Cinematic Composing Tight Low Strings v1.1 KONTAKT
Tight Low Strings delivers aggressive, punchy low-string staccatos with exceptional clarity and definition. Featuring cellos and double basses captured using a modern performed sampling approach, this library prioritizes musical flow over traditional note-by-note recording. Performances were interpreted as phrases, preserving natural movement and connection between notes — even in fast, driving ostinatos.
Designed for composers who need a tight, powerful low end that cuts through the mix without the mud, rumble, or sluggish attacks often found in conventional low string libraries.
Technical Specifications
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Name: Tight Low Strings – Performed Staccatos
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Series: Momentum
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Publisher: Cinematic Composing
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Format: Native Instruments Kontakt (.nki)
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Kontakt Version: 7.10.9 or higher (Full version required)
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Produced by: Cinematic Composing
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Scripting & Sample Editing: Kunst Audio
Sampling Specifications
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Dynamic Layers: 3
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Round Robins: 6
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Sampling Method: Modern Sampling (Performed)
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Alignment: Rhythmic Peak Aligned
Each note has been meticulously aligned to its rhythmic peak, ensuring perfect timing and instant quantization when composing. No manual MIDI nudging or compensation for inconsistent sample attacks is required.
Microphone Positions
Four independent microphone channels with individual pan, width, volume, mute/solo, and on/off controls:
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Bite Solo
Isolated instrument – close mics for aggression and bite -
Bite Ensemble
Group close mics for character and definition -
Body Solo
Isolated instrument – room mics for depth -
Body Ensemble
Group room mics for natural space and cohesion
Mix Presets
Two expertly designed mix presets for different production needs:
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Realistic
Natural, organic orchestral sound with balanced frequencies and authentic room ambience -
Hybrid
Modern, cinematic mix engineered to cut through dense arrangements with enhanced punch and presence — without excessive volume
Key Features
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Sample Start Control
Large, intuitive control ranging from 0ms (instant response for fast playability) to –250ms (full natural attack for realistic ostinatos). Switch seamlessly between Record and Play modes with a single button. -
Auto Divisi
Intelligent voice distribution for authentic ensemble behavior -
Zero Latency Mode
Play comfortably in real time with no latency, then switch modes to preserve full sample attack -
Performed Samples
Natural note transitions and musical flow, even in staccato passages, thanks to phrase-based recording
What You Get
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Kontakt instrument featuring performed low string staccatos (cellos & double basses)
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3 dynamic layers with 6 round robins for realism
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4 microphone positions with full mixing control
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2 mix presets: Realistic and Hybrid
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Innovative Sample Start control for latency-free recording
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Auto Divisi for realistic ensemble playback
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Rhythmic peak-aligned samples for perfect timing
