This is Very Good News ! The Big Symphonic Cube is coming ....
Well, I just purchased Opus1, Chamber Strings, Solo Strings, and Epic Horns, but have not installed them yet, since I am waiting for a new G5-Quad to arrive later this month, or maybe beginning of Dec .
I am guessing that the 24 bit samples in the cube will make a big difference as far as quality and dynamic range is concerend, I am also looking forward to hearing better strings than the Pro-Edition Strings.
Yes, better strings, I felt that the Pro-Edition Strings could sometimes sound a bit on the cold/rigid or kind of on the flat side, not sure how to put it in exact words, but regardless, of what words I use, it is just an overall quality that seems to lack in the Pro-edition strings, which I feel reduce their realism (a little bit), and I mean when comapred to real string sections, not other sample libraries, but I am sure the Symph. Cube Strings are going to sound much better. (More realsitic - closer to real strings). When listening to VSL demos, the Strings are the first thing that give away the fact that what's playing is not real instruments, but rather a sample library, I am hoping that this will eventually change.
I am quite optimistic that the new Symphonic Cube will be able to perform the magic needed to finally fool the ear, and create the illusion needed for ultimate realism , plus the MIR effects should also help lift the realism factor to the next level. (That is if MIR is ready, and nicely integrated as part of the Symph. Cube package).
These are exciting times for all of us composers who rely on high-tech means to hear their orchestral music ideas/compositions come to life .
VSL is an amazing breakthrough, and is making many dreams come true.
Many Thanks to the VSL development team for their outstanding efforts, and dedication, The air is charged with excitment, your first class professional spirit is a big factor in your success.
Viva VSL ! (Applause)