Solo Strings

• Solo Strings offers a collection of string instruments suitable for solo, chamber, and ensemble performances.
• The library emphasizes realistic sound and playability, aiming to replicate the nuances of live string performances.
• It is designed for use with the full version of Kontakt,

Product Overview

Solo Strings offers a comprehensive collection of four solo string instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass. This library combines real samples with advanced modeling techniques, allowing for a nuanced and expressive performance that captures the timbral evolution from soft to loud dynamics.

Details

The instrument features a wide range of articulations, including legato, portamento, pizzicato, and harmonics, all designed to mimic the natural behavior of real string players. Each string instrument is equipped with various Body Impulse Responses, providing the timbre of multiple instruments and enabling a rich sonic palette. The adaptive model minimizes discrepancies between real and virtual performances, allowing for seamless transitions and expressive phrasing.

Real-time control is a key aspect of the library, with MIDI controllers facilitating dynamic shaping and vibrato adjustments. The vibrato is modeled in real-time, capturing the subtle variations found in live performances. Users can manipulate attack types, legato transitions, and even microtuning through intuitive controls. The library also includes sophisticated algorithms for early reflections, enhancing spatial realism and allowing precise positioning within a virtual soundstage.

Solo Strings is designed for ease of use, with extensive mapping options for various MIDI controllers, ensuring that players can focus on musical expression rather than technical complexities. The inclusion of keyswitches for articulations and playing techniques further streamlines the workflow, making it suitable for a variety of scoring contexts, from intimate chamber music to expansive orchestral arrangements.