HAUNTED STRINGS 2 is a huge new development of the original Haunted Strings concept. We headed back into the studio with a string ensemble, and set about recording as many twisted, eerie, dark, brooding & in some cases outright terrifying performances as we could dream up. One of the key unique selling points of this library is that we effectively treated the entire ensemble, from double bass up to violins, as one big tutti style instrument. So the air we're capturing really was moved all at once by this collective of players. Allowing for a really interactive and experimental experience on each note.
AT A GLANCE
- 14 articulations (9 main, 5 extended techniques & FX) [listed in detail at the bottom of the page]
- Dynamic Crossfading & live Vibrato/Non-Vibrato control
- 3 processing chains; Pure (a blend of the 7 mics in the room), Amp, Tape
- Articulation Purging with limitless overlaying/stacking possibilities
- 'Chord Mode' with pre-arranged tutti chords
- 3GB download size
- 2,217 samples
Important Note: Haunted Strings requires the FULL version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or above (also works with the FULL version of Kontakt 6 /7). Do not purchase this if you only have Kontakt Player.
v2.0.0 Update
- GUI Overhaul
- Overlay Threshold Controls for ever articulation with powerful capabilities
- Signal Path Purge Controls for RAM management
- Midi Controller Keyswitching capabilities added. With velocity triggered toggles.
TRAILER
WALKTHROUGH (featuring v2.0.0 and all that's new)
CONTEXTUAL DEMO (Note: This features v1.0.0 of the library)
CONTEXTUAL DEMO 2: Not Just for Halloween... (Note: This features v1.0.0 of the library)
DEMO: Haunted Strings, Neo Woodwinds, Neo Strings & Supporting Insanity Samples Libs in One BIG Underscore Demo (Note: This features v1.0.0 of the library)
Main Articulations
Eerie Longs (Extreme Sul Tasto)
Twisted Longs (Extreme Sul Pont)
Drunken Wide Vibrato
Tremolo Sul Pont
Erratic Trem Sul Pont
Staccatissimo
Ricochet
Col Legno
Psycho Screams
Extended Techniques & FX
Behind the Bridge Choas
Chatter Chaos
Scratch Riser
Scratch Stabs
Full String Glissandos (Fast & Slow)
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"I feel that music on the screen can seek out and intensify the inner thoughts of the characters. It can invest a scene with terror, grandeur, gaiety, or misery. It can propel narrative swiftly forward, or slow it down. It often lifts mere dialogue into the realm of poetry." - Bernard Hermann