Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 1.0 Kontakt _top_
Report: Native Instruments Session Strings Pro 2 (v1.0) for KONTAKT
Best Use Cases (Where It Shines)
- Rhythmic/Pulsing parts – The rhythm articulation is genuinely useful for EDM, lo-fi, and underscore.
- Pop / R&B / Hip-Hop – Sits perfectly under vocals or synths without mud.
- Layering – Great to blend with warmer libraries for attack definition.
- Fast turnarounds – Instant playability; minimal tweaking needed.
Strengths
- Fast, musical results with minimal programming.
- Excellent for contemporary scoring, pop, electronic hybrids, and trailer-style textures.
- Performance-oriented controls let players shape dynamics and expression in real time.
3. The Legato Overhaul
Version 1.0 features a "Smart Legato" script. When you play slowly (low velocity), you trigger a portamento slide. When you play fast (high velocity), you trigger a fingered legato. This makes the 11-piece section sound remarkably humane and fluid, avoiding the "machine gun" effect common in older libraries.