Embertone – Friedlander Violin Combo is a deeply expressive virtual violin instrument designed for composers, producers, and orchestral mockup artists who want realism without complexity. Created in collaboration with world-class violinist Peter Friedlander, this combo library blends two complementary violin instruments into one powerful package, delivering an intimate, emotional, and highly playable sound.
Feature Highlights:
- Includes Friedlander Violin and Friedlander Violin Sordino, offering both open and muted (con sordino) tonal colors for versatile expression.
- Recorded with world-class violinist Peter Friedlander, ensuring authentic phrasing, natural vibrato, and musical realism.
- Smooth, emotional legato transitions that respond naturally to your playing dynamics and velocity.
- No complicated scripting—focus on performance with easy-to-use controls ideal for both beginners and professionals.
- Real-time control over dynamics and expression using mod wheel or MIDI CC for lifelike performances.
What’s New
- Adds 800+ MB of new articulations and sample content, giving more expressive flexibility and timbral variations.
- Introduces bow-position color morphing so you can dynamically shape tone by positioning the bow between the bridge and the fingerboard — just like a real violinist.
- New GUI controls for things like responsiveness and transition behavior — letting you tweak how the instrument feels under your fingers.
- Lower CPU and RAM footprint using Kontakt’s modern audio formats and more efficient scripting.
- Various bug fixes and sample corrections for smoother operation and cleaner sound.
- Introduces bow-position color morphing so you can dynamically shape tone by positioning the bow between bridge and fingerboard — just like a real violinist.
Quick Guide:
- Install the library via Native Instruments Kontakt
- Open Kontakt (or free Kontakt Player)
- Load Friedlander Violin or Friedlander Violin Sordino from the library browser
- Mod Wheel (CC1) → Controls dynamics (soft to loud)
- Velocity → Affects attack and realism
- Expression (CC11) → Fine volume and emotional control
System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- RAM: 4 GB minimum (6 GB+ recommended)
- Plugin Formats: Standalone / VST / VST3 / AAX
- RAM: 4 GB minimum (6 GB+ recommended)
- Plugin Formats: Standalone / AU / VST / VST3 / AAX
FAQ
Download Steps:
- Purchase or obtain the library from the official source
- Download the Friedlander Violin Combo installer/package to your computer
- Extract the downloaded files (if zipped)
- Run the installer or follow the included install instructions
- Choose the location where you want the library samples to be stored
