NI Session Strings Pro

 

Cue The Strings

SESSION STRINGS PRO is the new gold standard for contemporary studio strings. Take control of an 11-piece ensemble, recorded with the utmost precision in four different settings for maximum flexibility and realism. With its immaculate, intimate quality, unique musical workflow and a vivid, modern edge, SESSION STRINGS PRO is the premium choice for pop, RnB and more.

 

Taking the intuitive approach of SESSION STRINGS to new heights of quality and detail, SESSION STRINGS PRO is 20 times bigger with refined workflows, separate instrument groups, a choice of instrument placements, 29 articulations and precise control.

 

SESSION STRINGS PRO is far more than just a string library. Creating natural, expressive string tracks in the highest possible quality has never been more immediate, or more rewarding.

 

Features

The Sound Of Studio Strings

The sound of SESSION STRINGS PRO is close, detailed and intimate — an essential alternative to orchestral strings. Meticulously sampled and designed to sit well in the mix, each of the four ensembles consists of five ins- trument groups: full ensemble, four violins, three violas, two cellos and two basses. Play full ensembles, mapped across the keyboard, or individual instrument groups.

 

Multiple velocity layers and29 articulations provide a wide expressive range. With smooth looping, beautifully fluid transitions and up to four round robin samples per note, SESSION STRINGS PRO delivers a strikingly natural sound. What’s more, an additional set of presets provides the glamorous sound of vintage soul and disco.

 

Play Instruments, Not Libraries

The defining quality of this instrument is musical flow. Designed by musicians for musicians, SESSION STRINGS PRO providestailored workflows for performance and production, supporting the creative process, rather than getting in the way.

 

You can play chords and monophonic lines at the same time, and all 29 articulations are available in a single interface. And for instant rhythm, the Animator transforms the chords you play into lively rhythmical phrases.

 

The Flexible Ensemble

SESSION STRINGS PRO provides detailed control, right down to the amount of bow noise. Choose between classic or pop instrument placements. Experiment with close and wide microphone positions, or combine two ensembles for a full, widescreen sound. Find out more on theEnsemble Details page.

 

All ensembles are provided as two different preset types: Performance, for playing with two hands on the keyboard, and Production, for assigning key switches.Find out more...

 

The Animator in SESSION STRINGS PRO is also completely customizable. Create your own patterns with a choice of articulations, note lengths, and time signatures.

 

The Animator

The Animator transforms chords into natural, realistic-sounding rhythmical phrases. Turn on the Animator, hold down a chord, and enjoy instant rhythmic arpeggios. It’s completely customizable — program up to 16 individual steps, then apply dynamics, groove and swing as required.

 

The Animator works in multiple time-signatures, and provides a choice of three short-note articulations: Staccato, Spiccato and Pizzicato. You have control over the bowing direction and here’s a special performance tip: assign the Animator to a footswitch to trigger it on the fly.

 

Performance Presets

SESSION STRINGS PRO provides ‘Performance’ presets. In this case, ‘preset’ is a combination of tools and user interface options designed for live performance, improvising, and trying out new ideas.

 

Here, you can assign articulation changes to your pedals and controllers to keep both hands free for playing. Define up to five articulations in the same preset, one each assigned to Main, Velocity Switch, Sustain Control, Expression Control and Pitch Bend. The Animator is also part of the Performance Presets.

 

Production Presets

The Production presets are designed for detailed composition and recording. Here you can assign six articulations to six keys on your MIDI keyboard to change articulations easily.

 

The Round Robin control, available in both preset types, refers to the automatic sample circulation. SESSION STRINGS PRO provides up to four alternative samples per note and circulates up/down strokes automatically, for a realistic sound without the unpleasant 'machine- gun effect' found in some sampled instruments. This can be disabled for avant garde rhythmic experiments.

 

The Articulations

A sufficient array of articulations is a prerequisite for expressive and authentic sample-based strings. SESSION STRINGS PRO provides 29 articulations, many featuring custom control options.

 

Using Trills, for example, you can define a root key, which ensures that the trills you play automatically use the correct intervals. Glissando, alternatively, lets you control glide speed using a knob on your controller. The articulations available differ slightly between the Performance and Production presets.