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Post by guitfiddler on Apr 26, 2015 5:40:22 GMT -6
I have just started researching this, until I meet my violin player I want something to use for now. What are the best String VI'S out there?
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Post by mobeach on Apr 26, 2015 6:13:32 GMT -6
Native Instruments Session Strings is a good one. I use Kontakt with all the default patches, for my purposes it works well. I also use Ethno World through Kontakt.
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Post by guitfiddler on Apr 26, 2015 8:02:22 GMT -6
I have kontakt, but I can't remember what version. I got it when Slate drums was using the Kontakt engine. It was a little buggy on my system, so I quit using it. I'm sure it is a lot more refined now. I used to use Logic 8 and remember their samples seemed to sound pretty good, but it has been a while. I might have to look into that also. I am looking at Hollywood Strings also, but I just can't see spending $600 on software. I am sick of the software game.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Apr 26, 2015 8:05:30 GMT -6
I do all my stuff with LASS and recently added 8dio's Agitato to the mix to add a bit of sweetness on top.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 26, 2015 12:35:38 GMT -6
I continue to come back to VSL Chamber Strings...
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Post by 79sg on Apr 26, 2015 13:24:05 GMT -6
I use Spitfire Audio's Albion www.spitfireaudio.com/albion which also includes orchestral ensembles. They offer String only Libraries / Instruments, if you go to their website and click on products you'll find the strings only under BML. www.spitfireaudio.com/Their stuff is recorded at AIR Studios London to tape. Great stuff. The other thing they do is pay royalties to all the performers in their libraries. |
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Post by mobeach on Apr 26, 2015 15:52:38 GMT -6
I am sick of the software game. Me too, that's why I just try to get better with what I have. There's always new inexpensive plugins I can use to help my older samples sound a little better. |
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Post by guitfiddler on Apr 26, 2015 18:41:12 GMT -6
I remember looking at the Vienna Strings a while back, those sound really nice, and I was almost sold on them. They seem to be a lot cheaper than all the other offerings. Can you adjust the room effect, and hear the instrument dry as well?
The way Hollywood is configured, you have to pay more to get more options. For Example, adjust the room effects amount, and more articulations. I read some where that the rooms are on the source and you can't adjust them unless you buy the $600 software option.
Thanks guys.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 26, 2015 18:56:26 GMT -6
Yeah - you can take all the reverb off. That's what I do. Love the portamento on them.
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Post by sopwith on Apr 26, 2015 18:56:57 GMT -6
I've been trying to choose a library for a while, and there's no way around it - they're very expensive if you want multiple articulations or the ability to divide the sections. The cheapest seem to be VSL Chamber strings, which are on sale now at sweetwater for $280 for the basic set and $330 for the extended library.
Otherwise, Cinesamples Cinestrings Core is $500, and you don't have to buy a full version of Kontakt, and 8dio Agitato String bundle is $300, but you need a full version of Kontakt.
EastWest (who make Hollywood Strings) just announced a subscription based version of nearly every instrument they make, it's about $350 per year.
If you want the BEST, that'd be Hollywood Strings, LASS, or any of the Spitfire offerings. They are very pricey though, and many require a full version of Kontakt (add $400-500)
I'm going to wait it out for the moment.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 26, 2015 19:02:31 GMT -6
Now, with Strings - I could see doing the subscription thing.
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Post by sopwith on Apr 26, 2015 19:09:09 GMT -6
Now, with Strings - I could see doing the subscription thing. It's not a bad deal if you're starting from scratch and need lots of instruments. No Kontakt needed either. But is it better to just put that $350 toward the purchase of a library? I think I'm going to save up, find a cheaper Kontakt license on KVR, and start into the Spitfire libraries. They just sound phenomenal. |
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Apr 26, 2015 22:52:13 GMT -6
that's not a bad idea doing a subscription model for strings. the problem is that most libraries use Kontakt which doesn't have that capability. all library creators would have to write their own samplers, which would eat up tons of dev time. that's why kontakt is such a popular format for library creators; easy programmability, and easy to distribute.
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Post by sopwith on Apr 26, 2015 23:18:46 GMT -6
Chuck do you have a string arrangement course? Loved your horn course and got tons of great ideas and workflow tips from it.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Apr 27, 2015 7:24:43 GMT -6
i want to put one together when i get back from cancun. in the next few weeks i hope to have it ready for sale. a lot of people have asked me to make one.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 27, 2015 8:11:17 GMT -6
Whatever the program is that Cowboycoalminer uses is the best I've heard.
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Post by mobeach on Apr 27, 2015 9:25:05 GMT -6
Now, with Strings - I could see doing the subscription thing. It's not a bad deal if you're starting from scratch and need lots of instruments. No Kontakt needed either. But is it better to just put that $350 toward the purchase of a library? I think I'm going to save up, find a cheaper Kontakt license on KVR, and start into the Spitfire libraries. They just sound phenomenal. I would just buy a NI bundle, there's plenty of other good programs in there as well. |
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