HOLLYWOOD STRINGS DIAMOND EDITION
(for GOLD EDITION see below)
EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP announces the debut of its latest release, HOLLYWOOD
STRINGS virtual (software) instrument — a collection of 44.1khz 24-bit string
instruments with unprecedented control over sound and performance, all supplied
on a hard drive (*see conditions below) for ease of installation.
Recording for HOLLYWOOD STRINGS took place at the famous EASTWEST STUDIO 1, the
same studio where many Hollywood soundtracks and television themes were recorded
with a live orchestra. Heading this project were co-producers DOUG ROGERS, NICK
PHOENIX and THOMAS BERGERSEN and sound engineer SHAWN MURPHY.
“Murphy was an obvious choice for this project; who better to obtain that
quintessential Hollywood sound other than someone with his credits,” says
Rogers. “HOLLYWOOD STRINGS looks to expand on the success we achieved with
EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA by providing a perfect large scoring
stage sound and a more intimate scoring stage sound with divisi capability.”
“The sound of these virtual strings are as good as it gets,” says Phoenix. “We
have one of the top sound engineers in the business, a famous and beautiful
sounding recording studio, the most incredible selection of microphones
available, the best analog and digital recording equipment, and top Hollywood
string players - how could we go wrong?”
“I've used many virtual orchestras over the last decade, including some I
developed with other composers, and some I developed myself. With each new
development, I got one step closer to my ideal compositional tool.” says
Bergersen. “HOLLYWOOD STRINGS includes features that I consider necessary if you
want to create realistic orchestral strings on your DAW.”
HOLLYWOOD STRINGS has many groundbreaking features not found in any other
collection. Finger position is, for the first time, controllable by the user, so
you can play as far up the strings as you want, and get a fuller more romantic
Hollywood sound. Vibrato intensity and extensive dynamics are controllable by
the user. Extensive multi-dynamic true legato has been sampled for all sections
in three different categories: slurred, portamento, and bow change. This results
in unsurpassed legato performance that has never been available. HOLLYWOOD
STRINGS has five user-controllable mic positions, including main pickup (Decca
tree), mid pickup, close pickup, surround pickup, and an alternate vintage circa
1945 RCA ribbon room pickup.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD STRINGS GOLD EDITION
Hollywood Strings Gold Edition is 16-bit, with one mic positon (mid-tree, no
divisi) and all articulations except bow change legato. Upgrades to the
Hollywood Strings Diamond Edition will be effortless as all articulations are
included in the Gold Edition, and can be done at any time. The Gold Edition
ships on DVD.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD STRINGS SILVER EDITION
Hollywood Strings Silver Edition is 16-bit, with one mic position (mid-tree, no
divisi), and includes an essential set of articulations and instruments with
slur legato. Upgrade to Hollywood Strings Gold and Diamond Edition when you need
more options. Hollywood Strings Silver Edition is available for download only.
