Action Strings - Overview

Mp3: / cybernetic-haze-mp3
Twitter: @H2Daniel
In this video I take a look at Native Instruments new short string articulation phrase library 'Action Strings' I have written a short track for the basis of demonstration, showing how the library works in the context of a mix and how it fits into a workflow.

[@bcbitchkkv]

9:53 accent trick 12:14-14:04 creating custom rhythms 26:36 example of chord movement for strings 31:58 layer with horns 39:57 major/minor variations of User generated expressions (live midi recording) -------- 48:03 synth layer for string texture

[@TutsTeach]

Screw the review. Listening to that track was worth coming to this video... NICE!

[@PuertoRicanPretto]

😭😭😭

[@ultimatebeta805]

@@PuertoRicanPrettoWhy?!

[@LCarrerakeys]

This is exactly what I needed to watch....I just bought Komplete Ultimate and this really showed me exactly how to use this particular library. Thank you for putting this together Daniel!

[@StyL0s_]

What is really nice about your overviews is the over epicness of your demo songs haha

[@Dragens2]

this is one of my top 10 tracks in the epic score albums. you did such a inspirational job

[@yasutakeuchi]

man. I can't get over how awesome this is.

[@jfilbert]

I had dismissed this library out-of-hand, but you really showed its utility in this video. I'm always on the lookout for tools that "just work" and this seems to fit that bill more than I had thought. Thanks!

[@JamesZhan]

That is very informative AND inspiring. That sounds PHENOMENAL!

[@URProductionStudios]

Daniel! Incredible review of this program! I just purchased the Komplete Ultimate Collectors Edition and I knew that playing action strings by hands was not truly realistic in sound as opposed to the actual musicians playing them here in action strings. I want to thank you for taking the time to show the work flow as I had no idea how to use this program- but now I completely get it. Your music is incredible- (i hear tracks like this all day in my head and i think Komplete Collectors edition will help me get them fully out) Thanks again!

[@XPiquemal]

Thanks Daniel for taking the time to make this tutorial. Very helpful

[@donnienarko321]

Damn Daniel. Back at it again with the KZbin tutorials! Daaaaaaaamn Daniel!

[@beatkultr]

This is the sound level I'm trying to reach really soon. This is really awesome.

[@princepandora88]

everytime you upload new video, I learned something new from you thanks james

[@OttoCosterNL]

Seriously great track you made here, and very informative too see you dissecting all the elements. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@NNWillieProject]

Always a pleasure, thanks for the walk-through, impressive breakdown.

[@mayballadeer]

It was great to see someone take their time explaining this program. Very well done.

[@mikezart1]

I like the way you presented it! It was like you were there talking with me about the program. I just ordered Action Strings when it comes in next week I will be able to get right to using it with some great tips from you. BTW the song you wrote is awesome & beautiful. Good work!!! Thanks!

[@markedone150]

Daniels videos r like an Ice-Cream van slowly moving down ur street always brings happiness to us kids :)

[@Finofinissimo]

Excellent overview. Deep and eye opener. And nice track, by the way. Really emotional.

[@itznoxy7193]

Holy crap I can't get over how good your song is. I came here for a review but after 20 minutes I haven't even got there yet. I just keep repeating your track.

[@DanaVastman]

Drums/percussion sound like "Damage" to me. Got it; love it! Wonderfully done, Daniel...

[@AlexanderAndreassen123]

I can't get over how good the percussion sounds. Seriously.

[@rh666]

Such an amazing arrangement!

[@alexanderwahlgren9182]

Sounds amazing, once again!

[@warmadden]

Simply amazing, thank you for this video!

[@lorrainekrasinski3211]

Thanks...I'm new to Native Instrument software with Komplete 9 Ultimate and your video was a good start in understanding and using Action Strings.

[@Bashanvibe]

thank u!!! i have watched many of your demonstrations on many VSTs I love how u explain things your tracks are musical & u have a sense of humor dont know if u trying to be but its funny which is refreshing

[@SiTheMon777]

Nice one Daniel. I just got metropolis ark 1 and action strings because of your videos and they sit lovely together.

[@Zoolookuk]

Great video thanks. You're one of the few people I've seen really comfortable with Ableton's piano role and editor - good to see.

[@TrakkSavage]

Man, that was beautiful!

[@KyleParkePlaysDrums]

I'm watching this as I'm downloading Action Strings. Really really good video!

[@MichaelOrmond]

Great track and review as usual! You really brought up some great points with using this library. Professional sounding mock-ups with these libraries are not as easy as many think but their quality does help. They give composers tools to use to present high quality demos as well as provide low budget projects a pretty fantastic quality they otherwise would not have. I think every composer would prefer a live orchestra performing their music but in this day and age that can be really difficult.

[@jaysord4795]

geeze this is nuts. great work

[@mrbsred1]

Thank you for an excellent review on this unique plug-in. I like your song too! It would suit a movie soundtrack.

[@ALTN8NRG]

Great vid demonstrating Action Strings!

[@alexishellwig8071]

Thank you for this video! Brilliant! ...it's so much fun to listen to you!

[@johnorchardofficial]

Great review man! I'm so looking forward to getting my hands on this and creating some stuff! Awesome track too!! :)

[@edgenovese]

Very cool of you share your skills with us ! Very helpful ..so glad I subscribed.. Thanks much Daniel ...Ed.

[@MrEmanuelRoos]

Great demo Dan!

[@MakedonProductions]

Very good video man, and that piece is raw. Amazing.!

[@ExtremRaym]

Thanks a lot for your review ! Nice music, nice explanation, perfect !

[@Inzane0216]

thank you for these demos.

[@scottfoster3643]

Great song and great explanation of using the software effectively! Thank you.

