IK Multimedia has introduced Sinphonica Maestosa Strings, a 60-piece string orchestra virtual instrument and the first entry in the company’s new Sinphonica series, Monthly Mixing reported. The library was recorded at Officine Meccaniche Studios in Milan, Italy, with sections comprising 16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos and 8 double basses.
The product offers more than 40 articulations with dynamic layers, vibrato variations and round-robin samples. Legato is available in five styles: Glissando, Portamento Slow, Portamento Fast, Slur and Runs. Eight mic perspectives are included, along with Articulation Morphing for smooth transitions between playing techniques and PALCO Virtual Stage Positioning for adjusting section seating layouts. Keyswitch presets, ensemble instruments for sketching arrangements, and cinematic textures such as drones and tension stabs are also part of the package.
Sinphonica Maestosa Strings is available in AU, VST3 and AAX formats on Mac, and VST3 and AAX formats on Windows. The full collection requires 133.1GB of installation space and is priced at $499.99, with individual sections available for separate purchase.
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