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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 60 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Spitfire Audio Abbey Road One: Soaring High Strings is a virtual instrument containing 16 first violins and 14 violins playing in unison. Designed for composers wanting to create lush, cinematic string arrangements. Recorded in the legendary Abbey Road Studio One, this sample library captures a rich, emotive string sound perfect for lyrical and fast-paced passages. With 16 1st Violins and 14 2nd Violins playing in unison, the sound is both passionate and expansive. Engineered by Grammy-winner Simon Rhodes, it offers pristine sound quality with 12 flexible signals for mix control. The expressive slurring legato articulations allow for dynamic and realistic performances, bringing depth and emotion to your compositions.
Product Ref: 310726
Soaring High Strings brings the magic of Abbey Road Studio One directly into your compositions. Known for its wide, reverberant acoustics, this legendary space has hosted recordings for some of the biggest film scores, such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. The library captures the essence of this iconic studio, delivering rich, cinematic sound that instantly elevates your music. The natural reverberation of the room adds depth and warmth, creating an immersive experience for listeners.
Featuring 16 1st Violins and 14 2nd Violins performing together, Soaring High Strings offers a powerful and lush orchestral sound. This unison creates a wide, enveloping tone that is perfect for romantic, sweeping melodies and high-speed, intricate passages alike. Whether you need bold cinematic themes or delicate string work, the ensemble’s unified sound delivers versatility and emotional depth.
Renowned engineer Simon Rhodes, a Grammy Award-winner, recorded Soaring High Strings with meticulous detail. Known for his work on blockbuster film scores, Rhodes ensures every note is captured with clarity and precision. This expert engineering means your compositions will benefit from high-quality sound straight out of Abbey Road, giving you professional results from the start.
With a range of articulations, including slurring legato, Soaring High Strings provides you with the tools to create hyper-realistic performances. These expressive techniques allow for smooth transitions between notes, giving your music a more natural and emotional flow. Perfect for adding subtle nuance or dramatic intensity, the versatile articulations ensure your compositions sound alive and cinematic.
"Amongst the best I've heard in the last 20 years." - Sound on Sound
