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  • Sibelius soundset template articulation problem

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    Some background: I have recently updated my version of Sibelius to the latest version (2020.1) and also upgraded by Vienna instruments from Special Editions to Symphonic Cube.

    I am setting up some standard Sibelius templates using the VSL sibelius soundsets. I have so far successfully setup various string templates and had previously set up various templates in Sibelius 7.5 but these versions no longer seem to work in newer versions of Sibelius(?). I am running the latest version of Sibelius (2020.1), Vienna Ensemble 6 (18443), and VI PRO.

    I am trying to set up a standard classical period orchestral template (2 flute / 2 oboe / 2 clarinet / 2 bassoon & chamber strings) using the VE Woodwinds and Brass soundset.

    The problem I have is that the articulations for the second flute and second oboe get 'stuck' and don't revert back to what they should be. What I mean by this is made clearer if you reference the attached .sib file (if I have successfully uploaded it!): There are sustained articulation notes that sound correctly initially in the opening bars on a first play through (after loading the samples), however there are staccato articulations notated later in the score and when I come to play the score from the beginning, Flute 2 and Oboe 2 play staccato (when they should be sustained) and it doesn't seem possible to reset the articulation even with a 'natural' Technique text.

    Am I doing something wrong or is this some kind of bug? Or is Sibelius 2020.1 not yet supported for VSL soundsets?

    VSLU00202020U0020WindsU0020TemplateU0020(v1).zip-1696286247855-tfwos.zip
  • andiA
    VSL Team
    andiA

    Hello mrfingers!

    Our sound sets are compatible with Sibelius 2020.1. I have seen in your Sibelius file that you have included Clarinet in Bb 2. This instrument only works correctly with the Single instrument Clarinet in Bb 2 and Clarinet in Bb 2 from the SYNCHRON-ized Woodwinds collections. As you don't have those instruments registered, please use the instrument Clarinet in Bb twice in your score instead.

    Further possible reasons for playback problems can be found in the Troubleshooting chapter of the "Optimizing Sibelius Playback" manual.
    https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Notation_Related

    Best regards,
    Andi

    Vienna Symphonic Library
  • M
    M

    Andi,

    You are a lifesaver. That has fixed the problem. I thought I had Bb clarinet 2 as part of Symphonic Cube but that's clearly not the case. In fact I am realising there is quite a lot that is not included in SC and having just listened to the Bb Clarinet 2 demos I know my wallet is going to take another hit at some point - some of those demos are utterly convincing and compelling!!!
  • andiA
    VSL Team
    andiA

    That's good to read. Thanks for the feedback. The Clarinet in Bb 2 is really great. ;-)

    Best,
    Andi

    Vienna Symphonic Library
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