Macabre Solo String

Description

Strezov Sampling Macabre Solo Strings is a specialized KONTAKT instrument library featuring an expressive and lyrical first-chair Violin, Viola, and Cello with a distinct dark and emotional tone.¹ The library is meticulously crafted to excel at slow, melancholy, and expressive solo string lines, perfect for cinematic, ambient, and emotional scoring.²

It emphasizes a “sit down and play” approach, meaning the samples themselves contain a huge amount of natural expressiveness, minimizing the need for extensive programming.³ Key features include:

• Dark & Lyrical Tone: Ideal for slow, emotional, and haunting passages.⁴

   

• True Legato: Features two types of expressive True Legato (long-form legato and portamento) for the Violin and Viola (one legato style for the Cello), triggered simply by playing velocity.⁵

   

• Microphone Positions: Includes two different mic positions (Close and Far) for tonal flexibility.⁶

   

This is not a “bread and butter” string library, but rather a unique tool for composers needing a specific, highly expressive, and instantly evocative solo string sound.⁷

System Requirements