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Description
Elevate your compositions with the Spitfire Audio Solo Strings—a stunning collection of string samples that captures the expressive depth and individuality of world-class London virtuosos. Recorded in the iconic Air Studios' Lyndhurst Hall, the library offers an unparalleled acoustic richness, combining the resonance of vintage 2" tape with a meticulously crafted signal chain. Designed to seamlessly integrate with both solo and orchestral arrangements, Solo Strings brings an intimate, focused character to your scores, while enriching them with humanizing detail.
This library provides an extensive range of articulations, from sul ponticello to spiccato techniques, allowing composers to craft emotive and detailed performances. Unique textures, such as tremolo harmonics and col legno tratto, broaden your sonic palette, enabling innovative approaches to composition. The intuitive GUI ensures that composers can focus on musicality, with effortless scripted legatos offering smooth, fluid transitions between notes for crafting realistic performances.
Spitfire Audio has employed only the finest vintage, tube, and ribbon mics, using bespoke Neve Montserrat preamps and the world's largest Neve 88R desk to ensure pristine sound quality. The library's comprehensive set of articulations and seamless legato patches make it an essential tool for composers seeking precision and artistry in film, television, or concert works.
Key Features:
- Features 3 London virtuoso string players: Andrew Haveron (violin), Bruce White (viola), and Caroline Dale (cello)
- Recorded at Air Studios' Lyndhurst Hall using vintage tube and ribbon mics
- Offers a wide range of articulations, including tremolo harmonics and col legno tratto
- Includes seamless legato patches for expressive melodic lines
- Compatible with Kontakt 4 or 5, or Kontakt Player (included)
- NKS-ready for integration with Native Instruments hardware
Product specs
| Minimum | Intel 2.8GHz i5 (quad-core) or AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM |
| Recommended | Intel Core i7 6th gen and later or AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM |
FAQs
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What instruments are included in Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings?
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Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings includes a violin, viola, cello, and bass, providing a full range of solo orchestration options for composers and producers.
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Are multiple articulations available in Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings?
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Yes, Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings offers multiple articulations and dynamics, allowing for unmatched creative versatility and expression in string performances.
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Does Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings require Kontakt to run?
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Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings does not require Kontakt; it is designed to work seamlessly with Spitfire's own plugin interface.
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How does the recording quality of Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings enhance its sound?
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Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings was captured at AIR Studios and recorded on 2" tape, providing premium acoustic richness, depth, and a warm, detailed sound quality.
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Can Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings integrate with other Spitfire orchestral libraries?
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Yes, Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings is compatible with other Spitfire orchestral ranges, allowing for seamless integration into larger orchestral compositions.
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings.
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Users suggest that the Abbey Road Two and Alternative Solo Strings might offer better ensemble sound compared to Spitfire Solo Strings, which struggles with quartet configurations.
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Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
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The library excels with short articulations and pizzicato, though selecting the desired pizzicato can be challenging.
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Software and compatibility
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Owners with high-end hardware, like a Mac Studio with M1 Max processor, report significant CPU usage issues causing stuttering and note cutoffs.
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Users mention difficulty creating gliss effects with Spitfire Solo Strings in Ableton Live 11, specifically for slow gliss portamento transitions.
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User experience
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Layering Spitfire Solo Strings with other sounds can enhance the effectiveness of glissando effects, as it may not sound as impressive on its own.
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