Session Strings Pro 2: Demo & Review

This is a review of Session Strings Pro 2 by E-Instruments, which you can buy by itself or as part of the Komplete Ultimate 12 bundle here (affiliate link): www.native-ins...
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[@hmac66]

Hi, thanks for the great, practical video. Can you tell me if you can control the vibrato on a note, i.e. from zero to full vibrato in real time? Perhaps with the mod wheel? Or is vibrato either on or off with no in between. Thank you!

[@alyctro8158]

I can't get the chord mode to play the progression I want. It's like it skips an octove. So I have to pitch it down or up manually.

[@IlbryenVT]

Im so mad I cant remember the first song that you played when it was like my favorite song to play as a violinist when I was first starting out

[@gratefulmusicsound8337]

Man… Your playing so great! Even on a sustain Articulation alone. I got this library and knew it’s sound awesome but your playing on a keyboard like this just phenomenal. Thanks!

[@Larsmannetje66]

Thx, very usefull review!

[@pritam65010]

How to hold a chord during change one chord to nathr chord ?

[@AlexAlexAlexMartin]

Thank you!

[@128_sandwitradewa7]

if you use the modwhell / Cc 11 feature, the velocity does not work?

[@timgorman2090]

You have made my day! I'm was trying to decide if I want/need Session strings Pro 2. You covered ever question I had-none of which were answered on the NI website. Thanks to your knowledge and ability I'm going to buy it! Well done!!!

[@hifimidi]

Glad I could help!

[@ToanTrinh]

Can you show me how you voicing a simple orchestra like that, thanks

[@franciscoaragao5398]

The library is ok, but the examples are not “string- like”. They sound just keyboard with altered timbre. This kills any possible realism.

[@CarlitoProductions]

How is this for soul / motown / funk? I got session strings but its pretty limited in terms of articulations and functionality, and considering upgrading at the next sale event

[@followyourpassion8378]

How do the Session Strings Pro 2 compare to the stock string (ensemble) sounds of your Montage? Cheers

[@VivekTheMesmerizer]

Will you please make tutorials for these on how to make realistic sounding strings with session strings pro 2 the way u made for ample sound plugins? ☺️

[@josephcreed7]

That would be in his keyboard skills brother

[@michaelpendergrass6401]

Does this plug in only have ensambes or is there just a violin patch pr just cello. Im curious about this but i dont want ensamble patches

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

Would anyone happen to know why the pronunciation changes from vye to vee? We don’t say veeolin or vyeola.

[@derekmidgley]

Thank you so much for the details. I watched a few overviews on this and yours is the best I found, really helped so much!

[@ctatrains]

Excellent review. I've had it for some time now but after checking out your review I think I will be digging into it more. Thanks!

[@chrisrdgymnastics]

Bro, for session strings 2, the technical feature is present also the same as in session strings 2 pro? In my understanding the only the differenxe of the two is that in session strings 2, only 11 strings.. while on pro its 16..but the technical features are the same.. its that right or there are.additional feautures

[@thesoundvault508]

I believe this to be correct, although it may be 22 instead of 16 for pro but I’m not sure

[@JusuTengu]

Greetings. I have been eyeballing this product for a while and have one simple question... Is it possible for Session Strings 2 Pro to be used for solo instrument purposes? Like, if I want to use a Viola or Double Bass on their own and not a _section_ of one.

[@hifimidi]

Jusu-Tengu yes. You can “turn off” instruments by clicking the picture of the instrument.

[@aleksamrkela831]

No. There aren't any solo instruments in Session Strings Pro 2. Just sections of violins, violas, cellos and basses.

[@MrEcted]

Wow, that's beautiful! I just bought the Komplete Ultimate 13 and this makes me feel better about spending al that money, very nice sounding!

[@geraldaugustus739]

Honestly, it's wild that NI doesn't have something like this. It's actually so hard to find good detailed information on how to use all the features and doing so really makes me want to upgrade (from regular Session Strings 2). Thanks for the "review" which has been more of an amazing tutorial!

[@yveskouassi190]

I hesitated to buy it... But since the 25th minute, it was in my basket! Thanks for this wonderful review. 👏🏾

[@TheAggroculture]

Wow!!thank you.bought it yesterday and after searching for someone to explain it,you covered it beautifully.

[@amironline]

I love ur reviews dude Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬 Stay safe 🌹🌹

[@stevedupon4656]

The honesty in your intro, I know the feeling ;) Started yesterday to download my first Ultimate also half price, unfortunally so is the internet over here, half transmissionspeed... Your video made me pause Symphony Series and jump on this. Thanks for sharing, timesaver!

[@Matt-ss7hx]

Session Strings Pro 2 vs Cinestrings from Native? What u think? thanks;)

[@pallavdoshi5674]

How do you use the velocity control in a DAW? By automating the channel volume or is there something built into the plugin??

[@hifimidi]

In the settings, dynamics has to be set to CC, rather than velocity. I use the mod wheel (CC1) for dynamics.

[@pallavdoshi5674]

@@hifimidi Ohk I'll check it out. Thanks!!

[@marvoski547]

Nice! Which pedal are you using and how did you link that feature?

