The Full Spectrum of String Expression

Discover the dynamic potential and expressive variety of these regular-sized string ensembles, offering an exceptional number of articulations with utmost sonic clarity and flexibility. Recorded in the pristine, relatively dry and controlled environment of our second studio, the Silent Stage, these versatile ensembles can be placed in any acoustic environment. Whether you’re seeking the in-your-face immediacy of close-mic’d instruments, the defined sound of a scoring stage set-up or the lush ambience of a reverberant hall, these meticulously sampled ensembles can easily be placed in any acoustic space, providing endless creative possibilities for a variety of genres.

Ensemble Sizes:
14 First violins • 14 Second violins • 10 Violas • 8 Cellos • 6 Basses

Performed by acclaimed and sought-after musicians from Vienna’s world-class orchestras, including principal players Christian Eisenberger, Anett Homoki, Rubén Dubrovsky, and Martin Deuring, this collection captures the precision and lively energy of these ensembles with striking authenticity.

What truly sets this collection apart is its extreme variety of articulations, encompassing an expressive range for any style you can imagine – from precise, hard-hitting staccatos with transients that effortlessly cut through the mix, to a wide array of expressive long notes, legatos, and repeated notes in a variety of styles. You’ll find portamentos, glissandos, fast-paced scale runs, upbeats and grace notes, as well as a rich selection of trills. Add to that the ethereal tones of flautando, the shimmering textures of harmonics, the soft warmth of con sordino, and the biting edge of sul ponticello techniques, and you have an exhaustive collection that allows you to sculpt every imaginable detail of your composition with remarkable precision and authenticity.