Best Service's Chris Hein Solo Violin EXtended is a virtual instrument powered by the included Native Instruments Kontakt Player to give you the sound of—and precise control over—a Modern solo violin, an antique Italian violin, a French violin, and an Original 1826 violin. This 9.4GB library comprises over 34,000 samples, affording you 38 articulations, four dynamic layers of legato transition, as well as phase alignment of all samples to provide smooth, inaudible crossfading among eight separate velocity layers.

All four instruments are offered as EX instruments, which are optimized for playability and performance with fast load times and low memory requirements. In addition to the usual articulations such as legato and portamento, Chris Hein brings you special effects and more esoteric articulations, allowing experimental musicians and film composers to explore the possibilities of flautando, flageolets, and ponticello. The special effects provided are bolstered by an internal DSP rack housed within the Kontakt instrument. This sample library is compatible with both Mac and Windows platforms. It can run in standalone mode, or operate within VST, AU, or AAX formats.

For Owners of Solo Violin 1.0 / 1.1    4 Solo Violin Instruments    Low CPU Usage EX Instruments    9.4GB Library, Over 34,000 Samples    38 Articulations    4 Legato Transitions, 8 Velocity Layers    DSP Effects Rack    Close Mic'd, Impulse Reverberation    Includes NI Kontakt Player    Mac/Windows, Standalone, AU, VST, AAX

• Four hand-picked violins, all with a unique sound and played by professional studio musicians
• Instruments were recorded with great care and detail
• EX instruments are optimized for playability and performance
• EX instruments save your computer resources, while giving you access to all articulations for authentic performances
• Latest NI Kontakt Player included, no extra software required
• Compatible with Kontakt full version (available separately)

• Modern violin (full and EX version): High-fidelity sound with extreme dynamic and a precise, clear tone
• Italian violin (full and EX version): Antique and precious Italian violin made by Augusto Pollastri—old, noble wood produces warm and rich sound
• French violin (EX instrument)
• Original 1826 violin (EX instrument)

• All samples have been close mic'd for the driest sound possible
• Two impulse responses power two different reverbs allowing you to adapt the instrument to match a variety of room ambiences
• Dedicated convolution engines allows for the creation of arbitrary acoustic environments

• All samples are fully aligned in phase
• Provides seamless transitions of dynamic layers without sonic degradation

• Ensemble Maker allows you to turn the solo instrument into an ensemble, while taking advantage of all available articulations
• Multis with preset stereo image and fine detuning for an intense ensemble effect

• Use the clean start configuration to load an instrument with a sustain variation
• Add further articulations and functions any time as needed 
• Saves on CPU and boosts productivity and efficiency on small mobile production system

• Offers a selection of 102 attack shapes
• Allows you to call up to twelve matching short sample variations (Shorts) along with each sustain articulation
• Provides the corresponding correct attack behavior and a note end that perfectly matches the note length

• True legato in up to four dynamic layers for short and long note variations
• Provides realistic note transitions

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many cameras can it support? I use multiple cameras with a switcher for my broadcast in the field. Can it connect with that setup?

A: The LiveU Solo SDI/HDMI Video/Audio Encoder has one HDMI and SDI input. A switcher that routes multiples cameras into one program feed is supported.

Q: 2. What would be the easiest way to hook one of these up to a TV?

A: The HoverCam Solo Spark II Document Camera (BH # HOHCSSII) will connect easily via the included USB cable to a computer, which would then be connected back to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Q: 3. Whats in the box? Does it come with the AC adaptor for non bundle package?

A: An AC power adapter is included in the box.

Q: 4. My crossbar has gone missing. Can I order a replacement?

A: Unfortunately, we do not carry the specific cross bar for this stand. You may obtain this as a replacement part through the manufacturer directly. https://bit.ly/2zV9Flp

Q: 5. Can the usb dongles be used independent of the LiveU as well for computer data transfer and, if so, is the data still unlimited?

A: They cannot. These dongles are designed to be used with the LiveU Solo only.

Q: 6. Can you record into the SD card? if Yes, what are the processes?

A: Yes, the LiveU Solo has a microSD slot for recording in H.264: 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i, 50p, 59.94i, and 60p,

Q: 7. Is it possible to use both the SDI and HDMI inputs on the LiveU Solo at the same time? (e.g. to stream two camera inputs at the same time)

A: Unfortunately it is not. You are able to use either HDMI or SDI, you cannot connect 2 cameras at the same time to a single transmitter.

Q: 8. Can I live-stream video to some platforms (Wowza, Facebook, ...) without your bonding ( like other encoders: VidiU Pro, Broadcaster Pro, ... ) ?

A: Yes, The LRT (which includes bonding) can be disabled. To do so click the toggle switch Labeled LRT . This can be located by click the orange destination cloud under the Modes tab.This will allow the unit to operate in Direct RTMP mode which will only utilize one connection and send the RTMP stream directly to your destination.

Q: 9. What is a micro sd input?

A: At this time there is no use for the Micro SD card slot.

Q: 10. do you have to get the monthly thing or can it work independently? and what's the difference between lu200 and the solo? They look the same

A: The Cloud subscription allows you to use LRT, a technology that allows multiple connections such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 2 external modems into one connection. With no subscription, you get only one connection. The LU200 and Solo a very similar but differ in that the LU200 works with LiveU servers for a fee and includes two internal modems. The Solo does not have an internal modem nor does it work with the LU-Central web portal where as the LU200 does.