IK Multimedia debuts in the professional virtual orchestra segment with Maestosa Strings, the overture to its new full symphonic orchestra project.
MODENA, Italy – August 27, 2026 – IK Multimedia today announced Sinphonica®, a new family of Italian orchestral instruments designed for modern composers and created entirely in Italy. The first release, Sinphonica Maestosa Strings, combines a 60-piece Italian string orchestra with innovative performance technologies designed for natural musical expression.
Recorded in Milan at the legendary Officine Meccaniche Studios, Sinphonica brings together exceptional Italian musicians, meticulous sampling, and a new generation of expressive performance technologies.
Inspired by Italy's rich artistic tradition, Sinphonica approaches the virtual orchestra not as a collection of samples, but as a musical instrument designed to preserve the humanity, movement, and expression of a living orchestra.
Rather than simply reproducing orchestral sounds, Sinphonica gives composers the freedom to shape every performance with remarkable realism and expression.
Pre-orders for Sinphonica Maestosa Strings are open now.
Introducing Maestosa Strings
The first chapter of the Sinphonica platform is Maestosa Strings, a complete 60-piece symphonic string orchestra featuring 16 First Violins, 14 Second Violins, 12 Violas, 10 Cellos, and 8 Double Basses.
Recorded at Officine Meccaniche Studios with a carefully assembled ensemble of outstanding
Italian orchestral musicians, Maestosa captures not only the sound of an orchestra, but also the interaction, movement, and emotion that make every performance unique.
Available as either the complete collection or as individual string sections, Maestosa Strings gives composers the flexibility to start with the instruments they need today while providing a seamless path to build a complete orchestral collection over time.
Key Features
- 60-piece Italian string orchestra recorded at Milan's historic Officine Meccaniche Studios
- Five responsive True Legato styles
- Over 40 articulations with perfectly calibrated dynamic layers, vibrato and round robins
- Keyswitch presets tailored to composers needs
- Eight microphone perspectives with world-class setup to capture every nuance
- PALCO Virtual Stage Positioning for fully customizable orchestra seating
- Articulation Morphing for seamless transitions between playing techniques
- Ensemble instruments ready for instant orchestral sketching
- Cinematic textures across all sections, from drones to tension stabs
- Smooth and intuitive workflow with clean interface and streamlined controls
Sculpt Performance, Not Programming
Some instruments reproduce an orchestra. Sinphonica lets composers shape one.Modern orchestral libraries often ask composers to spend as much time programming as making music. Sinphonica takes a different approach.
Responsive True Legato styles, Articulation Morphing, customizable articulation mapping, Dynamic Curve control, the PALCO virtual stage positioning system, eight microphone perspectives, cinematic textures, and integrated ensemble patches combine to deliver a fluid, expressive playing experience that keeps creativity flowing from the first sketch to the final score.
From the expression of a single note to the placement of an entire orchestra, Sinphonica gives composers the freedom to sculpt every aspect of a performance rather than simply selecting articulations.
As additional orchestral families are introduced, they will become part of the expanding Sinphonica ecosystem, sharing the same expressive philosophy and performance-driven workflow.
Pricing & Availability
Sinphonica Maestosa Strings is available for pre-order now through the IK Multimedia online store and authorized IK dealers worldwide in six SKUs:
- Sinphonica Maestosa Strings (Complete Collection): $/€499.99* (pre-order $/€399.99*)
- Sinphonica Maestosa Violins I: $/€199.99
- Sinphonica Maestosa Violins II: $/€149.99
- Sinphonica Maestosa Violas: $/€149.99
- Sinphonica Maestosa Cellos: $/€199.99
- Sinphonica Maestosa Double Basses: $/€149.99
Customers who start with individual string sections can later upgrade to the complete MAESTOSA Strings collection at special upgrade pricing, making it easy to expand their collection over time.
Sinphonica Maestosa Strings is expected to be available in early October 2026.
*Pricing excludes taxes.
For more information, audio demos, and pre-orders, visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/sinphonica
