Hello, dear forum!
I'm looking forward to becoming a new member of the VSL users, but before I purchase the VSL SE Vol. 1 bundle, I would like to ask two questions:
1.) Flutes (for instance). Vol 1 adds Flute 1 to the list of available woodwinds. Most of the time, one has two flutes in an orchestra. So, can I use two instances of Flute 1 in order to have this orchestration or will I run into problems like phasing (especially when they are playing unisono)? The same thought goes for the other instruments in the brass/woodwinds section.
2.) Harmonics. The SE only includes artificial harmonics. Although I am aware of the principle difference between natural and artificial harmonics in "real life", I want to know whether the "artificial harmonics" exclude certain pitches which are only achievable with natural harmonics samples? Especially the "low ones"? Or do I have "chromatic" harmonics at my disposal with the SE? I would like, e.g., to achieve a sound like in the last couple of bars in Shostakovich's 15th symphony (heard it the other day - it was amazing and I thought: I NEED HARMONICS! :D).
Thanks a lot in advance and hello again! :)
Lukas