Stradivari Violin

by Native Instruments

Extensive performance features, 20 articulations, and multiple mic options for extremely realistic and expressive solo strings.

$199.00

Download: available immediately

ICONIC SOLO STRINGS

Access the sound of the incomparable Stradivari “Vesuvius”, sampled in fine detail in Cremona, Italy
Harness the violin’s full range to craft expressive parts with 20 articulations, captured in multiple mic positions
Play highly realistic, expressive phrases with phase-aligned dynamic crossfades and performance-captured vibrato

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CENTURIES OF DAZZLING SOUND

Tap into the authentic sound of a treasured instrument from the world’s most renowned violin maker. Built in 1727 by Antonio Stradivari, the ‘Vesuvius’ violin embodies the Italian master luthier’s unparalleled skill. STRADIVARI VIOLIN captures the sound of this historical instrument in painstaking detail, as played by master musicians in the rich acoustic environment of Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, Cremona. Chromatically sampled notes, phase-aligned velocity crossfades, performance-captured vibrato, a wealth of articulations, and mixable mic positions enable you to produce highly expressive, realistic solo strings with a unique timbre famous for 300 years.

Harness the unique sound of this beautifully preserved instrument from iconic violin maker Antonio Stradivari.

Shape vibrato in real time with modelled control of speed and intensity – now paired with real 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 SEAMLESS, DYNAMIC PASSAGES

Produce natural, vivid solo violin performances. Seamless, phase-aligned velocity crossfades on long articulations eliminate phasing when transitioning between dynamic layers.

NEW IN VERSION 2.0: WEAVE IN REAL-WORLD VIBRATO

Innovative modeling of live virtuoso vibrato performances, now paired with recorded vibrato in key articulations, lets you achieve highly authentic results with real-time control and automation.

FINE-TUNE NUANCED TIMBRES

Dial in the perfect timbre for long articulations. Choose the Low String fingerboard position for a soft, mellow tone or the High String position for a brighter, more vibrant sound. Or opt for the Smart position, which intelligently selects the closest fingerboard position to the other notes played, as a real violinist would.

A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ARTICULATIONS

Switch among 20 articulations in total, including Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic, and Special articulations, all with up to three legato transitions. Or select the adaptive Virtuoso articulation, which intelligently combines multiple articulations depending on the velocity, note, and pitch bend information you generate through your MIDI controller performance. See the full list of articulations.

BLEND MULTIPLE MIC POSITIONS

Place your Stradivari 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 VIOLIN provides a stereo-only mix that’s lighter on your CPU and RAM for a speedier workflow and extra focus when composing.

THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC

STRADIVARI VIOLIN is the culmination of several years of collaborative planning and execution by e-instruments, Native Instruments, and the Museo del Violino in Cremona, Italy. The museum launched the project to digitally preserve the iconic historical instruments in its collection while enabling a new generation of contemporary musicians to use them in their own work.

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The Museo del Violino showcases rare and priceless historical instruments, spanning several centuries, that reflect Cremona’s deep tradition of unparalleled artisanal skill.

Unrivaled craftsmanship, specially treated wood, hundreds of years of aging, plus several generations of master playing help produce the exceptionally rich and brilliant tones of Stradivari instruments.

The Vesuvius violin was meticulously recorded within the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi – an acoustically rich concert hall designed by Italian architect Giorgio Palù, with consultation from pioneering acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota.

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ABOUT E-INSTRUMENTS

Responsible for producing SESSION STRINGS and SESSION HORNS, e-instruments specializes in crafting intensely detailed sampled instruments. With STRADIVARI VIOLIN, 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 violin’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

STRADIVARI VIOLIN 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.

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 Violin

Extensive performance features, 20 articulations, and multiple mic options for extremely realistic and expressive solo strings.

$199.00

Download: available immediately