Summary

Abbey Road Two: Iconic Strings Professional is an orchestral plugin by Spitfire Audio that captures the iconic string sound from Abbey Road Studio Two. It offers a detailed string quintet instrument with extensive control, multiple microphone positions, and a prestigious vintage signal path.

Features

• Comprehensive string quintet including 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass.
• Recorded with world-class players and Grammy-winning engineer Sam Okell at Abbey Road Studio Two.
• Over 290 GB of sample content featuring essential and advanced playing techniques, both solo and ensemble.
• Twelve professionally mixed signals: 2 modern mixes, 2 vintage REDD desk mixes, 8 microphone positions for detailed sound customization.
• Intuitive, award-winning plugin interface by Spitfire Audio.
• Includes the new Arranger tool for custom ensemble voicings and quick musical idea generation.
• Access to classic vintage sounds with the studio’s EMT plate and Studio Two Echo Chamber reverbs.
• Available as AAX, AU, VST plugins, and standalone on macOS and Windows platforms.

Signal Path and Sound Quality

The plugin uses a pristine, one-of-a-kind signal path from Abbey Road Studio Two, including vintage equipment like the J37 tape machine and REDD desk, along with iconic microphones such as Neumann u47s, KM54, and M50s. This historic signal chain delivers broadcast-ready, highly expressive orchestral strings.

Who is it for?

This plugin is targeted at composers, producers, and musicians seeking the authentic sound of Abbey Road’s Studio Two strings with professional flexibility and playability, suitable for music production and scoring.