Syntheway has released Syntheway Strings v2.0, a updated version of their sample-based string VSTi for Windows.

Syntheway Strings has the ability to produce “beautiful and lyrical lines”, as well as powerful and forceful articulations. You’ll find string orchestra sustained, Espressivo, Staccato, Marcato, Crescendo, Decrescendo and more.

Features:

• Strings Selector: Full Strings, Octaves Strings, Dark Strings, Marcato Strings, Staccato Strings, and Marcato Octaves
• Full length sustain samples, no loops (natural decay).
• ADSR envelope generator.
• MIDI Automation: Full MIDI Continuous Controller.
• Portamento/Glide control.
• Reverb Effect Built-in.
• 12 internal presets.

Syntheway Strings costs US $35. A demo version is available.

More information is available at the Syntheway site.