With even the small investigation I've done of VI (Strings I+II) it's completely obvious to me that it is a vast improvement in not only sample playing, but also organization and effeciency. For example the Articulation Combi Preset. With one click of the mouse, 20 (twenty!) different articulations are loaded in a single matrix (10 each horizontally on 2 verticle planes.) The H span is Keyswitched and the V span with Modwheel. If you know how to hit one key at a time and know how to use a modwheel you already know how to reap major benefits from VI. I am not tech savy at all but easily assigned Velocity crossfade and the ability to toggle it on or off. I could easily customize the articulations in the preset by simply dragging whatever patch I want either replacing or adding another horizontal cell or both - easy!
Because it runs AU my new G5 (Digital Performer) is now a sort of super VSL dedicated Gigastudio without having to hunt for articulations constantly, worry about ram conservation as much, and stare all day long at little midi tracks trying to find the 'whole step trill' track or 'short this' or 'long that' or 'alt this' and then deal with a performance tool on top of it.
I don't doubt that things could get a little complicated with multiple matrixes on a single channel of say Violins but if you approach it simply and turn what use to be twenty steps (or tracks) into one you will notice it in your work flow right away. Keep in mind I've spent very little time learning the thing because I'm too busy. I did watch the tutorials several time before I purchased them which I highly suggest.
The samples are smooth and great sounding (yes there is a bug or two which I will report) but even a superficial application of the VI's innovations allows one to think about music more of the time and mouses less. My hat is off to the VSL team.
Because it runs AU my new G5 (Digital Performer) is now a sort of super VSL dedicated Gigastudio without having to hunt for articulations constantly, worry about ram conservation as much, and stare all day long at little midi tracks trying to find the 'whole step trill' track or 'short this' or 'long that' or 'alt this' and then deal with a performance tool on top of it.
I don't doubt that things could get a little complicated with multiple matrixes on a single channel of say Violins but if you approach it simply and turn what use to be twenty steps (or tracks) into one you will notice it in your work flow right away. Keep in mind I've spent very little time learning the thing because I'm too busy. I did watch the tutorials several time before I purchased them which I highly suggest.
The samples are smooth and great sounding (yes there is a bug or two which I will report) but even a superficial application of the VI's innovations allows one to think about music more of the time and mouses less. My hat is off to the VSL team.