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  • Synchron Smart Orchestra: crossgrade price?

    Hi!

    The product info of Synchron Smart Orchestra reads "Crossgrade pricing from Synchron Collections". What do you need to own to get a reduction?

    The price is still 245€. I had Synchron Strings Pro, Solo Cello and Solo Violin before and just bought Synchron Brass. The price did not change. I will buy Synchron Woodwinds and Percussion later when the are on sale...shouldn't the price for the Smart Orchestra be already reduced and not at the regular price of 245€?


  • Are you logged in when pricing the SSO? Also shoot support a line to check the pricing for you.


    Just a beginner
  • @LeanderAT said:

    Hi!

    The product info of Synchron Smart Orchestra reads "Crossgrade pricing from Synchron Collections". What do you need to own to get a reduction?

    The price is still 245€. I had Synchron Strings Pro, Solo Cello and Solo Violin before and just bought Synchron Brass. The price did not change. I will buy Synchron Woodwinds and Percussion later when the are on sale...shouldn't the price for the Smart Orchestra be already reduced and not at the regular price of 245€?

    Hi Leander,

    You haven't registered eligible libraries yet, that's why you can't see a discount for the Synchron Smart Orchestra:

    The performances of the ensembles and percussion were taken from these libraries:

    • Tutti Strings, Violin & Cello Ensemble Legato: Synchron Duality Strings
    • Tutti Brass: Big Bang Orchestra Altair - Section Essentials
    • Tutti Woodwinds: Big Bang Orchestra Neptune - Tutti Woodwinds
    • Tutti Choir: Big Bang Orchestra Ganymede - Choirs
    • Unpitched Percussion: Synchron Percussion I

    Best, Michael


  • Thanks!

    Ah ok, I thought that any "Synchron" library would reduce the price (Synchron Strings Pro, Synchron Brass etc.).


  • In today's video


    it is said that "Synchron Smart Orchestra" will be released in the first quarter of 2025. However, there is already a library with the same name (the one I asked my question for). What is the difference between the Synchron Smart Orchestra currently in the studio section of the product page and the upcoming Synchron Smart Orchestra coming in early 2025?


  • Time stamp 15:00


  • @michi Do you know if the library talked about in the video will be something completely new or only an update to https://www.vsl.co.at/products/synchron/smart-orchestra ?


  • @LeanderAT said:

    @michi Do you know if the library talked about in the video will be something completely new or only an update to https://www.vsl.co.at/products/synchron/smart-orchestra ?

    Herb himself explained this pretty comprehensive: additional instruments and further development of the software player.

    Best, Michael


  • Hi Michi,

    I think it does make sense to consider the users of Smart Hits and Spheres for at least an additional rebate … and if those should have some of the big products … you should consider a free upgrade.

    A Question … For the mentioned users … do they have to install the Samples again or will existing Samples of already purchased products be used for the presets (means no double Installation)?

    Thanks and Greetings,

    Lars


  • @michi Thanks, but what about the price? Can I buy it now or should I wait for the official release in early 2025? If I buy it now, will it be a free update or a crossgrade price for the 2025 update?


  • @LAJ and @LeanderAT: The preview about upcoming releases just holds basic information, details like upgrade options and pricing would be announced with our Newsletter, as always.

    Best, Michael


  • Hello,

    I own Vienna Smart Orchestra, all the BBO bundles, Duality Strings, everything in Smart Series.

    When I login, I see that I have to pay 120 euros to get the Synchron Smart Orchestra - although all videos say it is free for someone who owns the Smart Orchestra

    What am I missing.

    Thanks7


  • It's free if you previously owned synchron smart orch 1.0, not if you owned vienna smart orchestra.

    I'm in the same boat, I see 120 euros, despite owning practically every VI and Synchron library that exists...so I think that is just the way it is...

    I would like to know if 120 Euros is a temporary sale price or if that will be the ongoing normal cross grade price


  • Also, the new version includes two other Vienna Smart Series add-ons. Make sure after installing your upgrade, that you check Vienna Assistant again, as it will then show you the two additional items to install.

    Very awesome that this upgrade is free! I don't remember what the original Smart Orchestra upgrade cost to the Synchron version, but the current crossgrade pricing seems well in line with what is on offer, for those who didn't do the previous upgrade.


  • I understand that the Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 comes with 2 add-ons - Smart Hits and Smart Spheres.

    What is disappointing is I own both those add-ons which I already paid for.

    So I have to pay 120 euro (which goes up after sale) just for bundling it with Flow.....

    I am sorry.. I am not going for it..


  • @BacherakJ said:

    I understand that the Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 comes with 2 add-ons - Smart Hits and Smart Spheres.


    What is disappointing is I own both those add-ons which I already paid for.


    So I have to pay 120 euro (which goes up after sale) just for bundling it with Flow.....


    I am sorry.. I am not going for it..

    Hi BacherakJ,

    Obviously you've missed that you'd get the Synchron Smart Orchestra as well, which is a different library than the Vienna Smart Orchestra. So, the value for you is much higher for a very fair crossgrade price.

    Best, Michael


  • Hi Mike,

    I understand I get Synchron Smart Orchestra - which also includes some solo instruments (which by the way I already paid for !!!).

    My only question is 120 euros.. That's all..

    Thank you for your quick response

    Regards

    BacherakJ


  • I also bought Smart Spheres, which I use, as well as Smart Orchestra v1, which I do not. For me there would be no value at all in buying Smart Orchestra v2, except apparently to have continued access to Smart Spheres.


  • @Marcabru said:

    I also bought Smart Spheres, which I use, as well as Smart Orchestra v1, which I do not. For me there would be no value at all in buying Smart Orchestra v2, except apparently to have continued access to Smart Spheres.

    Why would your access to Smart Spheres cease?


    Just a beginner
  • @rAC said:
    @Marcabru said:

    I also bought Smart Spheres, which I use, as well as Smart Orchestra v1, which I do not. For me there would be no value at all in buying Smart Orchestra v2, except apparently to have continued access to Smart Spheres.


    Why would your access to Smart Spheres cease?

    Maybe it is just a bug in Vienna Assistant -- it prompted me to update Smart Orchestra. I obeyed, and it didn't update -- because I don't have a license for Synchron Smart Orchestra, and they haven't thought to convert v1 to Studio Smart Orchestra, maybe. Maybe Smart Spheres will return.