Sonokinetic Sultan: Strings Kontakt Library Better

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Unlike solo instruments that require complex sequencing, Sultan Strings features a curated ensemble. This makes achieving the rich, layered sound of a traditional Middle Eastern string section immediate and organic.

Most Western string libraries (such as those from Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, or Native Instruments) are recorded in large concert halls or scoring stages using traditional Western classical techniques. They excel at lush, cinematic pads and standard symphonic arrangements. sonokinetic sultan strings kontakt library better

At its original price of , Sultan Strings offered tremendous value for its specialized content. And Sonokinetic is known for running aggressive sales, including bundle discounts of up to 71% off and seasonal promotions.

Recorded with a 12-piece string ensemble (violins, violas, cellos). This public link is valid for 7 days

In the race to create the "ultimate" string library, most developers forgot that music is not about samples—it is about phrasing . Sultan Strings is a love letter to the Ottoman musical tradition, encoded into Kontakt’s engine.

Finding the right specialized toolkit for cinematic scoring requires looking beyond standard Western orchestral libraries. When composers seek authentic Middle Eastern, Arabic, or Turkish string textures, Sonokinetic Sultan Strings frequently enters the conversation. Can’t copy the link right now

The library runs in Kontakt 4.2 and higher (requiring the full version, not Kontakt Player) and comes with built-in convolution reverb featuring three impulse responses: Harem Room, Sultan Dome, and Sultan Palace Hall.

Eastern string players employ aggressive glissandos, rapid ornamentation, and a synchronized yet expressive slurred legato technique.

Standard string libraries sound out of tune when writing Middle Eastern or Ottoman music. That is a fact. Western 12-tone equal temperament lacks the (or 50-cent intervals) that define Maqam music.