#orchestral strings

[oliversepitaph]

i bought a viola ! my own personal one FINALLY

i was tuning it before i took some photos before..

My D string snapped … its always D isnt it.

i dont fault the viola, its pretty old, even if i cant date it, but eventually ill have to replace all the strings because they cannot hold a tune for the life of them.

my new viola, as rough as it may look, is so very beautiful. its a full 16in despite the fact I (usually) play a 15-15.5in, so ill have to get used to that and it may need a little bit of a cleaning … but it is still very beautiful. the bow handles well, it comes with a new shoulder rest and fresh rosin! all i could hope for.

[oliversepitaph]

i finally managed to get the hard portion of a medly piece for orchestra down ! so much so i can keep with the 12th grader who arranged it …. it’s always nice to be better than you thought

this was the part, stupid 16ths.

[soundbanks06]

Heavyocity – Rhythmic Textures NOVO Download

Discover the expressive power of chamber strings with Heavyocity – Rhythmic Textures NOVO! This inspiring collection delivers 16 moving articulations, perfectly designed to inject life and drive into your score. Whether you're creating film soundtracks, game music, or ambient compositions, this sample pack provides the rhythmic energy and organic motion you need.

MOVING, EXPRESSIVE CHAMBER STRINGS

Rhythmic Textures embodies the magic of bow meeting string, captured in the perfect room with the perfect gear. This pack brings together deliberately composed rhythmic elements played by intimate chamber ensembles, blending cello tremolos, violin staccatos, and col legno tapping for unparalleled musical depth.

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[ariyan24]

Native Instruments – Session Strings Pro 2 Download

Native Instruments' Session Strings Pro 2 is a versatile and powerful virtual instrument that offers a world-class orchestral string ensemble at your fingertips. This downloadable software package is a must-have for music producers, composers, and musicians seeking realistic and expressive string sounds.

Session Strings Pro 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor with enhanced features and an even more authentic sound. It boasts a meticulously sampled 22-piece string ensemble, featuring violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, all performed by top-tier musicians. The instrument offers a wide range of articulations, from lush legatos to staccatos and pizzicatos, allowing you to create expressive and dynamic compositions effortlessly.

With its intuitive interface and comprehensive control options, Session Strings Pro 2 empowers you to shape your string arrangements with precision. Whether you're scoring for film, producing pop tracks, or adding depth to your compositions, this downloadable masterpiece delivers impeccable string realism and flexibility, making it an indispensable tool for music production. Elevate your music to new heights with Session Strings Pro 2.

[uniquesquared]

Free Orchestral Strings One Enhanced Version

When producers are looking to make tracks that sound epic, it’s hard to ignore some of the more contemporary instruments, such as stringed classical instruments.  Unlike EDM and music that is created with purely digital based noises, classic music is something that everybody has heard in their lifetimes, and it seems like the violin can induce emotions that other instruments cannot.  There is also the problem of creating the violin sound digitally.  The human ear is a clever tool and is good at differentiating organic sounds and digitally created sounds – in this case, the digital orchestra sound is very hard to disguise. Regardless, there are plenty of tools out there to help you create epic orchestral pieces when the task is required of you.  Like all production software, some is better than others – and some can literally cost you the price of hiring few classical musicians for a few hours.  Luckily, not everything is expensive, and you can still create useful pieces using inexpensive software.  Sound Magic, who has created Orchestral Strings, is now offering their software at the low-low cost of zero dollars.  It’s free for both Windows and Mac users.  The program contains violins, violas, cellos and basses. http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2012/12/28/free-orchestral-strings-one-enhanced-version-for-windows/

[uniquesquared]

Sound Magic Wants Your Input

Remember the days when you had to purchase a product on a whim, without any real research into the product?  You had no idea of how good or bad a product might be, you only have the confidence that it was sold in a store where you could return it if it was complete trash.  This is long before the internet was the forum that it is today, filled with opinions, review, and advice.  Back then, the only real connection that could be made was to call the actual manufacturer to return a product or to let them know just how bad it was.  Nowadays, a smart person won’t even consider buying a product unless there is some positive word of mouth. This is precisely what Sound Magic is banking on.  Their orchestral strings program has been out for a little while now and the want to know what people really think of it.  You can submit your opinion on the software online – but you shouldn’t expect a huge reward in exchange, just the warm feeling that you are doing something to contribute to making the product better.  It’s a good opportunity to compare it to other similar string software that you may be using. http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2013/02/08/sound-magic-wants-your-input-on-orchestral-strings/

[sophierosef]

Passenger - Emily Wells

[musicvagabond-blog]

Let me tell you about Emily Wells.  The first time I saw Ms. Wells I was at the Bowery Poetry Club for Amber Tamblyn's book release party.  Emily came on stage and blew me away with by far the best cover of Biggie's "Juicy" I have ever heard.  I knew I needed to see her perform again asap so the next night I headed to City Winery in Tribeca to catch her show where she played an amazing set with all original compositions.  Trust, this girl it the definition of talent.

Wells, started playing violin when she was four and loops violin tracks, drum beats and her unique vocals to create a one woman symphony.  She is seriously worth seeing live this video really does her no justice.

www.myspace.com/emilywells

-music from my ears. to yours. with love. jp