Easily Create Realistic String Ostinatos!
With “Pattern Strings V2” you can explore in-depth unique beautiful string ostinato textures that cannot be found in any other library. It features the following instruments in one intuitively designed Kontakt interface:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
This library is ideally suited to intimate Film Scoring, TV Music, Chamber Music or any situation that requires realistic ostinato string textures.
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How Does Pattern Strings Work?
19 rhythms have been recorded at two dynamic layers on violin, viola, cello, and bass, and each rhythm was recorded as a 4 bar loop. The interface allows you to seamlessly piece together sections of these loops in order to create endlessly customizable ostinato string patterns.
Because the samples are so long, the interface was designed with a dynamic loading system which only loads whichever samples are needed for the current pattern and chosen instrumentation.
This interface is great for experimenting and learning how strings can blend together.
- Drag and Drop – You can drag rhythms in the center to either of the pattern strips. If you want to change the order of the rhythms you can do that too, by dragging them around.
- Legato – With legato turned on, new notes start synced with previous held notes. This way it’s possible to create convincing lines by changing notes according to the rhythms, as seen in the demos.
- Automatic Bow direction – Pattern Strings plays downbow samples on downbeats and upbow samples on upbeats to create a natural ebb and flow between beats.
- Tempo Sync – The tempo syncing can be set to half speed or double speed. Some of the samples were recorded at 90bpm, and others at 80bpm. So, let’s say you’re working at 160bpm. This would mean that the 90bpm samples would be time stretched to twice their original speed! To make up for this, you could use the Tempo Sync option to set the speed to be half as fast.
- Dynamic Loading – Because there are so many samples, the interface was designed with a dynamic loading system so that it only loads what you need. In order to make it more efficient, combinations of instruments have been rendered together, saving on voice count and memory. This way if all instruments are enabled, it will use the same amount of memory and CPU as if only one instrument was enabled.
- Double – Beef up the sound of an instrument by turning on doubling. Stereo-doubled samples have been rendered down, so turning this on won’t increase the number of voices or memory needed.
- Custom keyswitches – Say you’re using Pattern Strings on a track, and you have a couple of different variations you want to use at different parts of the track. Rather than opening up multiple instances, you could save variations into keyswitches. Just click “Map”, then click on one of the colored keys at the very bottom of the keyboard, and Voilà, the current pattern can now be recalled by that key!
- Random – Generate a random sequence of rhythms, and perhaps you will find something useful.
Features
- 8.5GB (compressed)
- Dynamic loading script makes the instrument easy on memory, and provides the user a wide array of sounds from a single nki
- Endlessly customizable ostinato string patterns
- Assignable keyswitches
- Two pattern lanes with crossfade function
- Panning for individual instruments
- Panning for each sequencer lane
- Randomise patterns
- Remove individual pattern parts using a backspace function (instead of having to clear the entire pattern)
- Voice limit halves if only one pattern has rhythms in it. This saves memory.
- All the combinations of instruments have been rendered down, both single and with stereo doubling. This makes it possible to layer instruments together without so much memory and cpu.
“Creativity is the ability to introduce order into the randomness of nature” – Eric Hoffer
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What Can I Do With “Pattern Strings V2”?
“Pattern Strings V2” by Ben Osterhouse is a library for creating ostinato string patterns. It can achieve a wide range of moods, from lightly pulsating string beds to pounding, energetic textures.
This unique library is ideally suited to:
- Intimate Film Scoring
- TV Music
- Chamber Music
If you are looking for an inspiring, realistic string ostinato sound, this instrument is for you!
Note: “Pattern Strings V2” Version 2 requires the FULL Retail version of Kontakt 6.4.2 or higher. Version 1.4 of “Pattern Strings” requires the FULL Retail version Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. These libraries are NOT compatible with the Free Kontakt Player)
Note: Please be aware you will be required to visit an external website in order to create an account, redeem and download your product. We do not host the download at VSTBuzz.
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- 8.5GB (compressed)
- Drag and Drop – You can drag rhythms in the center to either of the pattern strips
- Legato – With legato turned on, new notes start synced with previous held notes.
