Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 Kontakt -
Native Instruments released Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 on May 16, 2018, as a significant evolution of its popular contemporary ensemble library. Created in partnership with e-instruments, it moved away from the "disco" focus of the original version toward a broader, more versatile tool for pop, R&B, and modern scoring. Key Capabilities
A. Version Stability:
Sound Characteristics: Intimate & Aggressive
If you compare Session Strings Pro 2 to libraries like Spitfire Symphonic Strings or Cinematic Studio Strings, the difference is immediate. Pro 2 is dry. Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 KONTAKT
: Users can customize the number of players per section and adjust individual section parameters (tuning, panning, effects) via a full-featured mixer. Native Instruments Performance and Sound Sessions Strings Pro 2 - Native Instruments Native Instruments released Session Strings Pro 2 1
Traditional & Modern Seating: Users can toggle between standard orchestral stereo positioning (Traditional) or a more centered, "studio" feel (Modern). Workflow and Customization Version 1
- Version 1.0 was the raw initial release. While stable, it lacked subsequent bug fixes and potential compatibility patches for newer versions of the Kontakt player.
- Users running this version on modern OS systems (Windows 10/11 or macOS Ventura/Sonoma) may encounter stability issues or need specific versions of Kontakt (likely Kontakt 5 or early Kontakt 6) to run it properly.
The "1.0 KONTAKT" Difference
Why specify "1.0 KONTAKT"? Because this library leverages the advanced scripting capabilities of KONTAKT 5.8 and higher. Version 1.0 of the library is not a buggy beta; it is the mature, finalized feature set that NI shipped to great acclaim.