Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 Kontakt [upd] -
Smooth pitch transitions between notes for realistic legato performances.
: Automatically allocates each note of a played chord to the correct instrument group (e.g., bass notes to cellos/basses) for natural voicing. Smart Chord
Runs inside KONTAKT 5.8 or higher, or the free KONTAKT PLAYER. Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 KONTAKT
Session Strings Pro 2 expands significantly upon its predecessor, offering deeper customization, an upgraded engine, and an intuitive user interface built specifically for the KONTAKT player. 1. Flexible Ensemble Engine
This feature maps full, harmonically correct string chords to single keys on your MIDI controller. You select the key and scale of your track, and the library automatically voices the violins, violas, cellos, and basses properly across the keyboard. Smooth pitch transitions between notes for realistic legato
| Feature | Session Strings Pro 2 | Session Strings (Original) | Other Full Orchestras | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 11 Players (Flexible) | 8 Players (Fixed) | 30+ Players | | Room Sound | Dry / Studio | Dry / Studio | Wet / Hall | | Rhythmic Tools | Yes (Advanced Rhythm Engine) | Basic patterns | Rare / Separate product | | CPU Load | Medium | Light | Very Heavy | | Best For | Pop, Hip-Hop, EDM | Pop, Lo-fi | Film, Classical |
The library comes fully mapped with Native Kontrol Standard (NKS technology), meaning key parameters like envelope settings, filter cutoffs, animator speeds, and effects are automatically mapped to physical hardware knobs. The light guide on Komplete Kontrol keyboards also illuminates color-coded zones to show exactly where keyswitches, playable ranges, and chord triggers reside on the keybed. Why It Belongs in Your Studio Layout Session Strings Pro 2 expands significantly upon its
One of the most powerful workflows in version 1.0 is the . It features a comprehensive engine packed with customizable rhythmic phrases, arpeggios, and chord progressions. Instead of meticulously drawing in complex 16th-note staccato lines, you can hold down a chord and let the Animator generate complex, authentic string rhythms that automatically sync to your DAW's tempo. 4. Color and Effects Engine
If you are tired of symphonic strings that sound washed out in reverb, or if you need a string library that cuts through a bass-heavy mix without muddying the low end, download Session Strings Pro 2. Load up the "Modern Pop" preset, turn on the Rhythm Engine, and press a middle C. You will immediately hear why this 1.0 release became a modern classic.
Minimum 4 GB (8 GB or more highly recommended for multi-mic setups).
