SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings by KLANG Kontakt instrument interface

SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings: Kontakt Instrument by KLANG

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SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings is a Kontakt instrument from KLANG that reshapes orchestral string recordings into rhythmic, modulated textures using delay, modulation and reverb effects.

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01Overview

SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings is part of KLANG's SYMPHONIC range of orchestral-based instruments. Rather than presenting strings in a conventional way, the developer recorded familiar instruments with unusual articulations and routed them through modular effects. The result is a Kontakt instrument built around processed string sounds, suited to producers who want orchestral material that has been pushed well beyond its acoustic origins.

Best for

Rhythmic string textures
Processed orchestral pads
Lo-fi string sounds
Cinematic string beds
Experimental sound design

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

02Key features

What you get

Two source patches blended with two of three main controllers
Pizzicato solo violin and hammered viola da gamba sources
Digitally down-tuned legato violin patch with modulating effects
Tempo-synced rhythmic delay pattern
Middle controller changes the overall tone
Built-in LoFi and distortion processing
Nine selectable reverb types

03In depth

Sound Design and Blending Two Patches

The instrument is built from two source patches. One is a pizzicato solo violin and a hammered viola da gamba, sent through several delay effects to form a tempo-synced rhythmic pattern. The other is a digitally down-tuned legato violin patch, processed with a range of modulating effects.

KLANG describes the instrument as a way to move between these two layers. Two of the three main controllers let you blend the patches into each other, giving you a path from rhythmic plucked character to a smoother, modulated legato tone.

Tone Controls, Effects and Reverb

The middle of the three main controllers changes the overall tone, shaping the character of the blended result. Beyond the main controls, the instrument includes LoFi, distortion and delay processing.

The reverb section offers nine different reverb types, so you can place the strings in a wide range of spaces, from tight rooms to large ambient tails.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	KLANG
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to run SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings?

You need the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher. The instrument runs in Kontakt and is not offered as a standalone application.

What format is SYMPHONIC: Raising Strings available in?

It is available in the Kontakt format, as a Kontakt Instrument.

Does the instrument include effects?

Yes. It includes LoFi, distortion and delay effects, plus nine selectable reverb types, alongside the tempo-synced delay pattern built into the patches.