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Compact Library, Great Sound
When you need sophisticated string instruments and top - notch sound quality, Chris Hein Strings Compact is the ideal pick. This library offers high - quality solo instruments and ensembles with essential articulations, enabling you to efficiently create authentic string arrangements in your DAW.
It's a compacted version of Chris Hein Solo Strings Complete and Chris Hein Ensemble Strings. It has all the instruments and functions of its larger counterparts, just reduced to the nine most important articulations. And it uses the same high - quality samples as the Complete version. So, you get the full sound of large Chris Hein String Libraries at an unbeatable price. Plus, you can upgrade to Chris Hein - Ensemble Strings or Chris Hein - Solo Strings Complete with up to 49 articulations anytime.
Solo and Ensemble Variety
Chris Hein Strings Compact includes four violins (including the famous Chris Hein - Solo Violin), three violas, four cellos, and three double basses. Alongside detailed solo instruments, there are 14 ensembles for quick access to epic film score or large orchestral sounds. It's extremely versatile, allowing you to create almost any imaginable string ensemble, from a solo violin to large symphonic orchestras. All instruments have identical articulation and function programmings, making it easy to combine different instruments. You can add a solo violin to a violin - ensemble just by duplicating a MIDI - track. The built - in ensemble function further expands instrument variability.
Variable Sound Shaping
This library offers perfect solo and orchestral string sounds. With careful recordings, top - quality gear (including Neumann microphones), and musicians from the renowned WDR symphonic orchestra, the sound is amazing. The dual convolution reverb sections in the sample - engine let you match the unprocessed dry sound to various applications. You can create a wide range of room impressions, from intimate to large orchestra halls. It's very versatile in tonality and can be combined with other libraries easily. Despite its compact size, it doesn't compromise on sound quality. The instruments are based on well - crafted multi - samples with phase - correct blends, crossfades, and up to eight dynamic layers for authentic sound behavior from ppp to fff. It also has many great features like true legato, key - switch articulation changes, and more.
Unique Features
Thanks to phase alignment, it has perfect dynamic transitions. All samples were carefully aligned over months, so the sound has seamless transitions between up to eight dynamic layers without tonal degradation.
Unique Note Mixing
Combining short and long notes is a challenge for many sample libraries. Chris Hein Strings Compact solves this with the 'Note Head Designer'. You can call up matched short sample variations for each sustain articulation. These variations offer correct attack behavior and are well - tied with note lengths. The user - defined selection in up to eight dynamic layers results in very realistic sound, better than round - robin techniques. The Shorts can also be used as individual articulations.
True Legato Function
The instruments offer real, zero - latency True Legato and True Portamento with fine adjustments. You can play fast passages without lag, and the legato mode can be polyphonic. You don't need to load separate legato articulations and polyphonic instruments. The portamento has real recorded transitions that can be adjusted. Legato and portamento are available for all articulations. With its great price, it's suitable for beginners, upgraders, and composers who need high - quality sampled strings that work well on mobile computers.
Kontakt Player or Kontakt Full version 5.8.0 required
Download Size: 25.27 GB
Using Chris Hein Strings Compact is a breeze. First, make sure you have Kontakt Player or Kontakt Full version 5.8.0 installed as it's required. Once installed, you can start exploring the various solo instruments and ensembles. To create an ensemble, you can simply duplicate a MIDI - track. For example, if you want to add a solo violin to a violin - ensemble, just duplicate the track and adjust as needed. When it comes to sound shaping, use the dual convolution reverb sections in the sample - engine. You can create different room impressions, like making it sound like you're in a small room or a large orchestra hall. Just play around with the settings to match your needs. For articulation changes, use the key - switches. The True Legato and True Portamento features are really cool. You don't have to worry about loading separate legato articulations. Just play your notes, and the library will handle the smooth transitions. Remember, this library has a download size of 25.27 GB, so make sure you have enough space on your device. Also, since it's a digital product, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. And if you want to upgrade to the more advanced versions later, you can do that at any time.
