@noldar12 said:
Somewhere there is a file comparing the overall sound of solo/chamber/orchestra/AP strings to each other, on the same brief piece of music. It might have been by Beat, or by someone at VSL, but I just don't remember, nor do I remember where to find it (perhaps someone from VSL can chime in here). At the very least, it could give you a clear idea of what you are aiming towards.
I seem to remember this as well, but I haven't been able to locate it. I don't even remember the tune, but if we're thinking of the same one, I vaguely remember an Irish dance with an unexpectedly pleasant shift between G major and Bb major. It was really helpful in distinguishing between the results of performances by the different string libraries.