Oscillation Strings

Oscillation Strings by Ben Osterhouse is a Kontakt instrument library built around gentle, repeating string swells. Dry, close-miked recordings of violin, viola, cello and bass are layered in pairs for an intimate chamber sound, making it a natural fit for understated film cues, ambient arrangements and expressive song backing. Tempo-synced eighth-, quarter- and half-note patterns provide different levels of movement, with half- and double-speed options to help avoid excessive stretching. Attack and decay controls select distinct recorded swells rather than simply reshaping volume, while Expression mode lets you phrase passages manually with the mod wheel. Polyphonic legato adapts transitions to your playing, offering decisive bow changes or smoother, romantic portamento. Per-note compression softens dramatic volume differences, and sample-purging options help manage RAM. It suits producers and composers who want evolving string textures with detailed phrasing control.