Hi all,
This was an experimental piece for string orchestra, created exclusively with the Vienna Symphonic Library strings. In this version, I used Synchron Strings exclusively, with no additional reverb, except for a bit of "Miracle".
Metamorphosis - Synchron Version
In this version, I layered orchestral, chamber, and solo strings, and placed them in Mir's Teldex Studio.
Metamorphosis - Orchestral/Chamber/Solo Strings Version
My thoughts:
-I began this version by copying the midi data for the previous orchestral/chamber/solo strings version. In all, it took about 4 hours of tweaking to complete the Synchron version.
-I like the sharp attacks of the Synchron strings (it's nice to be able to have that little "marcato" at the start of a legato phrase)
-The shorts are clean, crisp, decisive
-Increased velocity layers allows for less precise tweaking of the expression cc data
-The workflow doesn't feel any more efficient using Synchron with the current Vienna Instruments player. Hoping that the soon-to-be-released Synchron player is more intuitive and improves workflow.
-The piece is a little "punchy/bombastic" in terms of the overall force of the sound. I was definitely trying to create a heavy handed performance with decisive articulations so that I could compare the two versions.
Dave