Stringscapes By Benjamin Wallfisch

• Designed and curated by composer Benjamin Wallfisch, focusing on complex and innovative string textures.
• Offers a toolkit for experimental strings, suitable for contemporary compositions.
• Encourages exploration and creativity in string arrangements.

Product Overview

Stringscapes By Benjamin Wallfisch offers a rich palette of experimental string textures, expertly curated for contemporary scoring. This library features a blend of live performances and intricate sound design, allowing composers to explore a wide range of sonic landscapes, from subtle atmospheres to intense, immersive effects.

Details

The library comprises 79 patches organized into 11 distinct groups, showcasing long, evolving acoustic performances alongside detailed sound design patches. The string ensemble includes 14 first violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, and 6 double basses, all recorded at the Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin. This setup ensures a cohesive sound across the collection, with options for both tutti patches and individual sections.

Performance patches feature extended techniques, aleatoric phrases, and clusters, providing a wealth of expressive possibilities. The sound design aspect includes complex processed patches, offering everything from reversed effects to ethereal ambiences. The library also features a full Dolby Atmos setup, allowing for immersive mixing options. Composers can choose between raw recordings and specially mixed versions by Benjamin Wallfisch, facilitating quick integration into various scoring contexts.