To – Strings Of Winter

Description

Overview

The Orchestra – Strings of Winter by Sonuscore is a revolutionary Kontakt Player library designed to capture the raw, untamed spirit of icy landscapes and fragile isolation. This instrument provides an atypical and honest new sound, blending the power of a 41-piece European string orchestra with the delicate, airy timbre of the Mongolian State Morin Khuur Ensemble. Together, they deliver a unique sonic palette that ranges from shimmering glaciers to unbridled orchestral power.

At the heart of the library is the groundbreaking Ensemble Engine, which allows composers to transform simple notes into complex, pulsating arrangements. By utilizing independent arpeggiators and freely drawable velocity envelopes, users can create vivid orchestral colors without relying on static pre-recorded phrases. The library also introduces a powerful MIDI Export feature, enabling users to drag and drop performances directly into their DAW for further refinement and variation.

Key Details

• Diverse Articulations: Features 60 unique and pristine articulations across 7 different sections.
• European String Orchestra: 41-piece ensemble recorded at Studio 22 in Budapest, featuring techniques like Trills, Sul Ponticello, Harmonics, Col Legno, and Bartók Pizzicato.
• Mongolian State Morin Khuur Ensemble: 15 players performing on the traditional “horse head fiddle” for a distinct, airy timbre.
• Ensemble Engine: Load up to 5 different instruments in independent slots to create layered, multi-track patches.
• Advanced Arpeggiator: Create melodic patterns and pulsating rhythms using a rhythm stepper for full control over orchestral color.
• Velocity Envelope: Shape sustain sounds with a freely drawable envelope to add recurring dynamic movement.
• MIDI Export: Drag and drop MIDI arrangements directly from the engine into any DAW to trigger other libraries or refine notes.
• Bonus Content: Includes full ensemble risers, crescendos, falls, and hits for cinematic impact.
• Flexible Patching: Includes 64 single instrument patches in addition to the main ensemble instrument.

Use Cases

• Cinematic Scoring: Ideal for soundtracks requiring atmospheric, cold, or isolated moods, such as arctic landscapes or psychological thrillers.
• Game Audio Design: Perfect for creating immersive environmental textures and high-tension orchestral cues.
• Hybrid Production: Use the MIDI export feature to trigger other sample libraries or synthesizers while maintaining the complex rhythms of the Ensemble Engine.
• Professional Composition: Rapidly prototyping orchestral arrangements in a home or professional studio workflow.

Installation

Install The Orchestra – Strings of Winter using the manufacturer instructions provided with your purchase or via your account portal. As a Kontakt Player library, this product should be installed through the Native Instruments Access/Native Access portal to ensure proper licensing and sample path configuration.

Compatibility

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
• RAM: 4GB RAM
• Disk Space: 4.55GB Hard Drive Space
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Kontakt Player, NKS

Product Demo

Product Demo