massMover, I meant the difference between Special Ed. and DVD versions. I think it's not only a matter of knowing how many samples are missing, but what are those extra samples used for. It's more clear now, I read more information in other threads.
I found the search option! :) It didn't work well with Firefox (only works by clicking on the search square with the mouse, not by pressing the intro key, so I thought id didn't worked).
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One other difference not yet mentioned is: for the full libraries, the extended versions offer different articulations, while for SE, the extended versions offer different instrument sets (woodwind ensembles, chamber strings, etc.). With SE, the "SE Plus" versions add additional articulations.
Overall, the "Plus" versions of SE really help to round out the basic SE packages, and provide a number of very helpful additional articulations.
IMO, SE is a great place to start (that is all I own), though for those who are absolutely certain that VSL is their future, a case can be made for going straight to the full libraries. For those of us with more limited resources, the SE libraries are a great value for what you receive.
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Thanks all for the info. I have a Synchrosoft key from Cubase. I would use it to store VLS licenses as well. I'm thinking about buying the SE standard version, and building from that if things go right. If I understand correctly, once I installed the SE standard version, I will have 30 days to test the Extended version? Will I have time to test the Plus libraries as well? I read somewhere that demo licenses only worked for the Vienna key. Cheers
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I have a lot of VSL DL instruments and the PLUS versions of the SE and EXTENDED libraries. I also own Appassionata Strings boxed DVD set. I don't a lot of differences between SE Appass and the separate package but I'm glad I own it anyhow. At some point, I'm going to buy BRASS II on DVD because I want all of the Epic Horns
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As far as I understand the demo licence system, you can test all libraries regardless if you bought them or not if you own not just any synchrosoft dongle, but the original vienna key. If you have a friend who has a DVD library you should be able to install it and then run it for 30days, maybe this even works if you copy the files of download-instruments from one harddisk to another. I don’t know what else should be the intention of VSL to put all available demo-licences on any key they sell.
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Thank you for the replies. Unfortunately I don't know anyone who could lend me a copy of the libraries to try them with a new Vienna key. I'm really impressed by the demos of Appassionata Strings! I'm thinking about buying the DVD SE standard version (to have a bit of everything) along with Appasionata Strings ST ED. Later I might add Plus for the SE Strings (I need to experiment with those wonderful repetitions...), and maybe Soprano choir. I'm not trying to use the libraries to simulate a real orchestra, but to blend orchestral colours and emotions with other styles of music. I'm just in to learn and experiment... Do you think it's a good combination? Any suggestion? Thanks and cheers!
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Thanks for the link gabriel81, that looks amazing! Had I known about it before... Last Saturday I already ordered the Special Edition at Thomann, they have very good prices for all the VSL libraries. I wish they had the same prices here, so I would buy directly from Vienna.