0:54 Instrument patches come in 'traditional' and 'modern' Traditional patches have regular orchestral stereo positioning, modern patches feel more centred. 1:24 Some of the 48 sound presets 1:39 1:55 60s Motown 2:09 Chamber ensemble 2:20 Hybrid scoring in mind 2:42 Easy to create your own 3:06 Can activate and deactivate instrument groups and customise key range of the instrument groups 3:30 Effects page 3:59 26 sampled articulations 5:15 Control with pitch bend wheel 5:45 Mode toggle. Velocity switching 6:08 Rhythm and phrase animators make complex string parts easy 7:09 Patterns can be swapped between 7:31 44 sets 7:52 Phrase Animator mode 8:29 Alter the feel of the phrase with Rhythm Only, or Unison 8:56 Authentic 4 note voicings automatically 9:23 Smart Voice Split 9:45 Smart Chord. A timesaver 9:57 4 memory slots can be accessed 10:16 Smart Chord mode 10:32 Smart Chord mode and Smart Voice Split at the same time for full orchestral chord progressions, and can use them with the rhythm animator. 11:03 Settings page 11:10 Outro
*That's the GREAT contribution to education for all people who wants to study music harmony! I feel like a child playing with his favorite toy while working on my production. Seessions Strings Pro 2 helps me to break the wall of writer's block or bad moods and to learn the principles of harmony you haven't tried yet. Thank you very much, this instrument is THE ART!*
Really wish that VSTs have demo versions. I can't get the sound I want with my current string library and I want to see if Session Strings will sound any better without committing to the whole thing😄
I have all the Spectrasonics's suite, and I'm seriously considering to buy komplete very soon. I just get Session strings pro 2 and I'm very impressed! Good job NI!
I just bought this the other day and I'm so excited to use it! I've been using Symphony Essentials String Ensemble which is also great, but that pack has a very specific use. Session Strings Pro 2 seems to be way more versatile.
@@NativeInstruments They sound incredible! I've already put up a new cover of the Halo theme. Really motivated to make more music now, so time to go back and update some other tracks 😁
Does anyone know if it’s possible to drag the created string phrase into my DAW, Ableton for example, much in the way that Studio Drummer allows us to do.
i have a question about rhythm and phrase mode. I can play everything and it triggers all the notes perfectly .. BUT when I RECORD into logic, maschine or FL, it does not record properly, half of the notes do not trigger in those modes.. they are fine in the other modes... any idea about this . Thanks
Can you do a quartet sound (cello, viola, 2 violins) & mimic them being in a small room? Im looking for a small room vibe like I’m sitting right in front of them (and an upright piano). I couldnt achieve that in the $99 version
When I use this library alone in Kontakt, it works perfectly, however, when I use it in conjunction with other libraries (piano, for example) the strings sound like the sustain pedal is always on. Has anyone had this problem and knows how to solve it? Thank you very much.
Although impractical, have you tried bouncing the strings as a wave and then mute the vst just use the wav version with the piano's, this should eliminate crossover if nothing else works.
Hi man! The first thing you do is you click the wheel (settings) button in session strings. There you can choose to use either modwheel or velocity to control the dynamics. Choose modwheel, standard it is assigned to CC11 (expression) but you can also MIDILEARN it to your modwheel if you like. Then open your cc page in fruity loops and start writing =). In this case CC11 isn't just a volume automation but it also controls the dynamics and the bowspeed of the strings which is very useful to create realistic arrangements.
So when a player's finger is on the string, more often than not, once they have found the note, they will begin to bend the note, almost like a singer adding vibrato to their voice. Does this Plug-in have that factor in it? I ask because it doesn't seem to be mentioned here.
It sounds good, but can it just play MIDI ? I bought one of these things from NI before and it was like a toy, tried to be super-clever and auto-create all kinds of magic phrases. I already have a DAW I'm happy with. The last thing I need is another dumbed-down DAW. I want to drive the car. All I want is good-sounding samples for MIDI. Does this provide that? Promo video unclear.
