Re: Native Instruments Action Strings [Kontakt] Serial Key
Odina Conkright
I apologize if this is the wrong forum but I'm not sure if my issue is a problem with how I'm doing string arrangements, Kontakt, Session Strings, or my PC. In Cubase, I've created a string arrangement with 3 violins, viola, cello, and bass. For all notes, a new note starts at the same point that the previous one ended (ie. if the C note stops at the end of measure 10 a D note starts at the beginning of measure 11). I want the piece to flow smoothly from measure to measure, but what I get is a noticeable start with each measure. I'm not sure if I'm describing this correctly.
It's almost as if there is a lag between the notes. My question is- should I begin the start of the note prior to ending the previous note or is there some parameter in Kontakt that I need to change? I'd appreciate any input or ideas you may have. Thank you.
Thanks so much to everyone for your help. I think some of this is that my understanding of string arrangement is limited. I'm finding that while a piano might change every note at the start of a measure, I think for strings to flow there needs to be some which glue the measures together. I think I found a good enough alternative for this project- using Emotive Strings for the violins and Session Strings for the bass, cello, and viola.
In my experience, depending on what you're trying to do, changing articulations via the keyswitches is a pretty important factor in getting the right feel and timing for different sections in your project. I've also found it's worth the time to adjust the note starts and ends so that it sounds more realistic and not just "programmed" parts.
I've tried most of these approaches with minimal success. While I like the idea of using Session Strings having 6 separate instruments playing the parts, using something like Emotive Strings (not at my music workstation right now- I think that's the one) I have no problems. The notes can bump right up to each other and the parts just flow together. I think for this piece, I'll use Session Strings for the bass, cello, and viola, but Emotive Strings for the 3 violin parts. That should give me the best of both.
Although I've had a lot of success using Session Strings, I'm beginning to move more of my future work over to Soundpaint Adastra. There's just so much more flexibility in the way it handles the notes and the ability to combine parts from different string articulations or even other SP instruments just fits my workflow and ideas better.