Review: Threnody Avant-Garde Strings by Soniccouture
Out of the box, the strings sound great
26 different articulations
The XY Pad makes crossfading between articulations effortless
Large dynamic range
Versatile onboard effects
50+ effects to get you going
The Generative Tools are really useful
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Threnody is going to be top of your wish list if darker sounding strings with incredible FX and unconventional techniques is your thing. Soniccouture’s 60 piece string ensemble instrument focuses on the path less traveled, is perfect for tension, horror underscore, and earth-shaking orchestral effects.
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Review: Threnody Avant-Garge Strings by Soniccouture
Soniccouture has stepped into the string library arena with Threnody Strings, a 60-strong ensemble focusing on the darker side of strings. With 26 different articulations, an XY crossfade design between up to four articulations at a time and some fantastic sound design, this unconventional string library promises to add something completely new to the mix.
Soniccouture are continuing their trend of creating bespoke instruments that are full of glorious character that offer something new to the composing community. Threnody Strings is perfect for tension, horror underscore and earth-shaking orchestral effects. With 26 different articulations and an abundance of effects, the strength of Threnody Stings is that there are 1000’s of combinations of articulations and FX. This is an exciting instrument that takes the traditional string library to the next cinematic level.
Threnody Avant-Garge Strings by Soniccouture normally sells for £220 from Soniccouture
Facts
Downloads at 6.17 GB
Features a 60 player string ensemble
26 different articulations
Three mic positions
Over 50 natural and sound design presets
Requires the free Kontakt 6.2 or later and is NKS compatible
Threnody Avant-Garge Strings by Soniccouture normally sells for £220 from Soniccouture
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Contributor Pete Checkley reviews Threnody Strings by Soniccouture
“If darker sounding strings with some incredible fx thrown in with unconventional techniques are your thing, Threnody is going to be top of your wish list.”
