Two dedicated engines.
Built to push forward.
Choose total control or instant momentum.
SPICCATO ENGINE
Play it. Sequence it.
Spiccato + Sequencer
Trigger powerful one-shot spiccato articulations and shape them with a built-in sequencer.
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• Wide dynamics (p-ff)
• Custom rhythm
• Real-time harmony
• Built for pulse and tight action cues
Rhythm and harmony.
Under your control.
Shape the groove. Control the drive.
• Speed and swing
• Groove tightness
• Playback behavior
• Grit and space
See it in action.
Hear the result.
Spiccato one-shots and sequencer control, in real time.
See the rhythm.
Select it.
• One-bar score visuals
• Click or Key Switch
PATTERNS ENGINE
Instant rhythmic performances
Custom-recorded rhythmic performances, fully playable.
Each performance is recorded as single notes, giving you full harmonic control.
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• Multiple time signatures
• Variable ensemble sizes
• Tight, aggressive character
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Fast inspiration. Full control.
Hear the performances.
See the control.
Real harmonic progressions.
All available time signatures.
All audio you hear is Forge Low Strings only.
No additional instruments. No processing.
Raw by design.
Dry, focused low strings built to cut through dense mixes.
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Grit adds bite and edge
Reverb places the strings in space
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From tight and aggressive
to wide — on your terms.
THE DENSITY SLIDE
From focused to full.
On control. ​
Real ensemble weight. ​
No effects.
No artificial widening.
Just pure density, under your control.
Built for modern scoring.
Designed for real-world workflows and real deadlines.
Perfect for:
Film · Trailers · Games · TV & streaming
Hybrid and rhythm-driven scores
When the cue needs urgency.
When rhythm leads the narrative.
When the low end has to move things forward.
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Forge Low Strings delivers.
Tech Specs
Kontakt (Full Version)
Runs in the full version of Kontakt 8.1 or later.
The free Kontakt Player is not supported.
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Works in any DAW that supports Kontakt.
Download
Powered by Pulse Downloader.
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After purchase, you’ll receive a Pulse activation key by email.
Use the Pulse app to download and install Forge Low Strings with a single click.​​
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Download size: 282 Mb
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Content
• 5 NKIs
• Spiccato with built-in sequencer
• 22 recorded rhythmic performances
• 48 kHz / 24-bit audio
Any questions?
INTRO OFFER
$29
$49
Note: this product requires the FULL version of Kontakt 8.1 or higher, and will not run on the free Kontakt Player.
Designed by a working composer.
I’m Filipe Leitão, an award-winning composer, music producer, and sound designer. My work spans film, concert music, and media scoring, with performances and screenings at international festivals and institutions.
I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts and an MFA in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media, and I developed the Media Scoring program at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I teach composition, orchestration, and music production.
Forge Low Strings was built from real scoring work — designed to move fast, stay musical, and hold up under real deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to use Forge Low Strings?
Forge Low Strings runs in the FULL version of Native Instruments Kontakt 8.1 or higher. The free Kontakt Player is not supported.
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How do I download and install it?
After purchase, you’ll receive an email from our partner Pulse with a download key. Paste the key into the Pulse app to download and install the library. This product does not use Native Access.
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How do I load the library in Kontakt?
Forge Low Strings is a non-Player library, so it’s loaded via the Files tab in Kontakt. Simply navigate to the installed folder and open the NKIs.
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Is it compatible with my DAW?
Yes. Forge Low Strings works in any DAW that supports Kontakt, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, and more.
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Are the patterns tempo-locked?
The Patterns NKIs were recorded at 120 BPM and work best between 100–140 BPM. They automatically follow your DAW tempo and stay perfectly in sync. The Spiccato NKI is fully customizable and includes a built-in sequencer, giving you full control over rhythm and harmony.
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Can I customize the performances?
Yes. All performances are fully playable and recorded as single notes, allowing you to create your own harmonies and chord progressions in real time. You can switch patterns instantly and shape the rhythm using the built-in controls.
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Is this only for cinematic music?
No. While designed for modern scoring, Forge Low Strings also works great in hybrid, electronic, experimental, rock, and rhythm-driven music.
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Can I layer it with other libraries?
Absolutely. Forge Low Strings is designed to layer easily with traditional string libraries, synths, and percussion — adding drive without cluttering the mix.
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Do you offer refunds?
Because this is a digital product, refunds aren’t available after download.
If you have questions before purchasing, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help.