Since we recorded solo strings in the lyndhurst hall at air, the library will blend perfectly with most of our existing libraries, including our chamber strings, symphonic strings, brass, woodwinds, as well as all of the albions. From solo instruments to chamber and orchestral string ensembles to the appassionata strings large groups and the harps strings complete covers the whole range of symphonic string instruments and provides you with authentic sound results for all kinds of orchestrations. Finally, vsl has released a brand new product solo violin 2 and solo cello 2. Dec 20, 2017 paul kopf demonstrates various articulations of the synchron strings i cello section e. The most important advice i have is that you can get very detailed information on vsl solo strings 1 and solo strings 2 by registering for a user account at the vsl website, which a costs nothing and b makes it possible for you to download the various vsl library manuals and other vsl product documentation in pdf format. Also, the vienna suite by vsl is a set of mixing and mastering plugins which can give you great starting points in the mixing process. If youre interested in the individual instrument approach, examples of these include embertones friedlander violin, fischer viola, blakus cello, and joshua bell violin. Ive purchased vs2 without any demo, so this video might be a little help for those who may concern. I know vsls orchestral strings are often described as cold and sterile.
Featuring australias finest musicians and meticulously recorded in a worldclass scoring stage, css boasts a gorgeous sound, stunning truetolife dynamics and a wide variety of articulations. For the available types, the keyswitches are mapped from c2 for violins and violas, and from c7 for cellos and basses. Beautifully recorded and mixed, this library does justice to the sound of live strings. The solo strings bundle from vienna symphonic library focuses on the violin, viola, cello and double bass solo instruments. Cinematic studio strings is a library bursting with character. Solo strings i contains articulations such as zigane, the leisurely smeared portamentos, which are particularly impressive as interval performances with the vienna instruments player engines algorithms. Vsl s vienna instruments symphonic cube contains a full orchestra made up of ten collections that can also be acquired separately. Playing with mutes dampens the transmission of energy from the strings to. The solo strings collection consists of a suite of the most popular solo string vis that could be considered more streamlined in workflow. It is the perfect choice if youre looking for two different timbres of the same instrument, e. This new collection offers 46 gb of allnew articulations of the four solo string. Solo strings ii contains many of the playing techniques that the first collection. Vienna symphonic librarys solo strings bundle gives you a complete collection of sounds, articulations, and performances from both the solo strings i and the solo strings ii sections. Solo strings i is part of the symphonic cube, which consists of ten vienna instruments collections.
Played by renowned musicians, international soloists and members of viennese orchestras, the vienna instruments. The special edition volume 1 essential orchestra features the most common orchestral instruments and articulations in a resourcesaving, affordable package. The solo strings bundle full bundle from vienna symphonic is a samplebased virtual instrument that focuses on the solo violin, viola, cello and double bass stringed instruments solo strings i covers a vast variety of different articulations in multiple nuances e. Case strings contains solo violins, solo violas, solo cellos and solo basses. Solo strings ii offers 46 gb of allnew articulations of the four solo string instruments. Sonivox sonic implants symphonic strings collection. Expression maps have been introduced in 2009 with cubase studio 5.
It includes articulations such as muted short and long notes, crescendo and diminuendo variations. Vsl synchronized solo strings is a solo instruments collection of two violins, one viola, two cellos and one double bass is based on viennas extremely successful collections vi solo strings i, solo violin 2 and solo cello 2, offering a completely overhauled sample database thats optimized for the vienna synchron player. Jan 01, 2020 taking over from the mammoth fourpart mural series, symphonic strings harmonizes the separate volumes into one comprehensive library. Listen to a demo by guy bacos using vienna solo strings i, with an early version of our vienna instruments player. The vienna symphonic library orchestra provides highestquality orchestral instruments.
