Pathfinder Violin by Ben Osterhouse Kontakt violin instrument interface

Pathfinder Violin: Rhythmic Legato Violin Library for Kontakt

Pathfinder Violin is a rhythmic legato violin library for Kontakt by Ben Osterhouse. You feed it a chord, and it plays phrases based on the chord's notes, shaped by graphic notation called paths.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
KontaktWindowsmacOS
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01Overview

Pathfinder Violin is built for producers who want expressive violin phrases and repeating ostinatos without playing every note by hand. Its core idea is a chord-driven workflow: the instrument generates phrases from the notes you give it, and the shape of each phrase is set by a graphic notation of paths. The library includes 9082 samples, each a 2–4 second microphrase, and a built-in browser of 227 presets that you can customize by drag and drop.

Best for

  • Rhythmic violin ostinatos
  • Chord-based string phrases
  • Tempo-synced string lines
  • Cinematic rhythmic strings
  • Electronic and pop string parts
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Kontakt
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02Key features

What you get

  • Microphrases tempo-sync to your DAW's BPM via Kontakt's tmpro
  • Tempo Sync multiplier for finer control over sample stretching
  • Chord-driven phrase generation shaped by graphic paths
  • Built-in preset browser with 227 presets
  • Drag and drop interface for customizing presets
  • 9082 samples, each a 2–4 second microphrase
  • 2.6 GB compressed library
  • Runs in the free Kontakt Player
03In depth

Rhythmic Legato Phrases and Tempo Sync

The samples are microphrases that sync to your DAW's tempo through Kontakt's tmpro engine, so phrases lock to your project's BPM. A Tempo Sync multiplier gives you more control over how the samples are stretched to the project tempo, which helps when you want a phrase to sit at a specific rhythmic density.

Because the phrases are generated from chords and shaped by paths, the library suits ostinatos and rhythmic string lines that repeat and evolve across a progression. The result is a patterned, rhythmic approach to violin rather than a sustained orchestral sound.

Presets, Customization and Setup

The built-in preset browser holds 227 presets as a starting point. The drag and drop interface lets you rework them, and the developer describes the customization as unlimited.

The library is 2.6 GB compressed and runs inside Kontakt. It is compatible with the free Kontakt Player, and activation runs through Native Access. Kontakt Player 6.6.1 or later is required, and the developer recommends at least 8 GB of memory because the library is CPU and memory intensive.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBen Osterhouse
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Pathfinder Violin?

Pathfinder Violin is a rhythmic legato violin library for Kontakt. It plays phrases based on the notes of a chord you provide, with the phrase shape set by graphic paths.

What do I need to use Pathfinder Violin?

You need Kontakt, and the library is compatible with the free Kontakt Player (version 6.6.1 or later). Activation runs through Native Access. The developer recommends at least 8 GB of memory.

Which operating systems and formats does Pathfinder Violin support?

It is available in the Kontakt format for Windows and macOS. Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.13 or later are listed as supported.

Does Pathfinder Violin sync to my project tempo?

Yes. The microphrases tempo-sync to your DAW's BPM using Kontakt's tmpro, and a Tempo Sync multiplier gives you control over how the samples are stretched.

07Developer

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