Note: Requires a DAW to be installed - A VST, AU or AAX (Pro Tools 11) compatible host application such as Garageband, Logic Pro or a free DAW such as Tracktion 4 or Mulab Free or Pro Tools First
Sonivox Virtual Instrument with over 9GB of orchestral strings samples.
The SONiVOX design team has produced over 90 outstanding string programs, each one meticulously crafted to deliver as accurate and convincing an experience as possible. Your productions deserve nothing less.
There is a comprehensive collection of full orchestral string ensembles, which are fantastic for background string parts or quickly sketching out an orchestral score. But we also offer you also a full array of individual string sections so you can really customize and polish your final creation by building things up section by section. The key is flexibility—you can compose and create on as detailed a level as you'd like. All sections are fully represented, including 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos and contra basses. Up and down bow bowing, sustain, staccato, and spiccato notes, plus instrument pizzicato and tremolo articulations provide the depth of content needed for convincing ensemble string parts and tracks.
The technical details of how we did this are actually pretty interesting, so here they are:
World-Class Musicians; Top-Tier instruments
We recorded the Orchestral Companion Strings in the legendary Futura Productions studios in Massachusetts. Members of the Boston Pops and/or Boston Ballet Orchestras played all performances, with the same premium instruments they use for their actual concert galas and events. A combination of spot and ambient mic’ing capture every instrumental nuance, while preserving the refined acoustics and intimacy of the performance space itself.
State-of-the-Art Sampling Sessions
Under the expert guidance of SONiVOX musical sound connoisseur Jennifer Hruska, each sample session was faithfully recorded by Emmy award-winning engineers Antonio Oliart and RIAA award-winning engineer John Bono. The players were positioned using orchestrally-correct seating, and measures were even taken to compensate for the sound-absorption of any players absent on that particular day. In order to retain a realistic "organic" feel, we used absolutely minimal post-recording electronic processing. We used two B&K 4011 microphones to preserve the highly-desired front-of-hall sound (you know, the "good seats"), while superior-grade spot mics accurately captured each instrument's individual detail. Benchmark-caliber preamps fed Troisi Octal A/D convertors to complete an uncorrupted signal chain.
We expended more effort and care on this system than most audiophiles do on their own systems, but that's how important it was to us…because we know that's how important it is to you.
Playable Programs
Each patch and preset is easily playable by virtually every level of performer. All instruments are presented in multi-velocity layers, with natural swells available via the modulation wheel. MIDI key switching provides on-the-fly articulation for select patches. The internal sound engine provides additional modulation (LFO) sources, dynamic envelope control, and studio-grade reverb/effects to allow creative customization of the onboard sounds.
Plug-In Proficiency
In addition, Orchestral Companion Strings runs as a fully compatible plug-in with any VST (32 or 64 bit), AU (64 bit) , and AAX (32 or 64 bit) for ProTools 10.3 or higher Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.
Features
State-of-the-art captures of world-class string ensembles
24-bit, dual velocity patches provide expressive textures
Over 9 GB of content including diverse articulations & bow techniques
90+ patches covering string ensembles and sectionals
Section Strings using Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Contrabasses
Keyboard mod wheel swells volume for intense dynamics
Internal FX, LFOs and envelopes for unlimited creative freedom
32 & 64-bit; VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX
System Requirements
Windows System Requirements:
Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Home Premium, Profession, or Ultimate
Minimum Dual Core 2 GHz, Intel Core i5 or i7 Recommended
Minimum RAM 2GB, 4GB or more Recommended
15 Gigabytes free hard drive space (Download and Installation)
A VST or AAX (Pro Tools 11) compatible host application
Internet Access (Download and Authorization)
Apple System Requirements:
OS X Version 10.8.5-10.10
Core 2 Duo Processor or later; Core i5 or i7 Recommended
Minimum RAM 2GB, 4GB or more Recommended
15 Gigabytes free hard drive space (Download and Installation)
A VST, AU or AAX (Pro Tools 11) compatible host application
Internet Access (Download and Authorization)
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