- Automatic Bow direction – Pattern Strings plays downbow samples on downbeats and upbow samples on upbeats
- Tempo Sync – The tempo syncing can be set to half speed or double speed.
- Dynamic Loading – Because there are so many samples, the interface was designed with a dynamic loading system so that it only loads what you need.
- Double – Beef up the sound of an instrument by turning on doubling.
- Custom keyswitches – restricted to a specific range, which simplifies their use
- Endlessly customizable ostinato string patterns
- Panning for each sequencer lane
- Randomise patterns
- Voice limit halves if only one pattern has rhythms in it. This saves memory.
- All the combinations of instruments have been rendered down which makes it possible to layer instruments together without so much memory and cpu.
- Note: “Pattern Strings V2” Version 2 requires the FULL Retail version of Kontakt 6.4.2 or higher. Version 1.4 of “Pattern Strings” requires the FULL Retail version Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. These libraries are NOT compatible with the Free Kontakt Player)
- Note: Please be aware you will be required to visit an external website in order to create an account, redeem and download your product. We do not host the download at VSTBuzz.
- This unique library is ideally suited to Intimate Film Scoring, TV Music and Chamber Music!
What People Think About 60% off “Pattern Strings V2” by Ben Osterhouse
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"This instrument is brilliantly thought-out and super-useful... I really love this instrument."
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Angel – :
Simply amazing!
I have already bought a couple of others VST made by Ben and I really enjoyed and, when I saw this crazy offer I couldn’t refuse. One of the best VST that you can find in these days!
Wouter – :
Ben’s libraries are always very nice. They have a very specific use case, but if you need that particular sound, there’s not a single library which can deliver it better.
Johan Anders – :
Recommended! It handles everything with an ease! Ben Osterhouse is a genius and I love this library!
Jonathan – :
If you’re looking for a great idea starter or just need a pulsing rhythm from an excellent sounding string section, look no further.
Justin – :
Great sound, and very easy to use. I already have Spitfire’s Symphonic Motions, which is great at what it does, but does not have the solo instruments that Pattern Strings offers. Sometimes, things can sound somewhat “artificial”, but is easily tweaked. For €25, this is an absolute no-brainer!
James – :
Very cool plugin – can sketch out quartets quickly and try out different patterns without changing the harmonic or melodic structure of the piece. Great for writing string parts in pop/rock/hiphop etc. (and in an instant come up with variations).
Lloyd – :
This is a wonderful product. Right away I came up with some stuff that I am really excited about developing. This is not only a great compositional tool, but also a load of fun to simply noodle around and experiment with. The sound quality is excellent and it’s also a great way to learn more about notes & rhythm for those who don’t already know how the notation is supposed to sound rhythmically. Ben has really done a fantastic job with this creation.
Troy – :
I have multiple string libraries from big developers that cost exponentially more than Pattern Strings V2 but, none of them allow me to add movement to my strings more convincingly than this product. The interface looks good, it’s super easy to use, and it sounds great. You won’t be disappointed!
Zdenek – :
Anything from Ben Osterhouse is an instant purchase at this price point. Does a specific thing really well. Great sound!
Orbita – :
I love this product. Simply fantastic! … You can give that touch of realism to your string tracks. A great job !
Rasmus – :
Sounds epic! There are new ways to create patterns that sound more natural than other sample-libraries.
Matt – :
Great Library at a keen price, anyone after a nice reference for ostinatos this is the real deal -)
Ben Osterhouse is releasing some real gems, definitely a developer to look out for.
MrJimX – :
Ha, I’m very happy with Pattern Strings, I find it super practical, I appreciate this playful side while composing or trying to compose. The graphic aspect is mixed for me, I love to see the musical notes but the color of the interface is a little sad. But in terms of performance, I am overwhelmed.
Artistiquement. #MrJimX ????
Leonie – :
Seems like a very good product.
The Ostinatos work very well.
I just composed some interesting 12tone cluster with the help of my cat. She decided to choose the chords while resting on the keyboard.
Honestly: I can second the good reviews here. Works well and is a blast for cluster work.
Daniel – :
This sounds amazing and meshes well with other string libraries. A bit heavy on my older computer’s CPU, but can easily be bounced once the programming is done. Really not a problem in the end.