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    @Fiery Angel said:

    Just downloaded and installed the Syconrized Special Editions and they sound wonderful.  however, I'm a little perplexed- while the new VL2 and Cello 2 show up in the player, I cannot find the Steinway D anywhere in my Sycron player....odd.... Anyone else having this issue?  

    You need the Vienna Synchron Pianos (download it from your Download section in MyVSL for free), it's like Vienna Synchron Player but specifically for pianos, I guess. Just tested it, works fine. 😉
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    Hi everybody,

    I found some time to do some more casual walkthrough videos for the SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions, hope you find them entertaining and informative!

    More to come, as time allows!

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Hey Paul,

    I'm loving the Synchronized SEs so far, everything sounds fantastic, and the Synchron Player is sweet! One thing I noticed: I use MIRx in the VI version, and there I can select multiple positions for e.g. Triple Horn within the section (Triple Horn 1, 2, 3, and 4). In the 'synced' version there is only one IR for Triple Horn...

    Are there any plans to add more positions for such instruments like Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, etc. within their dedicated sections in the near future? Or maybe just additional presets?

    I guess I could do it myself with power pan and EQ, but I just don't know enough about this stuff to get the right results...

    Thanks!
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
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    Hi Stan, 

    Glad you like it! 

    Our main goal was to deliver a balanced out-of the box orchestra with the orchestra, so we stuck to the essential mixer presets for now.

    We're listening, and additional positions might well be included in a Library Update down the road (those take much more time than you might think). Can't promise a release date right now, but we will look into it. 

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Thank you! Very happy to hear that!
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    Hi Paul,

    I would really like a preset with a classical seating where the violin 2 is on the opposite side.
    That is the only thing I miss in the Synchronized verions.

    Thanks for these great libraries. I really like the Synchronized SE: they sound so natural and well balanced.
    Finally the brass sounds great in my mix; they have a better out-of-the-box sound then my mixed versions with the "old" libraries.
    And Synchron percussion! This should be highlighted more, they are awsome!

    Best, Ben

    Ben@VSL | IT & Product Specialist
  • PaulP
    VSL Team
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    Hi Ben, 

    How about inverting the PowerPan in the mixer, to place the violin on the opposite side? Should work fine!

    Glad you like these new versions, and I agree: the Synchron Percussion instruments in Volume 2 are really impressive!

    Best,
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    @Fiery Angel said:

    Just downloaded and installed the Syconrized Special Editions and they sound wonderful.  however, I'm a little perplexed- while the new VL2 and Cello 2 show up in the player, I cannot find the Steinway D anywhere in my Sycron player....odd.... Anyone else having this issue?  

    You need the Vienna Synchron Pianos (download it from your Download section in MyVSL for free), it's like Vienna Synchron Player but specifically for pianos, I guess. Just tested it, works fine. 😉

    I had the same question... Thank you Stan for the answer. Shouldn't this download be in the Synchron Library or Synchron Update instead of the Software Installers section ? 
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    @Paul said:

    How about inverting the PowerPan in the mixer, to place the violin on the opposite side? Should work fine!

    Thanks for the advice, will try. Still would be nice to have the matching IR for all strings in this seating 😊

    Ben@VSL | IT & Product Specialist
  • Xander S.X
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    How does Synchron-ized Special Editions compare to the VI engine in terms of CPU usage and performance? Have there been any improvements, does anybody notice any difference, especially if using a vast number of instruments? Vienna Instruments have done a marvellous job in the past at not overusing CPU and disk resources. I can easily load 3-6 articulations per instrument as separate VI instances in my setup. Can't say that about other libaries. How does Synchron Player compare in this regard?
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    @DrMad said:

    I had the same question... Thank you Stan for the answer. Shouldn't this download be in the Synchron Library or Synchron Update instead of the Software Installers section ? 

