[I] Perhaps the Silent Stage is partly responsible for this common response. Most other string libraries were recorded a lot less closely, often with considerable ambience, which is generally flattering to the sound and gives it more "body"and homogenity. I still use -for example-
Peter Siedlacek's original strings -as do many composers- probably for this reason.
VSL sounds have a lot of detail, this is a great strength of the library; but they sometimes demand more thought in arranging and mixing (which articulation, which eq, which reverb) than other string sections. Sampled strings made to sound good "out of the box" are great for some purposes but maybe won't always work for all your needs. When comparing VSL with other libraries -if you have that advantage- try to match the EQ and space character before you from your opinion.
Or just buy VSL. You're unlikely to regret it!
Nigel
Peter Siedlacek's original strings -as do many composers- probably for this reason.
VSL sounds have a lot of detail, this is a great strength of the library; but they sometimes demand more thought in arranging and mixing (which articulation, which eq, which reverb) than other string sections. Sampled strings made to sound good "out of the box" are great for some purposes but maybe won't always work for all your needs. When comparing VSL with other libraries -if you have that advantage- try to match the EQ and space character before you from your opinion.
Or just buy VSL. You're unlikely to regret it!
Nigel