Includes Special Bows 1 and 2, plus First Chairs
Explore less well-trodden paths: Special Bows 1 and 2 offer an alternative to traditional orchestral strings, with a range of evocative sounds from specialist playing techniques on first and second violins, violas, celli, and bass. The First Chairs complement the Special Bows with an expertly-played string quintet, adding focus and definition.
Included collections
Special Bows 1
Bring additional nuance and depth to your arrangements with this dedicated collection of unconventional articulations and playing styles. Contains three sections, Violins I, Violins II, and Violas.
Special Bows 2
Special articulations and playing techniques performed by low strings sections—celli and basses. Pair it with Special Bows 1 for even more striking results.
First Chairs
Add definition and detail to your arrangements with Berlin Strings First Chairs. Five instruments with a full range of articulations to add extra definition to your ensembles or use as a quintet.
Runs in SINE
Mic merging
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Greater usability
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Download single instruments
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Berlin Additions
Berlin Character Strings
Includes Special Bows 1 and 2, plus First Chairs
Various
3 Collections
Berlin Strings Special Bows 1
High strings
Style
High strings, non-standard articulations e.g. sul tasto
Character
Evocative, characterful
Instruments
3
Size
36.3 GB of samples
18.3 GB SINEarc compressed
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
Berlin Strings Special Bows 2
Low strings
Style
Low strings, non-standard articulations e.g. sul tasto
Character
Evocative, characterful
Instruments
2
Size
18.2 GB of samples
8.8 GB SINEarc compressed
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
Berlin Strings First Chairs
Lead instruments quintet
Style
Lead instruments
Character
Added definition and detail
Instruments
5
Size
78 GB of samples
30 GB SINEarc compressed
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
Requirements
Works with Orchestral Tools’ SINE Player—NOTE: Latest version required!
SINE system requirements
Mac: macOS 10.13 or higher | Intel Core i5 or similar | Apple M1 chipset supported | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Windows: Windows 10 | Intel Core i5 or similar | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Formats supported: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Size
132.5 GB of samples (57 GB SINEarc compressed)
24 bit / 48 KHz patches