Publisher: Vienna Symphonic Library
Website: vsl.co.at/products/studio/orchestral-strings
Format: Soundtrack Player
Size: 13.34 GB
Discover the dynamic potential and expressive diversity of these standard-sized string ensembles, offering an exceptional number of articulations with the highest sonic clarity and flexibility. Recorded in the pristine, relatively dry, and controlled environment of our second studio, Silent Stage, these versatile ensembles can be placed in any acoustic setting.
Whether you’re looking for the immediate sound of instruments recorded close up, the crisp sound of a stage recording setup, or the rich ambience of a reverberant hall, these carefully sampled ensembles seamlessly integrate into any acoustic space, providing limitless creative possibilities for a wide range of genres.
World-Class Ensembles
Performed by renowned and sought-after musicians from Vienna’s world-class orchestras, including leading players Christian Eisenberger, Anette Homoki, Ruben Dubrovsky, and Martin Düring, this collection captures the precision and vibrant energy of these ensembles with striking authenticity.
Ensemble Sizes:
14 first violins • 14 second violins • 10 violas • 8 cellos • 6 double basses
High Articulation
What truly sets this collection apart is the incredible variety of articulations, covering an expressive range for any style imaginable – from precise, sharp staccato notes with transients that cut effortlessly through the mix, to a wide range of expressive sustained notes, legato, and repeated notes in a variety of styles. You’ll find portamento, glissando, fast scales, downbeats, grace notes, and a rich selection of trills. Add to this the ethereal tones of flautando, the shimmering textures of harmonics, the soft warmth of con sordino, and the sharpness of sul ponticello, and you have a comprehensive collection that allows you to sculpt every imaginable detail of your composition with remarkable precision and authenticity.
Dry, precise sound or deep acoustics
With the ability to use these ensembles either dry or combined with the built-in convolution and algorithmic reverbs, you can easily place them in any virtual acoustic environment. The creative possibilities are virtually limitless, giving you complete control over shaping the sound of your string instruments—whether you prefer clean and dry or rich and reverberant.
The built-in convolution reverb in Synchron Player is based on our renowned Vienna MIR Pro 3D and adds real-time acoustics to the outstanding acoustics of the 540 m² Vienna Synchron Stage main hall. (5,813 sq. ft.). Whether you’re looking for a sound that’s “completely dry,” “just a touch of reverb,” or “soaked in the legendary ambiance of this historic venue,” perfect your space.
• 5 standard-size string ensembles
• Clean, crisp sound – lively, energetic, and expressive
• Recorded in a controlled Silent Stage environment
• Maximum flexibility with a variety of sound processing and reverb options
• Easily place ensembles in any virtual acoustic environment