Hi! I'm using Session Strings Pro 2 with Cubase 10. It seems that I can only use modulation cc, activating the mod wheel, but can't use more cc at the same time like expression or main volume. Can anybody help me? Thanks!!!
I don't get the part of the pitch bend wheel activating the articulation since from what I understood are triggered by pre define keys, can anyone explain ?
Use pitchbend before the note play to trigger slide into note. How much the bend is done defines speed of bend. Use pitchbend while note is playing to slide out. How much the bend is defines the speed.
Is there a way to downgrade to the authentic and original Session Strings? Or simply also have it installed next to Session Strings? Please!? Anyone? I really prefer the legato of the original Session Strings. Thanks
Maybe a nice addon if.....if you can download it. I bought it a few days ago. Native Access says I have to wait for 1139 hours and 38min. Waves and other brands are faster.
Overall seems pretty meh, but it's somewhat of a budget string library, so you get what you pay for. If you have a considerably larger budget, Spitfire Chamber Strings can do more while covering any pop purposes. I guess I'll get this whenever I update to the next version of Komplete, otherwise I'll pass.
It is when you're comparing it to larger libraries that cost closer to a thousand. Also, all Native Instruments libraries have sales, including crossgrade/upgrade sales of 50% at some point, so this will be very inexpensive after all the discounts whenever it is on sale. I'm in no hurry to get it, as I'd rather just learn to use my SWAM instruments better. It's a lot more work(a ton more really) to get it right, but I think it's worth it in the long run.
Flat B If you need a larger sound sure but EW isn't competing with this smaller sized ensemble. I do appreciate the mic positions/extras with EWQL HS Diamond but the library is a bit dated and you may find better from Orchestral Tools "Berlin Strings" and Spitfire products.
Lol such nonsense. I compared Spitfire strings to the NI stock library strings and the difference is negligible, if you make a good mix no one is going to notice.
I would use it for all genres of music ( including Disco! ). I have already used the Halion 6 Strings library for 70s Disco. Back in 1993 I used my Yamaha PSS-790 keyboard. My Roland SC-88 Pro also still has half decent strings useable to any genre of music.
Samplé avec plein de pollution sonore et parasites, mon ingénieure du son et moi galèront pour nettoyer les pistes. Comme par exemple le "violon modern" joué à partir du Mi C4, ce souffle que l'on entend en fond est insupportable !
I'm sorry, I'm so disappointed, Session Strings Pro ii sound terrible. Over & over I've tried to use them and they just sound like a cross between a Kazoo and a wax comb. Thin, unrealistic and hard to manage... Unuseable for me. Has anyone here compared them to the Spitfire Chamber Strings?
Amazing and good,, feeling wise but there are a lot of competing composer who will use that,, and so the sound isn't as unique into the players like playing moden warfare has a soundtrack to it tho,, so this must be said about the sample library. Can I also write heterosexual music with it too,, ?
@@BBDRecordsStudio not really , apple has string plugins, that sound cheap, these are string plugins, that dont sound cheap. comparing apples to apples.
@@BBDRecordsStudio use it daily, it sounds like pure crap, so fake and cheap sounding, that also goes for their guitars, basses, ETC. they only get by with electronic sounds since electronic sounds can be crappy and not many people care. all their sounds based off real instruments sound tiny and electronic, not natural at all
It really sounds bad. I have session strings 1 they sounds better and more realistic than this. I don't know if it's the demo that they are using or the person who played it.. but i really don't like it.
![[REVIEW] Native Instruments Symphony Essentials](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ElUkiNWxSyk/mqdefault.jpg)
2024 and I'm downloading this as I watch it. Crazy how some things don't change they get better. Salute fellow PROducers💪🏾👑
0:54 Instrument patches come in 'traditional' and 'modern'
Traditional patches have regular orchestral stereo positioning, modern patches feel more centred.
