Features
8Dio Adagio Violins Vol 1 v1.0 KONTAKT contains over 33,300 polished samples and reprogramming of all articulations. It includes three main groups of master violinists: Full Ensemble (11 players), Chamber Ensemble (3 players), and Solo Virtuoso (1 player). Each section was sampled to capture the raw emotions and true expression within each string ensemble.
The library offers over 40 different violin articulations, such as legato, staccato, spiccato, pizzicato, tremolo, trills, etc. Each articulation is sampled with movement and character; the natural expression in each sample makes for a truly authentic playing experience. The library also features a total of 11 individual legato techniques, each with up to three times round robin, and a wealth of dynamic short notes including multiple styles of spiccato.
The library comes with a custom browser with built-in articulation matrix, which allows you to create your own matrix of custom playing styles to suit your compositional needs. You can easily balance each articulation and assign each style its own dedicated key-switch or MIDI CC. The library also features an advanced vibrato control, which goes beyond simply adding more vibrato. You can actually alter the character of the vibrato, allowing for more soloistic detail to shine through when appropriate.
The library has three microphone positions (Mixed, Close, Far), which can be mixed and matched to create your desired sound. You can also use the output mapping feature to route different mic positions to different outputs for surround mixing. The library also includes custom convolution, EQ, and other chaos effects for further sound shaping.
Sound Quality
8Dio Adagio Violins Vol 1 v1.0 KONTAKT delivers a stunning sound quality that is rich, warm, and detailed. The samples are recorded in 24-bit/44.1 kHz resolution with high-end equipment in a beautiful church environment. The sound is natural and organic, with a lot of depth and ambience. The samples are also carefully edited and processed to ensure a smooth and consistent performance.
The library excels at creating lyrical and expressive violin melodies and phrases. The legatos are especially impressive, as they adapt to the way you play. A softer velocity will trigger a more passionate set of legato transitions, whereas playing more intensely triggers legatos with a stronger transition. The legatos are also fluid and seamless, with no audible gaps or glitches. The short notes are also very responsive and dynamic, with varying types of attacks and releases.
The library also offers a lot of variety and flexibility in terms of sound colors and textures. You can choose from different section sizes, mic positions, articulations, vibrato styles, and effects to create your own unique sound. Whether you need a full ensemble sound for epic orchestral arrangements, a chamber ensemble sound for intimate passages, or a solo violin sound for expressive solos, this library can deliver it all.
Usability
8Dio Adagio Violins Vol 1 v1.0 KONTAKT is designed to be easy to use and intuitive. The library runs on the Kontakt platform (version 5.8.1 or later), which is compatible with most DAWs and hosts on Windows and Mac OS X. The library has a user-friendly interface that gives you quick access to all the essential parameters and controls. You can also use the built-in articulation browser to customize your own playing styles and switch between them on the fly.
The library has a moderate memory footprint (around 15 GB) and CPU usage (depending on the number of mic positions and effects used). The library also includes lite patches (patches using direct from disk streaming) that have much smaller memory footprints (around 22 MB). The library also supports the NKS standard, which means you can use it with Native Instruments hardware controllers such as Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.
Conclusion
8Dio Adagio Violins Vol 1 v1.0 KONTAKT is a remarkable library that offers a high-quality, versatile, and expressive violin sound. The library has a lot of features, articulations, and options that allow you to create realistic and emotional string performances. The library is also easy to use and integrate into your workflow. If you are looking for a violin library that can handle any genre and style of music, you should definitely consider 8Dio Adagio Violins Vol 1 v1.0 KONTAKT.
You can purchase the library from the official 8Dio website for $499. The update to version 1.1 is free for all owners of the previous version. You can also watch the walkthrough video and listen to some demos to get a better idea of what this library can do.
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