Native Instruments Session Strings offers a contemporary twist on classic string sounds, perfectly tailored for modern producers and musicians. This Kontakt instrument brings the lush, expressive quality of a live string ensemble directly to your digital workstation. Designed to infuse your compositions with a sense of intimacy and detail, Session Strings is ideal for genres ranging from pop and R&B to cinematic scores.

With 29 articulations and multiple velocity layers, this plugin excels at delivering dynamic, natural-sounding performances. Whether you're crafting soulful solos or intricate harmonies, the included Animator feature will inject vibrant, rhythmic life into your chords. The plugin's intuitive interface is crafted with musicians in mind, providing seamless workflow options for both performance and production settings.

Each ensemble is meticulously sampled with top-tier equipment, ensuring exceptional sound quality that captures every nuance of the original performance. The plugin allows for detailed customization, offering options to adjust bow noise, microphone placements, and ensemble configurations. Choose between classic and pop instrument placements, and explore the deep, resonant tones derived from hand-picked Italian antiques, including a cello dating back to 1685.

Key Features:

• 29 articulations for a wide expressive range
• Multiple velocity layers and up to four round robin samples per note
• Animator feature for rhythmical phrase creation
• Options for classic or pop instrument placements
• Customizable microphone positions for tailored sound
• Performance and production preset types for versatile use
• High-quality samples from European virtuosos and Italian antique instruments

FAQs

What are the key features of Native Instruments Session Strings?

Native Instruments Session Strings offers up to four full 11-piece ensembles with customizable instrument placement, 29 articulations, and 4 velocity layers. It includes features like the Animator for creating rhythmical phrases and presets for vintage soul and disco sounds.

How does the Animator feature enhance the functionality of Session Strings?

The Animator in Session Strings allows users to create instant rhythmical phrases, adding dynamic movement and complexity to string arrangements. It is fully customizable, enabling tailored rhythmic patterns to suit various musical styles.

Can I use Native Instruments Session Strings for both contemporary and classical music production?

Yes, Session Strings offers the flexibility to choose between contemporary and classical instrument placement, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres, from modern pop to traditional classical compositions.

How many instrument ensembles can be combined in Native Instruments Session Strings?

You can combine up to four ensembles, each consisting of four violins, three violas, two cellos, and two basses, allowing for rich and diverse string arrangements.

What is the size of the sample library in Native Instruments Session Strings?

The sample library in Session Strings is 48 GB of high-quality string samples, compressed to 32 GB for efficient storage and performance.