Action Strings 2: Orchestral String Instrument for Kontakt

Action Strings 2 is a Kontakt instrument from Native Instruments that provides orchestral string sounds and dynamic phrases for composing cinematic scores. It runs in Kontakt, with the free Kontakt Player or full Kontakt version 7.10 or later.

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01Overview

Action Strings 2 is built around a large orchestral string sample library and a sampling approach that gives composers detailed control over performance. The instrument is aimed at producers writing dramatic, high-tension music, particularly for film and game soundtracks. Its articulations were captured from multiple microphone positions, so the sound can be shaped for different balances and textures within a single patch.

Best for

Cinematic string scoring
Tense film underscore
Game soundtrack strings
Dramatic string arrangements
Orchestral sketching

Developer: Native Instruments
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Realistic orchestral string sound in a Kontakt instrument
Articulations captured from multiple microphone positions
Over 1370 dynamic phrases for composing string parts
Phrases can be tweaked and blended in many combinations
Built for quickly producing original cinematic scores
Runs in Kontakt with the free Kontakt Player

03In depth

String Sound and Creative Control

Native Instruments positions Action Strings 2 as a way to get the energy of a full string ensemble with a high degree of control over the result. The library includes a range of articulations recorded from several microphone positions, which gives you options for how close or distant the strings sit in the mix.

The phrases can be tweaked and blended in many combinations, so you can build string parts that fit a specific mood or arrangement rather than relying on a single fixed performance.

Composing Strings for Cinematic Scores

The instrument is designed for writing original scores quickly. With over 1370 dynamic phrases available, you can sketch and arrange string lines without recording a live ensemble.

Because the phrases are built to be layered and recombined, they suit tense, dramatic passages in film and game music. Native Instruments describes the library as suited to cinematic soundtracks rich in dramatic tension.

The library is large, so plan for significant disk space and a capable computer before you install it.

04Specs