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Solo Strings

Spitfire Audio

Solo Strings is a deeply sampled string library featuring six world-class soloists recorded at Air Lyndhurst. It provides intimate solo violin (in three distinct performance modes: Virtuoso, 1st Desk, and Progressive), viola, cello, and double bass with exceptional articulation depth, mic positioning control, and integration with Spitfire's orchestral collections for adding individuality and definition to string writing.

Key Features

0140,950 samples across 6 soloists with multiple articulations and dynamics
023 distinct violin performance modes: Virtuoso, 1st Desk, and Progressive
03Multiple microphone positions: Close, Tree (Decca), and Ambient with independent mixing
04True Legato with Fingered, Bowed, and Portamento transitions
05Advanced articulation switching: keyswitches, CC ranges, velocity ranges, MIDI channels, playing speed detection
06Ostinatum pattern sequencer for rhythmic effects and arpeggiated sequences
07Release triggers and round-robin cycling with neighboring zones and layering modes
08Full Kontakt Player included; NKS-ready for Native Instruments hardware

Things to Try

  • 01Use Modwheel or CC1 to control dynamics smoothly between pp and ff on long notes for emotional expression
  • 02Adjust Tightness parameter to the right during performance, then set a matching negative delay in your DAW track header to recover natural timing with added focus
  • 03Layer articulations using SHIFT+click to combine pizzicato and col legno for textural variation
  • 04Use Ostinatum with short articulations and the Chord Mode setting to create shimmering tremolo effects
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