I am on the verge of purchasing a new computer and getting into the VSL world as well.
I am used to working in Propellerhead Reason where everything is very simple and straightforward, easy to comprehend for my little pea brain.
I understand that Reason will not "host" VSL, so I have purchased Cubase 5, which I will be using to host the VSL stuff.
I will be running on just one computer. Primarily I will be doing small ensemble stuff, especially string quartets, trios, and small instrument ensembles. I have no plans to make large orchestral works at this time.
It seems a no brainer to me to get Vienna Instruments Pro, so I will.
Vienna Suite, Ensemble Pro5, and MIR ? What would these give me that I cannot get from Cubase? Can anyone give me some reasons to spend the money on any or all of these? I suppose if I did get into MIR, it would be MIR-24, does that work the same with VEpro5?
Mainly, I am just looking for some honest feedback about the advantages or the "need" to purchase VEpro5, Vienna Suite, and MIR(24).
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in helping me to understand this stuff.