Eastwest Hollywood Pop Brass
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The Essentials to Know About Hollywood Pop Brass
The Essentials to Know About Hollywood Pop Brass
- Instant Modern Pop Brass: sharp and "larger than life" brass to quickly capture the punch typical of pop, funk, and rock.
- Recorded in a High-End Studio: premium brass section recorded at Studio One of the Hollywood studios, with a recording approach designed to cut through the mix.
- Two Complementary Ensembles: a 4-piece ensemble for tight arrangements and a 5-piece ensemble dedicated to phrases and licks.
- Awards: nominated for the 2020 TEC Awards (Best Musical Instrument Software) and winner of the MusicTech Choice Award as well as the MusicPlayers.com "Wish I Had One" Award.
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What Hollywood Pop Brass Is For
Hollywood Pop Brass is a virtual instrument designed to produce contemporary brass sections, ideal for pop, funk, soul, rock, and Latin productions. It is aimed at composers, beatmakers, and producers who want to integrate dynamic, biting, and immediately usable brass, whether for a hook, rhythmic stabs, riffs, or backing lines that lift a chorus.
Main Features
A Brass Section Tailored for the Mix
The sound targets a "pop-ready" output: clear attacks, strong presence, and bright character, for arrangements that remain clear even in dense productions (drums, bass, guitars, synths). The recording was done in a renowned studio environment, with a recording approach focused on impact.
Two Ensemble Configurations for More Realism
The instrument is based on a 4-piece formation consisting of 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 1 saxophone (alternating baritone, tenor, or alto depending on the range). For phrases and licks, a 5-piece ensemble adds a second saxophone to enrich the voicings: 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 2 saxophones (baritone/tenor/alto depending on the arrangement).
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| OS | OS X 10.7 (or later) | Plugins | VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX |
| Memory | 8 GB | Audio Interface | ASIO drivers |
| Processor | Intel dual-core i5 (or equivalent) at 2.7 GHz (or higher) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which brass section is included for pop and funk stabs?
This library features a 4-piece ensemble with 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 1 saxophone. The saxophone switches between baritone, tenor, and alto depending on the written range.
Do the brass phrases use a larger ensemble?
Its phrase and licks configuration expands to 5 players, with 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and 2 saxophones.
Is Hollywood Pop Brass compatible with a Mac?
The specified setup runs on OS X 10.7 or later. It requires 8 GB of RAM and a dual-core Intel i5 processor at 2.7 GHz minimum, or equivalent. Supported formats include AU, VST-2, VST-3, and AAX.
Which plug-in formats are available?
Supported formats are VST-2, VST-3, AU, and AAX. Integration is thus ensured within environments using any of these standards.
Is a specific audio interface required?
Usage requires an audio interface with ASIO drivers, and the software is delivered via download.




