Ben Osterhouse

Sospiro Strings is a Kontakt library for creating slow, emotive strings. It features 4 different length swells and 3 sustained articulations, recorded on bass, cello, viola, and violin.

Secco Strings is a highly customisable collection of Viola, Violin, Cello and Bass recordings. Each Instrument has 3 available articulations (Pizzicato, Peck and Bounce) and 3 Play Modes (Single Notes, Rhythm and Texture).

Pattern Strings offers a unique approach to ostinatos by providing a collection of tempo-synced rhythmic fragments.

Oscillation Strings is a Kontakt library which specializes in gentle repeated note swells. Everything has been programmed into one nki which provides intuitive access to everything.

A library of playable two-note slurs for creating expressive string textures. Play overlapping pairs of notes within a perfect 4th of each other to trigger the two-note slurs, or "ripples".

Sospiro Strings is a Kontakt library for creating slow, emotive strings. It features 4 different length swells and 3 sustained articulations, recorded on bass, cello, viola, and violin. Please note: The FULL version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or above is required. Not for Kontakt Player.

String Flow Viola samples a technique string players use, in which they quickly roll the bow across the strings to create an energetic, chordal texture.

String Flow Cello samples a technique string players use, in which they quickly roll the bow across the strings to create an energetic, chordal texture.

String Flow Violin samples a technique string players use, in which they quickly roll the bow across the strings to create an energetic, chordal texture.

Welcome to Shadow Strings, a darker side of the cello that can add suspense, mystery, and a sense of uniqueness to any of your compositions. Created by cello player and professional virtual instrument maker Ben Osterhouse (Osterhouse Sounds), this ground-breaking Kontakt sample library pushes the boundaries of traditional cello sounds to offer a rich tapestry of unconventional textures and effects.