Benjamin Wallfisch Strings

• Created in collaboration with composer Benjamin Wallfisch, this string library aims for high realism and expressiveness.
• Designed for composers to write for strings as if for a live orchestra, emphasizing authentic performance.

Product Overview

Benjamin Wallfisch Strings is a meticulously crafted collection that aims to replicate the realism and expressiveness of a live string orchestra. Developed in collaboration with composer Benjamin Wallfisch, this library features both tutti and divisi sections, allowing for intricate layering and interlocking melodies that feel organic and dynamic.

Details

The library includes a comprehensive range of articulations such as sustained notes, marcato, staccato, spiccato, pizzicato, tremolo, and trills, all recorded without loops to ensure authenticity. Each articulation is available in both upbow and downbow strokes, providing composers with the flexibility to specify bowing direction for greater realism. Five dynamic layers enhance expressiveness, with vibrato automatically increasing at higher dynamics to accentuate climactic moments.

Recorded at the Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin, the library offers multiple mic positions, including close, tree, and immersive setups, allowing for tailored mixing options. The curated mix by Wallfisch himself ensures that the strings blend seamlessly into various scoring contexts, from cinematic soundscapes to intimate character-driven pieces. The recent update also introduced short articulations and ornaments across all divisi sections, enhancing the library's versatility and consistency.