Traditional Indian and Chinese String VI
Sonuscore’s Ethnic String Phrases is a virtual instrument that takes a healthy dive into the world of professional-level Indian and Chinese stringed instrument playing. In this plug-in, you’ll find hundreds of high-quality phrase samples across a variety of themes while utilizing two traditional instrument formats. But once you settle on the right phrase, how it fits your project is entirely up to you! You’re in command of any given phrase’s length, speed, EQ, effects, and more, arming you with total control for crafting the perfect musical atmosphere for your score. Ethnic String Phrases is as intuitive as they come, too, making it a superb choice for seasoned vets and curious beginners alike. Sweetwater is excited to usher you into to the gorgeous and expressive world of traditional Indian and Chinese stringed instruments through Ethnic String Phrases by Sonuscore!
Note: Ethnic String Phrases requires a full version of the Native Instruments Kontakt player (version 5.8.1 or higher). Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.
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A sea of sounds to choose from
When we say Ethnic String Phrases is the real deal, we aren’t kidding! This VI supplies over 670 phrases to work with from 19 themes, all beautifully recorded by two traditional Indian and Chinese stringed instruments: the Esraj and Erhu, respectively. The Esraj is smooth and soft and accompanies voice quite well, while the spike fiddle Erhu provides an unmistakable and characterful presence. Inspiration lies around every corner, with a range of moods to start with, from “Ode to Destiny (Major)” to “Solemn Place (Minor)” and “Departed Soul (C# Ethnic Minor),” and much more!
Each theme within Ethnic String Phrases houses phrases varying in function, with the option to select beginning, middle, ending, and short ending phrases to match the flow of your piece. Whether you’re soundtracking a game, movie, or composing an original score, you’re sure to find the right fit! Additionally, Esraj sustain and Erhu legato instruments have been incorporated into the VI that unveil extra playing techniques for connecting, advancing, and creating string phrases with ease.
Fine-tuned to your liking
Scroll to the FX Page of Sonuscore’s Ethnic String Phrases, and you’ll find a nice set of customization controls to help make each phrase truly your own. Here, you’ll find a 4-band EQ for contouring the tone of each string phrase, along with some special effects like Reverb and Delay with devoted Time and Feedback parameters. Drop-down menu selection lets you choose the sonic boundaries for each effect, too!
Sonuscore Ethnic String Phrases Virtual Instrument Features:
- Traditional Indian and Chinese stringed instrument VI for soundtracking games, movies, and making original compositions
- Professional program with an intuitive interface that beginners will love
- Over 670 phrases to choose from and 19 themes
- Beginning, middle, ending, and short ending functions are available for precise integration into your project’s timeline
- Accurately recorded from 2 traditional Indian and Chinese instruments: the Esraj and Erhu
- 2 additional Esraj sustain and Erhu legato instruments reveal extra playing techniques for connecting, advancing, and creating phrases
- 4-band EQ supplies excellent tone shaping freedom to achieve the exact sound you’re looking for
- Special effects like Reverb and Delay feature devoted parameters to fit the vibe of any project
- Requires a full version of the Native Instruments Kontakt player (version 5.8.1 or higher)
