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Cinematic String Essentials

Not just another string library, but the quintessence of cinematic strings

We understand the journey of a composer. There’s always a beginning, and often it comes with constraints — be it budget or just starting out. That’s why Areia Lite is not a compromise but a promise. A promise that exceptional quality can be accessible. And as your journey unfolds, the transition to the full version is seamless.
Your story deserves strings that sing, and we’ve crafted just that. Embedded within the core of Areia Lite is the same Hollywood grandeur you’d find in the full version. For the composer seeking to paint vivid narratives, Areia Lite is both the brush and the palette. Its meticulously sampled strings ensure your compositions don’t just sound realistic but feel alive. So, if your music yearns for string ensembles that not only play but resonate, breathe, and elevate — welcome to Areia Lite Edition.

A true workhorse instrument by design.

Uncompromising

Accessible

Seamlessly Upgrade

A no-nonsense powerhouse that sets a new standard for entry-level string libraries.

Crafted for Native Instruments’ renowned free Kontakt Player, it beautifully merges intuitive design, NKS integration, and sheer power.

You can upgrade to Areia full version anytime. Use the Areia LE purchase amount as a credit towards upgrading to the full version of Areia.

The Full Details

  • The amount of content you get for the price is astonishing. PLUS, you get Legato for ALL sections. Alongside this we have individual sections, pre-orchestrated ensembles, full ensembles, sound design… need we say more?

  • A magnificent set of players, an incredibly balanced room, state of the art equipment, and an exceptional team of sound engineers. Mix all of that together and you get that authentic, lush sound you hear in so many Hollywood scores. Right at your fingertips.

  • Sometimes you just need to sketch out ideas quickly, and while key-switching is a great tool for expression, it can be quite time-consuming. That is where our Performance Patches come in.

Want More?

Purchasing Areia Lite Edition qualifies you for a credit toward the Full version of Areia.

When you decide to upgrade your product, your purchase price of Areia Lite Edition will be automatically added as a discount to the full version of Areia. As long as you are logged in, you will see your unique price within our store on future visits.

This discount will be available throughout the year, on top of any seasonal sale events, or product discounts there may be.

Please note, this crossgrade discount is only available if both the full product and crossgrade product are purchased through our web store

Areia Lite Edition

String Essentials

$99
  • Pre-Orchestrated Ensembles & Individual Instruments
  • Performance Patches
  • Selected Articulations and Sound Design
  • No individual microphones, 2x Mixes
  • 1x Legato Articulation Type
  • No Measured Tremolo

Areia

Full Creativity, Full Control

$399
  • Pre-Orchestrated Ensembles & Individual Instruments
  • Performance Patches
  • Full range of articulations and features
  • Spot, Decca, Wide and Far microphones, 2x Mixes
  • 4x Legato Articulation Types
  • Measured Tremolo

KEY FEATURES

AT A GLANCE

  • Made for the free Kontakt Player, Version 6.4 or higher.
  • Requires Native Access 2 to install. See system requirements.
  • NKS ready.
  • Carefully selected essentials from Areia Full Edition.
  • Lush, cinematic string ensembles.
  • Two highly versatile microphone mixes: Classic & Modern.
  • Legato for ALL instruments.
  • Individual sections, pre-orchestrated ensembles, full ensembles.
  • Essential Sound Design.
  • Very small footprint and low resource consumption.
  • Approximately 13 GB installed (NCW format).
  • Easy crossgrade path to Areia (Full Version).

The Full Details: What’s Included

16 Violins

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

10 Violas

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

6 Celli

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

4 Double Basses

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

16 Violins + 10 Violas 8va

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

6 Celli + 4 Double Basses 8va

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

Full Ensemble

  • Legato (NV-V)
  • Sustained
  • Tremolo
  • Trill Half Tone
  • Trill Whole Tone
  • Pizzicato
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato

Performance Patches

Mic Mixes

  • Classic Mix
  • Modern Mix

Dynamic Layers

  • Up to 3 in Legato Articulations
  • Up to 3 in Long Articulation
  • Up to 3 in Short Articulations

Round Robins

  • 1 in Legato Articulations
  • 1 in Long Articulation
  • Up to 5 in Short Articulations