Threnody Strings

• Features a 60-piece orchestra with 26 articulations, including avant-garde techniques like glissandi and col legno.
• Utilizes 3 mic channels for mixing between Main, Spot, and Ambient mics.
• Requires Kontakt Player 6.2 or later for use.
• Includes advanced features such as XY path control, microtuning, and a rhythmic trail generator.
• Recorded with the Budapest Art Orchestra, ensuring a rich and dynamic sound quality.

Product Overview

Threnody Strings features a large ensemble of 60 string musicians, capturing a rich tapestry of avant-garde textures and extended techniques. The library offers a diverse range of articulations, including clusters, glissandi, and unique bowing methods, making it suitable for experimental scores and atmospheric soundscapes.

Details

The instrument includes 26 articulations that cover the full orchestral range, allowing for intricate layering and dynamic orchestral shapes. Articulations such as simple sustain, chaos tremolo, and behind-the-bridge bowing provide a wide palette for creative expression. The library is recorded with three mic channels, enabling precise control over the mix between main, spot, and ambient sounds.

Threnody Strings also features an XY controller for crossfading between articulations, enhancing playability and allowing for real-time manipulation of sound. Additional controls include a microtuning module, a rhythmic trail generator, and a generative arpeggiator, all designed to facilitate complex musical ideas. The library's recording sessions took place in Budapest, ensuring a high-quality acoustic environment that complements its experimental nature.