#Kontakt strings library upgrade#
#Kontakt strings library full#
#Kontakt strings library plus#

When playing real instruments, the length of a note being played influences its attack behavior and its ending. The combination of short and long played notes is a typical issue for several sample-libraries when it comes to sonic authenticity. Accordingly, the sound of the instruments convinces by seamless transitions between up to eight dynamic layers without any tonal degradation. In a research-process of several months, all samples have been carefully aligned in phase to each other. Perfect dynamic transitions thanks to phase alignment

#Kontakt strings library plus#

Undeniable highlights of this library are the true legato function, articulation changes by keyswitches, variable attacks per note, x-fade control via breath controller, portamento legato via sustain pedal, switchable artificial vibrato, innovative play control through hot keys and note heads plus MIDI remote controllability of each function via TouchOSC from an iPad. At the same time, up to eight dynamic layers provide authentic sound behavior ranging from ppp to fff. The instruments of Chris Hein - Strings Compact are based upon carefully created elaborated multisamples, which offer phase-correct blends, crossfades and dynamic layers through detailed phase-alignment. Regarding its sound quality and suitability in daily use, the library makes no compromises, even at its compact size. In contrast to the fixed imprinted room sound of several competitors, Chris Hein - Strings Compact is greatly versatile in tonality and can therefore easily be combined with any other library. Separate convolution sections for the corpus sound (body) and the room impression allow to create almost infinite room impressions ranging from intimate proximity to large orchestra halls. Beside careful recordings and top-quality gear being used including selected microphones by Neumann, the musicians, for the most part members of the renowned WDR symphonic orchestra, significantly influence the results and the sound aesthetics.Ĭombined with the dual convolution reverb sections of the sample-engine, the unprocessed dry sound of the library allows the instruments to be perfectly matched to lots of different applications. Variable sound shapingĬhris Hein - Strings Compact offers solo and orchestral string sounds in perfection. On top of that, the built-in ensemble function additionally expands each instrument’s variability. It just takes a few clicks to create ensembles of any size. Ranging from a solo violin to small string quartets, chamber ensembles to large symphonic orchestras, each imaginable combination of sonic colors for string instruments is possible.Īll instruments offer identical programmings of articulations and functions which makes combining different instruments a mere child’s play.īy simply duplicating a MIDI-track, you can add a solo violin to a violin-ensemble with both sections playing perfectly together. Chris Hein - Strings Compact is designed to be uncompromisingly versatile: With a choice of 14 solo instruments and ensemble mixes each, almost any string ensemble instrumentation imaginable can be individually realized as desired. In addition to the detailed solo instruments, the library includes 14 ensembles granting fast access to the sound of epic film scores or large orchestral works. Solo and EnsembleĬhris Hein - Strings Compact contains four different violins including the legendary Chris Hein - Solo Violin, three violas, four cellos and three double basses.

#Kontakt strings library upgrade#

In addition, you may of course upgrade to Chris Hein - Ensemble Strings or Chris Hein - Solo Strings Complete with up to 49 articulations at any time.

#Kontakt strings library full#

Hence, Chris Hein - Strings Compact offers the full sound of the large Chris Hein String Libraries at an unbeatable price. Certainly, this Compact version uses the very same high-quality samples as the Complete version. It contains all instruments and functions of its larger siblings and is solely reduced to the nine most common and important articulations.

This library offers high quality solo instruments and ensembles with all essential articulations to realize authentic sounding string arrangements in your DAW efficiently.Ĭhris Hein - Strings Compact is the compacted version of the renowned libraries Chris Hein - Solo Strings Complete and Chris Hein - Ensemble Strings. Whenever sophisticated string instruments and uncompromising sound quality are needed, Chris Hein - Strings Compact is the exact right choice.