus the tune you wrote is really epic,

@ramadevimangalampalli7797 3 жыл бұрын

You are the homiest person ever! It feels like I’m right there with you in the room!

@audioartisan 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and Inspirational video, Guy. You are the most cheerful happiest composer I have ever witnessed during the compositional process.

@ianvidovic 3 жыл бұрын

You make any sample library sound amazing which makes me spend money! hahaha Thanks for your videos.

@RONNYMORRISMUSIC 2 жыл бұрын

For sure I’m getting this library. Another great video sir. Information, funny and real.

@rdpatterson2682 3 жыл бұрын

Great preview. Thanks. Really inspired now to pick this up.

@BeauStephenson 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!! Excited to try this out.

@AlistairMelville 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review Guy. Yes I have to agree that this will tie in nicely with the BBC SO. Best of both worlds really :-) The Abbey Road One sound is just stunning !!

@thepiperofsimms9974 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Guy ! Those are Grade A sounds. Thank you. Yuma, Arizona

@pasc1977 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Guy! :)

@michaelbereckis 3 жыл бұрын

As a German, my English is not that good. So I clicked on your previous videos relatively quickly. Since I had already pre-ordered Abbey Road One, I watched your video again yesterday and today. Abbey Road is probably ideal for me, as it will allow me to get results relatively quickly through the instrument groups and not have to record every single part. I was even more fascinated by your looseness and your humor. Still you are very efficient and I noticed some workflows. In any case, I'll watch your other videos now too! Many Thanks.

@ArjanSchaeffer 3 жыл бұрын

the sounds are amazing... but the quick composition is just as amazing.. master at work

@chandyhuds 3 жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY gonna get this! Absolutely nuts for a sample library

@Frank.Zimmermann 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for the review Guy! Another great piece of music in just 40 minutes, my goodness. But here's a little hint: The stereo image of your KZfaq videos is flipped 180°, we have the 1st Violins to the right, Basses to the left etc... not exactly bad, but it needs getting used to. 😁 Cheers Guy! 👏

@MishterG 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe this Guy is so hilarious, and on top of that all of his videos, no matter the topic, are just so inspiring!

@mrrichardlaw 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! New to the channel, but loving your work. Love your passion and work. Thanks for sharing.

@autotunesucks3546 3 жыл бұрын

when you played the first chord of the library. I got massive goose bumps omg so good

@iainmac462 3 жыл бұрын

Got it pre-ordered. Thanks Guy!!

@Grassyfieldsflowers 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having so much fun listening to this. I've now got 2 fantastic ideas for how to get more inspiration for composing. ONE: watching videos of other people's composing sessions! TWO: Whoever said you literally need a video or film to compose to? We can just READ fairy stories etc over the top! Thanks ever so much! 😀

@DexterDexter123 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. what this has taught me more than anything is that the instruments have to be used in the way they are in the orchestra - it might seem obvious to some - but I just remade this peice, pretty much note for note, and it's the most realistic thing i've ever done, which means it's not the software it's me. I can' t fix the software, but i can learn to fix my approach. thank you again! also i'm on a 6 year old macbook pro with 16 gig of ram and there's no glitching.

@danchapmanpiano 3 жыл бұрын

Guy is the most entertaining person to watch on KZfaq. Love it 😅👌

@storiesreadaloud5635 3 жыл бұрын

It seems Abbey road has its fair share of painters as well as musicians.

@gregkurka 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, thanks for making great content!! 👏

@michaelrbyrne5750 3 жыл бұрын

Just pre-ordered mine this morning but glad to see a run through from your point of view. Have a lot of trust in spitfire as I've been using them as my main libaries professionally now for 2 years. This is my first big purchase (above the €29 range) and it was a tie between this and Albion one or BBC but I believe I've made the right choice. The others can wait! Exciting stuff

@andyr3802 3 жыл бұрын

Let us know how this compares. I’m just about to invest in the £29 packs, but was thinking whether it was worth waiting for a sale and jumping direct to Albion One, or now, this...

@michaelrbyrne5750 3 жыл бұрын

@@andyr3802 for sure go for the €29 packs. The latest, Intimate strings is truly a steal at the price. I love the sound of them and the commissions I get and use them on have the clients chuffed so you can do wonders with them. I used Albion a few times via friends and it's a step up so big hopes here. Will let you know. It's just on such a good price deal now I can't say no

@olukz2529 3 жыл бұрын

this library sounds absolutely fricking amazing. i neeeeeeeeed

@AlisaMarie 3 жыл бұрын

You always make me laugh with your cup of tea ☕️😁

@ashJ-16 3 жыл бұрын

Guy you're the coolest guy on KZfaq seriously... You are a great entertainer, musician, person... and you are hilarious man... This is my first video and I'm hooked....please make more.... Cheers

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

OK!

@polkmusic 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds so good. Another library to add to my scoring arsenal.

