Sonokinetic provides two main ways to use the library, and this is where the value lies:
If you produce music for documentaries set in the Ottoman Empire, video games like Assassin's Creed: Revelations, or cinematic world music, Sonokinetic Sultan Strings is irreplaceable. No other library offers that specific sliding, emotive kemençe-like string sound.
Regarding the "Extra Quality... Kontakt Patched" pursuit:
The original release had occasional "zipper noise" during interval shifts. An extra quality patched version refines the crossfades between dynamic layers, creating a butter-smooth connection between phrases. This is essential for slow, emotional cues.
Game composers need responsive patches that don’t crash under MIDI CC automation. A patched version handles thousands of program changes (keyswitches) per minute without memory leaks.
Imagine a caravan scene in a Dune-like desert. The patched legato allows you to weave long, melancholic lines without jarring edits. Extra quality ensures the rasp of the horsehair on gut strings is audible, not masked by digital artifacts.
Before we discuss the "patched" and "extra quality" aspects, let’s establish the baseline. Sonokinetic BV is renowned for phrase-based orchestral libraries. Unlike standard string libraries that offer individual notes, Sultan Strings focuses on pre-recorded phrases—authentic melodic gestures, ornaments, runs, and bows played by a real ensemble of strings (violins, violas, cellos, and basses) tuned to traditional Middle Eastern scales (Maqamat).
Out of the box, Sultan Strings excels at:
The core issue? Some users report that the raw, unpatched version can suffer from minor legato bumps, volume inconsistencies between phrases, and occasional Kontakt scripting lag.