The experimental portions of this library have added a lot to what I am already capable of.
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To create the greatest film scores in the world, you need to think outside the box. We teamed up with legendary composer Hans Zimmer ( Dunkirk, The Dark Knight, Interstellar), to produce this spectacular innovation: 344 players performing an unconventional range of playing techniques in Lyndhurst Hall at London's world-famous AIR Studios. With up to 26 mic positions, only technology allows you to play an ensemble this big — from thundering basslines to glass-like high strings, this is symphonic strings maximised. With the help of design and user experience agency UsTwo ( Monument Valley, DICE), Hans Zimmer Strings is presented in our award-winning dedicated plugin — developed primarily for composers, by composers. Take the dynamic of your scores to levels you’ve never imagined, with our most ambitious library yet.
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Bombastic or delicate. Hans' strings will help to do the job.
Many fantastic colours and possibilities. Easy to use. A bit quiet. Highly recommended!
I love everything about this library except the new Player. I really hope this library is ported back to Kontakt which would allow me to use it in a more consistent way in my template.
So high end it's overwhelming. The options that they give you in this pack can be match by no one else in the industry.
Spitfire products all share the same trait – made by professionals for professionals. Their "simple" UI isn't often simple, they have tons of bells and whistles you need to carefully examine top grasp them fully, but all those features allow you to be creative beyond your imagination. Everything is customisable, everything can be tuned to follow your personal workflows, everything works smooth as Kerrygold butter. HZ Strings is an amazing tool and I can be honest saying I never owned anything like this (it's also the biggest VST I got). It includes all possible articulations and then more, going far beyond any other orchestral libraries. Dozens of articulations meet a dozen of mics! What this library lacks is a simple improv mode where you can quickly experiment with an arrangement e.g. like NI's Session Strings does it with a quick chords / animator mode. But honestly, this library doesn't need it, it's a sports car built for performance and I can understand why it wouldn't be the best choice to take a ride for grocery shopping.
It’s a great product. Definitely worth the money!
These are the strings you need. They sound so amazing and the interface allow you all the expression and control you need in a straight forward work flow.