Hello Andi,

actually I did download them and placed them in the correct folder. Maybe I have used the wrong one...

Is there a specific one for Solo Strings I Standard and does this correspond with the Expression map in Cubase?

Georg

Hello Georg!

Yes, there are specific VI presets for the Solo Strings I standard. They are in the folder Strings VI-Presets VST-Expression\Solo Strings\SS I - standard and start with "SS_". I think you have already copied them to your VSL Custom Data Folder, but did not load them in the Vienna Instruments player.

Best,
Andi

Hello Georg!

It seems that you have now loaded the correct VI preset.
Please note that Cubase calls MIDI notes different than we do. Cubase C3 = VSL C4.
I recommend setting the root note ("Grundton" in the German version) of the remote keys in the Cubase Expression Map Setup Window to C0.

Best,
Andi

Hello Andi,

just to understand it correctly... after switching the root note to C0 I will send C0 as "Note-On" in Cubase and it will trigger C1 in VSL - right?

Regards,

Georg

Right.

Best,
Andi

Hello Kantafig,

Cubase uses C3 for middle C

VSL uses C4 for middle C.

If it says C#1 in VSL, it must be C#0 in Cubase Expression Map. 

Sorry to let you down on the Expression Map.  They are good to look at but not use.  Over time you will realize you need to set things up YOUR way.  And you should.

And which way is that?  Try the Beat Kaufmann style.  It works pretty good imo.  Check out his website. His book on VSL for 30 euros was excellent.

Also, you would not want an expression map to have all the articulations.  Working with the articulations in the Key Editor would be impossible to read.   Cubase gives us this dinky window that one has to constant resize to view what is going on.  All the way on the left is the name, but far on the right you don't know if you are on the correct row for the articulation you want to select.  It is a pain.  Go ahead and try for yourself.

Hello Paolo!

Lots of the VIPRO presets that come with the library content take advantage of the internal APP sequencer and are for general usage. The VI presets that come with the Expression Maps are designed to work with the VST Expression Maps. I can't say what's a better starting point for a template. Maybe it's best to start from an empty preset. That depends on what you want to achieve.

Best regards,
Andi

Andi, thank you for your answer. I understand that there is no single approach that can suit any work style. My guess is that the VIPRO presets are intended for live performing or quick access to various layers of articulations (starting from a basic one, and going down to the details when needed), while the Expression Map presets were intended to create the finest and most comprehensive enclyclopedia of articulations, to be recalled by machines.

With Logic, I've created my own presets, starting from your basic matrix. The basic matrix, plus custom patches, plus matrices with runs and other prerecorded "phrases", seem to fit my work habits, with a not-too-long list of articulations in the Articulation ID list, but enough flexibility to include everything I'll use for a mockup or composition.

With notation programs I'll probably be better to start from the Expression Map presets, since I will not have to deal with articulation lists, but each element of the score will have a matching patch.

Paolo