SHADE
VIOLA
The fluidly evolving one
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> 25 Techniques, 50 Presets
> Full Kontakt 6.6.1 or above required
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Shade Viola offers a fresh perspective on the viola, blending fluid creativity with the instrument’s natural warmth. This isn’t just another viola library—it’s a way to discovering evolving textures designed to spark new ideas.
Recorded with violist Hailey Walterman, each performance captures the subtle, understated power of the viola in ways that surprise and inspire. The result is a palette that seamlessly transitions between expressive and atmospheric.
Whether you're scoring for film or exploring other musical styles, Shade Viola is as inspiring to play as it is to hear, bringing these textures to life with every note.
Organic + graceful
The sounds in action…
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Blend Page
Spend Time on Your Music, Not Technology.
Blend up to 4 sound sources, each with individually selectable articulations, and control their volume, pitch, and pan. Customize each sound easily, giving it your personal touch.
Customization Page
Finesse Every Detail
Take full control over every aspect of your sound. Choose specific performances, set sample start and end points, adjust playback speed and direction, and randomize settings to create truly unique and dynamic textures.
Behind The Library
Working with Hailey Walterman on Shade Viola was a chance to explore something deeper in the viola’s voice. Her thoughtful and expressive playing gave us the space to push the instrument beyond its usual boundaries, creating something that feels personal, evolving, and truly connected.
Our aim was to create a viola library that’s more than just traditional sounds. Shade Viola brings fluid textures and atmospheric warmth to your music, offering an evolving, creative tool that feels inspiring from the moment you start playing.
Concept
The result is a library that draws you in, making it easy to lose track of time, just like we did during the recording sessions.
Recording
No effects. Just sounds.
Sound Demos
Specs
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PATCHES:
01 Sustain 1
02 Sustain 2
03 Bowed Col Legno
04 Improvisation 1
05 Improvisation 2
06 Improvisation 3
07 Improvisation 4
08 Bends 1
09 Bends 2
10 Tremolo Col Legno
11 Tremolo Sul Pont - Sul Tasto
12 Trills Min 2nds
13 Trills Maj 2nds
14 Harmonics
15 Harmonic Gliss
16 Combined Patch - Sus 2 + Improv 1
17 Combined Patch - Sus 1 + Improv 2
18 Combined Patch - Bow Col Leg + Improv 3
19 Combined Patch - Improv 4 + Trem Col Leg
20 Combined Patch - Improv 2 + Improv 1
21 Combined Patch - Improv 4 + Bow Col Leg
22 Combined Patch - Bends 1 & 2
23 Combined Patch - Bow Col Leg + Bends 1
24 Combined Patch - Improv 2 + Improv 4
25 Combined Patch - Improv 1 + Improv 3
PRESETS:
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CONTROLS:
Pitch Knob
Pan Knob
Round Robin Selector (1, 2, 3, cycle, random)
Velocity Layer Selector (L, M, H)
Playback Direction (forwards, backwards)
Playback Speed (1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4)
Shuffle Mode (shuffles start & end points every time you press a key)
X-Fade Controls (allows you to set your preferred crossfade time for all samples)
Edit Mode Note, RR, VEL menu (allows you to fine-tune which sample you want to edit)
All Notes Controls (allows you do apply your setting to each note)
EFFECTS:
Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
3 Band EQ (Low, Mid, High)
5 Mode Delay
5 Mode Convolution Reverb -
MICROPHONES:
AKG414 (Close)
Slate Digital VMS ML-2 (Room) -
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Full retail version of Kontakt 6.6.1 & above
Not compatible with the Free Kontakt Player
Mac: Mac OS X 10.13 or later / Intel i5 or newer
Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, / Quad-core Intel i5 or newer
Recommended Cores & RAM: Quad-core & above, min. 8GB RAM (16GB & above recommended)
SIZE + STORAGE:
~ 7.8GB (over 2630 samples)
15GB disk space required during install
We strongly recommend storing Shade Viola on a Solid State Drive (SSD) for better performance - regular spinning Hard Disk Drives (HDD) may not be as efficient.
AUDIO QUALITY:
24 bit / 48kHz -
Reviews (20)
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
