大鱼音频这次带来了一款十分有个性的音源 Vintage Strings 2，
这款音源非常适合写上世纪 60、70 年代的复古弦乐，并且具有更大的编制。
VINTAGE STRINGS 2
A 1960s-70s era virtual instrument with violins, violas, and cellos
Vintage Strings 2
一款专注于 1960-1970 年代的虚拟音源，包含小提琴、中提琴和大提琴。
Vintage Strings 2 from Funk/Soul Productions and Big Fish Audio
is a sequel to the best-selling library Vintage Strings.
Back when we recorded the original library,
we designed it to emulate the smaller,
violin-based string sections used in many 1960s-70s vintage R&B and Soul productions.
来自 Funk/Soul Productions 与 Big Fish Audio 合作开发的 Vintage Strings 2，
是前代叫好又卖座的 Vintage Strings 的第二代。
在录制原始音色库时，
开发团队设计它的目的是为了模仿小编制乐团，
也即 1960-1970 年代复古 R&B 和灵魂乐中常用的那种提琴声部。
Now, the all-new Vintage Strings 2 expands on this concept
with completely new samples of the larger string sections of
that same era which include violas and cellos in addition to the violins.
These strings found in vintage R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Pop productions
have a more intimate sound than typical orchestral string sections.
Vintage Strings 2 brings the authentically lush string sounds
of the golden era of popular music to hobbyists and professionals alike.
现在，全新的 Vintage Strings 2 进一步深入该理念，
并且具有全新的采样，以及更大的弦乐声部，
依然是那个时代，不仅更新了中提琴和大提琴，还有小提琴。
这些弦乐在复古 R&B、灵魂、爵士和流行音乐中被使用，
比起标准的管弦乐声部，感觉上要更加亲密一些。
Vintage Strings 2 的声音非常华丽，
具有流行音乐黄金年代的质感，无论业余爱好者还是专业人士都很适用。
Capturing That Vintage Sound
As with all of the instruments in the Vintage VI series,
the goal for Vintage Strings 2 was not to create a shiny, perfect-sounding virtual instrument.
Instead, we tried to capture the way larger string sections sounded back in the 60s and 70s,
including the minor imperfections that added character to those sections
and made them sound so good.
捕捉复古音色
作为一款包含在 Vintage VI 系列中的乐器，
Vintage Strings 2 的目标并非用来创造完美闪耀的虚拟音源，
而是试图捕获到 1960-1970 年代的大型弦乐声部，
包括其中附带的各种细微的不完美表现，
这恰好是使之听起来感觉良好的关键。
To this end, we recorded VS2 with vintage Neuman U-87 mics and Royer ribbon mics.
Rather than record the strings in a concert hall
or some other large and resonant recording space,
we recorded them in an old studio with a smaller, less-reverberant room.
最终，开发团队使用了 Neuman U-87 和 Royer 铝带麦克风来录制 VS2。
但是当时并没有在音乐厅进行采样，
也没有在特别大的、充满共鸣的录音棚采样，
而是选择了一间上了岁数的小型录音棚，并且混响较少。
The result is a virtual instrument that has a sound and character
that is distinctly different from orchestral-based sampled strings libraries.
The sound of Vintage Strings 2 is rich but not overly "sweet" or glossy.
It's a more intimate and more "human" sound,
which we feel more accurately emulates the larger string section sounds
from the classic records of the 1960s and 70s.
结果就是，音源的音色和个性都有了，
并且和那些采样的管弦音源具有完全不同的感觉。
Vintage Strings 2 的音色很丰富，但不会过于 “甜蜜” 或雍容华贵。
听起来更像是亲密的，并且更人性化的声音，
开发团队认为这更准确的再现了大型弦乐声部的音色，
也就是来自 1960-1970 年代的经典录音之声。
String Section Configurations
For VS2, we recorded several different string sections in isolation,
organized into different configurations in order to provide maximum flexibility.
These include:
A solo "first violin" played with a more romantic vibrato,
which is ideal for lead lines, solo figures,
or simply to enrich any of the individual violin sections.
A three-piece violin section that can be combined with the solo violin
to create a medium-sized, 4-piece violin section.
弦乐声部配置
对于 VS2，开发团队单独录制了几组弦乐声部，
并考虑最大灵活性，使用了不同的配置。
这些配置包括：
一个独奏的 “第一小提琴”，通过浪漫的颤音演奏，
非常适合领奏和独奏情形，
或者也可以用来为任何单独的小提琴声部添加丰富的质感。
一个由三把小提琴组成的声部，可以和独奏小提琴组合，
创造出中型编制的弦乐四重奏。
A four-piece violin section that can be combined with the solo violin
and 3-piece section to create a larger, 8-piece violin section.
Two violas which can be combined with any or all of the above
to give the section a different and somewhat darker timbre.
Two cellos which can also be combined with any of the above
to extend a section's low-range, and to add depth and warmth to a section.
