HOLLYWOOD STRINGS 2 CROSSGRADE FROM HW ORCH OPUS

The long-awaited successor to Hollywood Strings has finally arrived. But this time we’ve taken a sharp turn: instead of making it bigger, we recorded a tight group of 21 musicians in EastWest Studio 2 for our most nuanced string library to date — smaller room, same production team, no less cinematic. You’ll find all the essential articulations, including legato, detache, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato, marcato, col legno, and even rare textural styles like flautando, each with up to four dynamics, ensuring an unparalleled level of expressiveness and realism. From the delicate intimacy of pianissimo to the commanding authority of fortissimo, and everything in between, the articulations are captured with precise detail using an extensive array of microphones, giving you exceptional control over the performance and sound of the strings.

• Includes all 5 highly detailed string sections, perfect for a tight and intimate sound, available as separate instruments (6 1st violins, 4 2nd violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos and 3 double basses), and together in full string ensemble performances with all 21 musicians in octaves.

• Offers six microphone positions, allowing you to tailor the sound to your exact specifications. Hollywood Strings 2 puts you in control of every nuance with a selection of intimate close mics, and a range of microphones that capture the tight, magical room sound of EastWest’s Studio 2.

• Use Moods to find the right vibe for your composition. Use Soft mood for more detailed, intimate writing, Classic mood for a traditional studio orchestra sound, and Epic for a bigger, cinematic sound. The colour of the user interface indicates the currently selected mood.

• Comes with innovative new features and a set of powerful effects available in the revolutionary Opus software engine.