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Eight players performing fragile, experimental techniques
Eight of London’s finest string players (2,2,0,2,2), performing a selection of experimental playing techniques, at the quietest of levels. Expertly recorded at London’s AIR Studios, Lyndhurst Hall. These brand new recordings are inspired by the visceral, glacial tones of Albion Tundra, with a bespoke Super Close signal offering next-level detail and definition. Available in our award-winning, dedicated plugin.
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Listen to Originals Cinematic Frozen Strings
Expanding Horizons - Dan Keen
What's Included
Presets (12)
- Long Flautando CS
- Long Super Sul Tasto
- Long Col Legno Tratto
- Long Sul Tasto > Sul Pont
- Long Sul Tasto > Flautando
- Long No Rosin
- Tremolo CS Sul Pont
- Harmonic Tremolo
- Short Brushed Spiccato CS
- Short Mandolin Pluck
- Short Col Legno
- Short Brushed Sul Tasto
Signals (3)
- Close - Valve spot mics summed together for a direct and upfront image of the string ensemble.
- Tree - A decca tree microphone array, giving a spacious and enveloping sound.
- Super Close - Clip-on mics attached to the bridge of the instruments, giving an extremely close and otherworldy perspective.
FAQs
Does Cinematic Frozen Strings contain any existing sample content?
No, Cinematic Frozen Strings is made entirely of newly recorded sample content.
What is the difference between Originals Intimate Strings and Originals Cinematic Frozen Strings?
Intimate Strings features 25 players, whereas Cinematic Frozen Strings features just 8 players (2,2,0,2,2 - no violas), placed antiphonally (split across the room). The extended techniques featured in Cinematic Frozen Strings are much more experimental, and are played at the quietest of levels, creating a distinctly raw, icy tone. The ‘Super Close’ signal in this library, created by recording the instruments with DPA clip-on mics placed on the bridge, gives you even more detail and definition, so you can really hear each individual instrument.
Intimate Strings techniques (9): Longs, Longs CS , Longs ½ Section, Flautando, Harmonics, Short, Short CS, Pizzicato, Short Col Legno
Signals: Close, Tree, Vintage
What is the difference between Originals Cinematic Frozen Strings and the strings section in Albion Tundra?
The techniques in Cinematic Frozen Strings have been inspired by the string techniques used in Albion Tundra, this time featuring an eight-piece string section, whereas Albion Tundra offers a 56-piece section. This brand new set of recordings is designed to complement Albion Tundra, but can also be used on its own or with a range of other Spitfire libraries — blending particularly well with Albion NEO, LCO Textures and Contemporary Drama Toolkit.