About Hollywood strings
Common in legato circles, but did feel a little excessive, particularly when it comes to the higher dynamic register. Meanwhile, the cello section also exhibits minor swells, but nowhere near to the same degree. We also need to point out occasional glitches in the legato sound, which are likely to be eradicated with future library updates.Thankfully, because of the significant options across the Legato articulations, you will probably be able to find something that works with your cue, though individual programming can do much to lessen any issues that might make your string section sound unrealistic.(Image credit: EastWest Sounds)It’s a wrap!Hollywood Strings 2 is a classy and versatile performer. It contains a significant number of articulation options, despite the relatively modest 160GB data footprint. It contains a significant number of articulation options, despite the relatively modest 160GB data footprintWithin the Opus instrument, sample loading is fast, while its low-latency performance is very impressive indeed. This does come with the price of CPU loading, which is definitely hungrier than other similar sample-based options, from other brands. The included ensemble size is arguably perfect for both commercial and cinematic applications, and with a richly diverse sound palette, this is a very usable library, at both the practical and sonic levels.MusicRadar verdict: EastWest has created a worthy addition to the applauded Hollywood Orchestra series, which provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements.EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2: The web says"The more intimate sound, and the excellent close‑miking options, deliver something distinct from, but complementary to, HS1. It sounds fantastic."Sound On SoundEastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2: Hands-on demosEastWest SoundsHollywood Strings 2 Official Trailer - YouTubeWatch On Guy MichelmoreHollywood Strings 2 - Is LESS really MORE?! - YouTubeWatch On Adore The RedArchie Beatzthe BEST Sounding STRING VST? EastWest Hollywood
Key features of the Hollywood strings that are enabled through these drivers include:
- VST Plugins: HOLLYWOOD STRINGS - Blogger
- EastWest Hollywood Strings 2 - PluginFox
- Hollywood Strings on Amazon Music Unlimited
- EastWest Hollywood Strings 2 - JRRshop.com
- Hollywood Strings チュートリアル 1 - YouTube
- EastWest Hollywood Fantasy Strings - AudioDeluxe
- EastWest Hollywood Strings Walkthrough - YouTube
MusicRadar VerdictEastWest has created a worthy addition to the applauded Hollywood Orchestra series, which provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements. Pros+Extremely versatile string suite.+Capable of a number of timbral colours.+Large articulation set.+User settings can be flexibly applied using Opus.+Exceptionally low latency, in performance and playback.Cons-Some legato patches tend to ‘swell’ unnaturally.-Slow downloading times can occur during installation.MusicRadar's got your backOur team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best music-making gear for you. Find out more about how we test.EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2: What is it?It surely won’t come as any huge surprise that any product branded with ‘Hollywood’, goes deep on the world of film and cinema. In true cinematic style, EastWest’s Hollywood Strings returns for a sequel, but does it live up to the reputation of the original blockbuster?EastWest Sounds has been providing composers and producers with a broad spectrum of sample libraries since 1988. From relatively humble beginnings, which saw the company creating drum samples, it has established a firm reputation for providing exceptional sound sources, which are ideal for soundtrack scoring, although many of its sounds will feel equally at home in a number of other production scenarios. From the impressive Stormdrum series, to full orchestras and choirs, EastWest has something for all of your needs and for every sonic identity and production you can think of.(Image credit: EastWest Sounds)For its latest release, it returns to the traditional string section fold. Hollywood Strings 2 features a 21-piece string orchestra, recorded in the more intimate surrounding of Studio 2 at EastWest’s own recording facility, on Sunset Boulevard in LA. The section features six 1st violins, four 2nd violins, four violas, four celli and three double basses.This size of ensemble is very
