Fluid Shorts II

• Fluid Shorts II is a virtual instrument library designed for creating short, expressive musical phrases.
• The library is compatible with the full version of Kontakt but not with the Kontakt Player.

Product Overview

Fluid Shorts II revisits the concept of performance-sourced chamber string shorts, enhancing the experience with multiple recorded speeds for spiccato. This library features a lively character derived from actual performances, making it suitable for fast-paced phrases and dynamic scoring.

Details

The instrument includes four distinct repetition speeds, allowing for true repetition sampling that adapts to your playing speed. It features eight violins, six violas, five cellos, and four basses, all recorded in an ambient hall with close, main (AB), and wide mic positions. This setup ensures a cohesive sound, as all musicians performed together in the same session.

With up to seven round-robins and a single dynamic layer, the library offers a robust playability experience. A sample offset control slider allows for fine-tuning, while a stacking option lets you layer all four repetition speeds for a fuller sound. The new balance features enable dynamic range adjustments, making it easier to fit the strings into various scoring contexts.

Fluid Shorts II is designed for use in Kontakt 5.8.1 and above, with a total size of approximately 3. Its focus on loud dynamics makes it an effective complement to other libraries, particularly for high-energy compositions.