Strings

AudioThing's Strings is a Kontakt-based instrument library that transforms acoustic string recordings into a versatile toolkit for contemporary production. Built from samples of unconventional string sources - including a Tenayo AutoHarp, Romanian toy harp, ukulele, Chinese violin, and bass guitar - the instrument collection moves beyond straightforward playback toward textural experimentation and sound design.

The library comprises 50 Kontakt instruments and 50 individual samples at 24-bit / 44.1kHz resolution, totaling 158 MB. Rather than emulating orchestral strings, AudioThing focuses on synthetic interpretations: synths, pads, soundscapes, and drones derived from the source material. Each patch assigns the modulation wheel to context-specific parameters, enabling real-time timbral control during performance.

This approach suits producers working in electronic, ambient, and experimental domains where acoustic authenticity matters less than sonic character and malleability. The inclusion of atypical string instruments - particularly the toy harp and AutoHarp - yields harmonic textures unlikely from traditional string libraries, useful for scoring, background design work, and sound art applications.

The instrument's strength lies in its specificity rather than breadth. It excels as a supplementary tool alongside conventional string libraries, particularly for designers seeking distinctive tonal color without extensive processing. The WAV export option provides flexibility for integration into non-Kontakt workflows, though the library assumes familiarity with Kontakt's instrument editing environment.

Strings represents a considered alternative to mainstream string instruments, prioritizing textural depth over comprehensive orchestration.