Tableau Chamber Strings

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Full Chamber String Sections

Rapidly create expressive, authentic string parts. A perfect complement to Tableau Solo Strings, this chamber string collection includes full sections of first and second violins, violas, celli, and basses.

All instruments were captured in situ on Berlin's famed Teldex Scoring Stage to produce the natural sound of a contemporary film recording session. A wide range of dynamic articulations and fluid legato samples enable you to perform realistic and emotional parts easily. And a choice of mic positions lets you construct the right sonic blend.

Highlights:

• A full chamber string collection with 5 first violins, 4 second violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, and 3 basses.
• Fast access to meticulously sampled, unprocessed sounds.
• Pre-recorded dynamic articulations—sustains, swells, crescendos, decrescendos, and spiccato notes—in multiple lengths and dynamic layers.
• Melodic legato sampling with long, natural transitions between notes.
• Single dynamic layer that captures the musicians' natural expression.
• Mixable mic positions and mic techniques for customizing the sound.
• Instruments recorded in situ on the legendary Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin.
• Great for crossover styles, including contemporary classical, neo-classical, and avant-garde.

About Organic Samples

Organic Samples collections are designed to capture specific moods and sounds, with a focus on expression and ease of use. The goal is to capture the character of a performance—the dynamic interplay of sound and performer.

The driving force behind Organic Samples is Maxime Luft—a young composer who started creating the instruments he needed for his own productions. The Organic Samples series is available exclusively from Orchestral Tools.

Capturing Tableau Chamber Strings

Maxime Luft and the Orchestral Tools team recorded Tableau Chamber Strings with talented players on the large Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin—the same location used for Tableau Solo Strings, Berlin Strings, and countless acclaimed recordings. The ensemble was captured using multiple microphone positions and techniques, giving you options for dialing in the right amount of ambience and delivering mixes that work well in surround projects.

A single dynamic layer was used to allow players the maximum freedom of expression during the sampling session. Players also recorded multiple dynamic articulations and long, melodic legato phrases in musical contexts to provide the most natural, realistic results.