I’m currently trying to get a decent range of string patches going on the Ambika… and not doing a great job of it so far. They’re just sounding a bit dull and lifeless. Any tips or approaches you might use, generally or specific to the Ambika? It’s for house and techno, so doesn’t have to sound particularly realistic 
tumbleweeds… never mind, found this http://www.attackmagazine.com/technique/walkthroughs/analogue-style-string-synthesis/
oh cool thanks, that’s perfect!