The Showroom Violin

• The Showroom Violin features both layered and solo violin sounds, providing a versatile option for composers.
• It offers various adjustments and articulations to customize the sound according to specific needs.
• The instrument includes mic control for further sound manipulation.
• While it may not replace high-end solo violin libraries, it serves as a great starting point or layering instrument.

Product Overview

The Showroom Violin is a solo violin sample library designed to provide a rich and expressive sound. It features 14 articulations and 5 microphone positions, allowing for a high degree of customization.

Details

The library includes a variety of articulations such as slurred legato, bowed legato, polyphonic, col legno, pizzicato, spiccato, and various trills. Each articulation is crafted to capture the nuances of violin performance, with options for both long and short notes. The close capture of the instrument retains detail and key detail, enhancing the overall expressiveness. The five microphone positions—large diaphragm condenser, small diaphragm condenser, ribbon mic, vintage mic, and ambient mic—allow users to tailor the sound from dry to more spacious, depending on the desired effect.

Additionally, the library includes 18 reverb impulse responses, providing further options for spatial enhancement. The interface is designed for ease of use, featuring a single patch that allows for quick access to different articulations without the need for constant patch switching. This makes it particularly useful for layering and integrating with other string instruments, enhancing the overall texture of compositions. The Showroom Violin is positioned as a versatile tool for film, TV, and game scoring, as well as pop and rock music, where a lush solo violin sound is required.