Add emotion to your track with some Live-Strings.
During my classical Viola studies at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, I developed a passion for arranging producing and playing livestrings/violin/viola for artist of all different genres. I'm here to help you create your own string section. Wether it is by recording layers to create an ensemble sound, help you carry out your string ensemble session, dubbing your midi ideas for a more realistic feel or just some solo lines for the extra something.
All recordings up to string-quartet can be done in my studio. You can also join the arranging and editing process via Zoom or Discord so that the final tracks perfectly match your imagination.
So regardless if you are a Metal band, Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, DJ, or Musician without any genre, lets work together and create something special!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
6 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
Endorse Coen Strouken
check_circleVerifiedI collaborated with Coen for my first real violin recording (I had used VSTs before). One day after accepting the proposal, he already sent me his recordings.
Very pleasant, uncomplicated and reliable! :)
check_circleVerifiedDelivered a fantastic solo right on time. It was just what I was asking for. Would definitely hire again.
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Coen's string performance on our song was extraordinary; his playing was emotional, spirited; and he played with great finesse. Also, there were NO lulls in the performance; his playing was spirited and passionate throughout the song; and there were many subtle moments of great artistry. He went above and beyond what was expected. Thank you, Coen, for your great work on our song.
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Coen is amazing! He was professional, timely, his work is epic and quality. If you are looking for viola or a string arrangement - work with Coen!
check_circleVerifiedPrompt! So easy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedVery talented and great to work with!
Interview with Coen Strouken
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Neumann KM184, AKG C414 XLS, Lauten Audio LA120, SEelectronics SE8 RME Fireface UC, Kemper-Amp
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music, being creative, meet new people.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That you can replace livestrings with Midis :)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started playing violin when I was 4 years old and switched to the viola with 6. In 2014 I became a member of the Metalband Circus of Fools and developed a great interest in writing and producing strings. 2016 I started studying classical music in Zürich and started producing my own music at home. Today I'm still a Member of Circus of Fools and work as a session musician and violin/viola Teacher.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: We listen to your song together, sketch some ideas, I record a demo, we talk about the demo, and then I do the final recording + editing.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Arranging and Recording Viola/Violin parts
I was the Musician, Arranger, Engineer in this production
- Live-String Studio Demo
- Stringsamples
- ZOEY Mother Earth, Just Backing Strings
- Live String Loops
- ViolaAverage price - $170 per song
- ViolinAverage price - $170 per song
- String SectionAverage price - $350 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $200 per song
One Revision, All final tracks will be edited by me.
- Billie Eilish
- Ólafur Arnalds
- Vitamin String Quartet
- Different acoustic Violas and Violin for Layer Recording
- Neumann km184
- AKG C414
- Various Analog Preamps
- RME Fireface UC
- Logic Pro X
- Kemper amp
- Electric Viola
