Vista II Small String Ensembles Lite

• The library features two small string ensembles, consisting of two violins, two violas, and two cellos, recorded together in unison.
• It serves as supplementary material to the Vista II – Chamber Strings library, not a cut-down version of it.
• This module is described as having a lightweight patch list, focusing on a more limited selection of content.

Product Overview

Vista II – Small String Ensembles Lite features two small string ensembles recorded in a tutti style, capturing the warmth and intimacy of low strings. This library serves as a supplementary module to the Vista II – Chamber Strings, offering a focused selection of articulations and textures that emphasize a layered approach rather than a strict chamber sound.

Details

The library includes a combination of two violins, two violas, and two cellos, with bass recorded separately to avoid interference. Articulations encompass shorts, spiccatos, staccatos, marcatos, and sustains, with a notable emphasis on the character of each performance. The shorts are described as connected and somewhat turbulent, suitable for moderate to faster tempos. Pizzicatos feature a higher noise floor due to the sympathetic resonance approach, which adds a natural quality to the sound. Long articulations include standard sustains with moderate vibrato and whisper sustains biased towards lower dynamics.

Recording techniques utilize multiple microphone positions, including close mics, section mics, and a decca tree setup, allowing for flexible mixing options. The library aims to balance dynamic response with a lightweight patch list, making it accessible for various scoring contexts. While the library is designed for intimate settings, it retains a compelling presence that can fill a larger sonic space when needed. Overall, this module is suitable for composers looking for expressive low string textures that can enhance emotional depth in their scores.