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Some interesting things I found recently:

# Experibass – violin, viola, cello and double bass combined together.

Diego Stocco writes:

Few weeks ago I visited a luthier looking for instruments parts, I had an idea in mind for an instrument I wanted to build. My curiosity was to hear the sound of violin, viola and cello strings amplified through the body of a double bass. I came up with a quadruple-neck experimental "something" that I thought to call Experibass.

To play it I used cello and double bass bows, a little device I built with fishing line and hose clamps, a paintbrush, a fork, spoons, a kick drum pedal and a drum stick. I hope you'll like it!

Thanks to luthier John Wu for providing me the parts, even though I warned him that I was probably going to create a "monster" : )

Puremagnetik has announced the release of Microtron Tape 2, a collection of sampled instruments for Ableton Live, Kontakt and Logic.

This second edition to the Microtron series includes even more classic sounds! Microtron Tape 2 comes with the legendary Mark II Flute (think Beatles), melancholy Cello and the woody Octave Recorders.

Microtron Tape 2 features

• MK II Flute — Undoubtedly the sound that defines Mellotron, the MKII flute instantly conjures images of 1967 Abbey Road. Not only the most famous Mellotron sound, but perhaps the eeriest, the MKII flute’s dubious pitching has been in question throughout the decades. The change in timbre (they say two flutes were used) and odd intonation only adds to the haunting and mesmerizing character of this timeless sound.
• Octave Recorders — The Octave Recorder is a newer sound composed of soprano, alto and tenor recorders. Playing fast staccato chords on this one can make it sound a bit like a harmonium. It has a solid woody tone with breathy articulations and is definitely a contender to fill up the mix with some organic elements.
• Cello — Renown for its melancholy timbre and described by some as “wheezing and groaning” the Cello sound was originally recorded in the 1960s. A double bassist was used for the lower registers. Apparently the original session cellist did not wish to detune his cello for fear of damaging the instrument. Nonetheless, the Mellotron Cello recording is undoubtedly a unique character in the tape library.

Microtron Tape 2 is available for subscribers in Ableton Live, NI Kontakt, and Logic EXS formats. Subscriptions start at $5.75 USD.

More information: Puremagnetik

Cosmo D has released Cello Soundbank Vol. 2, a sample library for Kontakt, providing a musical solo cello library for composers, producers and beat-makers.

The various sonic nuances of solo cello are explored to their fullest in Vol. 2, providing 5 gigabytes worth of long tones, pizzicatos, experimental sounds and loops for anyone actively interested in bringing a singular and unique cello sound into their production arsenal, for a reasonable price.

No other library on the market has explored the solo instrument with this much depth and breadth. It’s been made and programmed entirely by Cosmo D, an artist currently active in the New York music scene who continuously unifies his skills on the cello with his electronic music experience.

Cello Soundbank Vol. 2 features

• 5 gigabytes of cello audio, over 5000 total individual sound samples, (not including the plethora of samples from Volume 1, which is included).
• 3,000 unique cello loops divided into eight separate tempos, pizzicato and arco, major and minor.
• 2,000 long tones and pizzicato tones, velocity mapped and programmed with release triggers.
• Continued support from the Soundbank’s developer (Cosmo D) ensuring updates and longevity.

The Cello Soundbank Vol. 2 is available in a Kontakt Patches only (1.92 GB direct download) and Loops only (1.26 GB direct download) version for $39.99 USD each. The complete package is available for $69.99 USD (save 13%).

A free demo collection is available for download.

Cosmo D writes:

It’s been many years, but I’ve finished my Cello Soundbank 2.0.

As a celebratory gift, I’m offering a small chunk of my library FREE for download. “Small” is a relative term, however. This free file is ~300 MB (330 MB unzipped), and contains two Kontakt 3 patches and 100 cello loops. The first Kontakt patch is for straight long-tone cello with release samples and multiple velocity layers. The other is for standard pizzicato.

Visit Cosmo D for more information and audio demos.

Vienna Symphonic Library has released Solo Strings II, a sample library which features the muted solo instruments violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

The Solo Strings II Collection contains articulations such as muted short and long notes, crescendo and diminuendo variations, as well as Interval Performances like legato, portamento, and trills. Furthermore, additional Performance Legatos with very long notes have been recorded for use in slower parts. Thus, every single pitch and velocity is available in 24 variations, and going the extra mile proved worthwhile!

Solo Strings II features

• Solo Strings Full Library contains 46.5 GB of uncompressed sample data in 44.1kHz/24-bit.
• Performances:
  • Interval Performances: Legato with medium, progressive, and without vibrato, portamento, marcato, spiccato
  • Fast Interval Performances: Legato
  • Performance Trills
  • Repetition Performances: Legato, portato, staccato, spiccato
  • Fast Repetitions: 16ths from 150 to 190 BPM
• Single notes:
  • Short notes: Staccato, short détaché, long détaché, 4 variations each
  • Long notes: Sustains with medium, progressive, and without vibrato
  • Dynamics: Medium and strong crescendos & diminuendos with vibrato; fp, sfz, sffz, pfp with vibrato
  • Tremolo
  • Pizzicato
  • Artificial harmonics: Staccato, sustains

Solo Strings II is available in a Standard version for $380 USD and the Full version is $664 USD.

Note: If you have registered both the Standard and the Extended Library of the Vienna Instruments Collection Solo Strings I you will automatically receive a Full Library Activation Code upon registering the Standard Library of Solo Strings II before or on January 15, 2009. This means you will get the Extended Library of Solo Strings II for free.

Visit Vienna Symphonic Library for more information and audio demos.

Vienna Symphonic Library has released Chamber Strings II, the sequel to Chamber Strings I, offering all-new articulations and sonic subtleties for the small string ensembles.

Chamber Strings II contains many of the playing techniques that the first Collection includes, but played “con sordino” (with mutes). They lend themselves well to soft, intimate arrangements, and provide nuanced variations to your orchestral pallet. The muted chamber ensembles are a refined addition to your treasure chest of string varieties from Vienna!

Chamber Strings II features

• All of the recorded samples were performed by an accomplished ensemble of string players who have been lending their talents and their international experience to the Vienna Symphonic Library for years:
  • Violin ensemble (6 players)
  • Viola ensemble (4 players)
  • Cello ensemble (3 players)
  • Double bass ensemble (2 players)
• Offers various facets of short and sustained notes, crescendos and diminuendos, but also includes Vienna’s unique Interval Performances, including legato, portamento, and trill performances. Check here for a complete list.

Chamber Strings II is available on DVD in a standard version for €365 EUR (13,245 samples), and a full version for €510 EUR (30,405 samples).

Visit Vienna Symphonic Library for more information.

DSK Music has released DSK Strings v1.0, a freeware classic string instruments VSTi plugin.

Features

• 2 Layers (22 instruments)
• ADSR for each layer
• Octave and micro-tunning selector
• Effects: Flanger, Delay and Reverb
• Midi Automation

The instruments included are:

1. Cello (p, sp, sf, sm)
2. ContraBass (p, sp, sf)
3. Viola (p, sp, sf)
4. Violin (p, sp, sf, sm)
5. Full String section (sp, sf, sm)
6. Glisando Fx

p = pizzicato, sp = section piano, sf = section forte, sm = section marcato

DSK Strings v1.0 (31.0 MB) can be downloaded below.

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Make sure to check out DSK’s other synths if you haven’t before.