Liikkuva by Pulse Audio

Discover the allure of Liikkuva by Pulse Audio, a meticulously crafted string textures sample library designed to capture the evocative essence of modern Scandinavian soundtracks. Inspired by the sonic landscapes of acclaimed productions like The Killing, Wallander, and Bordertown, Liikkuva (pronounced “Lee Koo Vah”) offers a range of high and low string articulations perfect for creating scores with a distinct sense of movement and evolution.

Unleash the Authentic "Scandi Sound": Liikkuva delivers the signature "Scandi" or "Nordic" sound characterized by its subtle, undulating string textures. This library was created by recording a small string orchestra with no violas, resulting in a unique sonic profile with a boomy bottom, airy top, and a silky quality that scoops out the mid-range. These strings possess a soft, delicate airiness and a distinctly raw, icy tone, offering an intimate and organic sound perfect for modern drama.

Reflecting the Nordic Landscape: The string textures within Liikkuva beautifully reflect the cold, bleak, and empty yet captivating landscapes of Scandinavian countries. Whether you're crafting cold, dreary underscore or more warm and shimmering tracks, Liikkuva provides the emotional depth your sonic soundscapes need.

A Wealth of Expressive Articulations: Explore a diverse palette of nuanced, moving sounds with Liikkuva's comprehensive range of textured string techniques in both high and low strings. Available articulations include:

• Harmonics: Produce clear, bell-like, ethereal high-pitched tones.
• Molto Flautando: Achieve a flute-like, whispery, delicate, and ethereal sound with a very soft, airy bowing technique.
• Molto Flautando Bowed Vibrato: Create a sharp, metallic tone with a haunting vibrato by playing very close to the bridge with intense vibrato.
• Molto Sul Pont Bowed Vibrato: Similar to Molto Flautando Bowed Vibrato, producing a sharp, metallic tone with an intense and haunting vibrato effect.
• Molto Sul Pont Tremolo: Generate a trembling, metallic sound with heightened intensity through rapid back-and-forth bowing near the bridge.
• Octave Sweeps: Produce a fluid sweeping effect across the instrument's range by gliding smoothly between octaves.
• Plucks Alternating: Create rhythmic, percussive textures by alternating between different strings or pitches with a plucking technique.
• Ricochet Soundscape: Add a dynamic, textured layer with a rhythmic, bouncing sound created by bouncing the bow off the strings.
• Sirens: Achieve a dramatic, oscillating effect by gliding smoothly up and down in pitch, mimicking a siren's wail.
• Spiccato Soundscape: Introduce rhythmic interest with a staccato, textured sound using a light, short bouncing bow stroke.
• Sul Pont: Emphasize higher harmonics with a bright, glassy, focused, and penetrating tone by playing near the bridge.
• Sul Tasto: Craft subtle, delicate passages with a soft, muted tone that has a warm, gentle quality by bowing over the fingerboard.
• Tremolo Soundscape: Build tension and energy with a shimmering, continuous sound created by rapid back-and-forth bowing.
• Varied Tremolo: Develop evolving textures with shifting intensity and character by combining different speeds and dynamics of tremolo.

Recorded with Intimacy and Depth: The strings were recorded in a beautiful church in Zagreb, Croatia, using an assortment of Rode ribbon and AKG/Neumann condensers. Three microphone positions – Close, Mid & Far – offer maximum sonic flexibility, allowing you to dial in a dry, up-close sound or a more shimmering distant mix. This meticulous recording process ensures every note resonates with raw, organic depth.

Intuitive and Minimalist Interface: Liikkuva features a simple, easy-to-use GUI with a minimalist set of controls. The interface includes:

• 3 Mic Positions: Close, Mid, Far for versatile mixing.
• Release Volume Knob: Control the level of the release samples.
• Reverb: Adjust the length and mix of the built-in Kontakt convolution reverb.
• Dynamic Slider: Crossfade between dynamic layers for expressive performances.
• Sus Attack & Decay: Control the attack and decay times of the sustain samples.
• Rel Attack & Decay: Control the attack and decay times of the release samples for natural fade-ins and fade-outs.
• Random Start: Randomize the start position of looped samples for a more human feel and to avoid phasing issues.

Praised by Composers: Liikkuva has received a perfect 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 13 customer ratings. Users praise its beautiful sound, unique articulations, ease of use, and ability to achieve the sought-after "Scandi Sound". One verified owner noted it as a "must-have list for string libraries," especially for underscoring films or games. Another highlighted its ability to add "kinetic dynamics" when layered with other string libraries.

Specifications:

• Patches: 14 Low Strings patches and 14 High Strings patches.
• Microphone Positions: Close, Mid & Far.
• Recording Environment: Large church for a lush and cinematic sound.
• Size: 10GB (approximately 15GB of space required – 5GB compressed, 10GB extracted).
• Memory: 4GB of RAM required.

Requirements:

• Software: Requires the FULL retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. NOT compatible with Kontakt Player.

Ideal for: Film, TV, and game composers seeking wide-ranging textured string articulations for dark cinematic underscore and modern minimalist film scores requiring subtle and evocative movement.

Unlock the captivating world of Scandinavian string textures with Liikkuva and add a unique emotional depth to your compositions. Don't miss out on this inspiring and essential library for creating truly moving sonic landscapes.