At the top of its impressive feature list are 60star players, 16 1 st violins, 14 2 nd violins, 12 violas, ten cellos, and eight super deepsampled basses in the same vein, it offers over 175 articulations comprising of 59 shorts, 94 longs, and five. Performed by 4 soloists with many years of international concert work, the library provides instruments that are sensitive and clear, exact and homogeneous, technically perfect and utterly convincing in their musicality. Cinematic studio piano is recorded in the same worldclass scoring stage as cinematic studio strings, and is the perfect piano accompaniment to the rest of the series. I know vsl s orchestral strings are often described as cold and sterile. This solo instrument offers an alternative to the cello included in the solo strings icollection and is the perfect choice if youre looking for two different timbres of the same instrument, e. Vienna instruments vienna super package full library. Paul kopf demonstrates various articulations of the synchron strings i cello section e. This solo instrument offers an alternative to the cello included in the solo strings i collection and is the perfect choice if youre looking for two different timbres of the same instrument, e. Nov 05, 2016 finally, vsl has released a brand new product solo violin 2 and solo cello 2. Playing with mutes dampens the transmission of energy from the strings to the body of the instrument and softens or darkens the sound.
Taking over from the mammoth fourpart mural series, symphonic strings harmonizes the separate volumes into one comprehensive library. Solo strings i by vienna symphonic library vsl strings. This is the ultimate vienna symphonic library anthology, from a to z with a total of 24 included vienna instruments collections not included. Spitfire solo violin total performance and spitfire solo cello total performance both contain all the techniques you need to create realistic solo performances five different types of true legato. On this page, you can download expression maps for orchestra libraries and other virtual instruments. When youre ready to dazzle your audience with the sound of impeccably realistic violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, then the solo strings bundle is just. Please note that steinberg cannot offer support for expression maps from thirdparty.
Solo strings bundle all vsl solo strings violin viola cello bass. Also, the vienna suite by vsl is a set of mixing and mastering plugins which. Vsl s admirable horizon series title solo strings duplicated the pro edition s solo violin and solo cello samples and added solo viola and double bass. You may want to also check out the chamber strings from vsl for a more intimate but larger sound than solo strings. Virtual instruments vis allow you to work with lifelike sounds in sequencers and digital audio workstations daws like apples logic and notation packages like avids sibelius. Ilio virtual instruments, plugins, tools for music.
Synchronized special editions 1 essential orchestra vsl. Vienna symphonic library solo strings bundle standard. Case comes in three dedicated libraries for strings, brass and woodwinds all based on the same concept. Pc windows 7810 letztes update, 3264bit, intel core 2 duo oder amd athlon 64 x2. Download key generator for vienna symphonic library orchestra kontakt edition. This instrument was recorded at vsl s silent stage and offers an alternative to the solo violin included in the solo strings i collection. Solo strings ii by vienna symphonic library vsl strings. With an integrated high quality reverb, multiple microphone positions and carefully recorded key and pedal noises, csps intuitive gui and reallife sound make it an invaluable. Additional harsh articulations are performed with an especially raw, almost brutal attack, and are now available as. Playing with mutes dampens the transmission of energy from the strings to the body. Solo strings ii contains many of the playing techniques that the first collection includes, but played con sordino with mutes. Vienna symphonic library chamber strings i vsl solo voices mezzosoprano legato. Vienna symphonic library solo strings bundle full bundle.
Vienna instruments solo strings i from vienna symphonic is a samplebased virtual instrument, featuring the violin, viola, violoncello and double bass. Vsl solo violin 2 legato play with strings complete. It represents a comprehensive and sophisticated solo string library, including more than gb of pristine samples. And just like those libraries, solo strings was recorded by awardwinning engineers, using worldclass equipment. Case custom aleatoric solo effects series is produced by academy award, tec and g. Noting the importance that vsl have attached to this aspect of vienna dimension strings we were keen to try it out. At the top of its impressive feature list are 60star players, 16 1 st violins, 14 2 nd violins, 12 violas, ten cellos, and eight super deepsampled basses. Solo strings i contains articulations such as zigane, the leisurely smeared portamentos. In addition, a new timestretch feature allows for more realism with real time articulations such as vibrato, portamento and tremolo. Vsl solo strings in the various packages close miced. Vienna symphonic library complete 145gb samples y mas. An example of included libraries would be newer libraries such as the bohemian series by virharmonic as well as older libraries such as. Notion music forum view topic which vsl strings to.
