Checking Out: Nightfall for Kontakt Player by Realitone
If dark, moody cinematic textures and sound design are your thing, this new evocative take on strings from Realitone for the Free Kontakt Player is a great addition for every media composer’s toolkit. Jump to the Videos of Nightfall by Realitone Jump to the Demos of Nightfall by Realitone Checking Out: Nightfall for Kontakt […]
Quick Look: Hearth & Hollow by Pianobook distributed by Spitfire Audio
thumbs upBursting with life and delicate folk sensibility, the second of the Pianobook Artist series, Hearth & Hollow, gives music makers access to 7 string instruments curated through creator Hunter Rogerson’s producing lens. The highlight of the library is the ensemble instrument which conjures insta-score and songwriting inspiration with just a press of a few keys. […]
Checking Out: Fractured Strings by Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio has teamed up with the Hans Zimmer collective Bleeding Fingers, to create a small chamber ensemble that is full of emotion, surprises, and unparalleled realism. This collection of phrases and one shots have been recorded at Air Lyndhurst Hall and are designed to build creative textures and soaring melodies. While this is not […]
Checking Out: Expanse Hybrid String Engine by Insanity Samples
Combining organic and synthetic elements, Expanse: Hybrid String Engine blends 4 synth layers with samples from a live string ensemble using a deep and intuitive modulation matrix. Jump to the Videos of Expanse: Hybrid String Engine by Insanity Samples Jump to the Demos of Expanse: Hybrid String Engine by Insanity Samples Checking Out: Expanse […]
Checking Out: Berlin Con Sordino Strings & Berlin Strings Bundle by Orchestral Tools
Berlin Strings has long been one of the gold standards of sampled string libraries and the series just keeps getting better. With Berlin Con Sordino Strings, Orchestral Tools have brought the beautiful, warm tone of muted strings to the Berlin series, and now, with the Berlin Strings Bundle, you can get all 7 Berlin String […]
Review: Contemporary Soloists Viola by Sonixinema
With both traditional and unique articulations, Contemporary Soloists Viola continues Sonixinema’s tradition of bringing a unique approach to familiar solo strings. Jump to the Videos of Contemporary Soloists Viola by Sonixinema Jump to the Demos of Contemporary Soloists Viola by Sonixinema Review: Contemporary Soloists Viola by Sonixinema The third in the Contemporary Soloists […]
Checking Out: Pathfinder Cello by Osterhouse Sounds
Pathfinder Cello combines simple and organic live cello phrases with an innovative Kontakt Player interface allowing you to create highly customized cello performances quickly and easily. This is far from a canned set of static cello phrases – this might just be the most brilliant phrase engine I’ve yet used. Jump to the Videos of […]
Checking Out: Symphonic Orchestral Strings & Sordino Strings by Sonokinetic
Sonokinetic has wowed me with their strings! You’ve got a string powerhouse when you combine Sonokinetic’s Symphonic Orchestral Strings & Sordino Strings. These orchestral strings are imaginative, stacked full of articulations, a runs player, a phrase creator, and a divisi mode. For media composers looking for that massive cinematic sound, the learning curve is absolutely […]
Review: Spitfire Appassionata Strings by Spitfire Audio
A new library dedicated to soaring lyrical melodies featuring a mid-sized string section recorded with Spitfire Audio’s all-new “impulse” legato technique. With the recording taking place in the spiritual home of Spitfire, Lyndhurst Hall at AIR Studios, this is one library that has instantly found a place in my template to create huge melodies with […]
Review: Abbey Road Two Iconic Strings by Spitfire Audio
With Abbey Road Two Iconic Strings, Spitfire Audio has captured both the intimate sound of a string quintet and the crisp, detailed sound of Abbey Road Studio Two. Including some of the best short articulations available today, beautiful longs, and both modern and vintage mixes, Abbey Road Two Iconic Strings is one of my favorite […]
