Native Instruments’ new Cremona Quartet Ensemble pack features sounds from four of the most venerated stringed instruments in the worldNAMM 2025: Few people could ever imagine owning a stringed instrument made by illustrious luthiers Stradivari, Guarneri, or Amati. But now, thanks to Native Instruments‘ Cremona Quartet Ensemble pack – which features samples of two violins, a viola and a cello crafted by these historic makers – any producer can add those sounds to their music.
All four instruments were built in either the 17th or 18th century, and have been preserved since by the Museo del Violino in Cremona, Italy. In order to capture the sounds of these antiques, Native Instruments recorded them with a 32-microphone setup in Cremona’s Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, which is renowned for its acoustics.

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Per official information provided by Native Instruments, here is a breakdown of the four pieces of the Cremona Quartet Ensemble:

Stradivari Violin “Vesuvius” — The leader of its Cremona Quartet was built in 1727 by Antonio Stradivari, towards the end of the master craftsman’s golden period.
Stradivari Cello “Stauffer” — Built in 1700 and listed as an Italian national treasure, this extraordinary cello completes the quartet with deep, velvety tones, and adds weight to the overall sound of the ensemble.
Guarneri Violin “Prince Doria” — The second violin in the quartet was crafted in 1734 by Guarneri del Gesù, considered by many to be the finest luthier in the world.
Amati Viola “Stauffer” — The oldest instrument in the quartet, this viola was built in 1614 by Gerolamo Amati, the son of pioneering luthier Andrea Amati, who is widely regarded as the inventor of the violin as we know it. 

The new pack also includes add-ons including Auto Divisi to assist with arranging different parts for each piece of the quartet. It also has articulation controls to capture precise orchestral qualities such as vibrato and marcato.
Credit: Native Instruments
Four versions of the pack are available now. Check out the pricing breakdown below:

Cremona Quartet Solo: $399
Cremona Quartet Ensemble: $399
Cremona Quartet: $499
Upgrades from $99

For more info, head to Native Instruments.
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