Spitfire Symphonic Strings: StaffPad Edition

Edward Elgar's "IX Nimrod", from the "Enigma Variations" Op. 36 -
Spitfire Audio and StaffPad Ltd are proud to present Spitfire Symphonic Strings For StaffPad, available exclusively within the ground-breaking StaffPad notation app, as an in-app purchase. All sound in this video is taken directly from the app during playback of the score.
StaffPad's revolutionary playback engine allows for scores to be played back with breathtaking realism - unparalleled for any scoring program - using the world's leading sample libraries... on an iPad. No complex setup or laborious sequencing is required - just press play. This is a leap forward for composers and musicians everywhere.
StaffPad has partnered with some of the world's leading sample library developers, re-programming and adapting flagship sample libraries for playback use within StaffPad, directly from notation, with an unrivalled ease of use.

[@ericgriffin120]

I agree, a leap forward. I am in. And why am I crying...

[@lightshineministries3549]

If ever there was a good reason for the string players in my orchestra to practice their intonation, the new Staff Pad additions of better strings' sounds is it. Live is always better but it must be IN TUNE. Hats off to all the live string players who dedicate their lives to excellence - Bravo!

[@cosmokeys9898]

Geez guys this sounds really good. Especially for a notation-based input app. Time to buy a new ipad!

[@The8BitPianist]

Was anticipating the update for a while now, read the blog entrance just now and experimented a little bit. You fixed most issues I have had with StaffPad so far, it's a joy to write music with! The new playback is pretty awesome even withouth the in-app purchase, but this is phenomenal!

[@lewisinkpress]

Great add for both StaffPad and Spitfire!

[@yuggothproductions]

I’m loving staff pad! Been writing in notation programs a long time and have never heard it sound this good!

[@Tamadehenzhan]

You are right!

[@alontrigger]

Sounds delightful!

[@michaelantrum3088]

When I first heard this my jaw hit the floor....

[@henrik5284]

Beautiful

[@JudgeFredd]

Awesome !

[@alibirang9921]

Sounds great, What are the other sample libraries for woodwinds and brass and percussion in this particular demo? I have purchased Berlin strings and brass so far for the iPad...

[@FreakieFan]

Spitfire as well? They have their libraries in StaffPad too.

[@chenresi]

the dream I'll never have...

[@alicethedestroyer1287]

When are you releasing orchestral tools’ glory days on the app? Right now brass mutes and saxes are the most prominent “missing” items in the store, particularly for anyone writing other types of music (jazz, big band, soul, etc). There’s folks I’ve talked to who are holding off on getting this app entirely based on that fact alone (not me though - I’ve fully invested!).

[@lithgaia]

hello! is this the render "out of the box"? Or do you have to do some modifications to obtain this amazing sound? DOn't know if I'm clear ^^

[@bobdrums]

Reminds me of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony!

[@FreakieFan]

This is Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations: Nimrod"! A heart aching piece of music!

[@GeorgesGondard]

Hello there, is 8 Go memory enough ? Thank You

[@mmaybrown]

Can use this on my windows desktop computer, just like I use Finale or Sibelius?

[@rexwine]

Cost of spitfire addition?

[@cosmokeys9898]

I think it's $99 in the app store. But I think for the whole orchestra it would be like $400 or something since each orchestra choir is $99...

[@JRFlynn-rp2xg]

Cosmo Keys that’s not bad in comparison with the best kontakt libraries. Even then, if you don’t want to buy the add-on’s, you can export to midi XML and all the notation and controller data should be transferrable into your DAW. I’ll say, just from the amount of time drawing in notes on the DAW, that this is a great resource for sketching out or finalizing the “written” score. The performance itself can be performed by a seasoned DAW (since the libraries available on there are still way more extensive than anything you’ll find in the store here). If, however, staffpad somehow found a way to interface with your current Kontakt libraries though, maybe through a cloud or external hard drive... that would be a real game changer.

[@G.B.P.]

How do you write pizzicatos on staffpad?

[@FreakieFan]

You write 'pizz' in text above the staff and it automatically changes articulation.

[@pshimmons]

Ooooo..... very nice! Now...., where do I find like $500? Wait....then I need another $100 for the app! Sadness!

[@sorartificial]

Stay with sobelius sounds then