If you are looking for a way to add realistic and expressive string sounds to your music production, you might want to check out Session Strings Pro by Native Instruments. This is a comprehensive and versatile library of studio strings that works with Kontakt and Kontakt Player. In this article, we will show you how to use Session Strings Pro and what features it offers.

Session Strings Pro is a sample library that contains 48 GB of instrument and ensemble samples, recorded with four different microphone positions and 29 articulations. You can choose from four ensembles: full ensemble, four violins, three violas, two cellos, and two basses. You can also mix and match the instrument groups to create your own custom ensemble.

Session Strings Pro is designed to give you maximum control and flexibility over your string sound. You can adjust the amount of bow noise, choose between classic or pop instrument placements, experiment with close and wide microphone positions, or combine two ensembles for a full, widescreen sound. You can also use the built-in effects and EQ to shape your tone.

To use Session Strings Pro, you need to have Kontakt or Kontakt Player installed on your computer. You can then load Session Strings Pro as a Kontakt instrument in your DAW or standalone. Session Strings Pro comes with two types of presets: Performance and Production. Performance presets are optimized for playing with two hands on the keyboard, while Production presets allow you to assign key switches to change articulations on the fly.

One of the most powerful features of Session Strings Pro is the Animator. The Animator is a pattern-based arpeggiator that transforms the chords you play into lively rhythmic phrases. You can choose from over 150 presets or create your own patterns with a choice of articulations, note lengths, and time signatures. The Animator also syncs to your host tempo and follows your chord changes.

Session Strings Pro is a great choice for anyone who wants to add contemporary studio strings to their music. Whether you are making pop, RnB, soul, disco, or any other genre that requires smooth and dynamic strings, Session Strings Pro can deliver. Session Strings Pro is also easy to use and integrate into your workflow, thanks to its intuitive interface and flexible options.

If you want to learn more about Session Strings Pro, you can visit the official website of Native Instruments[^1^] or watch some demo videos on YouTube[^2^]. You can also download a free trial version of Session Strings Pro from Native Instruments[^3^] and try it out for yourself.

Session Strings Pro gives you a lot of options to customize your string sound and performance. You can access these options by clicking on the tabs at the top of the interface: Ensemble, Articulation, Animator, and FX/EQ.

The Ensemble tab lets you select the instrument group, the microphone position, and the instrument placement. You can also adjust the volume, pan, tuning, and stereo width of each instrument group. The Articulation tab lets you choose the articulation for each instrument group, as well as the attack, release, vibrato, and legato settings. You can also enable or disable the Smart Chord and Smart Voice Split features, which automatically assign the best voicing and articulation for your chords.

The Animator tab lets you activate and edit the Animator patterns. You can select a preset from the drop-down menu, or create your own by clicking on the Edit button. You can also adjust the swing, humanize, accent, and velocity settings of the Animator. The FX/EQ tab lets you apply effects and EQ to your string sound. You can choose from four effects: compressor, tape saturator, transient master, and convolution reverb. You can also use the four-band EQ to fine-tune your tone.

If you are interested in getting Session Strings Pro, you have several options. You can buy it as a standalone product from the Native Instruments website[^1^] for 299 EUR. You can also get it as part of the Komplete 13 bundle, which includes over 50 other instruments and effects for 599 EUR. Alternatively, you can subscribe to Komplete Start, which gives you access to Session Strings Pro and over 2000 other sounds for free.

Whichever option you choose, you will need to download and install Native Access, which is a software that manages your Native Instruments products and updates. You will also need to register your product with your serial number and activate it online or offline. Once you have done that, you can start using Session Strings Pro in your DAW or standalone.