Spitfire Appassionata Strings

• Features legatos with perfectly balanced vibrato, enabling emotive melodic writing.
• Recorded with 30 top London string players at AIR Studios using high-quality valve and ribbon mics.
• Offers 5 dynamic levels and 4 Round Robin ‘Impulse Attacks’ for realistic performance.
• Includes 7 mic positions: Close, Tree, Ambient, Outrigger, Close Ribbons, Stereo Room, and Mids.
• Requires Kontakt and is compatible with NKS, AU, VST3, and AAX formats.

Product Overview

Spitfire Appassionata Strings features a medium-sized string ensemble comprising eight first violins, six second violins, six violas, six cellos, and four basses. This library is designed to deliver emotive, flowing lines with a focus on expressive legato, enhanced by a balanced vibrato that allows for nuanced melodic writing.

Details

The instrument employs the innovative "Impulse Legato" technique, resulting in highly detailed legato articulations that include slurred and bowed intervals. It offers five discrete dynamic levels, with four round-robin variations for added realism. The library captures the essence of classic film scoring, drawing inspiration from composers like John Williams and Thomas Newman.

Recording took place using a combination of seven mic positions, including Close, Tree, Ambient, and Outrigger, allowing for a range of sonic textures from intimate to expansive. The library also features multiple hairpin dynamics and a unique Sul I articulation for violins and cellos. With 11 professional signals and four expertly engineered mixes, composers can easily find the right balance for their projects, whether aiming for a cinematic sound or a more intimate feel.