The EastWest Hollywood Strings 2 library provides you with a highly nuanced selection of stringed instruments to add cinematic quality and emotion to your compositions. Recorded in EastWest Studio 2, the same iconic room used for major film and TV scores, these string samples capture the grit, depth and air of each note with unparalleled detail. With 21 players in a tight ensemble and three separate microphone positions for each instrument, plus main, mid-field and surround mics, you have unprecedented control over shaping your strings.

Intimate yet Powerful

While massive string sections have their place, Hollywood Strings 2 provides a more focused, intimate sound that can convey subtle emotion or pierce through dense arrangements. The players were recorded closer than ever before, allowing you to capture every harmonic and articulation. Whether you need delicate passages or commanding fortissimos, this library delivers the nuance and power you require.

Tailor the Sound With Multiple Mics

With six adjustable microphone positions, you can sculpt these strings to perfection. The close mics provide an in-your-face tone rich in detail. Balance in the mid and surround mics for a more ambient quality. You may also opt to mute certain mics for a bone-dry studio sound. There are no limits to the depth and dimension you can achieve.

Find the Right Mood

Three Mood options—Soft, Classic and Epic—make it easy to match these strings to your composition's needs. The Soft mood provides a detailed, intimate tone for delicate writing. The Classic mood captures a traditional studio orchestra sound. Additionally, the Epic mood generates a bold, cinematic quality with all 21 players stacked in octaves. Simply select your Mood and Hollywood Strings 2 molds itself to fit your vision.

Meticulously Crafted for Realism

With over 160GB of sampled content, Hollywood Strings 2 offers extraordinarily authentic articulations, including the best playable trills and runs ever recorded. All sections—from six First Violins to three Double Basses—were captured with exacting detail. First Violins deliver a laser-focused spiccato and lyrical legato. Second Violins provide support through doubling and harmonizing. Violas resonate with an earthy, brilliant tone. Celli range from sonorous lows to brilliant highs and Double Basses lend power and richness. Together, they form full string ensemble patches for filling any frequency range.