String Swells A 16-Piece String Ensemble for Expressive & Dynamic Scoring
Sonixinema’s String Swells is a breathtaking string ensemble sample library designed for cinematic movement and emotional depth. Recorded at the world-renowned British Grove Studios by Nick Wollage, this library features a hand-picked ensemble of 16 of the UK’s finest string players, delivering expressive and evolving performances perfect for film scoring, game music, TV soundtracks, and ambient compositions.
With 5 core articulations—Normale, Senza Vibrato, Sul Ponticello, Sul Tasto, and Tremolo—each playable in 5 different bar lengths, String Swells provides an ultimate toolkit for building intricate orchestrations. Whether you need subtle and delicate underscores or sweeping, dramatic swells, this library gives you complete creative control.
The latest version 1.1.0 introduces new legato and rebowing control, as well as HQ mode patches, further expanding its versatility.
A Versatile String Toolkit for Composers & Producers
Unlike traditional static string libraries, String Swells focuses on motion and expression, making it ideal for:
🎼 Cinematic and film scoring – Perfect for building evolving string textures
🎮 Game soundtracks – Create immersive and dynamic orchestral elements
🎹 Ambient and experimental music – Shape organic movement in your compositions
🎻 Emotional storytelling – Add depth to dramatic and sentimental scenes
With a total of 172 original NKIs & snapshots, you can blend multiple articulations and mic positions to achieve a wide variety of orchestral sounds.
Key Features & Sound Design
✅ 16-piece string ensemble – Featuring 8 Violins, 3 Violas, 3 Cellos, and 2 Basses
✅ 5 Core Articulations – Normale, Senza Vibrato, Sul Ponticello, Sul Tasto, and Tremolo
✅ Adjustable Bar Lengths – Shape swells to fit your composition perfectly
✅ New Legato & Rebowing Control (v1.1.0) – Greater performance realism and articulation control
✅ High-Quality Microphone Positions – Close Mono, Close Stereo, Mid, Far, Ambient, and Mix
✅ 50+ Presets & 172 NKIs/Snapshots – A vast range of ready-to-use sounds
✅ Works with Free Kontakt Player 6.7.1+ – No need for a full Kontakt license
Specification
- Instrument
- 8 Violins, 3 Violas, 3 Cellos, 2 Bass
- Product Range
- Swells
- Microphone Positions
- Close Mono, Close Stereo, Mid, Far, Mix
- Presets
- 172 Original NKIs & Snapshots
- Kontakt Version
- Free Kontakt Player 6.7.1+
- File Format
- NKI
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