Simulation Strings
After 4 years of continuous and dedicated development, we are very proud to present our New Generation of Virtual Instruments. Simulation Strings is a deeply Innovative String Ensemble Library for Kontakt 5/6, that breathes a more Scientific approach into the Art of Sampling.
Introduction
Features
Articulations
Legato
The main shortcoming of most String Sample Libraries is the unrealistic behaviour on fast Legato parts, which is often worked around by providing Runs as a separate articulation, resulting in an unconnected "patchwork" performance, missing the Phrasing and the Flow of an actual Ensemble.
Another common glitch is the varied time inconsistencies in the Legato transitions that make the instrument completely unplayable in a live situation, even at average tempos.
Both of these problems are completely absent in Simulation Strings. Everything is extremely smooth, consistent and 100% playable in real time, from rapid blurred runs to slow lyrical lines, and all these with the same setup, without the need of Key-switching or extensive Midi programming.
Humanization
Moving forward to the performance features, we have developed an intelligent Humanization algorithm, deriving from our long research on actual String Ensemble performances of world-class Orchestras to amateur student Ensembles. Timing, Pitch and Note inconsistencies, everything is decided on the fly for each played Note, creating a sense of Motion and Liveliness while you are still having total control over each Humanization parameter.
3d Space
Tone Profiles
We feature 5 Tone Profiles (plus a Sordino emulation) for coloring each Section, which allow for an vast number of Sound combinations. These profiles don't act as a simple EQ, but they are detailed Harmonic Prisms that radically modify the body characteristics of the instruments.
Microtuning
In the Microtonal section of Simulation Strings you have many Byzantine and Middle Eastern Scales & Maqams right at your fingertips, plus the ability to build your own custom Tunings. Additionally, you can select the Pitch-Bend range of each instrument.
Mixer
Manage Tone and Bow Noise levels separately and for each Section and manipulate different Articulation categories individually through our dedicated Mixer console.
Development
Simulation Strings is a work in progress and it will be updated on a regular basis (for free!) with new presets, features and improvements.
Requirements
DEMOS
Oriental Strings Live demo
Testing Simulation Strings Legato on slow and fast Tempo Oriental music, in Hijaz Microtonal Scale.
Vivaldi Storm (The Four Seasons - Summer Presto)
Mockup of this famous classical piece, using Simulation Strings exclusively.
Game of Thrones Theme
Live cover of the famous Game of Thrones theme, with just 5 midi tracks and out-of-the-box sound.
Virtuoso Legato
Demonstrating the brand new Legato Engine of Simulation Strings v2.
In these 3 examples I am using a single preset to show how expressive and responsive Sim. Strings can be, just controlled by velocity. No Midi CC Dynamics was used on this video.
Dramatic Legato with Microtuning
This is an Arabesque style improvisation, showcasing a more expressive and imposing Legato/Vibrato with Microtuning.