At NAMM, Native Instruments has announced a new virtual instrument that makes it easier than ever to create beautiful and cohesive string arrangements.
Cremona Quartet Ensemble unites 4 of the world’s most precious string instruments, delivering their sound with stunning authenticity. Whether for film scoring or music production, Cremona Quartet Ensemble provides an essential tool for building and sketching compositions with speed, precision, and unmatched authenticity.
Cremona Quartet Ensemble features four iconic string instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries, crafted by the most celebrated luthiers of all time: Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati. These instruments have been preserved and maintained with the highest standards of care by the Museo del Violino in Cremona, Italy.
Recorded in the renowned Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, acclaimed for its exceptional acoustics, each instrument’s unique characteristics have been carefully captured by a sophisticated 32-microphone setup. Meticulous phase-aligned stereo samples deliver every nuance and quirk of these historic treasures straight to your keyboard.
Cremona Quartet Ensemble features
- Historic Instruments: Iconic string instruments from the golden age of Italian luthiery, recorded with unprecedented detail.
- World-class String Sound: Captured in Cremona’s Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, renowned for its acoustics and specifically crafted to amplify the authentic soul of string instruments.
- 32-Microphone Setup: Extensive mic placements capture every tonal nuance and resonance for an unparalleled realistic experience.
- Effortless Ensemble Creation: Quick and intuitive tools for composing and arranging, ideal for both rapid sketching and detailed productions.
- Auto Divisi and Articulation Controls: Offers intuitive toggles and controls to quickly build customized, dynamic string sections.
Cremona Quartet Ensemble is available to purchase for 299 USD/EUR, Cremona Quartet Solo is 399 USD/EUR, and the bundle of 499 USD/EUR. Upgrades are available from 99 USD/EUR.
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