#FREE STRING LIBRARIES FOR KONTAKT 5 PLUS#

If you want a string library that focuses on lyrical legato, expressive vibrato and a very soaring sound that is playable out of the box…then Soaring Strings might be what you are looking for. Molto expressivo vibrato across the upper dynamic range.Four dynamics of legato (p It was recorded with medium sized ensembles on a scoring stage, in traditional seating arrangement. Great legato and vibrato was their intention when creating this library. This library excels in melodic, lyrical and of course “soaring string lines”. If you are looking for ultimate control over the details in your performance, an amazing legato engine, a smaller string section sound, and you have the computer resources to run this massive library…then Berlin Strings is a wonderful choice. The Dynamics and amount of Round Robins.Bow Stroke Control (soft, immediate, accented).The Adaptive True Legato Engine (slurred, agile, fast and portamento).Their legatos are amazing, including 4 different legatos in their adaptive legato engine, and 3 different vibrato types. For example, spiccatos have up to 24x round robins! This is a mountain of a string ensemble library, not only in size, but also in the amount of details, dynamics, round robins etc.

#FREE STRING LIBRARIES FOR KONTAKT 5 PLUS#

If you want instant playability with a lush lyrical sound, plus the ability to map the performance controls to respond to the way you record and perform your string parts…then Cinestrings Core will not let you down.

Very nice for lush legato lines and melodies.

The Mapping Page to Create your own Performance Control.

The Microphone Mix Control (including the mixer presets).

They also have a great microphone mixer page, where you can customize the overall sound. I especially like their mapping page where you can customize how the instrument responds to your performances. And Cinestrings Core will give you just that…and more. Cinestrings CoreĬinesamples have a reputation of making instruments that are instantly playable, with a great sound out of the box. If you like lots of user control in shaping the sound, room and expression, and you are a sucker for great short string articulations and control for ostinatos etc…then this library will be a good choice for you. Lots of user control over things like dynamics, expression, speed, release tails, vibrato and even legato volume.Īnd also great control over the microphone mix, with both main microphones and spot microphones. Century Ensemble StringsĨdio gives you lots of articulations, and lots of control over shaping the sound and expression.Ĭentury Ensemble Strings is a big “all-in-one” string library for anything between lush chords to sharp ostinato patterns. If you need a massive string library with lots of articulation, great expressive control, and don’t mind high use of disc space and RAM…then this library might become a fundamental tool in your composer arsenal.

The Creamy Flautando and Super Sul Tasto.

All recorded in the legendary Air Studios in London. Spitfire Audio has made many orchestral libraries, but this has to be one of their top achievements.įeaturing 16 1st Violins, 14 2nd Violins, 12 Violas, 10 Cellos & 8 Basses sampled with over 175 articulations, including 59 shorts, 94 longs, and 5 legato patches. If you want strings with a modern and cutting edge sound, and the ability to create hybrid sounds from creative sound design tools…then NOVO might be just the library for you. Recorded at the famous Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Bros. NOVO includes both traditional instrument presets, as well as a sound designer section, as well as a loop designer. NOVO Modern StringsĪ strings library with a modern sound, and with the added ability to design and shape the strings to pads, pulses, or anything you desire. If you need an all in one string library if you need a classic hollywood style string ensemble, recorded with a fairly dry sound in a scoring stage, with all the essential articulations in one package…well then Cinematic Studio Strings is a great choice.

Great Room Sound from the Scoring Stage.

Made by the same company that made the highly praised “Cinematic Strings 2” which to be honest has been a staple in my own composer toolbox.Īll-in-one string library with all the essential articulations, and great playability. Recorded in position in Australia’s premiere scoring stage, which gives it a natural, lush cinematic sound. So grab a cup of coffee, and let’s check out some Orchestral String VST Sample Libraries! =) Cinematic Studio Strings

My name is Mike, founder of, music composer and sound designer since 1998, old school nerd, and coffee addict. In this quick guide I have compiled a list of great string libraries. Perhaps your first high end string library, or simply a new one to expand your composer toolkit? Do you want a high quality orchestral strings VST library?

Free string libraries for kontakt 5