1:24 Some of the 48 sound presets
1:39
1:55 60s Motown
2:09 Chamber ensemble
2:20 Hybrid scoring in mind
2:42 Easy to create your own
3:06 Can activate and deactivate instrument groups and customise key range of the instrument groups
3:30 Effects page
3:59 26 sampled articulations
5:15 Control with pitch bend wheel
5:45 Mode toggle. Velocity switching
6:08 Rhythm and phrase animators make complex string parts easy
7:09 Patterns can be swapped between
7:31 44 sets
7:52 Phrase Animator mode
8:29 Alter the feel of the phrase with Rhythm Only, or Unison
8:56 Authentic 4 note voicings automatically
9:23 Smart Voice Split
9:45 Smart Chord. A timesaver
9:57 4 memory slots can be accessed
10:16 Smart Chord mode
10:32 Smart Chord mode and Smart Voice Split at the same time for full orchestral chord progressions, and can use them with the rhythm animator.
11:03 Settings page
11:10 Outro
*That's the GREAT contribution to education for all people who wants to study music harmony! I feel like a child playing with his favorite toy while working on my production. Seessions Strings Pro 2 helps me to break the wall of writer's block or bad moods and to learn the principles of harmony you haven't tried yet. Thank you very much, this instrument is THE ART!*
I recently got the ultimate collector edition, and is absolutely mind blowing.
Those ceremona quartet instruments are AMAZING
Love the midi on the left in your walkthroughs. Increases the confidence of the buyer!
5:23 That Sound.
Acid jazz, as Incognito or Jamiroquai
Please update Session Horns Pro just like this, also I wish there was a Solo strings version of this instrument to get a nice emotional feel
Emotional violin from best service sounds really nice
I personally really like Joshua Bell Violin by Embertone very much@@IfWhatYes
Really wish that VSTs have demo versions. I can't get the sound I want with my current string library and I want to see if Session Strings will sound any better without committing to the whole thing😄
The many articulations included are awesome .. It really one of the best strings libraries..
is it possible to extract notes into daw in smart voice split ?
it can't get better than this
Great was hoping an update would the ability to export your phrase /rythm to midi
Seriously love the interface. Well done NI!
Another plugin I "have to get" cos it's the one " I need" that will write me that HIT song.
My thoughts exactly🤣
I feel you brother
I have all the Spectrasonics's suite, and I'm seriously considering to buy komplete very soon. I just get Session strings pro 2 and I'm very impressed! Good job NI!
I just bought this the other day and I'm so excited to use it! I've been using Symphony Essentials String Ensemble which is also great, but that pack has a very specific use. Session Strings Pro 2 seems to be way more versatile.
Hope you'll get along with this one 🤞
@@NativeInstruments They sound incredible! I've already put up a new cover of the Halo theme. Really motivated to make more music now, so time to go back and update some other tracks 😁
@@NativeInstrumentsdo you have any orchestral instruments that built-in violin runs or similar phrases?
Is there a way to add vibrato ?
Does anyone know if it’s possible to drag the created string phrase into my DAW, Ableton for example, much in the way that Studio Drummer allows us to do.
I can't control the expression as in 2:23 in the video(cubase) anyone knows how to do it?
Simplesmente incrível
i have a question about rhythm and phrase mode. I can play everything and it triggers all the notes perfectly .. BUT when I RECORD into logic, maschine or FL, it does not record properly, half of the notes do not trigger in those modes.. they are fine in the other modes... any idea about this . Thanks
What if it's not playing the voicing I want in chord mode?
Can you do a quartet sound (cello, viola, 2 violins) & mimic them being in a small room? Im looking for a small room vibe like I’m sitting right in front of them (and an upright piano). I couldnt achieve that in the $99 version
did you ever figure it out?
@@quakeplusplus I would say that I did. You can hear it on this album and be the judge!: th-cam.com/video/pbxgxgPZfPg/w-d-xo.html
Are there any vibrato controll options?
how to use it
When I use this library alone in Kontakt, it works perfectly, however, when I use it in conjunction with other libraries (piano, for example) the strings sound like the sustain pedal is always on. Has anyone had this problem and knows how to solve it? Thank you very much.
