Stradivari Cello

by Native Instruments

Cello built in 1700 by the world’s most famous luthier, recorded in unprecedented detail for modern productions.

$199.00

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LUSCIOUS, DEEP TONES

Tap into the stunning sound of Stradivari’s one-of-a-kind “Stauffer” cello
Access meticulous recordings of virtuoso performances from the iconic Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona, Italy
Craft highly realistic, expressive cello phrases with 20 articulations and phase-aligned dynamic crossfades

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THE UNIQUE SOUND OF AN ITALIAN TREASURE

STRADIVARI CELLO captures every detail and nuance of a beautiful, centuries-old instrument, in a contemporary production tool with cutting-edge parameter controls. Built in 1700 by arguably the finest luthier of all time, Stradivari’s “Stauffer'' cello is famed for its rich, warming tones — perfect for adding depth and character to anything from classical string arrangements to modern electronic compositions.

Harness the stunning, rich tones of this perfectly preserved cello made by world-renowned luthier Antonio Stradivari.

Shape vibrato in real time with modelled control of speed and intensity – now paired with recorded vibrato in key articulations for the best of both worlds.

Choose from 20 articulations – Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic, and Special – all with up to three legato transitions. Use the Virtuoso articulation to automatically combine multiple articulations in real time.

Shape the sound and control ambience by mixing the relative levels of mic positions. Use a stereo mixdown to stay focused on composing.

CREATE NATURAL, VIVID PERFORMANCES

Phase-aligned velocity crossfades on long articulations eliminate phasing when transitioning between dynamic layers, allowing for seamless transitions between notes.

NEW IN VERSION 2.0: REAL RECORDED PERFORMANCE VIBRATO

Cutting-edge modeling of professional vibrato, now enhanced with real recorded performances in key articulations, delivers supremely authentic, emotive modulation with real-time control and automation.

DIAL IN THE PERFECT TIMBRE

The Low String fingerboard position delivers a soothing, gentle tone, while the High String position works for a brighter, more energetic sound. Or you can choose the Smart position, which automatically selects the closest fingerboard position to the other notes played, just as a real virtuoso cellist would.

A WEALTH OF ARTICULATIONS

STRADIVARI CELLO offers 20 articulations – including Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic, and Special articulation types. Use the adaptive Virtuoso articulation to combine multiple articulations in real time according to your performance. See the full list of articulations.

BLEND MULTIPLE MIC POSITIONS

Place your cello in the perfect acoustic space. A multi-mic version of the instrument provides mix faders that let you adjust three separate mixdowns of the 32 microphones. Mix close, mid, and far mic positions. An included second version of STRADIVARI CELLO provides a stereo-only mix that’s lighter on your CPU and RAM for a speedier workflow and extra focus when composing.

A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME RECORDING PROCESS

The sounds of STRADIVARI CELLO were recorded using a tailor-made combination of microphones and preamps, in the specially designed acoustic environment of the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona. Every possible step was taken to preserve the subtle characteristics of this unique instrument, with even the traffic near the auditorium stopped while the recordings were taking place.

Situated in the city of Cremona and the home of these precious instruments, the Museo del Violino showcases rare and priceless historical instruments, spanning several centuries, that reflect Cremona’s rich tradition of artisanal instrument building.

Designed by Italian architect Giorgio Palù, with consultation from pioneering acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota, the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi was purpose-built to allow every subtle detail of stringed instruments to sound their very best.

The sounds of STRADIVARI CELLO were recorded by a virtuoso performer from a variety of mic positions, to capture every possible timbre from the instrument.

ABOUT E-INSTRUMENTS

Responsible for producing SESSION STRINGS and SESSION HORNS, e-instruments specializes in crafting intensely detailed sampled instruments. With STRADIVARI CELLO, the e-instruments team captured the timeless beauty of the original instrument in a rich acoustic space using the highest-quality recording equipment. Every note on each string was expertly articulated by a master musician, enabling you to incorporate the cello’s authentic sound into your next production.

GET THE ENTIRE CREMONA QUARTET

CREMONA QUARTET brings together four of the world’s most valuable string instruments — Stradivari’s “Vesuvius” violin, Guarneri’s “Prince Doria” violin, Amati’s “Stauffer” viola, and Stradivari’s “Stauffer” cello. Get an exquisite quartet of iconic, centuries-old instruments that together capture the rare magic of ancient Cremonese artistry, delivered with a wealth of cutting-edge parameter controls.

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PERFORMANCE ARTICULATIONS

CATEGORY	ARTICULATION	FINGERED LEGATO	BOWED LEGATO	PORTAMENTO	REBOW
Long	Sustain	✓	✓	✓
	Marcato	✓	✓	✓
	Detaché		✓		✓
Short	Sautillé Single
	Spiccatissimo
	Spiccato
	Staccato
	Pizzicato
Expressive	Tremolo		✓		✓
	Trill			✓	✓
	Ricochet
	Sautillé				✓
Dynamic	Crescendo
	Diminuendo Short
	Diminuendo Long
Special	Sul Pont				✓
	Sul Tasto				✓
	Harmonics				✓
	Col Legno
Adaptive	Virtuoso	✓	✓	✓

Stradivari Cello

Cello built in 1700 by the world’s most famous luthier, recorded in unprecedented detail for modern productions.

$199.00

Download: available immediately