Steinberg HALion String Edition Vol. 1 announced

HALion String Edition from Steinberg/Wizoo features sections of 8 double basses, 10 cellos, 12 violas and 16 violins, and offers fantastic playing feel and a sound character suited to any musical style from classical to contemporary. The top-notch recording techniques used gives the HALion String Edition a warm character, an outstanding sound quality and an unobtrusive, natural ambience. Each section is provided in two versions you can combine freely with other sections. A multitude of presets make arranging and combining sections a breeze.

A specially developed VST- and DirectX-compatible HALion String Player allows full control over articulations such as crescendo, bowing or portamento. The additional HALion programs allow creative editing and limitless combination with other sounds in HALion.

• Complete orchestral strings - Double Basses, Cellos, Violas, Violins.
• Suits all musical styles from classical to contemporary.
• Unrivalled expressiveness, full dynamic range, up and down bows.
• HALion String Player included for PC and Mac OS.
• Articulations such as legato, tremolo, pizzicato or spiccato.
• Warm and defined sound, perfectly balanced bow noise.
• Natural concert hall ambience, true key release action.