Maybe they are both assigned to the same midi input channel ? it might cause the issue
Although impractical, have you tried bouncing the strings as a wave and then mute the vst just use the wav version with the piano's, this should eliminate crossover if nothing else works.
How are you doing the expression modulation? Where would I do that in fl studio?
Hi man! The first thing you do is you click the wheel (settings) button in session strings. There you can choose to use either modwheel or velocity to control the dynamics. Choose modwheel, standard it is assigned to CC11 (expression) but you can also MIDILEARN it to your modwheel if you like. Then open your cc page in fruity loops and start writing =).
In this case CC11 isn't just a volume automation but it also controls the dynamics and the bowspeed of the strings which is very useful to create realistic arrangements.
@@MerlinsMelody if you use the modwhell / Cc 11 feature, the velocity does not work?
@@MerlinsMelody did not work for me :( using cubase, do you know if there is anything else needed?
Is there a reason my expression midi wouldn't work? It seems to play at 127 the entire time.
So when a player's finger is on the string, more often than not, once they have found the note, they will begin to bend the note, almost like a singer adding vibrato to their voice. Does this Plug-in have that factor in it? I ask because it doesn't seem to be mentioned here.
No harmonics in the articulations?
Is it possible to automate the tremolo modulation so you start playing a sustain note and transition it in gradually? Can't figure it out..
@Temi Kelani Creative solution! nice stuff
how to change the expression for instance staccato or glissando in fl studio, hope you reply soon:3
It sounds good, but can it just play MIDI ? I bought one of these things from NI before and it was like a toy, tried to be super-clever and auto-create all kinds of magic phrases. I already have a DAW I'm happy with. The last thing I need is another dumbed-down DAW. I want to drive the car. All I want is good-sounding samples for MIDI. Does this provide that? Promo video unclear.
Hi 👋 is this from komplete 12 ? Thank you
Is there a way to add vibrato to the strings? And why i dont have the option of the animator's thing even though i own session strings pro 2?
There's a free trail now with the new subscription model!
how to adjust vibrato in session strings pro @
Hi! I'm using Session Strings Pro 2 with Cubase 10. It seems that I can only use modulation cc, activating the mod wheel, but can't use more cc at the same time like expression or main volume. Can anybody help me? Thanks!!!
You need to use a midi controller such as the korg nanokontrol2 and then map the other cc to the faders on it
@@albertolatorre if you use the modwhell / Cc 11 feature, the velocity does not work?
1:14 when you find a clue
Film score detected :v
Would be perfect if it had strong vibrato legato
I don't get the part of the pitch bend wheel activating the articulation since from what I understood are triggered by pre define keys, can anyone explain ?
Use pitchbend before the note play to trigger slide into note. How much the bend is done defines speed of bend. Use pitchbend while note is playing to slide out. How much the bend is defines the speed.
Is there a way to downgrade to the authentic and original Session Strings? Or simply also have it installed next to Session Strings? Please!? Anyone? I really prefer the legato of the original Session Strings. Thanks
i can buy for my kontakt player? gonna have limits?
Yes all Native Instruments libraries are
kontakt player compatible.
Vibrato??
05:23
This instrument would had been perfect, if I could have more than 2 articulation to the velocity control
Example: I wish I could do normal legato the harder I play and glide legato the softer I play
sounds great!
FICKUS BEATS sorry, but most of the sound examples given here sound lifeless like a dry fart
I want to try it...
Maybe a nice addon if.....if you can download it. I bought it a few days ago. Native Access says I have to wait for 1139 hours and 38min.
Waves and other brands are faster.
What is the name of the program played by machines
animusic?
Overall seems pretty meh, but it's somewhat of a budget string library, so you get what you pay for. If you have a considerably larger budget, Spitfire Chamber Strings can do more while covering any pop purposes. I guess I'll get this whenever I update to the next version of Komplete, otherwise I'll pass.
I would hardly call $299 a budget library!
