Alternative Solo Strings brings together the unique performances of four innovative string players from London, delivering a versatile collection of solo violin, viola, cello, and double bass instruments. Created for composers seeking realism, character, and creative flexibility, this library offers a wide range of articulations suitable for film scoring, contemporary music, experimental compositions, and orchestral arrangements.

Recorded in a professional studio environment using premium equipment, the library captures detailed performances with a dry recording approach. This allows users to shape the sound freely, whether creating intimate solo passages, layered cinematic textures, or expressive chamber music arrangements.

Compatible with both Kontakt Full and Kontakt Player 5.6.8 or later, Alternative Solo Strings provides an intuitive workflow and instant playability right out of the box.

Key Features

• Four detailed solo instruments:
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double Bass
• Wide range of articulations including:
  • Long sustains
  • Short articulations
  • Performance legato
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Sul Ponticello
  • Sul Tasto
  • Trills
  • Additional experimental and contemporary techniques
• Dry studio recordings for maximum mixing flexibility
• Professional London recording sessions
• Easy-to-use performance interface
• Flexible microphone controls
• Advanced articulation management
• Memory optimization functions
• Integrated Ostinatum pattern sequencer
• Compatible with Kontakt Full and Kontakt Player

Main Interface Overview

Overview Panel

The Overview Panel provides quick access to available articulations, microphone controls, and essential performance parameters. It serves as the central workspace for creating expressive melodic performances with minimal setup.

General Controls Panel

The General Controls Panel offers deeper editing capabilities, including access to signal routing, advanced performance controls, and articulation management. Users can also unload unused articulations to reduce memory consumption and improve system performance.

Ostinatum Sequencer

The built-in Ostinatum allows users to create rhythmic patterns and repeating phrases quickly. By assigning notes and trigger keys, composers can generate dynamic ostinatos and evolving sequences directly within the instrument.

Compatibility

• Requires Kontakt Full or Kontakt Player 5.6.8 and above
• Compatible with modern Windows and macOS systems
• NKS-ready workflow support
• Suitable for professional music production environments

Changelog

Version 1.0.3 (April 2021)

• Fixed Viola patches loading as DEMO mode in Kontakt Player.

Version 1.0.2 (March 2021)

• Fixed Viola Pizzicato tuning inconsistencies.
• Corrected Bass mapping issues.
• Restored Expert View functionality.
• Fixed articulation naming errors.
• Improved Performance Legato stereo behavior.
• Resolved Cello Spiccato click artifacts.
• Corrected Violin Longs playback issues.
• Fixed tuning inconsistencies in Bass Spiccato.
• Addressed sustain pedal behavior in Performance Legato.
• Corrected Bass Sul Ponticello tuning problems.
• Added missing Tightness controller for Viola articulations.
• Restored Cog menu functionality.
• Fixed Violin Trill release noises.
• Improved sustain pedal response for long articulations.

Version 1.0.1 (February 2018)

• Corrected Cello microphone positions.
• Improved instrument center placement.
• Fixed missing Artisan Violin files.
• Eliminated reverb switching clicks.
• Fixed Cello Sul Tasto note clicks.
• Corrected Bass Long Sul Ponticello mapping.
• Resolved Viola Spiccato playback issues.

Version 1.0 (January 2018)

• Initial release.

Kontakt Library Requirement

Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt.

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