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Hollywood Strings 2 Crossgrade string library plugin interface by EastWest Sounds
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Hollywood Strings 2 Crossgrade From Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Diamond: Virtual String Library by EastWest Sounds

Hollywood Strings 2 Crossgrade From Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Diamond is a virtual string instrument plugin from EastWest Sounds, offering five string sections recorded in EastWest Studio 2 for orchestral and cinematic composition.

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01Overview

EastWest Sounds presents this sequel to Hollywood Strings as a crossgrade for owners of Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Diamond. Rather than expanding the scale of the original, the developer recorded a 21-piece string group in a smaller room for a more intimate sound. The library covers six violins, four second violins, four violas, four cellos and three basses, with a full-ensemble patch that stacks all 21 players in octaves. It runs on the Opus engine and is available as a VST2, AU or AAX plugin on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Cinematic string writing
  • Intimate chamber-style arrangements
  • Doubling and harmonizing string lines
  • Full orchestral ensemble pads
  • Film and game scoring
  • Pop and genre string parts
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02Key features

What you get

  • Five string sections: 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos and basses
  • Full ensemble patches with all 21 players in octaves
  • Six microphone positions, including three close mics
  • Three moods: Soft, Classic and Epic
  • Articulations including legato, spiccato, pizzicato and marcato
  • Atmos-ready for mixes in Atmos-compatible DAWs
  • Built on the Opus engine with individual instrument downloads
03In depth

Sound, Microphones and Moods

The library includes six microphone positions, from close mics to main, mid-field and surround mics, so you can set the balance between intimacy and room ambience. EastWest says the close mics sit closer to the instruments than in earlier recordings, with the aim of a dry, detailed tone.

Three moods shape the character of each instrument. Soft suits detailed, intimate writing, Classic gives a traditional studio orchestral sound, and Epic produces a larger, cinematic sound. The interface color changes to show the active mood.

Instruments, Articulations and Requirements

Each section includes a range of articulations, including legato, detache, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato and marcato, with up to four dynamic layers in many cases. You can load the individual sections or the full ensemble, depending on the part you are writing.

The library requires a quad-core processor at 2.7 GHz or faster and 16 GB of memory. The install needs about 160 GB of disk space. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 with ASIO audio drivers. The macOS version requires Mac OS X 10.13 or later.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperEastWest Sounds
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to run Hollywood Strings 2?

The plugin needs a quad-core CPU at 2.7 GHz or faster, 16 GB of memory and about 160 GB of disk space. It runs on macOS 10.13 or later, or Windows 10 with ASIO drivers.

What plugin formats are included?

The library is listed in VST2, AU and AAX formats. The macOS requirements also mention VST-3 support.

Who is the crossgrade for?

The crossgrade path is for existing owners of Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Diamond. The standard purchase option is also available on the product page.

Does it support Dolby Atmos?

EastWest describes Hollywood Strings 2 as Atmos-ready, so you can create Atmos mixes in DAWs that support Atmos.

07Developer

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