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The Sonokinetic license agreement allows this product to be used to produce library or production music.
Unique collection of string ensemble performances played in an authentic middle eastern style
"There's really no other library out there to match the variety of articulations and outright playability of these Middle Eastern String Loops." – Computer Music (Rating 9/10)
Please note: The Kontakt files in this product are compatible with Kontakt 4.2 therefore a full version of Kontakt is required. (This library is NOT compatible with Free Kontakt Player)
These are String ensemble samples like you’ve never heard before. Distinctive, effective and with an ear for authenticity, Sonokinetic is proud to announce and present another genuine first in sampling history.
You’ll never find samples anywhere else that match the uniqueness, originality and authentic middle eastern style that is found in this massive collection of string ensemble performances. Impossible to recreate or compose with ordinary string sample-libraries or dedicated string library platforms, this collection focuses on live performances by one of the world’s best middle eastern string ensembles and royalty free custom composed arabian styled phrases.
3 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello make up this strong and convincing performance sampling string ensemble. With our usual dedicated care we approached this recording with a ‘digital’ composer’s mind and need. Working from the base up we created a diverse collection of phrases that would need to be widely usable in music compositions and large audio productions. So tempo syncing and a wide availability in all keys has been top priority in this production.
We’ve invested a massive amount of resources, professional skills and musical talent to create something very unique and usable for the modern day composer and producer. We’re convinced we’ve achieved our goal with this large sample pool and hands-on users interface. We also invested in multi-formats so the range of sampling possibilities is extended past the proven dedicated Kontakt format. Although we focus on the user interfaces of Native Instrument’s Kontakt format other core sample audio formats are available to fit every need and make this collection widely accessible for every producer and composer.
Sultan Strings will give your production the creative edge you’re always looking for and let it excell in originality and authenticity.
Sonokinetic has established a name as one of the best price value-quality sampling producers and with this we like to underline that statement. We stick with our unbeatable pricing module and high quality sampling. This is an absolutely give away and hard to resist performance strings library.
Content
50 tempo-synced 2 bar phrases
Core samples: 16 instrument patch containing the following playing styles:
Tempo-synced runs (up and down)
Sustains (with dynamic crossfading to vibrato)
Tremolos
Trills
Glissandi
Single instrument for Kontakt 4.2 and higher with 4 panels – Main, IR, EQ & Credits
4x EXS24 patches for phrases and multi sampled collections.
Light version for phrases (for quicker loading and less strain on RAM)
4x Halion patches (phrases and multi samples)
Apple Loop format (all phrases temposynced)
Tempo-synced runs (Up, Down and Up-Down)
Convolution reverb applied to the multi instrument to represent the original acoustic space.
Sonokinetic IR space design knob to allow dynamic assignment and configuration of the convolution effects.
Dynamic sample loading & purging for efficient memory usage.
Customisable keyswitching system to allow command of articulations in your compositions.
Visual representation of current key when playing phrases
For your convenience, Sultan Strings contains all the articulations you could ever need in a single NKI instrument. You can switch between the different playing styles either by clicking its name from the MAIN panel, or by pressing its respective keyswitch on your MIDI controller.
The keyswitches default to the lowest octave on an 88 key keyboard. However, the instrument can be completely customized to suit your needs and keyswitches can be reassigned. Simply click the respective articulation’s key in the column and it will change to a ‘!’ symbol and flash. You can now play a key on your keyboard and the keyswitch will assign to it. You can use this configuration method to suit the instrument to your needs.
Phrases and Tempo syncing
Sultan strings was sampled to take advantage of Kontakt’s ability to synchronise samples to your sequencer’s tempo. You can configure this aspect on the right of the instrument’s main panel.
LOOP PHRASES allows you to specify the timing with which to repeat phrases when holding down a key. It defualts to 8/4 (a loop will play every 8 bars). It can be configured to 12 or 16 bars.
TEMPO SYNCING enables and disables the syncronosation script. When it is disabled, you can pick a custom BPM using the drop down underneath.
1 x HOST BPM allows you to configure how the tempo syncing scales to your sequencer’s BPM. For example, 1/2 HOST BPM will result in a run being 2 bars in length. 2 x HOST BPM results in a bar being 1/2 bar in length.
IR
Sultan Strings ships with three IR convolution spaces built in. This can be configured on the IR panel of the instrument. A visual representation of the space appears on the left. You can change between three spaces by clicking their name underneath the picture.
You can also configure the wetness and room size of the convolution and finally toggle whether it is bypassed.
EQ
The EQ panel allows you to shape the instrument. You are able to easily configure the frequencies, bandwidths and gains as required. Values will appear as you drag sliders.
You can also completely bypass EQ.
3 impulse responses with configurable parameters: 16 bit wave format.
Royalty and copyright free content license.
Sultan Strings Reference manual (pdf).
Artwork : “Sultan Strings” dvd cover. Designed by Pavel Fuksa
Programming : “Sultan Strings” Kontakt script by Blake Robinson
Format
All files in 44.1 kHz , 16 Bit wave format. (looped)
Programmed for Kontakt 4.2.
Articulations
PHRASES(…): Looped, tempo-synced phrases
RUNS (…): Tempo synced runs both upwards and downwards
SUSTAIN: Looped sustains featuring multiple dynamics and configurable vibrato
TREMOLOS: Looped tremolos
TRILLS: One shot trills
GLISSANDI: Glissandi
Columns above articulations
PLAY: Click this to change to this articulation.
LOAD: Click this to toggle if this articulation is loaded to memory. You can unloadarticulations not used to save memory.
KS: The keyswitch used to activate this articulation. You can change this by clicking the key label and pressing a key on your keyboard while it is flashing.
Configure
SUSTAIN DYNAMICS: Toggle whether or not dynamics are controlled manually. You can customize which CC control dynamics by right clicking below, choosing ‘Learn MIDI CC# automation’ and moving the desired slider or knob on your controller.
SUSTAIN RELEASE: Toggle whether sustain samples have release notes.
TEMPO SYNCING: Toggle whether the phrase and runs are tempo synced. Click this to change it. When on, phrases and runs will be stretched to fit your sequencer’s tempo.
1 X HOST BPM: Allows you to configure how the tempo syncing scales to your sequencer’s BPM. It can be changed by clicking.
LOOP PHRASES EVERY 8/4 : Toggle how often phrase should loop when you hold down a note.
Sonokinetic IR space
All NKI patches have reverb applied to them by default. The convolution reverb can be bypassed using the BYPASS IR option on the IR panel.
To keep the your custom setting please resave the patch. Next time when loaded it’ll load the custom settings. (Consider renaming to have a backup when needed).
Impulse Response selection: by clicking the names under the picture you can switch between three available spaces.
Available IR’s
Harem Room
Sultan Palace Dome
Sultan Palace Hall
WETNESS: Controls the level of the original and processed signals. 0% = bypass
100% = full signal. Click & drag to adjust the bar.
ROOM SIZE: Increase or decrease the size of the hall. Click & drag to adjust the bar.
Compatibility
MAC & PC
Compatible with Kontakt 4.2- Full version of Kontakt is required. (This library is NOT compatible with Free Kontakt Player)
EXS24 (Logic
Steinberg Halion
Apple Loops pool separately provided in download (contains all the phrases)
All files in 44.1 kHz , 16 Bit wave format. (looped)
