8Dio CAGE (Custom Aleatoric Group Effects) High Strings

This video demonstrates the 8Dio CAGE (Custom Aleatoric Group Effects) High Strings Module. CAGE is the largest collection of orchestral FX ever done - and also contains a highly unique user-interface that allows you to manipulate the samples in entirely new ways. The 8DIO CAGE series is produced by Academy Award, TEC and Award Winning Composer, Troels Folmann and Emmy nominated composer and orchestrator, Colin O’Malley. CAGE comes in three dedicated volumes for Strings, Brass and Woodwinds and each volume contains 9 microphone positions. The microphones are divided into two core groups: Ensemble (Close, Mixed, Decca, Far, Wide) and Divisi (Spot Mic 1, 2, 3 and 4). So whether you want full ensemble or more chamber (divisi) oriented FX -- its all there at your finger tips. The CAGE String Edition contains an articulation list second to none. We wanted to create something definitive and unrivaled. The String Edition alone contains over 1100 articulations and it is near impossible to find an effect not covered. The incredible depth of articulations is supported by our custom CAGE Chaos Engine, which contains over lines of code. The CAGE Chaos Engine allows you to take complete control of the samples and you can control over sample parameters with a single click. In addition you can also randomize all the rack-fx (ex. trance-gate, filters, EQ). So imagine having the deepest set of articulations with an incredibly intuitive and powerful Chaos Engine. An infinity of possibilities. The entire user-interface (UI) was designed in gorgeous 3D and in a way that allows both newcomers and experts to get rolling in a matter of seconds. CAGE is using a variety of components from our exclusive V8P series and contains over lines of code giving you the ultimate flexibility and playability. One example is the ability to make round robin chains between different articulations, so you can build your own sets of FX chains. But most importantly CAGE is the most comprehensive collection of orchestral FX ever done. Take something as simple a “string riser“. It’s no longer matter of whether you want a rising string sound. It is a matter of whether you want it in normal legato glissando or perhaps with tremolo motion to it -- maybe you want more of a trill based glissando or maybe you just want a horrific grinding string variation. CAGE has it all and is the definitive collection of orchestral FX. Please visit for more information