Native Instruments – Stradivari Cello 2.0.0 (KONTAKT)
Rich, deep timbres.
Enjoy the stunning sound of the unique Stradivari “Stauffer” cello
Access precise recordings of virtuoso performances at the legendary Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona, Italy
Create realistic, expressive cello phrases with 20 articulations and dynamic, phase-locked crossfades
Stradivari Cello is part of the Cremona Quartet.
The unique sound of an Italian treasure
The STRADIVARI CELLO captures every detail and nuance of a beautiful centuries-old instrument in a modern instrument with advanced parameter controls. Built in 1700 by arguably the greatest luthier of all time, the Stradivarius “Stauffer” cello is renowned for its rich, warm tone – perfect for adding depth and personality to anything from classical string arrangements to modern electronic compositions.
Create Natural, Vibrant Performances
Velocity-aligned crossfades on long articulations eliminate phasing when moving between dynamic layers, ensuring smooth transitions between notes.
New in version 2.0: Vibrato with real performance recordings
State-of-the-art modeling of professional vibrato, enhanced with real performance recordings in pitched articulations, delivers incredibly authentic, emotional modulation with real-time control and automation.
Customise your tone
The low string fingerboard position provides a soothing, soft sound, while the high string fingerboard position is brighter and more energetic. You can also select the Smart fingerboard position, which automatically selects the fingerboard position closest to it. to other notes played, just like a true virtuoso cellist would.
A wealth of articulations
STRADIVARI CELLO offers 20 articulations, including long, short, expressive, dynamic and special. Use Virtuoso adaptive articulation to combine multiple articulations in real time to suit your performance.
Mix multiple mic positions
Place your cello in the ideal acoustic space. The multi-mic version of the instrument features mix faders that let you customise three separate mixes for up to 32 microphones. Mix the near, middle and far mic positions. The included second version of STRADIVARI CELLO provides a stereo mix that saves CPU and RAM resources, speeding up the workflow and allowing you to better concentrate on the composition.
A unique recording process
The sound of STRADIVARI CELLO was recorded using a specially selected combination of microphones and preamplifiers. The specially designed acoustic environment of the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi in Cremona. Every possible measure was taken to preserve the subtlest characteristics of this unique instrument, even the traffic near the auditorium was stopped during the recording.
The Violin Museum, located in Cremona, the birthplace of these precious instruments, displays rare and priceless historical instruments spanning several centuries and reflecting the rich tradition of Cremonese artisan instrument making.
The Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium, designed by Italian architect Giorgio Palù with the help of acoustic pioneer Yasuhisa Toyota, was specially built to ensure that every fine detail of the stringed instruments sounds their best.
The sounds of the Stradivari cello were recorded by a virtuoso performer from different microphone positions to capture all the possible timbres of the instrument.
About e-instruments
e-instruments, responsible for the production of session string instruments and session brass instruments, relies on highly detailed instrument sampling. With the Stradivari Cello, the e-instruments team has captured the unique beauty of the original instrument by recording it in an ideal acoustic space using high-quality recording equipment. The skilled musician flawlessly played every note on all strings, allowing you to achieve an authentic cello sound in your next project.
Features
Harness the stunning, rich sounds of this beautifully preserved cello created by world-renowned master Antonio Stradivari.
Shape vibrato in real time with velocity and intensity modeling – now combined with recorded vibrato on key articulations for the best of both worlds.
Choose from 20 articulations – Long, Short, Expressive, Dynamic and Special – all with three legato transitions. Use Virtuoso Articulation to automatically combine multiple articulations in real time.
Shape the sound and control the ambience by blending the relative levels of microphone positions. Use stereo mixing to let you focus on your composition.
Since the latest version 1.3.0 release is presented as an installer, not an unpacked library, it was decided to release version 2.0.0 in full, rather than as an update.
However, if you are already using version 1.3.0, the following folders and files will be needed to upgrade:
Documentation
Instruments
Samples/Stradivari Cello Flex Vib.nkc
Samples/Stradivari Cello True Vib.nkc
Samples/Stradivari Cello_3.nkc Samples
/Stradivari Cello_6.nkc Samples/Stradivari
Cello_9.nkc Samples/Stradivari Cello_12.nkc Samples/ Stradivari Cello_13.nkc Samples /Stradivari Cello_14.nkc Samples/Stradivari Cello Flex Vib.nkr Samples/Stradivari Cello True Vib.nkr Samples /Stradivari Cello_12.nkx Samples/Stradivari Cello_13.nkx Samples/Stradivari Cello_14.nkx Snapshots Stradivari Cello.nicnt
Version 2.0.0 (2025-08-04)
Minimum required Kontakt version is 7.10.0.
Added:
New vibrato samples, as well as a new Stradivari Cello 2.0 folder with two instrument types: Flex Vibrato and True Vibrato
Flex Vibrato instruments retain the signature vibrato modeled on live performance, but now with improved sound design and refined legato transitions for an even smoother sound. The original instruments remain unchanged and remain fully compatible with existing projects
True Vibrato instruments include the Virtuoso, Sustain, and Marcato articulations with naturally executed vibrato, as well as all previously available articulations such as Shorts and Expressive
Version 1.3.0 (2023-09-14)
Added:
NKS2 navigation support
Version 1.2.0 (2021-10-26)
Improved:
Number of key switch slots increased to 32 Fixed:
A bug where pressing multiple notes at the same time caused the sound to freeze
