Stradivari Violin

The name Stradivari is synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and acoustic excellence. For centuries, the violins, cellos, and other stringed instruments crafted by Antonio Stradivari during his lifetime have been revered as the pinnacle of lutherie, prized for their rich, powerful, and nuanced sound. The original instruments, created in Cremona, Italy, are now priceless artifacts, housed in museums and private collections, their sound rarely heard by the public outside of the most prestigious concert halls.

Now, Native Instruments brings the sublime tonal character of one of these legendary instruments to the digital world with the Stradivari Violin, a meticulously sampled virtual instrument that is part of the Cremona Quartet series. This instrument is not just a digital re-creation; it is a true collaboration between Native Instruments, e-instruments, and the Museo del Violino in Cremona. The team was granted exclusive access to the priceless 1727 "Vesuvius" violin, a pristine instrument from Stradivari's "Golden Period." The recording process was an event in itself, with roads closed and the entire town of Cremona silenced to ensure every subtle nuance of the violin's sound could be captured without a single unwanted artifact.

Recorded with an array of 32 microphones in the stunningly acoustic Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, the Stradivari Violin virtual instrument captures the full spectrum of the Vesuvius's character. The library is a testament to the extraordinary efforts undertaken to preserve and present this sonic legacy. It offers a powerful tool for composers and producers to access an authentic, expressive solo violin that would otherwise be out of reach. With its comprehensive set of features, it provides not just a sampled sound, but a truly playable and responsive virtual instrument that allows for authentic and emotional performances, bridging the gap between historical mastery and modern music production.

Features:

• Sampled from a Legendary Instrument: Based on the 1727 "Vesuvius" violin, a masterpiece from Antonio Stradivari's "Golden Period.".
• Extensive Articulations: Includes over 20 professionally played articulations, such as legato, spiccato, staccato, tremolo, pizzicato, and more, each with up to three legato transitions.
• Adaptive Virtuoso Mode: An intelligent articulation system that automatically switches between playing techniques based on the user's MIDI performance.
• Phase-Aligned Dynamic Crossfades: Allows for smooth, seamless transitions between dynamic layers without introducing phasing artifacts.
• Real-time Vibrato Control: Features a unique performance-captured vibrato model that can be controlled and automated in real-time for expressive and natural-sounding performances.
• Multiple Mic Positions: A multi-mic version of the instrument provides mixing controls for close, mid, and far mic positions, allowing for precise control over the instrument's presence and ambience in a mix. A lighter-on-CPU stereo version is also included.
• Fingerboard Positioning: Offers control over the fingerboard position, allowing you to choose between the mellow tone of the low strings and the bright, vibrant sound of the high strings.
• NKS-Ready: Seamlessly integrates with Native Instruments' Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine hardware for a tactile and intuitive workflow.
• Runs on Kontakt: Requires either the full version of Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player.

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