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    I'm testing out prime and I am simply astonished at how low the volume of most items is. At standard settings I can hardly get above -30dB for the tutti items and -40dB for the solo instruments; this on the protools volume meters. Can anyone concur or tell me what is the mystery here?
  • Andreas8420A
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    Hi! All instruments are leveled against each other. The loudest instruments on maximum dynamics reach close to 0 dB. You can always add gain to an instrument, but you would want your total orchestral mix to stay free of clipping.

    And please remember: A solo flute or harp playing super soft will not be anywhere close to 0 dB but more like -30 or -40 dB.

    VSL Team | Product Specialist & Media Editing
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    Thanks Andreas! I understand that this is perfectly OK for classical or cinematic compositions, but if you want to use certain instruments in a pop production the situation becomes totally different. I've never had any problems with my VI libraries nor with their synchron-ed versions.

    Cheers, Bob.
  • Andreas8420A
    VSL Team
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    Add gain on your track in the DAW. You can always add more gain - removing clipping from a signal is hard.

    VSL Team | Product Specialist & Media Editing
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    Thanks again for your kind advice Andreas. I've got the Smart Orchestra and will see how far that takes me.

    Cheers, Bob.