Session Strings Pro 2 Explained

Eli Krantzberg presents an in-depth video tutorial series on the sequel to Native Instruments Session Strings Pro, Session Strings Pro 2! Learn all about this impressive virtual instrument and how to get the most of it for your songs and productions.

Videos
The Big Picture (06:35) - Eli welcomes you and gives an overview what this instrument is all about, and how the interface is laid out.
Switching Articulations (09:09) - Discover four different ways to trigger multiple articulations throughout a performance which include Key Switching, MIDI CC Switching, Velocity Switching, and Pitch Bend Switching.
Working with the Rhythm Animator (08:33) - See how this feature is used to create rhythmic phrases from sustained notes or chords, and explore ways to edit and control the patterns that are generated.
Rhythm Animator Patterns & Sets (05:09) - Learn how to create with the library of patterns and sets (collections of patterns) that work with the Session Strings Pro 2 Rhythm Animator.
Rhythm Animator Hidden Tips (04:05) - See a cool way to sustain and mute individual steps within a pattern by using Velocity values of 0 and Articulation ID 0.
The Phrase Animator (07:30) - Eli now reveals how to use this playback mode to generate phrases that will follow your chords, including ways of modifying and varying the collections of patterns.
Smart Voice Split (04:11) - Hear how this feature is used to automatically split the notes you play across the four different string sections in a realistic manner.
Smart Chords (09:06) - The Smart Chord function lets you play full chords by pressing one or two keys on your external MIDI controller keyboard. Discover ways of using it in conjunction with Smart Voice Split, the Rhythm Animator, and shifting tonal centrs.
Effects, the Mixer, & Settings (10:46) - Wrapping it up, Eli showcases the modern sonic colors that are available in the Effects View, as well as how the Mixer View is used to sub-mix each instrument in the sections. Finally, learn how the Settings Window is used to control how the overall instrument performs and responds to incoming MIDI messages.