Good discussion about strings. It could also be the 'many many' variations of articulations or even variations of one articulations possible with strings.
Case in point. I did a quartet mock-up (Flute, Bassoon, viola, cello) that accompanies a real choir (for Christmas concert here in Utah). Had a rehearsal last night with just the instrumentalist. While the VSL Flute and Bassoon was NEARLY as good as the real thing (really very close) - the live cellist and violist put to shame my mock up. Putting slurs, portamentos, vibrato, dynamics, etc. in just the right spots.
Sure, I could have spent 8 more hours working on my mock up (If I even had that kind of time) but I would have still not gotten even close to the real deal. [:(]
Strings are really the backbone of the orchestra and I find myself too often 'writing to the samples' and 'tucking them in' - when all I want to do is let them soar!!!!
Let's see what VSL comes up with in a few days - I am sure it will get us closer - by how much, we shall see.
Rob
Case in point. I did a quartet mock-up (Flute, Bassoon, viola, cello) that accompanies a real choir (for Christmas concert here in Utah). Had a rehearsal last night with just the instrumentalist. While the VSL Flute and Bassoon was NEARLY as good as the real thing (really very close) - the live cellist and violist put to shame my mock up. Putting slurs, portamentos, vibrato, dynamics, etc. in just the right spots.
Sure, I could have spent 8 more hours working on my mock up (If I even had that kind of time) but I would have still not gotten even close to the real deal. [:(]
Strings are really the backbone of the orchestra and I find myself too often 'writing to the samples' and 'tucking them in' - when all I want to do is let them soar!!!!
Let's see what VSL comes up with in a few days - I am sure it will get us closer - by how much, we shall see.
Rob