Spitfire Audio Spitfire Chamber Strings Essentials

$249.00

Spitfire Chamber Strings Essentials by Spitfire Audio is a compact yet powerful chamber string library that captures the intimate expressiveness of a professional ensemble. Perfect for composers and producers, it delivers authentic string articulations and dynamic textures for film, television, and classical compositions.

Description

A detailed and versatile classic

Spitfire Chamber Strings Essentials offers an authentic chamber string experience with unrivaled detail and expressivity. Featuring 16 top London string players, every performance is captured in situ using premium valve and ribbon mics, processed through Neve Montserrat pre-amps into a Neve 88R desk, and recorded digitally at 96k via 2" Studer tape. With 53 techniques—including 18 Shorts, 12 Longs, 18 Trills & Tremolos, and 5 uniquely crafted Legatos by Andrew Blaney—available in both Close and Tree mic signals, and supported by multiple dynamic layers and round robins, this 28GB library delivers every nuance of performance for complete orchestral realism.

This new streamlined edition of a Spitfire classic offers instant access to world-class scoring sound quality to enhance your film, TV and game scores and pop records. Discover a range of 53 essential techniques performed by 16 of the world’s best string players, featuring both Section and Ensemble patches for instant playability and inspiration. Expertly recorded at London’s AIR Studios, the home of countless blockbuster scores including Harry Potter, The Dark Knight and Dunkirk, this smaller section offers more detail and focus than our Symphony Orchestra, featuring both Close and Tree mic signals — while still capturing the unique resonance of the hall.

What's included

Sections (4,3,3,3,3)

Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Ensemble

Techniques

Legato (Slurred) - [N/A in Ensemble] (Not the total performance Leg)
Long
Spiccato
Staccato
Pizzicato
Long Harmonics
Unmeasured Tremolo
Trill (Minor 2nd)
Trill (Major 2nd)

Mics

Close
Tree

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

53 Performance Techniques: Includes 18 Shorts, 12 Longs, 18 Trills & Tremolos, and 5 Legatos designed by Andrew Blaney.
Dual Mic Signals: Choose between Close and Tree mic perspectives for versatile mixing.
16 World-Class London Players: Recorded with top-tier musicians known for their cinematic performances.
Premium Recording Setup: Captured in situ using invaluable valve and ribbon mics with Neve Montserrat pre-amps into a Neve 88R desk.
High-Resolution Capture: Digitally recorded at 96k via 2" Studer tape for exceptional clarity and detail.
Multiple Dynamic Layers & Round Robins: Ensures natural performance variability and realism.
Diverse Articulations: A comprehensive collection covering all essential techniques for expressive orchestral writing.
Individual Sections & Ensembles: Flexible configuration for solo parts or full ensemble arrangements.
Massive Library Size: A 28GB collection delivering unparalleled sonic depth and versatility.