Hi there,
I am working with Vienna Instruments Special Edition and I am looking for ways to make my strings sound more realistic. Currently, I am switching patches while playing, applying logic space designer reverb, and using xfade and expression automation within Vienna after hearing it. I have heard of people using filters to achieve a more realistic, wavery vibrato, but I am unsure how to do this. Does anyone have any tips as to making strings sound better and more realistic?
Additionally, I am unsure of where to pan my strings. I usually pan them to the left and violins closes at about -5, then violas -10, cellos -15 and double basses -20. I apply a post reverb space designer and usually let in about 18 on the send dial for each track.
I am looking for mixing tips with strings, just basically any suggestions. What do you do for soft, romantic strings? How do you mix them differently if you are looking for short fast, staccato (almost spiccato) war style strings? What about that huge, breathing, hollywood epic string sound like in lord of the rings and movies like that?
Thanks very much, Any tips on how you automate, what you apply, things to think about, how you mix differently are much appreciated. And I mean MUCH!
Bob