一个由四把小提琴组成的声部，可以结合独奏小提琴使用，
或者结合三把小提琴的声部创造出更大型的 8 声部弦乐。
两把中提琴，可以结合以上任何声部，
带来不同的、偏暗的音色。
两把大提琴，也可以和上述任何声部结合使用，
扩展弦乐的低声部，并且带来深度和温暖感。
The Powerful Harmonize Page
The most powerful feature of Vintage Strings 2 is the Harmonize function.
You can create custom chord intervals for your sections.
For example, change the root note to a 5th an octave up with twist of a knob.
This allows you to easily write inspiring section parts,
even with limited musical knowledge.
With Vintage Strings 2 this feature is even more powerful,
giving you the same creative flexibility over the multi patches as well!
This is the quickest and easiest way to sound like your favorite classic records.
强大的人性化参数页面
Vintage Strings 2 最强大的地方就在与人性化功能。
你可以为自己的弦乐声部设置和弦转位，
例如，只需一个旋钮就可以将根音转位到五度、八度等。
这将有助于用户轻松写出感性十足的声部，
甚至不是很了解乐理的人也能做到。
有了这个功能，Vintage Strings 2 更加强大，
因为不管什么预设，都具有相同的创造性和灵活性！
这也是让音乐听起来像自己最喜欢的作品的最快的和最简单的方法。
KOMPLETE KONTROL & MASCHINE INTEGRATION
Vintage Strings 2 has been designed for seamless integration with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine,
offering you a unique hands-on experience.
Easily manipulate the interface using the controls of all NKS compatible hardware.
兼容 Komplete Kontrol 和 Maschine
Vintage Strings 2 无缝兼容 Komplete Kontrol 和 Maschine，
因此提供了独特的上手体验。
用户可以通过所有兼容 NKS 的硬件轻松操作插件界面。
Patch List - All Articulations
Solo Violin All Articulations
3 Violins All Articulations
4 Violins All Articulations
2 Violas All Articulations
2 Cellos All Articulations
Retuned Cellos (Used for Multi patches only)
音色列表 - 所有技法
Solo Violin All Articulations
3 Violins All Articulations
4 Violins All Articulations
2 Violas All Articulations
2 Cellos All Articulations
Retuned Cellos（仅多音色预设可用）
Patch List - Single Articulations
(2 Cellos, 2 Violas, Solo Violin, 3 Violins, 4 Violins)
Sustain and Staccato
Tremolo
Pizzicato
Harmonics
Sordino
Major Run Up
Major Run Down
Minor Run Up
Minor Run Down
音色列表 - 单技法
(2 Cellos, 2 Violas, Solo Violin, 3 Violins, 4 Violins)
Sustain and Staccato
Tremolo
Pizzicato
Harmonics
Sordino
Major Run Up
Major Run Down
Minor Run Up
Minor Run Down
Patch List - Fixed Harmonized Multis
(9 & 12 Piece String Section)
Octaves
Major Triad
Minor Triad
Diminished Triad
Augmented Triad
Sus 4 Chord
Major 6th Chord
Major 7th Chord
Minor 7th Chord (9 Piece Only)
Dominant 7th Chord
Major 9 Chord
Minor 9 Chord
Dominant 9th Chord
Dominant 7 #9 Chord
音色列表 - 固定的人性化多音色
(9 & 12 Piece String Section)
Octaves
Major Triad
Minor Triad
Diminished Triad
Augmented Triad
Sus 4 Chord
Major 6th Chord
Major 7th Chord
Minor 7th Chord (9 Piece Only)
Dominant 7th Chord
Major 9 Chord
Minor 9 Chord
Dominant 9th Chord
Dominant 7 #9 Chord
Product Features
Four groups: two cellos, two violas, three violins & four violins
Solo violin for expressive lead lines
Nine-piece and twelve-piece multi patches
Innovative new harmonized multis
Auto harmonization feature for impressive quick arranging
Ten articulations
Full Komplete Kontrol & Maschine integration
Total Size: 3.8GB (Uncompressed)
产品特性
四组音色：两把大提琴，两把中提琴，三把小提琴和四把小提琴
用于领奏演奏的独奏小提琴
9 把和 12 把琴的多音色预设
创新的人性化多音色预设
用于快速编排的自动人性化功能
十种技法
完全兼容 Komplete Kontrol 和 Maschine
文件大小：3.8 GB（未压缩）
System Requirements:
The library requires approximately 3.8GB once installed
Kontakt 7 Player or Kontakt 7 (Version 7.9.0)
4GB RAM or more
Mac: OS 12 or higher, 64 bit only
Intel Core i5 or later Or Apple Silicone Macs
Windows: OS 10 or higher, 64 bit only
Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
系统要求
音源安装后要求大约 3.8 GB 的空间
需要 Kontakt 7 Player 或 Kontakt 7（7.9.0 版本）
4 GB RAM 或更多
Mac：OS 12 或更高，仅支持 64 位
Intel Core i5 及更高版本，或 Apple Silicon Mac
Windows：OS 10 或更高，仅支持 64 位
Intel Core i5 或等效 CPU
官方网站：
https://www.bigfishaudio.com/Vintage-Strings-2
产品价格：
产品价格 199.95 美元，
中国区的用户请到总代理飞来音电脑音乐技术购买。
