Aviram Arabic Strings V2.0 -kontakt- | iPad |
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If you are a media composer, these three features will save you hours of editing: Aviram Arabic Strings v2.0 -KONTAKT-
1. The Maqam Snap Mode Unlike standard Kontakt instruments, Aviram Arabic Strings v2.0 understands scales. You can load a "Scale Lock" script. If you play a C, the instrument automatically adjusts the E and B to be half-flat depending on your chosen Maqam. This allows you to improvise on a standard MIDI keyboard without needing a special isomorphic keyboard.
2. Ornamentation Engine (The 3-2-1 Rule) The library includes a library of over 500 zaydeh (ornaments). You can trigger them via keyswitches (C0, D0, E0). These aren't just generic trills; they are performance-specific licks like the Sihr (a quick descending slide) or the Tahmeed (a rhythmic bow scratch). Cons: If you are a media composer, these
3. The Ensemble Maker A common complaint about string libraries is that stacking instruments creates phase issues. Aviram solved this with the "Ensemble Maker." You can load up to 4 separate instances of the Kamancheh or Violin, de-tune them by -8 cents to +8 cents randomly, and apply a slight humanization to the attack. The result is a virtual chamber section that breathes like a live firqa.
Version 2.0 significantly expands the sonic palette with a wide range of articulations accessible via key-switching: E0). These aren't just generic trills
Without specific details on Aviram Arabic Strings v2.0, we can infer based on the name and common practices in sample library development:
KONTAKT is a popular software sampler developed by Native Instruments. It's widely used in music production for playing back sampled instruments. One of KONTAKT's strengths is its ability to host sample libraries, which are collections of audio samples that can be triggered via MIDI to create music.
Assassin's Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia. The adaptive legato allows for dynamic response to player actions. The light CPU footprint (compared to massive orchestral libraries) makes it ideal for game middleware like FMOD or Wwise.
Dune, Moon Knight, Homeland. The sound of the Middle East is synonymous with tension and tragedy. The Kamancheh in v2.0 is perfect for psychological thrillers or desert landscapes. The dry mic signal allows you to place it in a massive hall (reverb) for epic scale, or keep it dry for intimate, tense solo moments.