Audio Imperia Dolce [KONTAKT]

Romantic Chamber Strings
Embrace the essence of romance, elegance, and passion with Dolce – a transformative journey into the world of chamber strings. Collaboratively envisioned with Jasper Blunk from Performance Samples, Dolce is not just a sound; it's a story waiting to be told.

Dolce is our definitive Romantic Chamber Strings library with

• 7 1st Violins
• 5 2nd Violins
• 4 Violas
• 3 Celli
• 3 Double Basses

With our ensemble of world-class musicians – whom we've collaborated with on many other sessions – we invite you to not just listen, but to feel – to experience the warmth and the nostalgia.

Crafted with Heart and Soul
Dolce provides the dexterity to journey from whisper quiet to majestic grandeur. Deeply sampled with up to 8 dynamic layers and 8 Round Robins – It's the language of deep emotions, translated into music.

Your Canvas of Emotions
All the individual sections to write detailed chamber strings music: 7 1st Violins, 5 2nd Violins, 4 Violas, 3 Celli, 3 Double Basses and Ensemble Patches.

From Vintage Tales to Modern Stories
The multiple microphone positions and mixes allow you to traverse time, reliving Hollywood's golden age romances or crafting modern-day love tales. It's not just about sound; it's about feelings, memories, and moments.

Harmonized Expertise: The Power of Two
In Dolce, the intellect of two maestros converge. Audio Imperia and Performance Samples, led by the gifted Jasper Blunk, come together, fusing knowledge, passion, and vision.

Recorded in the same hall as Fluid Woods, Fluid Brass, and Performance Samples' Pacific, Caspian, and Con Moto, Dolce harmoniously complements the grandeur of Pacific while mirroring the lushness synonymous with Areia.

A Testament to Perfection.
Our dedication to excellence remains unwavering. Each sample in Dolce is meticulously curated, undergoing rigorous refinement to ensure unparalleled sonic beauty. This attention to detail promises an unparalleled musical experience - flawless, synchronized, and breathtakingly realistic.

With Dolce, you're not just composing; you're storytelling.

KEY FEATURES

AT A GLANCE

• Made for the free Kontakt Player, Version 6.7.1 or higher.
• NKS compatible.
• 7 1st Violins, 5 2nd Violins, 4 Violas, 3 Celli, and 3 Double Basses.
• 4 mic positions (Close, A/B, Wide/Outriggers, Ambient) and 2 ready-to-go mixes (Classic, Modern).
• Individual Instrument Sections and Full Ensembles.
• Wide range of articulations.
• Expressive Legato that captures the sound of the golden era of Hollywood film music.
• Approximately 80 GB installed (NCW format).

The Full Details: What's Included

Articulations

7 First Violins
5 Second Violins

• Legato
• Sustained
• Sustained Con Sordino
• Harmonics
• Spiccato
• Energetic Shorts
• Staccato
• Marcato
• Pizzicato
• Tremolo
• Tremolo Sul Pont
• Trill Half Tone
• Trill Whole Tone

2nd Violins also include:

• Fast Staccato
• Frog Staccato FFF

4 Violas

• Legato
• Sustained
• Sustained Con Sordino
• Harmonics
• Spiccato
• Staccato
• Marcato
• Pizzicato
• Tremolo
• Tremolo Sul Pont
• Trill Half Tone
• Trill Whole Tone

3 Celli

• Legato
• Sustained
• Sustained Con Sordino
• Harmonics
• Spiccato
• Energetic Shorts
• Staccato
• Marcato
• Pizzicato
• Tremolo
• Tremolo Sul Pont
• Trill Half Tone
• Trill Whole Tone

3 Double Basses

• Legato
• Sustained
• Sustained Con Sordino
• Harmonics
• Spiccato
• Staccato
• Marcato
• Pizzicato
• Tremolo
• Tremolo Sul Pont
• Trill Half Tone
• Trill Whole Tone

Mics, Mixes and Specs

Mic Techniques

• Close
• AB
• Wide / Outrigger
• Ambient

Mic Mixes

• Classic Mix
• Modern Mix

Dynamic Layers

• Up to 8 for Legato Articulations
• Up to 8 for Long Articulations
• Up to 8 for Short Articulations

Round Robins

• 1 for Legato Articulations
• Up to 8 for Short Articulations

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