Hi Everyone,
LA Scoring Strings, a new paradigm in string libraries produced by Andrew Keresztes, will be exhibited at the Art Vista Booth (# 6427) at the NAMM show from January 15th -18th.
I’ll be demonstrating the library myself and look forward to seeing many of you there.
Below is a description of the library... it will be released in Kontakt format (unlocked editing, but locked samples and scripts). This library is in its final stages of development and demos will be posted soon after the NAMM show. Also,
the price has yet to be determined... that too will be determined soon after the NAMM show.
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LA Scoring Strings (LASS) brings a whole new level of expressiveness, realism and real-time playability to sampled strings.
At the heart of its revolutionary sound are Real Legato performance sample patches and a unique "layered ensemble" approach. These ensembles were all recorded individually in a large film scoring studio. Because they're made up of different players (avoiding the dreaded "same player" sound), the ensembles combine seamlessly to produce entirely cohesive small, medium, or large sections with the right divisi ratios.
LASS also features solo instruments performed by the section leaders. Rather than sounding like "guest soloists," these instruments sound like the first chair players they actually are, blending perfectly with the sections they come from.
The players are recorded in position on the scoring stage and mixed in the traditional orchestral seating perspective, making it simple to get a magnificent string mix out of the box. Meanwhile we took the utmost care to ensure that the instruments can be panned anywhere with virtually no phasing problems should you need to do that.
And to make it easy to get just the right sound, all LASS patches and programming are consistent from the first chair to the full mix. If a part sounds right using the first chair patch, the same sequence will sound right with the full ensemble—no MIDI reprogramming should be required.
The result is unprecedented control over dynamics, performance, and section size.
Featured LASS Scripts Note that these are just 3 of many scripts. LASS Real Legato — REAL legato performance samples — meticulously programmed and scripted for non repetitive legato transitions and real-time control of legato articulations.
A.R.T. (Auto Rhythm Tool) — an advanced (yet simple to use) rhythm and accents script with humanization features.
Trill Script — the script intelligently triggers trills diatonically in any key with just 1 Key Switch.
List of articulations: There will be over 40+ legato patches (different performances) that in-and-of-themselves are like premium virtual instruments. Note that “L” means Legato, “P” means Portamento and “G” means Glissando. All dynamic layers are controllable in real-time via mod wheel (CC1). - Espressivo Real Legato LPG
Espressivo Real Legato LP
Espressivo Real Legato L
Espressivo Real Legato P
Espressivo Real Legato G
Espressivo Sustains
Non Vibrato Sustains
Staccatos (with Intelligent 4 x round robin and random modes as well as A.R.T. — Automatic Rhythm Tool)
Spiccatos (with Intelligent 4 x round robin and random modes as well as A.R.T. — Automatic Rhythm Tool)
Pizzicato (with Intelligent round robin as well as A.R.T. — Automatic Rhythm Tool)
Tremolos (with multiple dynamics)
Trills Maj/Min (with multiple dynamics and Trill Tool that allows diatonic performance of trills in any key)
Con Sordino (with "formant correct" legato)
Harmonics (Natural and Artificial)
Bartok Pizzicatos for Basses
Instruments and sections: - Violins
1 player First Chair
4 players ensemble A
4 players ensemble B
8 players ensemble C
16 players full section mix
Violas
1 player First Chair
3 players ensemble A
3 players ensemble B
6 players ensemble C
12 players full section mix
Cellos
1 player First Chair
3 players ensemble A
3 players ensemble B
4 players ensemble C
10 players full section mix
Basses
1 player First Chair
2 players ensemble A
2 players ensemble B
4 players ensemble C
8 player full section mix