The Interactive Proof
Hear the Difference:
AIvsHuman Touch
Drag the slider to blend between a raw MIDI mockup and the same passage performed by our live string section. Put on headphones.
The Plastic Sound
The Real Wood & Breath
Same composition. Same arrangement. One is software. One breathes.
Why Choose Onyx
Three Unbeatable
Core Advantages
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Flat Rate Per Song
No hourly stress. Studio time, engineering, and score prep (MIDI-to-Score) are all included.
Conservatory-Trained Musicians
Featuring conservatory-trained masters performing in professionally treated studios. World-class quality at a transparent flat rate.
Pro-Tools Stems Delivery
Get high-res 24-bit/48kHz stems with multiple mic positions (Close, Decca Tree, Ambient) for ultimate mixing control.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Choose Your
String Section
All flat-rate packages include studio, engineering, and MIDI-to-Score prep.
Pop / Indie Setup
(4-3-2-2-0) No Double Bass
Pop, R&B, EDM where synth bass dominates.
Overage: +US$200 / extra min
Acoustic Chamber
(5-4-3-3-1)
Indie films, intimate ballads, acoustic arrangements.
Overage: +US$250 / extra min
Television Standard
(7-5-3-3-2)
TV series, commercials, standard game scores.
Overage: +US$300 / extra min
Cinematic Epic
(8-6-4-4-2)
Blockbuster trailers, epic cinematic gaming.
Overage: +US$350 / extra min
Flat Rate & Track Length Terms
Standard Track: Flat rates apply to one track up to 4:00 minutes.
Extended Tracks: Tracks exceeding 4 minutes will incur a proportional overage fee per additional minute (or fraction thereof):
11 Players
+US$200 / extra min
16 Players
+US$250 / extra min
20 Players
+US$300 / extra min
24 Players
+US$350 / extra min
Suites / Medleys: Over 10 minutes? Contact us for a custom bulk quote.
Recording Ownership: All live string recordings commissioned through this service are produced on a Work Made for Hire basis. Upon full payment, the Client owns the master recording outright and may use it freely across all media — broadcast, film, streaming, advertising, or any other platform — without additional licensing fees from Onyx Studios.
Note: When Live Strings are ordered as an add-on to an Onyx Music Production plan, the licensing terms of the respective production tier apply.
The Soloists & Eastern Mastery
The Sound of
Cinematic Eastern Strings
From Eastern traditional instruments to Western soloists — whether you need a hauntingly authentic Erhu for a cinematic score or a soaring Violin solo, our roster covers every voice. Not listed? Just ask.
Western Strings
+ more on request
Chinese Traditional
+ more on request
Woodwinds
+ more on request
Brass
+ more on request
How It Works
From MIDI to
Mix-Ready Stems
A transparent, 4-step workflow designed for film composers and game audio directors.
Upload & Submit
Send us your mockup (MIDI & MP3). Have your own sheet music? Perfect — we accept PDF, MusicXML, and MIDI formats.
Score Verification
If you provide the score, please ensure it is 100% accurate — our musicians will perform exactly what is on the page. If you need our team to arrange or modify the score from your MIDI, we will communicate directly with you for final approval before recording.
Record
Your masterpiece is recorded with top-tier conservatory musicians in a professionally treated studio. Our lead producers bring credits spanning major record labels and vocal productions for global animation studios.
Deliver
Download your high-res, mix-ready Stems (24-bit/48kHz) with multiple mic positions.