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Special Bows Current Price: £20.00
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Special Bows 2

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Current Price: £20.00

SUPPORTED DAW Works with major music production software
Logic Pro Logic Pro
FL Studio
Ableton Live
Cubase
Bitwig Studio
Reason
REAPER REAPER
Studio One Studio One
SUPPORTED OS
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3
Mac Intel Intel macOS
Windows OS Win 10 / 11
Kontakt Pro Full Version Required
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Berlin Strings

Special Bows 2

Unlock new textures with Special Bows 2—a dedicated collection of unconventional
articulations and playing styles. From sul tasto’s subtle warmth to sul ponticello’s icy edge,
these non-standard techniques can evoke singular moods and inspire your compositions in
unexpected ways.

With 5 celli and 4 double basses—all captured in situ with multiple mics, for a vivid, realistic
soundstage—Special Bows 2 can add unexpected nuance and depth to your arrangements. For even more
striking results, pair it with Special Bows 1. Together, they’re anything but your typical string
section.

Highlights

Sul tasto (flautando) legato
Sul ponticello legato
Flageolet (harmonics)
Col legno
5 Celli
4 Double basses
Multiple mic positions
Recorded at the Teldex Scoring Stage

About the playing techniques

The unusual playing styles in Special Bows 2 can be used to evoke
specific moods and achieve surprising expressive effects.

Sul tasto

Sul tasto

The player places the bow over the end of the fingerboard for a soft, warm sound.

Sul ponticello

Sul ponticello

The player bows right next to the bridge for an eerie, icy, brittle tone, rich in harmonics.

Flageolet

Flageolet

The left hand lightly touches the bowed string, producing glassy overtones.

Col legno

Col legno

The player strikes the strings with the back of the bow for a dry, percussive, sound.

New colors for your strings

Special Bows 2’s extended timbral palette can be used alone, paired with Special Bows 1,
or combined with Berlin Strings or Symphonic Strings to create a comprehensive,
adaptable ensemble of uncommon depth.

Like all products in the Berlin Series, Special Bows 2 was recorded at Berlin’s
Teldex Scoring Stage with all players seated in their traditional orchestral positions.
Multiple mic placements (Decca Tree, AB omni, a choice of spots, and surround) ensure a
balanced, spatially coherent sound that gels beautifully with other Orchestral Tools
collections.

Specifications

  • Kontakt version: Works with Kontakt 5.5.1 full (Please note: Kontakt versions bought after Mar 23, 2021 can be upgraded to SINE for a support fee)
  • 24 bit / 48 KHz patches
  • System requirements SINE:
  • Mac OS 10.13, i5, 4 GB RAM (16+ GB recommended)
  • Windows 10, Intel Core i5 or similar (Windows 7 is not officially supported)
  • Interfaces: VST, AU

Tech specs

Specification

BrandOrchestral Tools
Size12GB

Materials

BrandOrchestral Tools
Size12GB

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6 reviews for Special Bows 2

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  1. Samantha Grant

    This product has really taken my compositions to the next level with its unique and high-quality sound. Would highly recommend to any music producer or composer looking for something special.

  2. Abigail Brooks

    The sound quality is top-notch, but I wish there were more bowing techniques included in the library.

  3. Noah Spencer

    I was blown away by the quality of the sounds in this pack, definitely worth the investment for any composer.

  4. Isabella Parker

    I was really impressed with the realistic sound quality of this product. It added a dynamic layer to my compositions that I hadn’t been able to achieve before. Would definitely recommend to other musicians!

  5. Simon Butler

    I was amazed by the beautiful sounds this product produced – definitely worth the investment for any composer or musician looking to add depth to their compositions.

  6. Chloe Ward

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sound and the variety of bowing techniques available in this collection – definitely worth the investment!

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