The better you get at writing and programming, the more you will get out of any sample library.
#Soundiron olympus vienna ensemble software
On the other hand, getting the MIRx software is a rather cheap and simple way of getting that out of the way.
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The downside is that it takes some work and good ears to put them in a nice-sounding space with reverberation. That makes them very playable, very programmable and versatile. Since you already got the Orchestral Essentials 1+2, that's a lot of additional flavor and interesting combination patches you can further enhance the base of your "realistic" orchestra with. Expanding the palette of articulations with the SE1+ would be the next logical step, but SE1 alone can already get you very far. It's got everything you'd need: solo strings, big string ensembles, all the standard brass instruments, all the usual woodwinds and a bunch of idiophones and orchestral percussion. It covers the basics of a romantic-era orchestra by itself. Given that you still have to find your way around writing, orchestration, working with sample libraries etc., having only The SE1 would already take you very far. I think in your sitation, going all out with the complete Special Edition bundle would be overkill. I've composed a couple of things with Ableton's OIC. I think that although I'm am an amateur when probably compared to others on this site, I think I probably do have some potential and I think purchasing a sound library will help inspire me to make more music. I have mainly learnt through and reading books on music theory, including some of Walter Piston's books. I have no formal training in music and I am self taught. Another thing to consider is the audio interface and getting a fast external hard drive. A quality, comprehensive sound library is nice, but so is £1,140. Do I save the money I buy a car instead, one part of my mind says for instance. One thing that's put me off is the price. EastWest/Qunatum Leap was another consideration, and so was LASS, but they might be a bit superfluous at this stage when technically I'll already have about four or five different libraries! I can't spend all my money on libraries.
#Soundiron olympus vienna ensemble full
I also debated about getting Kirk Hunter's library (Diamond Edition) but you need the full Kontakt for that. I'm also considering Cinematic Strings 2 to go along with it.
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It seems like a pretty comprehensive collection, and provides everything I need more or less. I accidently pulled the trigger prematurely the other day on the VSL SE Complete Bundle and got a refund, but I'm still considering buying it. But I like what I've heard of them so far.
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I have heard that VSL's samples are very dry from people, but then again, with Ableton's reverb effect lets you control how wet and dry they are (and it has a concert hall preset). I also have the Garritan Personal Orchestra 4, and DSF's Studio Orchestra. However, even with these combined is probably quite limited to what the VSL SE Complete Bundle offers. I also have ProjectSAM's Orchestral Ensemble Essentials 1 and 2 packs for Ableton. I thought that these always sounded pretty realistic when used with Ableton's reverb audio effect. I have the suite version of Live, which means the Orchestra Instrument Collection (OIC) packs included. My DAW of choice is Ableton Live, and my MIDI Controller is Live's Push. I'm considering collecting orchestral sample libraries, but what I've been told is that each library had its own strengths and weaknesses, and that which sounds realistic is subjective, and that you need various sample libraries to pick which ones best suit your intentions.