BML Sable Strings was the flagship "small string" section of Spitfire’s original modular orchestral series, recorded at Air Lyndhurst Hall in London. It is a chamber strings library (approx. 4,3,2,1,1 players), renowned for its detail, clarity, and intimate yet lush sound.
Sable V1.1 is the "raw, classic" version – slightly more character but less polished. 10. Conclusion Spitfire Audio BML Sable Strings V1.1 is a highly detailed, warm, and nimble chamber strings library that set a benchmark in 2010s sampling. While discontinued and superseded by Spitfire Chamber Strings, owners of the original often prefer its slightly more "vintage" sound and raw dynamic range.
9/10 Rating (today, vs. modern alternatives): 7/10 (character still unique, but feature-set dated).
| Articulation Type | Description | |----------------|-------------| | | Fingered legato with portamento sliding, speed-controlled by velocity. | | Longs | Sustains with no vibrato, progressive vibrato, and con sordino (muted). | | Shorts | Spiccato, Pizzicato, Bartók Pizz, Col Legno, Staccato, Marcato. | | Tremolo | Measured and unmeasured. | | Trills | Half-step and whole-step. | | Harmonics | Artificial and natural (flautando-like). | | Flautando | Flute-like overblown sound (very distinctive). | | FX | Scrapes, seagulls, col legno battuto, etc. |
BML Sable Strings was the flagship "small string" section of Spitfire’s original modular orchestral series, recorded at Air Lyndhurst Hall in London. It is a chamber strings library (approx. 4,3,2,1,1 players), renowned for its detail, clarity, and intimate yet lush sound.
Sable V1.1 is the "raw, classic" version – slightly more character but less polished. 10. Conclusion Spitfire Audio BML Sable Strings V1.1 is a highly detailed, warm, and nimble chamber strings library that set a benchmark in 2010s sampling. While discontinued and superseded by Spitfire Chamber Strings, owners of the original often prefer its slightly more "vintage" sound and raw dynamic range. Spitfire Audio LLP BML Sable Strings FULL V1.1 KONTAKT
9/10 Rating (today, vs. modern alternatives): 7/10 (character still unique, but feature-set dated). BML Sable Strings was the flagship "small string"
| Articulation Type | Description | |----------------|-------------| | | Fingered legato with portamento sliding, speed-controlled by velocity. | | Longs | Sustains with no vibrato, progressive vibrato, and con sordino (muted). | | Shorts | Spiccato, Pizzicato, Bartók Pizz, Col Legno, Staccato, Marcato. | | Tremolo | Measured and unmeasured. | | Trills | Half-step and whole-step. | | Harmonics | Artificial and natural (flautando-like). | | Flautando | Flute-like overblown sound (very distinctive). | | FX | Scrapes, seagulls, col legno battuto, etc. | Sable V1
