Summary

Igudesman Solo Violin is a virtual instrument designed to capture the unique playing style and techniques of violinist and composer Aleksey Igudesman. It provides a wide range of articulations and experimental sounds derived from an 18th-century violin recorded at Teldex Scoring Stage, Berlin.

Unique Features

• Incorporates unconventional articulations and playing techniques reflecting Aleksey Igudesman's style.
• Includes experimental and distorted sounds mimicking electric guitar fuzz and synth leads.
• Multiple microphone positions from close to surround for flexible mixing.
• Tempo-synced rhythmic patches for quick addition of movement.
• Supports seamless system resource management via microphone merging.

Functions and Articulations

• Neo-electric articulations with fiery, distorted tones created by bow pressure near the bridge.
• Standard articulations including vibratos, pitch-shifting pizzicatos, Klezmer tones, and unusual effects from an electric milk frother.
• Rhythmic patterns sampled at various tempos and dynamics for composition support.
• Percussive, atonal effects such as scratches, chops, and glissandi to add tension and unique sounds.

Technical Details

• Recorded with 34 GB of sample data (14 GB compressed).
• High-quality 24-bit / 48 kHz samples.
• Runs in Orchestral Tools' free SINEplayer (latest version required).
• Compatible with Mac (macOS 10.15 or higher) and Windows 10 with specified hardware requirements.
• Supported formats: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX.

Artist Background

Aleksey Igudesman is a virtuoso violinist, composer, and provocateur known for creativity and collaborations with top-tier film composers like Hans Zimmer. This instrument captures his energetic and unorthodox style played on a rare early 18th century violin.