Vsl solo strings i full download digital audionetworx. Solo strings i covers a tremendous variety of different articulations in all imaginable nuances e. This vienna symphonic library product requires a vslkey or other elicensercompatible usb device for registration. String quartet, played by vsl solo strings, finale 2014 and cubase 8 pro. Vsls admirable horizon series title solo strings duplicated the pro edition s solo violin and solo cello samples and added solo viola and double bass. Solo strings ii contains many of the playing techniques that the first collection includes, but played con sordino with mutes playing with mutes dampens the transmission of energy from the strings to the body of the instrument and softens or darkens the sound. Vienna symphonic library solo strings bundle pluginfox. The vienna symphonic library is a music software and orchestral sample library developer based in vienna, austria. Vi special editionvolume 1 vienna symphonic library. This vienna instruments collection is the sequel to solo strings i, offering allnew and sonic subtleties.
The new vienna instruments collection solo strings ii, featuring the muted solo instruments, violin, viola, cello, and double bass, is now available from viennas worldwide network of distributors and dealers. The release of synchronized solo strings from vsl introduces six string players for the synchron player. Solo strings and orchestral strings, solo instruments and ensembles of the brass section, woodwinds ranging from piccolo flute to contra bassoon, harp, drums and percussion as well as. To my ears the novibrato strings sound very lifeless, while the molto vibrato seem to just have an imperceptible amount of vibrato not much better, imo. The new 82gb vienna instrument of the same name adds a fresh set of articulations to this material. The vienna smart orchestra supports native instruments nks format and is compatible with komplete kontrol keyboards and maschine. Vienna symphonic library solo strings i standard library. Innovative solo strings from four of londons finest players. The ultimate string quartet writing toolkit, recorded at londons famous wigmore hall. The keyswitch mapping for articulations starts at c1 middle c c4 for violins, violas, and cellos, and at c6 for the double basses. These are perfect when you dont want an epic sound. I want to compliment this library with another solo strings library. Theres also the fact the samples appear to have alot of.
Additional harsh articulations are performed with an especially raw. I used trysound to test the library, and overall it seems compatible with vsl. Violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello1, cello 2, double bass. Vsl also offer solo strings i and ii the second volume of which is dedicated to con sordini. Exquisitely recorded cello library with worldclass players. Vsl solo strings set out to provide a comprehensive library of solo string articulations with a focus on playability, ease of integration into existing templates very dry samples, so fits anywhere with a little help from the reverb and speed and stability. Vsl solo strings i have been using vsl products for a couple years now, and i truly feel that this library really takes the cake on realism. Expressive string playing makes extensive use of vibrato but so often with solo string patches the vibrato is fixed in stone and it soon becomes obvious that we are listening to samples and not the real thing.
Trackpack for the solo strings collection storyteller. Solo strings ii by vienna symphonic library vsl kvr audio. Each of the 4 solo strings included in this library has a life of their own. It was played by florian eggner who is one of the firstchair players of the synchron stage orchestra florian gained international recognition both as a. From solo instruments to chamber and orchestral string ensembles to the appassionata strings large groups and the harps strings complete covers the whole range of symphonic string instruments and provides you with authentic sound results for. The vienna symphonic library team has released a sequel to their successful solo strings collection. Samples from the vienna symphonic library orchestra which can be found in original kontakt 5 which comes along with komplete 8 which i bought and vienna symphonic library from. After some investigation, im leaning heavily towards xsamples solo strings. Haunting frozen string evolutions curated by artist.
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