I own all of the VSL orchestral instruments, full libraries, but I also own libraries from other developers. Each library is recorded in different locations and with a different amount of "wetness" baked into the sound. Can anyone offer any tips or advice regarding proven techniques for using multiple developers libraries in the same piece? For example, Spitfire Symphonic Strings, OT Berlin Brass, VSL Brass and VSL Woodwinds?
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Combining Libraries from Other Developers
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Berlin instruments are the best case, if you own MIR and the Teldex package, since those libraries were recorded at Teldex. So, you can just add Teldex to VSL libraries, and then add a final touch of algorhythmic reverb to blend all.
Wet Spitfire libraries are a bit more complicate, since there is no equivalent to Air Studios for MIR. You can go near, but not the same. Dry libraries (like the LCO Strings) are easier. Keep in mind that I find the LCO Strings way wetter than VSL libraries, so it is not exactly the same. But they blend quite well.
Paolo
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Berlin instruments are the best case, if you own MIR and the Teldex package, since those libraries were recorded at Teldex. So, you can just add Teldex to VSL libraries, and then add a final touch of algorhythmic reverb to blend all.
Wet Spitfire libraries are a bit more complicate, since there is no equivalent to Air Studios for MIR. You can go near, but not the same. Dry libraries (like the LCO Strings) are easier. Keep in mind that I find the LCO Strings way wetter than VSL libraries, so it is not exactly the same. But they blend quite well.
Paolo
Which MIRx or MIR Pro (I own both) venue do you find to be closest to Spitfire's Air Lyndhurst?
I have mixed Berlin Brass with VSL instruments using the Teldex MIRx or MIR Pro with good results. In fact, in my opinion Dietz nailed it with his Teldex work. But as soon as we add in a third non-Teldex library, I am at a loss as to the best way to proceed.
Paul T. McGraw
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Which MIRx or MIR Pro (I own both) venue do you find to be closest to Spitfire's Air Lyndhurst?
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My suggestion would be Pernegg Monastery (RoomPack 5), with MIR Pro's Reverb Time scaled down to your likings - 2 seconds might be a good starting point. Personally I like this a _lot_. 😊 ... but of course this Venue is not a lookalike of Air Lyndhurst by any means.
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Berlin instruments are the best case, if you own MIR and the Teldex package, since those libraries were recorded at Teldex. So, you can just add Teldex to VSL libraries, and then add a final touch of algorhythmic reverb to blend all.
Wet Spitfire libraries are a bit more complicate, since there is no equivalent to Air Studios for MIR. You can go near, but not the same. Dry libraries (like the LCO Strings) are easier. Keep in mind that I find the LCO Strings way wetter than VSL libraries, so it is not exactly the same. But they blend quite well.
Paolo
Which MIRx or MIR Pro (I own both) venue do you find to be closest to Spitfire's Air Lyndhurst?
I have mixed Berlin Brass with VSL instruments using the Teldex MIRx or MIR Pro with good results. In fact, in my opinion Dietz nailed it with his Teldex work. But as soon as we add in a third non-Teldex library, I am at a loss as to the best way to proceed.
Paul T. McGraw
I often use Cinesamples stuff alongside VSL and I find using the close mics along with MIR PRO gives a nice effect,
