- Publisher: SLATE + ASH
- Product: PRIMARIES / STRINGS
- Release: ViP Team
- Version: 1.0.1
- Requirements: Kontakt v6.7.0 or higher
PRIMARIES / STRINGS is not just a sample library—it’s a sonic exploration that transforms solo strings into a vibrant, breathing canvas of musical expression. Recorded in legendary spaces and processed through innovative techniques, this instrument blurs the boundaries between acoustic performance and electronic manipulation.
The Essence of Performance
Captured in the state-of-the-art Bristol studio, each articulation is a living, breathing entity. From bass to violin, the collection spans over 100 multisampled performances that capture the nuanced, human essence of string instruments. Every note is a freeform expression, breaking free from mechanical reproduction and embracing the poetry of imperfection.
Spatial Alchemy
The recordings transcend traditional sampling through revolutionary re-amplification techniques. Iconic spaces like Berlin’s Funkhaus studios—a brutalist architectural marvel—imprint their unique sonic character onto each performance. Industrial echoes, concrete reflections, and architectural resonances transform these strings into something beyond traditional orchestration.
Boundless Sonic Possibilities
PRIMARIES / STRINGS offers an unprecedented range of sonic textures:
- Evolving, layered soundscapes
- Lyrical melodic phrases
- Resonant intervallic shifts
- Cinematic gestures
- Percussive pizzicato swarms
- Haunting atonal slides
Sound Design Metamorphosis
With over 150 meticulously crafted presets, the library transforms from pure acoustic performances to synthetic landscapes. The integrated sound design engine allows you to:
- Load up to ten simultaneous samples
- Pitch-shift and mix custom sounds
- Apply complex effects
- Reimagine orchestral textures
Expressive Performance
The EXPRESSIONS presets revolutionize how you interact with sound. Using the mod wheel, create dynamic, gestural moments that adapt in real-time. Each preset becomes an instrument of emotional communication, breaking through traditional performance limitations.
Technical Specifications
- 106 Individual Articulations
- 80 Expression Presets
- 139 Sound Design Presets
- Requires NI Kontakt Player or Kontakt FULL v6.7.0+