Sonuscore · Lyrical Series
Lyrical Violin Phrases
An Evocative Solo Performance
Unafraid to take the spotlight — the bold, passionate solo magic that traditional sampling has yet to achieve.
310+Phrases
19Themes
5Phrases per theme
2GB disk
+And more
Melodic Passages●Ethnic Phrases●Double-Strings●Trills●Sul Ponticello●Legato●Starting●Middle●End●Speed Control●& more
310+ live phrasesFull Kontakt requiredLegato instrument included
The third installment in the Lyrical Series. Pressing a key instantly evokes the characteristic, unmistakeably human touch — adjustable in key, speed, length, succession and connection of phrases.
The instrument covers a variety of styles, from melodic passages and ethnic phrases to unique double-strings, trills, sul ponticelli and other techniques.
At a Glance
- 310+ phrases unique and live performed, split into 19 themes
- Every theme differs in style and in mode
- Three parts per phrase a separate starting, middle and end phrase
- Two short end phrases per theme, to conclude or switch between passages
- The speed knob precise timing, because the phrases fit multiple tempi
- Legato instrument connect and advance phrases, or craft your own
Content & Detail
01Phrases and Themes310+ / 19▾
How manyOver 310 unique and live performed phrases, split into 19 themes
Why themesEach theme is different in style and mode — maximize dramatic effect, create subtle tension, or underline an emotional passage
Per standard themeFive different phrases, and each phrase contains a separate starting, middle and end phrase
Combining themThat setup gives the freedom to conveniently combine different phrases the way you want
Ending a passageTwo short end phrases per theme let you conclude and switch between passages easily
02Techniqueswhat was played▾
The rangeFrom melodic passages and ethnic phrases to unique double-strings, trills, sul ponticelli and other techniques
What one key gives youThe characteristic, unmistakeably human touch — instantly
What you can adjustKey, speed, length, succession and connection of phrases
03Speed and Legatocontrol▾
The speed knobAt the centre of the interface, for precise timing control
Why it worksThe phrases were recorded to fit multiple tempi and remain expressive without a set meter
Legato instrumentA legato solo instrument is included, to connect and advance phrases or craft your own
The interfaceModelled on the Lyrical Cello Phrases instrument: instant access to the essentials, and the freedom to dive deeper 04Before You Buyrequirements▾
HostFULL version of Native Instruments’ KONTAKT 5, version 5.8.1 or higher. The free Kontakt Player is NOT sufficient — it only runs the instrument in demo mode
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo recommended
SystemMac OS X 10.11 or higher · Windows 7 or higher
Memory and disk4 GB RAM · at least 2 GB of free hard disc space
A solo violin is judged on the note it does not play cleanly. The slide into the phrase and the way the bow leaves the string are the performance, and neither survives being cut into single notes — which is the whole argument for a phrase library.
