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The Definitive Modern Cinematic Ensemble Strings

Instant Cinematic Sound | Instant Blockbuster Feel

With a modern Hollywood sound, Areia is a serenely intelligent string instrument. A wide range of articulations including True Legato gives you the tools you need to quickly arrange sweeping sections of gloriously emotive music.
Areia is a cinematic ensemble strings software instrument made for Kontakt Player. Areia combines the most sought after features into one single product: detailed realism with expressive emotion and range, and a modern Hollywood sound – all the way from delicate and soft, to aggressive and epic.

Amazing out-of-the-box sound, for any genre!

Wide Range of Articulations

Wide Range of Applications

Fits instantly

With the large number of articulations that are available for each section, you’ll be able to tackle any type of project.

Areia is modern but it can be soft, it can be lush. So whether you need in-your-face aggressive strings or lush, sordino strings, Areia will have you covered.

The mic positions as well as the available pre-mixed mics (Classic and Modern) will make it easy for you to blend Areia into your projects. From pop music to hybrid action film score, it can do it all.

JUST ADDED: FREE Performance Legato Update with v1.2

3 Newly Recorded Legato Types

Intuitive Performance Legato

Bug Fixes + Refined Patch Layout

Over 76000 new samples gives access to 3 brand-new legato types, including Fingered, Rebowed and Portamento

All 3 of these new legatos are available in 1, intuative instrument, with the ability to velocity switch between each one. The result? Astounding realism with incredible versatility.

A completely redesigned patch structure now combines all of the core articulations into 1 instrument, for further flexibility and sense of individuality. And don’t worry, a legacy patch structure is still available!

Areia V1.2 Walkthrough

Crossgrade Offers

If you have purchased a license for Jaeger or Nucleus through the staging.audioimperia.com webstore you are eligible for a $100 crossgrade credit for Areia. This cross grade credit will be added to your products automatically, and will appear in both your shop and product pages.

Want to Know Even More?

  • Nothing beats the nuances and subtleties of real Con Sordino samples. Con Sordino was recorded for Sustained for all the instrument sections, in three dynamics, vibrato and non-vibrato. Additionally, emulated Con Sordino is offered for the rest of the articulations.

  • We recorded two types of spiccato phrases: Slow and Fast repetitions, and then we built multi-samples out of them. The result: the most realistic and playable spiccatos you will ever try.

  • For the first time in a strings sample library, you can play Measured Tremolo at any tempo, without any time-stretching. Either sequenced or as playable multi-samples. And we didn’t stop there: you can also add accents in sequenced mode, and save/load accent presets.

  • A magnificent set of players, an incredibly balanced room, state of the art equipment, and an exceptional team of sound engineers. Mix all of that together and you get the authentic sound of Hollywood. Right at your fingertips.

  • In true Audio Imperia style, we provide you with some really unique sound design elements to enhance your experience of the library.

  • Sometimes you just need to sketch out ideas quickly, and while key-switching is a great tool for expression, it can be quite time-consuming. That is where our Performance Patches come in.

  • High standards of quality – that is our foundation. All of our sample libraries are meticulously handcrafted, and every single sample is treated like a gem: carefully polished to accentuate their brilliance. This ensures you a buttery-smooth experience when making music. Carefully synced sample-starts and standardized pre-pads mean that your performances will never be out of sync, while providing maximum realism.

KEY FEATURES

AT A GLANCE

  • True Hollywood sound - all the way from delicate and soft, to aggressive and epic.
  • 4 mic positions and 2 ready-to-go mixes (Classic + Modern).
  • Individual Instrument Sections, Pre-Orchestrated Ensembles, and Full Ensembles.
  • Wide range of articulations.
  • Multiple types of True Legato for all instruments.
  • Approximately 68 GB installed (NCW format).
  • Made for the free Kontakt Player, Version 6.2.2 or higher.
  • NKS compatible.

The Full Details: What’s Included

16 Violins

10 Viola

6 Celli

4 Double Basses

  • Legato + 3 NEW LEGATOS
    • Refingered Legato
    • Rebowed Legato
    • Portamento
  • Sustained (NV-V)
  • Sustained Con Sord (NV-V)
  • Harmonics
  • Spiccato Fast
  • Spiccato Slow
  • Staccato
  • Marcato Short
  • Marcato Long
  • Pizzicato
  • Tremolo
  • Tremolo Sul Pont
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone

Measured Tremolo

  • Legato + 3 NEW LEGATOS
    • Refingered Legato
    • Rebowed Legato
    • Portamento
  • Sustained (NV-V)
  • Sustained Con Sord (NV-V)
  • Harmonics
  • Spiccato Fast
  • Spiccato Slow
  • Staccato
  • Marcato Short
  • Marcato Long
  • Pizzicato
  • Tremolo
  • Tremolo Sul Pont
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Legato + 3 NEW LEGATOS
    • Refingered Legato
    • Rebowed Legato
    • Portamento
  • Sustained (NV-V)
  • Sustained Con Sord (NV-V)
  • Harmonics
  • Spiccato Fast
  • Spiccato Slow
  • Staccato
  • Marcato Short
  • Marcato Long
  • Pizzicato
  • Tremolo
  • Tremolo Sul Pont
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone

Measured Tremolo

  • Legato + 3 NEW LEGATOS
    • Refingered Legato
    • Rebowed Legato
    • Portamento
  • Sustained (NV-V)
  • Sustained Con Sord (NV-V)
  • Harmonics
  • Spiccato Fast
  • Spiccato Slow
  • Staccato
  • Marcato Short
  • Marcato Long
  • Pizzicato
  • Tremolo
  • Tremolo Sul Pont
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone

Mic Techniques

  • Spot
  • Decca Tree
  • Wide
  • Far

Mic Mixes

  • Classic Mix
  • Modern Mix

Dynamic Layers

  • 3 in Legato Articulations
  • Up to 3 in Long Articulations
  • Up to 3 in Short Articulations
  • 3 in Measured Tremolo

Round Robins

  • 1 in Legato Articulations
  • 1 in Long Articulation
  • Up to 9 in Short Articulations
  • 16 in Measured Tremolo