Product details
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AT A GLANCE: ACTION STRINGS
| Product type | Sampled orchestral strings phrase player |
| For use with: | Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT |
| Number of instruments | 1 NKI, 154 phrases |
| Sound category | Cinematic strings |
| Size (Mac / PC) | >9 GB of samples (uncompressed: >14 GB) |
| System requirements: | Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT. Please also see the KONTAKT PLAYER system requirements and the KONTAKT PLAYER FAQ. |
STRING THEORY
The phrases in ACTION STRINGS were performed by the FILMharmonic Orchestra Prague – sampled in exquisite detail by experienced score producers, Dynamedion. The orchestra was made up of 60 musicians – 36 in the high ensemble (22 violins, eight violas and six cellos), and 24 in the low ensemble (ten violas, eight cellos and six basses).
The phrases range from basic rhythm patterns to complex melodies, each recorded live in every key, and in two dynamic levels. Blend between the dynamic levels via the mod wheel, switch the harmonic patterns to minor or major via velocity, or change the meter to fit your production. And because these strings are recorded as phrases, the sound is stunningly natural at all times.
SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE
ACTION STRINGS is designed to make your job easier. All the 150 phrases are organized into themes of five, with five additional custom slots. All slots can be assigned or changed easily via the phrase browser, making the coherent development of your track completely straightforward. Every phrase is playable in all keys, and is selectable via keyswitch – create epic progressions without spending a lifetime studying music theory and arrangement.
Play phrases in Trigger mode for more control or sync your phrase to the ‘1’ of your host’s tempo. Utilizing KONTAKT’s Time-Machine Pro, you can drastically alter the tempo of the phrase in real time, even progressive changes like ritardando or accelerando – the sound remains strong and natural at all times.
ARTISTS ON ACTION STRINGS
Numarek Music (Aloe Blacc, Max Herre, Deichkind, Eagle Eye Cherry)”Ideal for film scoring.”
Steve London (Mothman, The Green Goddess)”Action Strings is excellent value.”
Jacob Shea (Inception, Sherlock Holmes, The Dark Knight)”The most realistic string emulations I’ve ever heard.”
Pete Boxsta Martin (Jesse J, Sugababes)”Never have sampled staccato lines sounded more realistic.”
Jesper Kyd (Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell)
ABOUT DYNAMEDION
Founded by Pierre Langer and Tilman Sillescu, Dynamedion has established itself as a leader in soundtrack composition, orchestra production and sound design on the European computer game market. Their work on Halo Legends, KINECT StarWars, Alan Wake, and Crysis 2 have set the standard for large-scale projects in the industry and won a reputation for unsurpassed quality. Also highly renowned for scoring movie trailers – including The Last King of Scotland, The Bourne Ultimatum and 10,000 B.C – Dynamedion have received numerous prizes and music awards in the past decade.
Tobias Lane –
Just bought this software and it’s blowing my mind! So easy to use and sounds amazing. Highly recommend it!
Naomi Fields –
Totally blown away by the realistic sound quality and ease of use – definitely worth the investment.
Beckett Moon –
I was blown away by the realism and versatility of this string library, definitely a game-changer for my compositions!
Samuel Walker –
Absolutely love the dynamic range and realistic sound of this string instrument plugin – it adds a whole new dimension to my music production workflow.
Aria North –
I was blown away by the realistic sound and dynamic range of this string library – definitely worth the investment.