Muted string ensembles, but with all the passion intact: This meticulously crafted collection of delicate sounds doesn’t simply put a mute on the bridge of our stringed instruments but offers an astonishingly rich plethora of nuances and tonal colors that can’t be achieved any other way. These strings might be muted, but their expressivity is certainly not toned down at all. This collection expands on the regular Studio Appassionata Strings Collection, adding an atmospheric touch to the tried and true lush string sound that is remarkably adaptable for various moods, genres and recording projects.
Large muted strings ensembles
20 First violins, 20 second violins, 14 violas, 12 cellos, 10 basses
Rich tonal colors achievable only with “sordinos”
Utmost flexibility with a multitude of dry and reverb options
Easy placement of the ensembles in any virtual acoustic environment
This collection stays true to the big Hollywood lushness of our regular Studio Appassionata Strings. Unlike many movie series however this is a sequel that’s actually on par with its predecessor and expands on its rich tonal palette. The ensembles of 20 first violins, 20 second violins, 14 violas, 12 cellos and 10 double basses were recorded in the relatively dry, controlled ambience of our Silent Stage. They exhibit a passionate and beautifully refined sound, masterfully performed with all the subtleties that are essential to create lively and organic string performances.
Spiccato, staccato, détaché
Performance spiccato
Long notes – with regular and progressive vibrato, finding tune, marcato
Legato – normal with regular and progressive vibrato, finding tune
Legato – sforzato, fast, slurred
Portamento – with regular and progressive vibrato, finding tune
Sforzato
Crescendo and diminuendo – 2/3/4 sec.
Tremolo – normal, marcato
Arpeggios – major and minor, ringing and cut release
Fast repetitions – 150 to 190 bpm, ringing and cut release
Pizzicato
This Library supports Native Instruments’ NKS format and is compatible with Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine. Use the Light Guide to quickly identify key switches and play ranges of your instruments, browse and preview sounds, and quickly adapt them using pre-configured control knobs.
Windows 10 (latest update, 64-bit), Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon 64 X2
macOS 10.14 Mojave (latest update), Intel Core i3
7200 rpm hard drive (HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
8 GB RAM
iLok Account and iLok License Manager for license activation on a physical iLok 2/iLok 3 key or in an iLok Cloud Session (the iLok Cloud requires a constant internet connection!)
Free storage space: 6.8 GB
Windows 11 (latest update), Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
macOS 13 Ventura (or higher), Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
16 GB RAM
SSD (M2, SATA 6 or USB3/3.1, UASP Support - HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
AU/VST/VST3/AAX Native compatible host
88 key master keyboard