Stradivari Violin by Native Instruments Kontakt solo violin instrument interface

Stradivari Violin: Solo Violin Instrument for Kontakt by Native Instruments

Stradivari Violin is a Kontakt instrument from Native Instruments that samples the 1727 "Vesuvius" violin by Antonio Stradivari. It offers over 20 articulations, real-time vibrato control and mixable mic positions for solo string writing.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

KontaktWindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Stradivari Violin focuses on one historical instrument, the 1727 "Vesuvius" violin built by Antonio Stradivari. The sampling was recorded in the acoustic environment of Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The instrument is aimed at producers who need expressive solo violin parts, with chromatic sampling, a broad set of articulations and performance-captured vibrato. It runs inside Kontakt on both Windows and macOS.

Best for

Solo violin parts
Expressive string melodies
Cinematic string writing
Classical-style arrangements
Legato melody lines

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

02Key features

What you get

Sampled from the 1727 Vesuvius violin by Antonio Stradivari
Over 20 articulations including Long, Short and Expressive
Up to three legato transitions for expressive lines
Real-time vibrato control for speed and intensity
Adjustable close, mid and far mic positions
CPU-friendly stereo-only mix option
Adaptive Virtuoso Mode responds to velocity, note and pitch bend
Low String, High String and Smart fingerboard positioning

03In depth

Articulations, Legato and Virtuoso Playing

The instrument includes more than 20 articulations, grouped into Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic and Special categories. Up to three legato transitions are available for smoother melodic lines.

Adaptive Virtuoso Mode combines multiple articulations in real time, using velocity, note and pitch bend data. This lets you play phrases with less manual switching between articulations.

Phase-aligned velocity crossfades are used between dynamic layers to avoid phasing artifacts when the dynamics change.

Vibrato, Fingerboard Position and Mic Mixing

Real-time vibrato control is modeled from live virtuoso recordings. You can adjust vibrato speed and intensity while playing.

Fingerboard positioning lets you choose Low String for a mellower tone, High String for a brighter tone, or Smart mode, which selects positions the way a violinist would.

A multi-mic version provides adjustable close, mid and far microphone positions. A stereo-only mix is also included for lower CPU load.

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
Formats	Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Stradivari Violin?

Stradivari Violin requires Kontakt. The developer lists FREE Kontakt 6.2.2 Player or Kontakt 6.2.2 or higher as necessary to use the instrument.

Which operating systems does Stradivari Violin support?

The product supports Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit instrument, and the system requirements list Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 13, 14 or 15.

How large is the Stradivari Violin download?

The download is 23.5 GB, and the sample pool is about 39 GB uncompressed. Plan storage space accordingly before installing.

Can I control the vibrato in real time?

Yes. Real-time vibrato control lets you adjust vibrato speed and intensity while you play, based on performance captures from live virtuoso recordings.