ARTICULATIONS
 
Section Versatility
Each string section was recorded in its traditional position within the orchestra for a full stereo sound. User defined panning possible without stereo phase degradation. Programming allows for small or large section sound.

Dynamics and Phrasing
Up to 4 dynamic levels recorded for each articulation. Down and Up bows recorded for tone and phrasing variation. Very authentic. Very playable. Giga programmed for quick transitions between articulations.

Release Samples
Release samples included to preserve the natural string instrument resonance and subtle ambient decay of the room. These samples simply trigger when you lift the keys. The difference? Now you're playing instruments, not samples.*

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Sections Included
1st Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, all recorded in their natural positions within the orchestra.

Instrument Ranges
Full ranges recorded. Harmonic tones extend the ranges even further.

Legatos
Sustained tones for legato playing at all dynamic levels. 4 velocity levels, down & up bows, release samples.

Legatos Espressivo
Sustained tones with deep vibratos and expressive phrasing. 2 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Bowed Tremolo Ordinaire
Sustained tremolo tones. Soft velocities are dark and mysterious, loud velocities are bright and dramatic. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Bowed Tremolo Sul Ponticello
Sustained tremolo tones bowed near the bridge for that classic sul ponticello sound. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Bowed Half Step Trills
Sustained half step trills. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Bowed Whole Step Trills
Sustained whole step trills. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Con Sordino (Mutes)
Sustained tones with string mutes on. 3 velocity levels, down bows, release samples.

Staccato
Short staccato tones for accented, 4 velocity levels including sfz "frog", down & up bows.

Spiccato
Short spiccato tones for fast and light musical phrases. 2 velocity levels, down & up bows.

Pizzicato Tight
Ensemble Pizzicato tones played tightly together. 

Pizzicato Loose
Ensemble pizzicato tones with natural slightly staggered attacks. 3 velocity levels.

Pizzicato Snap
The snap brings a velocity 4th layer to the ensemble pizzicato instruments.

Pizzicato Harmonics 
Pizzicato harmonics, natural and artificial techniques, 1 velocity level. Cello and bass sections only.

Col Legno  
Col legno tones played using the hair and wood of the bow. 2 velocity levels.

Bowed Harmonics Natural
Natural bowed harmonics. 1 velocity level, down bows, release samples.

Bowed Harmonics Artificial
Artificial harmonics, complete keyrange. 1 velocity level, down bows, release samples.

Sound Effects and Glissandi
A huge variety of sound effects covering common and not so common techniques including glissandi, harmonic glissandi, scratching, knocking, behind the bridge playing, random time effects, wide tremolos, tone clusters and more.