String Contours 2

Expressive Modern String Textures

String Contours 2 expands the concept of modern string performance with a selection of exceptional playing techniques, previously heard mainly in high-end film scores.

The library offers fluidly playable, highly detailed patches such as Polybend Legato, Temposynced Bends, and Slow Detaché. These are not static one-shot samples, but fully adaptable tools for creating vibrant and original string arrangements.

• Perform expressive phrases with full freedom. Dynamics and vibrato respond naturally without complex controller programming.

• Transparent, non-layered recordings capture the true character of real ensembles. A chord sounds like multiple players performing together, not like stacked samples.

• Each articulation automatically adapts to the project tempo and time signature within your sequencer.

Temposynced Bends and Polybend Legato: An innovative system enables realistic bow movements and portamento lines that perfectly sync to tempo. Polyphonically played legatos create smooth, contrapuntal motion without artificial pitch bending.

Temposynced Slow Detaché: Six rhythmic variations in two expressive styles, ranging from soft and subtle to broad and powerful. Ideal for flowing patterns at slower tempos around 80 BPM.

Inverted Contours and Espressivos: New bowing styles introduce dramatic dynamic shapes — from fortepiano swells to intense, emotionally charged espressivo phrases.

Authentic Recordings: All performances were recorded with carefully selected musicians to achieve maximum realism in tone, vibrato, and expression. Three microphone positions and a ready-to-use mixed signal provide a transparent, cinematic sound with precise spatial detail.

Included Instruments

• Violin Section
• Viola Section
• Cello Section
• Double Bass Section
• Solo Violin
• Solo Cello
• Full Ensemble

Compatible with Native Instruments Kontakt Player version 6.7.1 or later.

This product works with the free Native Instruments Kontakt Player, the latest version can be downloaded through Native Access, Native Instrument’s download manager!

The minimum required Kontakt version for this product is stated in the product description or can be found on the manufacturers wesite.

System Requirements:

Mac:

• macOS 10.14 or higher 
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 (native)
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Windows:

• Windows 10 or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or similar CPU
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Supported Interfaces:

• Mac (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
• Windows (64-bit): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AAX

Legacy Versions:

If you require legacy installers of Kontakt Player please refer to this Knowledge Base Article.