    Well, it kinda makes sense this way. The Vienna Synchron Pianos is a host software for the piano libraries, just like the Vienna Synchron Player is a host for all the instrument libraries.
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    Hi there,

    I dont understand the upgrade prices. I already have:

    Se Vol 1 Perc & More

    Se Vol 2 Strings+Strings Plus

    Se Vol 2 Appasionata+Appasionata plus

    I dont see any personal additional discount for these libs. 
  • PaulP
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    Hi MrChick, 

    You will need to upgrade to the VI Special Edition Volumes first, then you can get the crossgrade prices to the SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions. We have lowered the prices A LOT to make this even more rewarding. 

    Best, 
    Paul

    Paul Kopf Product Manager VSL
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    Hi,

    I took the freedom to publish a review of the piano on my web site. [EDIT] The review is now also in English.

    The review

    The audio examples are not professionally produced, and may be a comparison from a common user's perspective.

    Please note that these pages contain advertising (automatically chosen by Google).

    Paolo
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    [replying to a Q about the Steinway piano]

    It doesn't seem to have a working soft pedal. Don't know what other nerfs might be available, other than reduced mic position variety.
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    Hi ..

    I have VI Special Edition vol 1 and Crossgrade to Sy-ized vol 1 and Love it so much

    and I have VI Special edition Vol 2 STR (Section):

    1. is there any Crossgrade to SY-ized vol 2 STR (Section)?

    2. or I have to Complete my Vol 2 STR section to Vol 2 Complete, then Crossgrade to SY-ized SE Vol 2

    3. or Just Buy SY-ized SE Vol 2?

    4. If i have to buy SY-ized SE vol 2, how about my VI SE vol 2 STR? it become useless? or?

    Thx so much
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    @tyoadrian said:

    Hi ..

    I have VI Special Edition vol 1 and Crossgrade to Sy-ized vol 1 and Love it so much

    and I have VI Special edition Vol 2 STR (Section):

    1. is there any Crossgrade to SY-ized vol 2 STR (Section)?

    2. or I have to Complete my Vol 2 STR section to Vol 2 Complete, then Crossgrade to SY-ized SE Vol 2

    3. or Just Buy SY-ized SE Vol 2?

    4. If i have to buy SY-ized SE vol 2, how about my VI SE vol 2 STR? it become useless? or?

    Thx so much

     

    Hi,

    It would be best for you to complete your VI SE Vol 2 while the sections are still available, then crossgrade for a very small price to the Synchronized version. You'll take advantage of having and using both players.

    Cheers!
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    Hello,

    I have a question regarding Appassionata strings:

    If I look in the "Instrument List" tab and in the Volume 2 column, I see "x (bonus)" next to Appassionata strings. What does this mean? Does it mean that the Appassionata strings are included in Volume 2 without the need to purchase Volume 3? If so, what does the "(bonus)" next to the "x" mean? A limited time offer?

    It is a bit confusing and I haven't found any clear explanation so far. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Kind regards,

    Benjamin
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    @BenjaminO said:

    If I look in the "Instrument List" tab and in the Volume 2 column, I see "x (bonus)" next to Appassionata strings. What does this mean? Does it mean that the Appassionata strings are included in Volume 2 without the need to purchase Volume 3? If so, what does the "(bonus)" next to the "x" mean? A limited time offer?
    Hi Benjamin, Every time you see the “x” sign it simply means that this particular instrument is included in that particular volume. It goes for all of them. The Appassionata Strings in Vol. 2 are included as a Bonus which means you will find them to have only a few of the articulations. Like Sustains with no Legato patches for example, one kind of Short articulation and etc. In other words your choice will be more limited but nevertheless you’ll have Appassionata Strings included as a Bonus. If you decide to purchase Volume 3 however, you’re going to have many more articulations and you can completely replace your Appassionata Strings from Vol. 2. Hope that clarifies it for you! Cheers! -ZWaves
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    What is the make of that 6 slider fader controller used in the videos?  I am attracted to its small size and lack of knobs and switches.