The long-awaited sequel to Hollywood Strings has finally arrived. But this time we made a hard pivot: Instead of going bigger we recorded a tight 21-piece group in EastWest Studio 2 for our most nuanced string library yet — smaller room same production team no less cinematic. You’ll find all the essential articulations including legato detache pizzicato staccato spiccato marcato col legno and even rare textural styles like flautando each with up to four dynamics ensuring an unparalleled level of expressiveness and realism. From the delicate intimacy of pianissimo to the commanding authority of fortissimo and everything in between articulations are captured with exacting detail by an extensive array of microphones giving you unprecedented control over the performance and sound of the strings. EMOTIONAL. INTIMATE. RAW. We close-mic’d every instrument closer than we ever have before capturing the grit depth and air of every note in the finest detail possible. You can independently control 3 separate close mic positions (including mics attached directly to the instruments) plus main mid-field and surround mics. There’s no limit to the depth you can create — Hollywood Strings 2 is even Atmos-ready so you can create Atmos mixes in DAWs that support Atmos. Epic arrangements are great but there’s more to strings than scale alone... and while its predecessor is indeed epic Hollywood Strings 2 goes even further molding itself to any task. THE ORIGINAL CAST RETURNS The original Hollywood Strings featured the collaboration of award-winning producers Doug Rogers & Nick Phoenix and engineer Shawn Murphy. Together they created the most advanced string library of all time... and now all 3 returned to do it again. Their goal was simple: Capture the same cinematic quality as the original but with more granular control than any string library to date. The result is clear clean and dry with a character that effortlessly lends itself to any genre. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Hollywood Strings 2 boasts an extensive library of 134 meticulously crafted instruments offering an unparalleled range of sonic possibilities including the best ever recorded playable trills and runs. With over 160 gigabytes of extensively sampled sounds every note resonates with unparalleled authenticity capturing the essence of each instrument with breathtaking detail. And powered with our state of the art OPUS engine you can instantly download just the individual instruments you need for instant access or download them all it's your choice. 6 - 1st Violins - Lyrical legato crisp laser-focused spiccato articulate detache — everything you could want from 1st violins captured in pristine detail. A common issue with violin libraries is that they refuse to come to the front of the mix no matter how you treat them with EQ. Not so with Hollywood Strings 2; you can mix for the sound you want without wrangling other string libraries to fit inside a box they weren’t made for. 4 - 2nd Violins - All the flexibility and rawness of the 1st violins but in a smaller support ensemble ideal for doubling and harmonizing. The main mid and surround mics provide as much or as little depth as you need or you can mute them for an in-your-face yet cinematic sound. With every articulation style and control mapping for maximum flexibility — spacious bone-dry or anything in between. 4 - Violas - Rich resonant and full. The Hollywood Strings 2 violas excel at delivering an earthy dry brilliant tone that pierces through any mix — but it just as easily melds into the background during soft lyrical passages. Tight pizzicato gritty spiccato and tons of other articulations are at your disposal. Play through the various staccato options and you’ll find a mix of clean and staccato slur articulations for maximum realism and character. 4 - Celli - Sonorous in the bottom octave and brilliant in its top range this cello section delivers a full spectrum of timbres and articulations. All of course with the same ultra-close miking and 6 adjustable mic positions. Many patches contain expressive vibrato controlled via the mod wheel; combined with deep slurs and portamento you can capture any performance you need in any style. The same grandeur as the original Hollywood Strings but with infinitely more flexibility. 3 - Basses - Your double basses never need to sit in the background again. We captured every detail of their rich harmonics with fantastic balance lending intense raw power to the bottom octave of any string arrangement. They’re equally adept with hefty staccato and lyrical melodies in their higher range with every articulation captured in pristine detail and next to zero bleed or ambience in the close mics. Full Strings - Close mics don't mean sacrificing power. We stacked all 21 players in octaves for a rich bright tone perfect for filling the entire frequency range. Of course all instruments have 3 Mood options: Classic Soft and Epic.

Features:

• Includes all 5 highly detailed strings sections perfect for a close up and intimate sound available as separate instruments (6 1st Violins 4 2nd Violins 4 Violas 4 Celli and 3 Basses) and together in full string ensemble performances with all 21 pla
• Offering six microphone positions that allow you to tailor the sound to your exact specifications Hollywood Strings 2 puts you in control of every nuance with an range of intimate close mics and an array of microphones capturing the tight magical room
• Use the Moods to find the right feel for your composition. Use the Soft mood for more detailed intimate writing the Classic mood for a traditional studio orchestral sound and Epic for a larger cinematic sound. The color of the user interface indicates
• Comes with innovative new features and a suite of powerful effects available in the revolutionary Opus software engine.

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac		16	160		Drive: SSD (SATA or PCIe)			0	0	1	VST-2 VST-3 AU AAX STAND-ALONE
windows	Quad-core (four cores) running at 2.7 GHz (or above)	16	160	with ASIO sound drivers	Drive: SSD (SATA or PCIe)			1	0	1	VST-2 VST-3 AAX STAND-ALONE