Native Instruments – Session Strings 2 v1.0.2 (KONTAKT)

Fresh strings for modern compositions

• Deep and detailed sound of an 11-piece string ensemble
• Ideal for pop, R&B, dance and modern scores
• Intelligent playback support features to stimulate creativity

A string ensemble with a user-friendly interface

Quickly add a new dimension to your pop arrangements, dance tracks or scores. Session Strings 2 offers the detailed sound of a carefully recorded small string ensemble. The user-friendly design and intelligent playback features will speed up your creative results.

Deep sound

Session Strings 2 is based on high-quality recordings of a small contemporary ensemble – period instruments in the hands of top session musicians and recorded in a renowned German studio. The ensemble consists of four violins, three violas, two cellos and two double basses.

Express yourself with ease

Bring your string arrangements to life: Session Strings 2 lets you shape notes and phrases with 14 articulations – from accents, pizzicato and crescendos to legato and portamento.

Playback features

Session Strings 2 offers many of the most requested playback features, all accessible via a modern user interface.

• True Legato. Use true legato or portamento. Each interval has its own correct transition
• Smart Voice Split. Make chords sound natural with notes automatically assigned to the right instrument group
• Smart Chord. Generate fully orchestrated ensemble chords from individual keys
• Rhythm Animator. Add movement to chords with the Rhythm Animator – an arpeggiator with assignable articulations, chords and note parameters for each step
• Color. Transform the sound of the ensemble with the turn of a single knob, using the capabilities of a powerful master multi-effect

About e-instruments

Session Strings 2 was created in collaboration with e-instruments, a specialist in highly detailed instrument sampling. e-instruments creates innovative, easy-to-use virtual instruments so musicians can focus on what matters most – the music.

Features

• Use the full range of expression with easily controlled articulations
• Add convolution reverb, delay and color to fine-tune your sound
• Choose from presets for quick customization

Features

• 4 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos and 2 double basses
• 1 NKI
• 42 snapshots
• NKS compatible

Version 1.0.2 (2025-03-07)

Fixed:

• NKS parameter values ​​were displayed incorrectly

Version 1.0.1 (2024-02-20)

Fixed:

• Snapshots did not load Rhythm Animator settings correctly in new versions of Kontakt