Max Richter Strings

Max Richter Strings

by SRM Sounds

The intimate string ensemble sound at the heart of Max Richter's music: a string quartet augmented with a second cello.

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The iconic composer's string quintet.

String Quintet (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2)
Multiple articulations: Spiccato, Staccato, Tenuto, Brushed, Harmonics, Sustain, Legato
4 mic signals

What is Max Richter Strings?

Max Richter Strings captures the intimate string ensemble sound at the heart of Max Richter's music: a string quartet augmented with a second cello for added depth, warmth, and resonance. Recorded with the musicians who have been at the centre of Richter's work for decades, the instrument delivers expressive performances rich in nuance, movement, and human character. From delicate solo lines to lush, cinematic textures, Max Richter Strings embodies the organic sound world heard throughout recordings such as The Blue Notebooks and On The Nature of Daylight.

Max Richter Strings at a glance

Max Richter Strings at a glance
Product type:	Kontakt instruments
For use with:	Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt.
Download size:	145.0 GB

SRM Sounds

Co-founded by renowned composer Max Richter, SRM Sounds uses the exceptional acoustics of Studio Richter Mahr to craft unique instruments with the character and color that inspire Richter's own musical storytelling.

Max Richter Strings FAQ

You install Max Richter Strings through Native Access. After your purchase, the expansion appears in the app for automatic installation. Simply enter your serial activation code if prompted and the sounds will be ready in your NI browser.

Yes, Max Richter Strings works in all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reaper and Cubase.

All presets and sounds in Max Richter Strings are royalty-free and copyright cleared for use in your commercial projects. Your purchase includes a commercial license, allowing you to use these sounds in any professional recording without further legal obligations.

Kontakt is the industry-standard sampling platform used by the world’s top producers and composers. It acts as a "host" for thousands of different virtual instruments – from hyper-realistic orchestral libraries and rare vintage synths to modern pop keys. You can use Kontakt as a standalone application or as a plugin within your DAW to play, edit, and layer these sounds into your tracks.
If you’re just looking to play Kontakt instruments, Kontakt Player is the free version that runs all NI Kontakt instruments, plus loads from third-party developers.

Technically, no, it’s a Kontakt instrument.
However, it functions just like a VST instrument in your DAW.
While musicians and producers often use "VST" as a catch-all term for any virtual instrument, Max Richter Strings is formatted specifically as a Kontakt library (.nki). To use it, you simply load Max Richter Strings inside Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player. Since Kontakt itself runs as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin inside your DAW, the end result is identical: you open it, play it, and automate it just like any traditional VST.

System Requirements

Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt
Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
macOS 13, 14 and 15 (latest update)
Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
Graphics hardware support for Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
Supports ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI

*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.

An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate Kontakt Player or Kontakt, and this product (please see the Native Access system requirements). Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.

Supported interfaces

macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AAX