Well, I finally made a purchase! I decided to go with the full Appassionata Strings library. Although Synchron Strings sounds good, is newer, and offers different mic positions, I was somewhat disappointed that there was no portamento as I read in a post on here. Will portamento be coming in the future?
Also, I really do like the sound of the Appassionata Strings better than any other strings I've heard. I spent a while listening to demos of several different libraries including VSL Synchron Strings, Spitfire Symphonic Strings, Cinematic Studio Strings, Berlin Strings, and so on... The Appassionata Strings are very lush, warm, and they just sound awesome. I'm not saying that the other libraries sound bad, but the Appassionata Strings sound best to my ears.
As mentioned earlier, I already had the special edition version, but after spending some time with the full version I'm even more impressed. I really love the strong vibrato patches and the dynamic patches. Although I wish there was a pre-made patch for a full strong vibrato ensemble, I was still able to make one just layering the sections. It really sounds great!
So now comes to my next decision... I'm thinking of getting Voices Complete. After testing things out with the audition player and listening to the demos, I have to say those soloists are the best I've heard when it comes to virtual instruments, and the choir is nice and hauntingly warm as compared to other choirs that sound epic but less warm.
Also, I would like to see Vienna sample more soloists in different singing styles such as 8DIO's Jennifer! With the recording quality of VSL this would be so great! Anyways, happy buyer here! Thanks for the great products.
Regards,
Richard
