Cinematic Strings 2.1 | KONTAKT | 21.7 GB

Cinematic Strings 2 is a completely redesigned and updated version of the original orchestral strings sample library. Whilst retaining the warm luscious tones produced in the world class Verbrugghen Hall of the Sydney Conservatorium, the new version features a sleek new interface and even smoother legato. Because Cinematic Strings was created to meet the needs of working composers in today’s film, television and video game industries, our focus has been to maximise both efficiency and authenticity.

With this in mind it provides a realistic mockup tool, and an inspiring instrument which will save you from all the hassle and wasted time spent tweaking parameters, modifying CC data, or applying drastic EQ and reverb effects to emulate the sound you're after.

Brand New Interface

Thanks to our cutting edge GUI, Cinematic Strings is incredibly easy to use. Loading and unloading articulations, assigning keyswitches, adjusting the microphone balance using the new mixer, and controlling a built-in reverb are all just a click or two away. With all these features accessible from the main GUI page, you'll have Cinematic Strings working alongside you on your latest project within minutes.

New Legato Engine

Real legato transitions were sampled for Cinematic Strings. Our new legato engine is designed to be more authentic and efficient, allowing the transitions to be integrated seamlessly into your melodies. This is made possible by our advanced scripting system that adjusts the dynamics and timbre automatically while you play. The new engine compensates for your playing speed automatically, so that when you play fast, shorter more natural legato transitions are triggered. This leaves you to focus on what you write, not how you write it.

New "Mix" Microphone Position

Cinematic Strings utilises three microphone positions - close, stage, and room. Mixing these three together will allow you to take advantage of the deep concert hall warmth captured in the recordings. Additionally, you can achieve a full sound while saving on computer resources by using the new “mix” microphone position. This sounds so good that we're willing to bet you'll be using this 99% of the time.

Other features and enhancements

NEW! - Full Ensemble patches; ideal for quick sketching or filling out a track

Controllable vibrato using a MIDI CC (user selectable)

4 dynamic layers for all articulations

All common articulations sampled: Sustains (with and without vibrato), Tremolo, Trills (half and whole tone), Staccato, Pizzicato (with Bartok Snap)

Specialised 'Runs' mode for creating realistic fast string runs

4 x Round Robin samples for all short notes - essential for realistic repeated notes

Repacked using Native Instruments lossless compression algorithm to reduce per-sample footprint

New staccatissimo samples - for when you need that extra bit of nimbleness!

User-adjustable short note lengths

Built-in algorithmic reverb, adjustable from main GUI page

Intelligent controllable vibrato. The system doesn't enable vibrato samples unless you move the controller - this saves resources if you're not using this feature

Selectable high and low playing positions - controlled via GUI control or velocity sensitive keyswitch