The following is reprinted from: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may06/articles/recordingstrings.htm You can mike up a string section in many different ways, but which one sounds best? We explain the theory behind the most popular mic techniques and then record several of them on a real string session so that you can let your ears decide. By Hugh Robjohns   The quality and realism of […]

The following is reprinted from: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar08/articles/stringsinahurry.htm Whether you’re recording real players or using samples, our in-depth guide is your key to polished and authentic-sounding strings. Mike Senior There was a time when lush-sounding string overdubs were one of the hallmarks of a big-budget production, and while there’s still nothing that quite matches the sound of a real string orchestra, these […]

Producers/composers who contact us online are typically looking for a very fast turnaround time and want us to stay within the lowest possible budget. We make things affordable by consolidating session player and studio costs to a very small and highly skilled overdub team. If you have time however and have a budget that justifies hiring more players, we can […]

Great String Parts On A Budget …And In A Hurry! Published in SOS March 2008 Print article: Close window Technique : Composing / Arranging   Whether you’re recording real players or using samples, our in-depth guide is your key to polished and authentic-sounding strings.     Mike Senior   There was a time when lush-sounding string overdubs were one of the […]