It is when you're comparing it to larger libraries that cost closer to a thousand. Also, all Native Instruments libraries have sales, including crossgrade/upgrade sales of 50% at some point, so this will be very inexpensive after all the discounts whenever it is on sale. I'm in no hurry to get it, as I'd rather just learn to use my SWAM instruments better. It's a lot more work(a ton more really) to get it right, but I think it's worth it in the long run.
EW Hollywood strings is best
With composer cloud!
Flat B
If you need a larger sound sure but EW isn't competing with this smaller sized ensemble. I do appreciate the mic positions/extras with EWQL HS Diamond but the library is a bit dated and you may find better from Orchestral Tools "Berlin Strings" and Spitfire products.
Lol such nonsense. I compared Spitfire strings to the NI stock library strings and the difference is negligible, if you make a good mix no one is going to notice.
Is a rhythm animator being used on the intro demo track? If so which preset?
You cant help me the percussion on Video you using , thank you verymuch
THANK YOU
It's great
It worths all its 34.28 Gb.
Thanks for moving six hundred thousand miles an hour so we could follow along. Cripes!
Lol,that’s funny,but probably true.
Yeah but no vibrato
really around thin and not real. one legato seems to sound great
If you use these strings to play disco, i will hunt you down, and rub your hard drives with a huge magnet.
LOOOOOOOOOOOL
XD nice
All disco wasn’t bad,some of it was cool,bee gees,etc,
I would use it for all genres of music ( including Disco! ). I have already used the Halion 6 Strings library for 70s Disco. Back in 1993 I used my Yamaha PSS-790 keyboard. My Roland SC-88 Pro also still has half decent strings useable to any genre of music.
Samplé avec plein de pollution sonore et parasites, mon ingénieure du son et moi galèront pour nettoyer les pistes. Comme par exemple le "violon modern" joué à partir du Mi C4, ce souffle que l'on entend en fond est insupportable !
👍🏾
I'm sorry, I'm so disappointed, Session Strings Pro ii sound terrible. Over & over I've tried to use them and they just sound like a cross between a Kazoo and a wax comb. Thin, unrealistic and hard to manage... Unuseable for me. Has anyone here compared them to the Spitfire Chamber Strings?
Portamento ist not realistic
STILL. NO. VIBRATO.
Thank you. Next.
Amazing and good,, feeling wise but there are a lot of competing composer who will use that,, and so the sound isn't as unique into the players like playing moden warfare has a soundtrack to it tho,, so this must be said about the sample library. Can I also write heterosexual music with it too,, ?
this sounds so cheap...
no, logic plugins sound cheap
Hey There comparing Apples and oranges..
@@BBDRecordsStudio not really , apple has string plugins, that sound cheap, these are string plugins, that dont sound cheap. comparing apples to apples.
Maybe last time you used Logic was years ago. The stock studio strings added in Logic 10.4 sounds miles better.
@@BBDRecordsStudio use it daily, it sounds like pure crap, so fake and cheap sounding, that also goes for their guitars, basses, ETC. they only get by with electronic sounds since electronic sounds can be crappy and not many people care. all their sounds based off real instruments sound tiny and electronic, not natural at all
A very bad demo of a probably good plug in.
actually i feel like this demo does a really good job
I was thinking the same, is really awful/.
Sounds ok, but those sound bites had no feeling or emotions at all? Can't believe this was put out by native instruments 🙄
Paul Brown I agree. 5‘24-5‘40 doesn‘t sound like vibrant disco, it sounds lifeless and sad.
Sounds bad...
Darcy Ying stupid troll. This is amazing!
It really sounds bad. I have session strings 1 they sounds better and more realistic than this. I don't know if it's the demo that they are using or the person who played it.. but i really don't like it.
Lubomir Salatek Ikr?
Total BS. I have both, this and the old one. This is 3000% better.
I wonder if a bit of reverb would help the sound of these strings. I agree string ensemble sounds better
The many articulations included are awesome .. It really one of the best strings libraries..