Native Instruments – Stradivari Violin

ICONIC SOLO STRINGS
Access the sound of the incomparable Stradivari “Vesuvius”, sampled in fine detail in Cremona, Italy
Harness the violin’s full range to craft expressive parts with 20 articulations, captured in multiple mic positions
Play highly realistic, expressive phrases with phase-aligned dynamic crossfades and performance-captured vibrato

STRADIVARI VIOLIN walkthrough

STRADIVARI VIOLIN audio demos

CENTURIES OF DAZZLING SOUND
Tap into the authentic sound of a treasured instrument from the world’s most renowned violin maker. Built in 1727 by Antonio Stradivari, the ‘Vesuvius’ violin embodies the Italian master luthier’s unparalleled skill. STRADIVARI VIOLIN captures the sound of this historical instrument in painstaking detail, as played by master musicians in the rich acoustic environment of Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, Cremona. Chromatically sampled notes, phase-aligned velocity crossfades, performance-captured vibrato, a wealth of articulations, and mixable mic positions enable you to produce highly expressive, realistic solo strings with a unique timbre famous for 300 years.

Shape the sound and control ambience by mixing the relative levels of mic positions. Use a stereo mixdown to stay focused on composing.

Harness the unique sound of this beautifully preserved instrument from iconic violin maker Antonio Stradivari.

Control vibrato speed and intensity in real time to produce dynamic, expressive phrasing on the fly with an innovative feature that models vibrato on real-life performances.

Choose from 20 articulations – Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic, and Special – all with up to three legato transitions. Use the Virtuoso articulation to automatically combine multiple articulations in real time.

Shape the sound and control ambience by mixing the relative levels of mic positions. Use a stereo mixdown to stay focused on composing.

Harness the unique sound of this beautifully preserved instrument from iconic violin maker Antonio Stradivari.

CREATE SEAMLESS, DYNAMIC PASSAGES
Produce natural, vivid solo violin performances. Seamless, phase-aligned velocity crossfades on long articulations eliminate phasing when transitioning between dynamic layers.
WEAVE IN REAL-WORLD VIBRATO
Innovative modeling of live virtuoso vibrato performances, recorded and re-applied to the sample content, lets you produce highly authentic results through real-time control and automation.
FINE-TUNE NUANCED TIMBRES
Dial in the perfect timbre for long articulations. Choose the Low String fingerboard position for a soft, mellow tone or the High String position for a brighter, more vibrant sound. Or opt for the Smart position, which intelligently selects the closest fingerboard position to the other notes played, as a real violinist would.
A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ARTICULATIONS
Switch among 20 articulations in total, including Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic, and Special articulations, all with up to three legato transitions. Or select the adaptive Virtuoso articulation, which intelligently combines multiple articulations depending on the velocity, note, and pitch bend information you generate through your MIDI controller performance. See the full list of articulations.
BLEND MULTIPLE MIC POSITIONS
Place your Stradivari in the perfect acoustic space. A multi-mic version of the instrument provides mix faders that let you adjust three separate mixdowns of the 32 microphones. Mix close, mid, and far mic positions. An included second version of STRADIVARI VIOLIN provides a stereo-only mix that’s lighter on your CPU and RAM for a speedier workflow and extra focus when composing.

THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC

STRADIVARI VIOLIN is the culmination of several years of collaborative planning and execution by e-instruments, Native Instruments, and the Museo del Violino in Cremona, Italy. The museum launched the project to digitally preserve the iconic historical instruments in its collection while enabling a new generation of contemporary musicians to use them in their own work.

Making of STRADIVARI VIOLIN

The Museo del Violino showcases rare and priceless historical instruments, spanning several centuries, that reflect Cremona’s deep tradition of unparalleled artisanal skill.

Unrivaled craftsmanship, specially treated wood, hundreds of years of aging, plus several generations of master playing help produce the exceptionally rich and brilliant tones of Stradivari instruments.

The Vesuvius violin was meticulously recorded within the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi – an acoustically rich concert hall designed by Italian architect Giorgio Palù, with consultation from pioneering acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota.

The Museo del Violino showcases rare and priceless historical instruments, spanning several centuries, that reflect Cremona’s deep tradition of unparalleled artisanal skill.

ABOUT E-INSTRUMENTS

Responsible for producing SESSION STRINGS and SESSION HORNS, e-instruments specializes in crafting intensely detailed sampled instruments. With STRADIVARI VIOLIN, the e-instruments team captured the timeless beauty of the original instrument in a rich acoustic space using the highest-quality recording equipment. Every note on each string was expertly articulated by a master musician, enabling you to incorporate the violin’s authentic sound into your next production.

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GET THE ENTIRE CREMONA QUARTET

CREMONA QUARTET brings together four of the world’s most valuable string instruments — Stradivari’s “Vesuvius” violin, Guarneri’s “Prince Doria” violin, Amati’s “Stauffer” viola, and Stradivari’s “Stauffer” cello. Get an exquisite quartet of iconic, centuries-old instruments that together capture the rare magic of ancient Cremonese artistry, delivered with a wealth of cutting-edge parameter controls.

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