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Peteris Vasks Strings

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Peteris Vasks Strings is a meticulously sampled chamber string ensemble library recorded in direct collaboration with Latvian composer Peteris Vasks at St. John's Church in Riga. It captures the distinctive sonic character of small sections and first chair soloists from Sinfonietta Riga, featuring unique experimental articulations and techniques that blend organic beauty with atonal textures inspired by Vasks' compositional language.

Key Features

01Unique 'gestures' articulations including whispered sustains, harmonics, atonal and harmonic glissandi
023 legato styles for solo instruments: Lyrical, expressive, and sul tasto
033 dynamic layers with con sordino mutes on lower dynamics
046 mic positions for mixing flexibility
05Chamber ensemble: 6 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, 3 basses plus 2 solo violins, 1 solo viola, 1 solo cello, 1 solo bass
06Recorded at St. John's Church in Riga with Sinfonietta Riga

Things to Try

  • 01Use the gesture articulations (whispered sustains, harmonics, atonal and harmonic glissandi) to add nuance and tension and make musical statements beyond the ordinary
  • 02Experiment with the 3 legato styles on solo instruments—Lyrical, expressive, and sul tasto—to find the optimal balance of playability and realism for your arrangement
  • 03Layer the solo instruments over the chamber sections to add detail and focus while maintaining the characteristic intimate sound
  • 04Mix the 6 mic positions to dial in the desired balance between the reverberant space character and direct ensemble sound
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAX
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