Amati Viola is an exceptionally detailed and realistic solo viola library, capturing the rich tone and expressive dynamics of a historic 1614 'Stauffer' viola, built by Gerolamo Amati—one of the earliest violin makers in Cremona. This instrument is part of the renowned Cremona Quartet series, alongside Stradivari Violin, Guarneri Violin, and Stradivari Cello.
To preserve every nuance of its sound, Native Instruments worked with Hamburg's e-instruments to record every note in complete silence, even urging the city of Cremona to close streets and car parks during sessions. The recording took place in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, a concert hall designed by Yasuhisa Toyota, ensuring a pure and natural sound.
With 20 articulations, advanced vibrato modeling, and phase-aligned dynamic transitions, Amati Viola offers an unparalleled level of realism and expressive playability for film scoring, classical compositions, and solo viola performances.
Key Features:
🎻 Historic 'Stauffer' Viola (1614) – Built by Gerolamo Amati, this is the oldest instrument in the Cremona Quartet series, offering an authentic, historic sound.
🎙 Recorded in Complete Silence – To capture the true essence of the instrument, the city of Cremona was silenced, and recordings were conducted in the world-class Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi.
🎼 Deep Sampling & Articulations –
- 20 Professional Articulations, including:
- Legato (Up to 5 Transitions)
- Sustains
- Spiccato, Staccato, and Pizzicato
- Trills, Tremolos, Harmonics, and more
🎧 Multi-Mic Recording for Maximum Control – Captured with 32 high-end microphones, allowing for a rich, customizable sound experience.
🎚 Advanced Realism Features –
✅ Performance-Captured Vibrato – Models the natural vibrato of a professional player.
✅ Stereo Phase-Aligned Dynamic Crossfades – Ensures smooth, phase-free transitions between dynamics.
✅ True Legato – Provides expressive, realistic note transitions.
💻 Kontakt Compatibility – Works seamlessly with Kontakt 6 and Kontakt Player (included).
🖥 Intuitive GUI & NKS-Ready – Fully compatible with Native Instruments hardware for effortless control.
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