@lordwormpie 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Love the library. But the thing I enjoyed most was what you did with it.

@galendezharveyjohnpadayhag29 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching many of your videos this past few week and I loved it, your vids inspires me more to be a musician. But the thing is, I did not subscribe yet and I always wait for your vids. What a fool me, I'm so stupid!

@TheBroadcastStudio365 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the software:) Thanks for this video!

@akcel1211 3 жыл бұрын

I love anything in your review Guy

@Halfstar3 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this library. Sounds very cohesive! I'm getting it 100%.

@jayhunthuntcreative 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I bought it. Downloading now.

@PeachesChrenko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much your video helped me make up my mind! Love your enthusiasm :)

@JosephSnode 3 жыл бұрын

Spitfire audio is awesome! It’s the best discovery of 2020 for me.

@SoothemeMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Dear GUY! I am a seasoned Composer with 27+ years of experience and I have to admit: You are the most entertaining figure on You tube for me and I tell you what: I also talk to my instruments when I load them up😏. I sometimes just watch a random video of yours to get into an inspiring mood to compose. Keep up the amazing work my friend. Greetings from Vancouver Canada

@hanko76 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir ! :D wonderful video and music and i like how you introduce this library :) and it laugh because i'm not alone to make same mistakes on edit MIDI on DAW ^^

@Skykingsound 3 жыл бұрын

That's one of your best "off the top of your head" pieces. Also, love the shirt.

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! rapanuiclothing.com/

@Nazfunk Жыл бұрын

Sir, you are a beautiful human being. Great video, I cannot wait to get home and install this!

@CatherineMeeson 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, goofing around making music, nice to get a sense of it, much better way to preview a library than boring pre-recorded stuff. Magic of the moment is much batter

@Sam_Utah 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you present your video, humorous and informative. Of course we are listening to an Emmy nominated composer with mad skills but that is all the better. KZfaq should establish awards, you would be nominated. Looks like I need another library, Abby Road One sounds luscious. If I have the disk space, I would love to try my 5 keys and 25 triads with it (which is the extent of my skills). Nevertheless sometimes something musical flows out of my hands. Thanks.

@papabois5001 3 жыл бұрын

Man… I started rapping and writing lyrics to your video…. It's good to have a library… it's great to have a fantastic player…. Salute

@mythic2750 3 жыл бұрын

"Somewhere in the forest the princess is walking alone" - and here I am sitting in my bedroom, bobbing my head to the beat thinking - this princess is really walking for a long time. Oh! The sheer anticipation of what will happen next almost killed me in that moment 🤣🤣🤣

@russelltaylor3102 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific Vid, thanks for your insight. I think Abbey Rd One is a must now. Newly subscribed and loving it! More please :-)

@benyano1 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, Guy.

@tlawhon 3 жыл бұрын

This piece immediately put me in mind of the Kingdoms of Amalur music, which in my opinion is a big compliment!

@Iain2000 3 жыл бұрын

This library would be ideal for a bit of John Barry.... Love it!

@curlykeys8261 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody: The princess in the Forrest: 🏃🏻‍♀️

@daviddechamps8840 3 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed 10 times already ;-) Really inspired by your videos (but also sometimes discouraged as it would take me 40 weeks, not 40 minutes, to achieve something not even approaching!) But ok... I'm getting back at it !

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

So YOURE David Deschamps 1- 19 -I wondered

@benshirleymusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Also: Wonderful template color. Would you mind saying something about this in the near future? All the best and thanks again!

@GenuineHeather 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of creating a direct-deposit from my checking account to Spitfire. It would save a lot of time.

@liberiofrank 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! To my amateurish ear, nothing sounds better than Spitfire libraries.

@Kharrari 3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@ontheroof4157 3 жыл бұрын

looking forward to this video 👍👍

@user-cb2ey2yi5b 4 ай бұрын

Thats really cool seeing what England is like. I had no idea you lived in England!

@Emily_M81 3 жыл бұрын

The review I was waiting for when I saw that Spitfire had dropped this >_> I'm so torn on this one. If it had the ensembles and the individual elements I'd be sold. Sketch out an idea and then go in and really set it all out with the same library/etc. But even the stuff coming for 2021 are just more ensembles. Brushes, pens, and pencils to add to your sketchpad, I suppose.

@VHC90 3 жыл бұрын

“You waited all this time and played the wrong note “ hahah love this guy!

@life-x476 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you are such an Inspiration

@MaggieKB 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular product and made into superb music too. Color me impressed! Just last week though, I bought ALL the Spitfire Originals and now must be content with those. Sigh.

@joshs.6292 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that step input feature is going to help so much 😭

@awpqq 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see so many positive comments about this library - there are some really nasty negative ones elsewhere. Looking forward to working with this and BBC SO Core together.

@ThinkSpaceEducation 3 жыл бұрын

Well this channel seems to attract reasonable happy people