EastWest Hollywood Strings 2 Crossgrade from Hollywood Orchestra Opus - Electronic Delivery

EastWest Hollywood Strings 2 offers a crystal-clear, intimate, and emotionally rich string experience — perfect for composers seeking unparalleled realism and control in every note.

The long-awaited sequel to Hollywood Strings has finally arrived. But this time, they made a hard pivot: Instead of going bigger, they recorded a tight 21-piece chamber strings ensemble in EastWest Studio 2 for their most nuanced string library yet - smaller room, same production team, no less cinematic. You'll find all the essential articulations, including legato, detache, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato, marcato, col legno, and even rare textural styles like flautando, each with up to four dynamics, ensuring an unparalleled level of expressiveness and realism. From the delicate intimacy of pianissimo to the commanding authority of fortissimo, and everything in between, articulations are captured with exacting detail by an extensive array of microphones, giving you unprecedented control over the performance and sound of the strings.

EMOTIONAL, INTIMATE, RAW

They close-mic'd every instrument closer than they ever have before, capturing the grit, depth, and air of every note in the finest detail possible. You can independently control 3 separate close mic positions (including mics attached directly to the instruments), plus main, mid-field, and surround mics. There's no limit to the depth you can create - Hollywood Strings 2 is even Atmos-ready, so you can create Atmos mixes in DAWs that support Atmos. Epic arrangements are great, but there's more to strings than scale alone... and while its predecessor is indeed epic, Hollywood Strings 2 goes even further, molding itself to any task.

NEW STRINGS, NEW ROOM, AND A RICH HISTORY

Hollywood Strings 2 was recorded in EastWest's own Studio 2, just like the themes to "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Hawaii Five-O", and the soundtracks to "Encanto" and "A Star is Born". The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Weezer, and Metallica also selected Studio 2 for its tight and punchy sound! It's only fitting that these strings suit cinematic metal or heavy rock as well as they would an epic film cue. If you've had your fill of massive ensembles and need focus and precision, you won't find a more intimate string library anywhere else. Even if you already have them all.

THE ORIGINAL CAST RETURNS

The original Hollywood Strings featured the collaboration of award-winning producers Doug Rogers & Nick Phoenix and engineer Shawn Murphy. Together, they created the most advanced string library of all time... and now, all 3 returned to do it again. Their goal was simple: Capture the same cinematic quality as the original, but with more granular control than any string library to date. The result is clear, clean, and dry, with a character that effortlessly lends itself to any genre.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Hollywood Strings 2 boasts an extensive library of 126 meticulously crafted instruments, offering an unparalleled range of sonic possibilities, including the best ever recorded playable trills and runs. With over 160 gigabytes of extensively sampled sounds, every note resonates with unparalleled authenticity, capturing the essence of each instrument with breathtaking detail. And powered with EastWest's state of the art OPUS engine, you can instantly download just the individual instruments you need for instant access or download them all, it's your choice.

EASTWEST HOLLYWOOD STRINGS 2 FEATURES:

• Sequel to Hollywood Strings, recorded as a focused 21-piece chamber strings ensemble in EastWest Studio 2 for a nuanced, intimate sound
• Includes essential articulations: legato, détaché, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato, marcato, col legno, plus rare textures like flautando, each with up to four dynamic layers
• Captures a wide dynamic range from delicate pianissimo to commanding fortissimo with exacting detail via an extensive microphone array
• Three independently controllable close mic positions (including instrument-mounted mics), plus main, mid-field, and surround mics for unparalleled mix control
• Atmos-ready library designed for immersive 3D audio production in compatible DAWs
• Recorded in Studio 2—famous for iconic soundtracks and artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Metallica—offering a tight, punchy sound suitable for cinematic metal, rock, and film scores
• Original production team returns: Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix, and Academy Award/BAFTA-winning engineer Shawn Murphy, ensuring cinematic quality with granular control
• Clean, clear, and dry sound character adaptable to any genre, from epic film scores to focused, intimate arrangements
• Massive library of 126 instruments and over 160 GB of samples, including the best-played trills and runs ever recorded for realistic performance possibilities
• Powered by EastWest’s OPUS engine, allowing instant download of individual instruments or the full library, with flexible, high-performance integration

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• MacOS 10.13 High Sierra and above
• Windows 7 and above (64-bit only)
• Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
• 16GB RAM or more (32GB or more recommended)
• Plugin Formats - AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3, and Standalone