SONiVOX Orchestral Companion Strings Virtual Instrument (Download)

SONiVOX Orchestral Companion Strings Virtual Instrument (Download)

This download of Orchestral Companion Strings from SONiVOX is a comprehensive collection of full orchestral string ensembles, which is fantastic for background string parts or quickly sketching out an orchestral score. Also offered is 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 with as much detail as you d like. All sections are fully represented, including 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos, and contra basses. Up and down 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.

State-of-the-art captures of world-class string ensembles

24-bit dual-velocity patches provide expressive textures

Over 9GB of content including diverse articulations and 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- and 64-bit VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX

World-Class Musicians, Top-Tier Instruments

SONiVOX 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 miking 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, SONiVOX used absolutely minimal post-recording electronic processing. They used two B&K 4011 microphones to preserve the highly desired front-of-hall sound, 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.

Playable Programs

Each patch and preset is easily playable by virtually every level of performer. All instruments are presented in multivelocity 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 Pro Tools 10.3 or latre) Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.