Free String Stems for Music Production
Download free isolated string stems from real orchestral and chamber recordings. AI-separated violin, cello, and string section performances — public domain and CC0, cleared for commercial sampling and production.
5,711 string stems available
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About Our String Stems
Selekt string stems are isolated from real orchestral, chamber, jazz, and folk recordings using Demucs AI separation. The catalog covers solo violin (Heifetz-era performances now in public domain), cello (Casals recordings, modern CC0 contributions), violas, full string section sweeps from classical orchestral works, gypsy-jazz violin from Django Reinhardt-era recordings, and modern CC0 fiddle and folk strings. Real string ensembles captured on real recordings have qualities virtual instruments cannot replicate — bow noise, slight intonation differences between players in a section, natural hall reverb, and the swell of multiple bows moving in close-but-not-perfect time. Producers use these for cinematic hip-hop beats with dramatic string swells, lo-fi productions where a single sustained violin note becomes the whole atmosphere, sample-based productions where a 4-bar string passage becomes a hook, and ambient or new-age tracks built on layered legato strings. The catalog also includes pizzicato (plucked) string samples for percussive use. Every stem ships with a license certificate showing source and license type. Selekt's free copyright-check tool can screen any audio against an industry-standard database of 100M+ commercial recordings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of strings are included?
Solo violin, cello, viola, double bass played as strings (not jazz upright), full string section, gypsy-jazz violin, fiddle, and pizzicato (plucked) string samples — sourced from classical, jazz, folk, and modern CC0 contributors.
Can I get isolated solo violin vs. full section?
Yes. Use Describe & Find with "solo violin" or "string section" to filter. Some recordings are inherently solo (chamber works, jazz violin); others are orchestral with full sections that separate as one stem.
Are these usable for cinematic productions?
Yes — string stems from classical orchestral recordings are commonly used by film and game composers as starting points or layers under virtual instruments. The natural hall reverb and ensemble blend add depth that pure VST production lacks.
What about pizzicato strings?
The catalog includes plucked string samples from classical and jazz recordings. Use search terms like "pizzicato" or "plucked strings" to surface them. Useful for percussive accents in modern productions.
Are these stems recorded mono or stereo?
Most pre-1950s recordings are mono; later orchestral recordings are stereo. The original recording format is preserved in the stem. We label it on each sample page.