[@el-bov8034]

Black Friday 2023! While hundreds of companies are trying to get me to spend money I don't have, I'm spending time listening to other musicians show me how to get the best out of what I already own. Many thanks :)

[@issiewizzie]

was looking at ujam strings

[@SelvaTheMusician]

Hi thanks, How will you compare this strings with Cinematic studio Strings & Berlin strings ? which is best choice ?

[@benhaim2098]

QUESTION for you brother, tell me how do you like this session strings pro compare to the sounds from your YAMAHA MONTAGE ? which one do you prefer ? thank you for responding!

[@iamlydiamel]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I have a question sometimes when I try to replace logic pro strings with session strings 2 the midi notes won't play, I did check the octaves but it didn't solve the problem... Thanks for your help

[@hifimidi]

You’re welcome. Make sure their midi port number and channel match.

[@KALYANMUSICLIBRARY]

Excellent Tutorial Bro, can i know at what cc ur controlling ur pedal Please, Thank you

[@jrettetsohyt1]

Thanks! Better playability, features n legato, but would you say the tone is the same as Session Strings Pro? Wondering if I want to upgrade. Thanks!

[@Madsire]

Beautiful

[@apogee9973]

What is the "ruben vox" is that something you added to make the strings sound more full?

[@YASIR.K]

Thank you Robin you really great 👍.

[@kevinthennedy6859]

thanks man, this is what I waiting for

[@laroidX]

Are you a paid sponsor for this product?

[@hifimidi]

I wish! But, no. I don't get paid to sponsor any product. The only thing I've been paid for is to teach people how to use a product. I actually really love this plugin, and I own many string libraries.

[@laroidX]

@@hifimidi thank you

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

HIFIMIDI I want to learn to use presonus studio one,do you offer any instruction on that or daw instruction?

[@Capt-Cran]

Great video ... your channel is always fantastic and clear!!

[@jesleycaceresmarcelino1812]

hi man, is it possible to change from modwheel to velocity using some #cc or something like that from my host?

[@galeriadivas]

Wow! beautiful!

[@niklassilen4313]

I'm utterly surprised how out of tune the samples/players are. Heck I've heard young music student ensembles be more in tune. Maybe this is a problem with the keyboard forcing stuff to be equal tempered or something?? Whereas a real string player will quickly and intuitively adjust to keep stuff sounding in tune no matter what the chord progression is. EDIT: Or did you simply have way too high settings for the "humanize" control? Whatever it is, no professional ensemble plays that much out of tune.

[@hifimidi]

It depends on the humanization of the strings. If it set to zero, then it will sound in tune. If it’s humanized, there will be a moment of playing out of tune. I agree that it can amateur if too out of tune.

[@Daring2Win]

Come on, Ruben; We never have everything we need in regard to VST's. Moreover, I have many 8Dio libraries, East West, Trio Bros (perfect), Aria Sounds, Symphony Series, Versilian ETC., ETC., And, love them all, but Session Strings (1 & 2) definitely stand up to them in its own intimate way.

[@hifimidi]

Hahaha. When I said it I felt like I was lying to myself.

[@chandeleerjet5637]

Great job. With the pedal controlling the swell were you using a sustain pedal or an expression or volume pedal?

[@hifimidi]

I used an expression pedal. Yamaha FC7.

[@keyxmusic]

how do you like this compared to LASS Lite?

[@audiosmyth5549]

can we have the midi file of what you just played?

[@rick.enbacker]

Great video, thanks a lot, man ! :-) Great work.

[@axelw742]

This is what i called a amazing review, well explained!

[@horizonsclairs5936]

Thanks a lot. Very good review :-)

[@johnboy10]

Hi, what would you recommend for Brass ? Soul, Blues vibe. Thanks.

[@hifimidi]

John Boswell session horns pro. All the way.

[@J.Artistry]

Thank you for this! Great video

[@domidiaz]

Hi The link to the virtual academy is not available... is there any way to join?

[@hifimidi]

I am working on starting it up again. the website is up. Feel free to become a free member.

[@juninhofls]

When I use this library alone in Kontakt, it works perfectly, however, when I use it in conjunction with other libraries (piano, for example) the strings sound like the sustain pedal is always on. Has anyone had this problem and knows how to solve it? Thank you very much

[@humansrants1694]

Is this better than the ones in Omnisphere?

[@MrMaradian]

How do you compress the file?

[@nimsangeet]

thank you so much great job

[@martin.alguien]

hi men...how to make a vibrato articulation?? thanks and sorry

[@thesoundvault508]

Try to automate the volume and skew it up and down slightly 🤷‍♂️ Just a thought, I have no idea if that would work lol

[@martin.alguien]

@@thesoundvault508 jajajajaja so roustic but maybe efficient !

[@Statist0815]

Don't try to download it. It takes literaly ages.

[@MustacheVerra]

It will go as fast as you internet connection allows. Was very fast for me so I'm not sure what you're complaining about.

[@panjisaktiaji2150]

how to make vibrato play?

[@hifimidi]

Vibrato is one of the articulations you choose. It has a non-vibrato sustain as well.

[@toricarrillo5165]

Love the thumbnail.

[@GhostXb]

I'm sure the programming is a lot better but I just don't like the sound, which is the most important part for me. Imo this was a downgrade from the first edition.

[@jaketanner109]

so no true legato right?

[@hifimidi]

Jake Tanner yes. It’s in the articulation menu.

[@BobBob-tt3fe]

Why do people say they are trash tho :( I’m so confused.