Section Versatility Each string section was recorded in its traditional position within the orchestra for a full stereo sound. User defined panning possible without stereo phase degradation. Programming allows for small or large section sound.
Dynamics and Phrasing Up to 4 dynamic levels recorded for each articulation. Down and Up bows recorded for tone and phrasing variation. Very authentic. Very playable. Giga programmed for quick transitions between articulations.
Release Samples Release samples included to preserve the natural string instrument resonance and subtle ambient decay of the room. These samples simply trigger when you lift the keys. The difference? Now you're playing instruments, not samples.* |
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Sections Included 1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, all recorded in their natural positions within the orchestra.
Instrument Ranges Full ranges recorded. Harmonic tones extend the ranges even further.
Legatos Sustained tones for legato playing at all dynamic levels. 4 velocity levels, down & up bows, release samples.
Legatos Espressivo Sustained tones with deep vibratos and expressive phrasing. 2 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Bowed Tremolo Ordinaire Sustained tremolo tones. Soft velocities are dark and mysterious, loud velocities are bright and dramatic. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Bowed Tremolo Sul Ponticello Sustained tremolo tones bowed near the bridge for that classic sul ponticello sound. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Bowed Half Step Trills Sustained half step trills. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Bowed Whole Step Trills Sustained whole step trills. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Con Sordino (Mutes) Sustained tones with string mutes on. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.
Staccato Short staccato tones for accented, 4 velocity levels including sfz "frog", down & up bows.
Spiccato Short spiccato tones for fast and light musical phrases. 2 velocity levels, down & up bows.
Pizzicato Tight Ensemble Pizzicato tones played tightly together.
Pizzicato Loose Ensemble pizzicato tones with natural slightly staggered attacks. 3 velocity levels.
Pizzicato Snap The snap brings a velocity 4th layer to the ensemble pizzicato instruments.
Pizzicato Harmonics Pizzicato harmonics, natural and artificial techniques, 1 velocity level. Cello and bass sections only.
Col Legno Col legno tones played using the hair and wood of the bow. 2 velocity levels.
Bowed Harmonics Natural Natural bowed harmonics. 1 velocity level, down bows, release samples.
Bowed Harmonics Artificial Artificial harmonics, complete keyrange. 1 velocity level, down bows, release samples.
Sound Effects and Glissandi A huge variety of sound effects covering common and not so common techniques including glissandi, harmonic glissandi, scratching, knocking, behind the bridge playing, random time effects, wide tremolos, tone clusters and more.
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