Arctic Strings

• Arctic Strings features smooth sustained strings designed for lush, ethereal backdrops and chords.
• The library includes a 3-layer engine with full sound-shaping tools and a rack of 10 customizable effects.
• There are 42 presets categorized into Realistic, Realistic Processed, and Sound Design, allowing for a range of sonic possibilities.
• It offers features like keyboard splitting, MIDI automation support, and a unified preset/tag system across FrozenPlain libraries.

Product Overview

Arctic Strings features smooth, sustained string sounds designed for lush, atmospheric backdrops. The library captures a medium-sized string ensemble, providing a shimmering tone that blends ethereal high strings with powerful basses, making it suitable for both cinematic scores and electronic music.

Details

The instrument is housed in the Floe engine, which allows for controllable dynamics between soft and loud string performances. This flexibility enables the creation of moving chords and swells of intensity. The samples are recorded in a church, offering a wide and lush stereo image that emphasizes ambience rather than technical realism. The library includes a single articulation, allowing for large chords and additional texture, with controls for attack and release similar to a synthesizer. It also supports monophonic play for a legato-like style.

Arctic Strings comes with 42 presets categorized into Realistic, Realistic Processed, and Sound Design. The Realistic category emulates traditional string sounds, while the Realistic Processed category explores more synthetic textures. The Sound Design category includes presets that utilize the engine's capabilities for creative sound manipulation. The Floe engine features a three-layer setup, full sound-shaping tools, macro controls, and a customizable effects rack, enhancing the instrument's versatility for various scoring contexts.