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  • General information?

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    Hi, I'm just getting my head into all this, and not finding a ton of info on this site. Maybe I just don't know where to look?

    My questions, for starters, are: what is the difference between the first edition and the pro edition? What exactly is contained in the performance set?

    Anyone know of any reviews of the library?

    Cheers! Darcy
  • T
    T
    Darcy,

    Welcome to the forum.

    The best review I have read was in Sound on Sound - you should be able to get information about which edition it was published in from their website.

    Broadly the difference between the First and Pro Edition is the number of instruments, samples and articulations. Originally the Pro Edition would have been in 24 bit format. We will have to wait for the release of the Symphonic Cube for that resolution. (16 bit is really more than adequate).

    The Performance Set is a special set of instruments and articulations that have been mapped in such away that the Performance Tools can use them. In reality if you have the time and inclination (and considerable Skill) you could make some of your own performance sets from the samples on The Cube.

    The Performance Tools offer short cut tools to enhance the performance of the samples.

    Again broadly the tools 'work' as follows:

    Alternation Tool - this allows you to set up a pattern via a definable matrix of Articulations that are alternately or sequenced keyed. For example you could set up something as simple alternative Up and Down strokes on the Violins or you could go to town and set up a host of sequenced articulations. There are some examples on the site.

    Repetition Tool - this allows you to set up (again via a definable matrix) phrases of repetitive notes. The realism of this tool is quite astounding.

    Legato Tool - with this tool you can enhance Legato passages and increase the overall phrasing.

    The tools allow you to save the setting and overtime you can build a library of your own patches etc.

    For me this is the best Library that has every been put together and its set to grow well into the future.

    It requires a little patience to get to grips with it. You will certainly need to understand how your sequencer works and determine which is the best Sampler to use.

    Regardless of whether you are DAW/SAMPLER expert or a comparative novice on their first step in orchestral work or working with large libraries I would suggest that you get the DEMO DVD, which contains many samples and play with that for a while to get a better feel. After a few days I am sure you will be reaching for your cheque book. [:D]

    hope this helps

    tattie
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
    PaulP
    Welcome dpmusic! Hi tattie (thanks for helping out!)!

    You will also find a lot of information inour FAQs, located in our user area: http://www.vsl.co.at/english/pages/user_area/faqs/overview.htm">http://www.vsl.co.at/english/pages/user_area/faqs/overview.htm


    Best, Paul
    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
  • DietzD
    VSL Team
    DietzD
    Apart from the info on our site, Nick Batzdorf wrote an enlightening review for Mix. The article is avaible online, too:

    http://mixonline.com/ar/audio_vienna_symphonic_library_5/index.htm

    HTH,

    /Dietz - Vienna Symphonic Library
    /Dietz - Vienna Symphonic Library