Flagship string ensembles
Combining five meticulously captured string sections with a wide array of articulations and exceptional dynamic range, Berlin Strings has earned its reputation as the definitive orchestral strings collection. Mid-sized ensembles provide exceptional detail and definition, enhanced with multiple legato modes, tempo-synced runs, and even a choice of attack options for your long notes.
Recorded on the Teldex Scoring Stage in traditional seating positions, the sound is natural, balanced, and blends perfectly with other Berlin Series collections.
Berlin Strings is the gold standard for detailed and true-to-life string composition.
Highlights
Massive range of articulations
Multiple attacks on long notes
4 mic positions plus concert master mic
Tempo-synced runs
Works flawlessly with other Berlin Series instruments
Multiple legato modes and options
Natural volume balancing across all instruments
Up to 24 round robin (RR) spiccatos
Sampled in situ for a balanced, natural sound out of the box
Recorded at Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin
Features
Adaptive legato
Reacts to the playing speed, ensuring the right sound for fast runs as well as for expressive melodies.
Multiple attack options
For an added degree of control, choose between soft attack, immediate attack, and accented attack.
‘Blurred’ articulations
Recorded fast and slightly out of tune, these add new realism to fast passages.
Tempo-synced string runs
Playable runs patches and pre-recorded octave runs sync automatically to your host tempo.
In situ: Everything in its right place
All instruments were carefully recorded at the same natural gain levels, with musicians located in traditional orchestra seating positions. Everything blends naturally, in perfect balance. You gain a true, authentic, and immediate representation of your composition, right out of the box.
Instruments and sections
Runs in SINE
Mic merging
Preserve your system resources: Fine-tune your mix using multiple mic positions, then merge into a single channel within the player.
Greater usability
SINE is designed to complement the compositional workflow. Create on the fly with auto keyswitch options, and easy remapping tools.
Download single instruments
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Berlin Strings
Berlin Strings
Flagship string ensembles
Teldex Scoring Stage, Berlin
SINE version
Works with Orchestral Tools’ SINE Player—NOTE: Latest version required!
Size
229 GB of samples (102 GB SINEarc compressed)
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
SINE system requirements
Mac: macOS 10.13 or higher | Intel Core i5 or similar | Apple M1 chipset supported | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Windows: Windows 10 | Intel Core i5 or similar | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Formats supported: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Kontakt Version
Requires Kontakt Player or Full Version 5.5.1 or later
Please note: Kontakt versions bought after Nov 17, 2021 can be upgraded to SINE for a support fee of 10% of the regular retail price