[@dezinerAhmad]

He Buddy.. Your Vedio was an eye opner to me i had just purchased kontact 9 ultimate and i am so happy i did. you have made This part of so easy.. GREAT APPROACH.. THANKS THANKS

[@LeoBadinella]

Well, this is a fairly old video but I hadn't seen it, I had only listened to your music track on Soundcloud. Very nice writing ! And Action Strings looks more interesting to me now. Thanks for doing it.

[@fernanditerahadi8921]

Sounds great ! I see many cool libraries there, wish I could have them all

[@andyhep]

Great video! Thanks Daniel.

[@ashleycraigsmyth]

Brilliant! Thank for the upload!

[@FesliyanStudios]

such an awesome track

[@JAYMORPH]

That Was Dope Bro! Great Composition!

[@screwf4ce1]

Wow I just saw this, I have known Native Instruments was amazing since the old generator - now reaktor days but WOW Daniel, You are impressive to say the least. I really love the track you built for the demo. Moving in more ways than one.

[@1979nige]

Great video Daniel thanks for sharing

[@pavelcurtisov]

Well done Daniel. I learned a lot, and you are hilarious!

[@PeterderZeitspringer]

FANTASTIC !!!!

[@pedambr199]

very helpful video, outstanding track!

[@jakethesnek1443]

Song is so intense. Wow great composition

[@HARPERSSON]

Great video. I'm getting the program and this did alot to help me understand how to navigate. Thanks.

[@SpaceInYourFaceMusic]

Dude this is a very good work !

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

This is really awesome.

[@PontusHultgren]

Thank you very much for this oveview, it cleared a few things out for me!

[@wizmos74]

Awesome work,thank you very much for great tutorial

[@rorybninetythree]

'that short track' you made is fucking incredible

[@IvanCapan]

This is amazing.

[@MichaelJones-nl3ec]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@natanelarnson]

very nice epic music. Put it out there man!

[@jpcarrara]

its a wonderful library, its a wonderful video, so very well explained! Tks a lot!

[@sabybuccella3826]

Hi Daniel, been watching your videos for awhile now. Just wanted to comment on Action Strings. Just purchased it and it does make life a lot easier for writing. I find that when you're having a dry spell, you can grab Action Strings and spark up something great.

[@SleepingInSpaceMusic]

Daniel Sir...so beautiful...OMG...Amazing, thanks for sharing!! :) I want more!!

[@HarmonicInventions]

Nice vid and that song was amazing!!

[@Raddioacctive]

Respect !!!! It's dope as hell.

[@EMANDILMusic]

Awesome! Thx a lot Daniel!

[@Jukethat3]

oh man, you sound phenomenal. i'm a huge ableton supporter myself but i've never really heard it in a score type situation. big ups!

[@PotterShowONAIR]

It's just amazing :o your are a incredible talent

[@Babydudetatts]

you sir are a genius. loved this vid!

[@bandoli66]

Great video, great track!! Thanks!

[@MacAbletoncom]

This is pretty awesome stuff man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Conz0r]

Fantastic, thanks so much for the video!

[@riteshrathod1204]

grt video daniel... learned a lot from this.... and like ur track...

[@DomStone]

This is a really amazing tutorial! You explain things well and describe the reasons behind things, couldn't have got any more from this really! Only suggestion I have is that it's very long and I have a terrible attention span and had to watch it in 2 parts. Putting a subtle chapter title on each section of the video (Like "Multiple note phrases" etc), would have given me great points to go grab a coffee haha! But this has explained the program perfectly, thanks!

[@DJLA]

Most certainly suitable for professional projects. I have already used it in a few video games and film projects! The sound mixes in just fine with other libraries (as i tried to show a bit in the video) and I would say it sounds more like LASS than Cinematic Strings out the box but after a bit of eq and verb its all good.

[@andresandberg4918]

Great stuff!!!

[@JohnMelasMusic]

Seems like a great library, you can use it to get inspired by quick fix dynamics then go in and reprogram your own more elaborate lines. You can also use them to add dynamics in certain sections you already wrote i would imagine.

[@jasoncunningham4495]

Ballsy?! LOL I laughed so hard. Great video. I purchased Action Strings immediately after watching. Great music, bud!

[@AliceinWinterland]

Incredible!

[@omarabdul-rahman3527]

Love it ,sound good.

[@kunsanseoul]

Very detailed and interesting tutorial. Convinced me that this is a very interesting and useful tool. Thanks very much.

[@producerskorner]

AWESOME REVIEW !!!!!!!!

[@BlytzGfx]

thanks man i watched it all and i learnt alot about this im sure going to get this when i have the money :D

[@nathanielmankupranata8837]

I really love the track....

[@siewierap]

you're my inspiration

[@SayceBuckleyFreak]

great review!! thanks a lot ! !

[@dewalwals]

Wow, Daniel James., truly inspiring!!!

[@Pitt1983]

Really awesome song!

[@JeffL662]

Absolutely agree with you Dan... .you can take bits of phrases and arrange them, using the natural bow strokes for more realism while still creating your own phrases/themes. That's what true creatives with things like this. ;]

[@DanzoSrife]

Thanks a lot for the quick answer :) I appreciate both your responses they are helpful ;)

[@CjPusha2000]

Daniel, that sound is amasing! I admire your music, I listen it on a par with Audiomachine or Thomas Bergersen's music.

[@jeffheftyhorn]

Nice music Daniel!

[@luiza177music]

And of course, your track is amazing!

[@Genshi]

If you don't mind me asking, what percussion library(s) are you using for this? They sound fantastic! Especially the sort of "swoosh" sound you're getting. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[@tunnis7us]

very good introduction / over view of the thingie cheers :)