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Sonokinetic Sultan Strings Kontakt Library: A Comprehensive Review
Final verdict: is it “better”?
- Yes – if you write for Middle Eastern, Ottoman, Balkan, or cinematic ethnic fusion (e.g., Dune, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, historical dramas).
- No – if you need a primary orchestral string library for Western classical, pop arrangements, or agile legato melody lines.
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Octave Overdubs: Each phrase includes an octaved overdub recorded separately, allowing you to easily "fatten" the sound or build tension by layering different registers. Yes – if you write for Middle Eastern,
If you are looking for alternatives or trying to see if it’s "better" than modern options, consider these points from KVR Audio and MusicTech: Sultan Drums - Sample libraries and Virtual Instruments Introduction to Sonokinetic Sultan Strings Octave Overdubs :
- It does not do Western classical legato. If you need Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, use CSS or Berlin Strings. Sultan Strings has a specific vocal, nasal tone. That tone is beautiful for maqam, but jarring for Mozart.
- The phrase library is deep but finite. You cannot edit the individual notes inside a pre-recorded phrase. If you need total micro-control, you must use the multi-sampled patches (which are excellent, but less "magical").
- RAM usage is heavy. The phrase engine loads multiple round-robins per key. On a 16GB laptop, you will need to purge unused samples.
Stick to standard libraries if:
