Virtuoso Ensembles by Kirk Hunter Studios

Virtuoso Ensembles is an epic, all-in-one virtual orchestral collection specifically engineered for rapid music composition, live performance, and final production. Developed for the Native Instruments Kontakt engine, it distills the essence of a full symphonic orchestra into a streamlined, highly playable instrument that puts the power of a conductor right at your fingertips.

Whether you are a mobile composer sketching on a laptop or a producer needing instant, massive cinematic sounds without the massive CPU hit, Virtuoso Ensembles delivers a premium, upfront sound in an incredibly efficient 2.5 GB footprint.

The "Conductor's" Workflow

At the heart of Virtuoso Ensembles is its unique "Four Section" mapping logic. You can load an entire instrument family (Strings, Brass, or Woodwinds) into a single interface and map up to four separate sections across your keyboard.

• Custom Splits & Layers: Want the cellos and basses rumbling in the lower octaves while the violins and violas soar at the top? Simply drag the range sliders to create your own custom orchestral maps.
• Instant Visual Feedback: Dynamic LED indicators show you exactly which sections are active and which keys are being triggered in real-time.
• Total Mix Control: Act as the conductor by independently controlling the volume, panning, and polyphony (Legato or Poly modes) of each individual section to achieve the perfect stereo image.

Groundbreaking Realism with IntervaLive®

Say goodbye to rigid, synthetic phrasing. Virtuoso Ensembles utilizes Kirk Hunter’s proprietary IntervaLive® scripting technology to manufacture realistic transitional intervals when you slur or overlap notes. Raising the pitch wheel dynamically alters the intensity of the slur, allowing you to easily perform everything from subtle, natural note connections to sweeping, dramatic portamentos.

What’s Included in the Orchestra?

Virtuoso Ensembles isn't just a string library; it’s a complete symphonic powerhouse featuring over 4,400 samples:

• Epic Strings: A meticulously balanced section of 16 Violins, 12 Violas, 12 Cellos, and 6 Double Basses. Features a dedicated "1st 8va" slider to instantly force the first violins to play an octave higher for brilliant, soaring melodies.
• Powerhouse Brass: Pre-balanced for modern cinematic scoring, featuring 4 Trumpets, 6 French Horns, 4 Trombones, and 2 Tubas. Perfect for aggressive fanfares and massive "power chords".
• Lyrical Woodwind Solos: Designed to cut through the mix with 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, and a Bassoon/Contrabassoon pair.
• Auxiliary & Percussion Palette: Take your tracks to the next level with Epic Hits and Rolls (featuring Giant Metal Logs, Drumbles, Darbukas, and Piatti), a deeply sampled Tympani section (23", 26", and 30" drums), an elegant Church Choir, and a pristine 7-foot Yamaha G5 Piano with sophisticated sustain pedal effects.