Spitfire Audio Solo Strings - Virtual Instrument (Download)

Available for download, Solo Strings from Spitfire Audio is a performance-oriented virtual instrument based on 3891 samples of solo violin, viola, and cello articulations. The virtual instrument draws on the sampled material as you play on your keyboard, recreating your playing in the sound of the solo string instrument of your choice. Sampled by violinist Andrew Haveron, violist Bruce White, and cellist Caroline Dale, this volume is designed for use in orchestral scores that call for solos by the concertmaster, or by the principal of one of the string sections. The most essential string articulations within the orchestra context are covered, including long notes, pizzicato, spiccato, staccato, and harmonic longs & shorts. There is also a legato patch which responds intelligently to the articulation with which you play on the keyboard, giving you portamento, finger legato, or bow-change legato transitions depending on the velocity of your keystroke.