Delicate & Raw String Ensemble Textures Based On The “Nordic/Scandi” Film Sound
“Liikkuva” delivers beautiful live ambient string sounds with multiple unique articulations such as “Molto Flautando” and “Spiccato Soundscape.”, and is a great addition to the toolbox of composers who enjoy creating tracks and underscore within the dramatic Nordi/Scandi or Ambient genres.
Specifications:
- 15GB of space required: 5GB compressed, 10GB extracted
- Low Strings – 14 patches
- High Strings – 14 patches
- 3 Mic Positions: Close, Mid & Far
- A Wide Range of textured string articulations
Note: Requires the FULL Retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or later (NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player).
Note: Download is via the [Pulse Downloader], manual links will not be provided by VSTBuzz.
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Up Close, Raw and Silky Strings
Pulse Audio’s aim with “Liikkuva” (the Finnish word for “moving”) was to create a selection of string textures that are commonly heard in modern “Nordic” or “Scandi” TV series and films. But what exactly is Nordic or Scandi?
When used to describe a musical genre/sound, the term “Nordic” or “Scandi” generally means a particular mood rather than a specific set of techniques. Scandi strings are a reflection of the landscape in Scandinavian countries like Finland, Norway etc. and thus mirror the dark, icey, dreary and empty landscapes of those countries.
Scandi strings usually sound more raw and organic than a “standard” string orchestra with more movement and evolution in the sound. Scandi or Nordic string ensembles are also usually comprised of smaller ensembles recorded up close.
Some examples of soundtracks that could be described as “Nordic” or “Scandi” would be “The Bridge”, “The Killing”, “Bordertown”, and “Trapped”.
A Small String Orchestra With No Violas For An Airy, Silky Sound
To create the “Scandi” sound, Pulse Audio recorded a small string orchestra with no violas to scoop out the mid-range and give them their silky sound with a boomy bottom and airy top.
The players were recorded in a beautiful church in Zagreb, Croatia with an assortment of Rode ribbon and AKG/Neumann condensers and three mic positions were used – Close, Mid & Far – to give plenty of sonic options, allowing you to create your own mix.
The strings are soft and delicate with a silky airiness and distinctly raw, icy tone to them. They have a definite up close sound allowing many intricate details to shine through.
From nose diving “Sirens” to more minimalist, melancholic textures like “Sul Tasto“, they’ve recorded a range of textured string techniques in both high and low strings to give you a nuanced, moving sound full of detail and ambience.
This library lends itself perfectly to modern drama that requires an intimate and organic sound full of movement and life. It can bring you to both warm, shimmering lakes as well as dark, cold, sharp glaciers.
A Beautiful Minimalist GUI With 3 Mic Positions
“Liikkuva” features a simple, easy to use interface with a minimalist set of controls. On the interface you’ll find:
- 3 Mic Positions: Close, Mid & Far
- Release Volume Knob
- Reverb: Length & Mix
- Dynamic Slider: allowing you to crossfade between dynamic layers
- Sus Attack & Decay
- Rel Attack & Decay
The Sus Attack & Sus Decay knobs allow you to control the initial attack and decay times of the patch and the Rel Attack and Rel Decay knobs control the attack/decay times of the release samples. This allows you to create a more organic and natural sounding fade in or fade out for each patch.
Additionally, they’ve included a “Random Start” button which will randomise the start position of looped samples, creating a more human feel overall and helping to avoid phasing issues.
The Patch List
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So What Can I Do With “Liikkuva”?
“Liikkuva” delivers beautiful live ambient string sounds that reflect the landscape of Scandavian countries – cold, bleak and empty, yet they are perfect for use in many music genres including but not limited to:
- Cinematic Underscore
- Modern Nordic/Scandi Style Drama
- Ambient Music
Note: Requires the FULL Retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or later (NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player).
Note: Download is via the [Pulse Downloader], manual links will not be provided by VSTBuzz.
Normally €139 – get it at 60% off before it’s gone!
- 60% off the normal price (normally €139)!
- Low Strings – 14 Patches: Harmonics, Molto Flautando, Molto Flautando Bowed Vibrato, Molto Sul Pont Bowed Vibrato, Molto Sul Pont Bowed Tremolo, Octave Sweeps, Plucks Alternating, Ricochet Soundscape, Sirens, Spiccato Soundscape, Sul Pont, Sul Tasto, Tremolo Soundscape, Varied Tremolo
- High Strings – 14 Patches: Harmonics, Molto Flautando, Molto Flautando Bowed Vibrato, Molto Sul Pont Bowed Vibrato, Molto Sul Pont Tremolo, Octave Sweeps, Plucks Alternating, Ricochet Soundscape, Sirens, Spiccato Soundscape, Sul Pont, Sul Tasto, Tremolo Soundscape, Varied Tremolo
- 3 Mic Positions: Close, Mid & Far
- Release Volume Knob
- Reverb: Length & Mix
- Dynamic Slider: allowing you to crossfade between dynamic layers
- Sus Attack & Decay
- Rel Attack & Decay
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or above
- Windows 7 or above
- 15GB of space required: 5GB compressed, 10GB extracted
- 4GB of RAM
- Note: Requires the FULL Retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or later (NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player).
- Note: Download is via the [Pulse Downloader], manual links will not be provided by VSTBuzz.
- Perfect for Cinematic Underscore, Modern Nordic/Scandi Style Drama, Ambient Music and much more!
What People Think About 60% off “Liikkuva” by Pulse Audio
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"Liikkuva Scandi String Textures is a beautiful collection of live string textures that can add raw movement and emotion to your tracks, especially within the Nordic or Scandi genre.”
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