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Lyrical Cello Phrases

Product Summary

If you’ve ever wanted to harness the massive emotional force a cello contains, Lyrical Cello Phrases delivers exactly that—without booking studio time. This Kontakt instrument puts a world-class cellist at your fingertips, letting you inject authentic, expressive string performances into your compositions the moment inspiration strikes. It’s built for composers who need high-quality sound that keeps pace with their creative flow.

Sonuscore developed this library in direct response to composer feedback: they wanted an instrument that combined the expressivity of a real performer with workflow speed. The result is a phrase-based tool that empowers you to launch projects with immediate impact. Every phrase was performed by Mátyás Ölveti—a cellist whose credits include The Elder Scrolls Online—ensuring professional-grade articulation and emotional depth across every note.

The library includes over 70 freely combinable phrases spread across 10 themes in all keys, plus 2 bonus themes for extra versatility. You’re not locked into rigid loops; instead, you can mix, match, and layer phrases to build unique arrangements that feel organic and intentional. For moments when you need to play melodies freely, the included legato instrument offers two selectable note lengths, giving you precise control over phrasing and dynamics.

Everything runs inside the full version of Native Instruments’ Kontakt (5.6.8 or higher), delivering studio-ready sound with minimal setup. Whether you’re scoring film, producing ambient textures, or adding emotional weight to a pop arrangement, Lyrical Cello Phrases gives you a reliable, inspiring tool that respects your time and elevates your output.

Key Features

Visual

• Clean, intuitive Kontakt interface designed for quick navigation during creative sessions

Control

• Freely combinable phrases let you build custom arrangements without rigid loop constraints
• Legato instrument with two selectable note lengths for expressive, playable melodies

Processing

• 70+ professionally performed phrases across 10 themes in all keys, plus 2 bonus themes
• Recorded by cellist Mátyás Ölveti for authentic articulation and emotional depth
• Requires full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher

Workflow

• Launch compositions faster with pre-crafted, emotionally resonant phrases
• Combine creative freedom with real-instrument expressivity at the speed of thought
• Ideal for film scoring, ambient production, and any project needing authentic cello presence

System Compatibility

• FULL VERSION of Native Instruments’ KONTAKT Version 5.6.8 or higher
• Mac OSX.10.9 or higher, Intel Core 2 Duo
• Windows 7 or higher, Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2
• 4GB RAM
• at least 3.05GB of free hard disc space