Stradivari Cello by Native Instruments Kontakt cello instrument interface

Stradivari Cello: Kontakt Instrument by Native Instruments

Stradivari Cello is a Kontakt instrument from Native Instruments that samples a 1700 Stradivari cello, known as the “Stauffer” cello, for use in classical and electronic productions.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

WindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Stradivari Cello brings the sound of a historic Stradivari instrument into a Kontakt-based production workflow. Native Instruments built the library from recordings of the “Stauffer” cello, an instrument made in 1700, captured with virtuoso performances in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The instrument is aimed at producers who want a realistic, expressive cello voice for string arrangements and for modern electronic music.

Best for

Classical string arrangements
Cello melodies
Electronic cello layers
Film score strings
Expressive string phrases

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

02Key features

What you get

Recordings of the one-of-a-kind “Stauffer” cello made in 1700
Sampled performances from the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona
20 articulations for varied cello phrasing
Phase-aligned dynamic crossfades between dynamic layers
Runs in Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player
Supports Windows and macOS, 64-bit

03In depth

Sound and performance detail

The library is built around the “Stauffer” cello, which Native Instruments presents as a one-of-a-kind instrument. The recordings were made from performances in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona, Italy, and the developer describes the tone as rich and warm.

The instrument includes 20 articulations, so you can shape how each phrase is played. Phase-aligned dynamic crossfades are included to move between dynamic layers while keeping the sound coherent.

Using Stradivari Cello in a Kontakt workflow

Stradivari Cello runs inside Kontakt, so it fits into a standard sampler-based setup. Its articulations and dynamic crossfades let you build cello lines that move from soft to intense within a single part.

The library suits classical string arrangements and can add depth and character to electronic compositions where a realistic acoustic cello is needed.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Native Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Stradivari Cello?

Stradivari Cello requires Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player, version 7.10.7 or higher.

Which operating systems does Stradivari Cello support?

It supports Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 13, 14 or 15, both in 64-bit form. On Windows it supports ASIO and WASAPI, and on macOS it supports Core Audio.