Originally Posted by: PaoloT

Not features, but different sounds. You can use them in the same piece. Andromeda is richer in content, but 'Alpha' contains something different.

Paolo

Thanks, I understand!

Ok, so the Alpha has features that Andromeda has not and therefore I should keep the Alpha version as well?

I that correct understood?

Yes, Paolo, I hope so. I can't wait to get my hands on these products.

Do you know if Andromeda is replacing BBO Free and therefore I should delete/uninstall BBO or should I just let it be as is?

Br. Dreams ;-)

Thank you everybody for the input. I decided to go for the Andromeda and the Synchron-ized 1 & 1 plus.

In this way I will have the "sketching" ensemble package as well as an inspirator (is that a word?) and get solo instruments as well. Time will reveal my future needs

As I wrote in my first post, it is really difficult to choose a library as a beginner. There are really many products and reading on diverse forums etc. is just more confusing. We'll, when i started using Cubase I have always looked into VSL as, in my ears, they sounded more authentic and not "candied".

It has been really helpful to get input from other users of VSL - thanks a lot

Now I am just waiting for the license key to arrive

Best regards Dreams ;-)

Hi jhstrong

Tanks again and you have been very helpful. I believe you are right, I should go for the SYzed as it i have access to individual players of the orchestra. If I, in the he future, would like to have a "sketching" library will  the Andromeda go well with the SE 1 + 2?

Br. Dreams

Thank you for the greetings - yes it sure is amazing and thank you for the response as well.

So you would advice me to buy SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 1 & 2 instead of the Andromeda with Lyra and Musca?

Why do you advice the SYzed instead BBO - I mean the BBO is a newer product than SYzed?

Also do you know what the differences are between Eridanus and Dorado - both are percussion and drums!?

Sorry about all the questions

Thanks again

Hi all

I am writing because I am in doubt. Where should I go from the free BBO. I am new in the world of orchestral libraries. I have also downloaded Spitfire BBCSO free version, but i believe the VSL is the way for me - below you'll find my thoughts on this:

I am thinking of buying the following: Andromeda and I am in doubt if i should buy Violins (Lyra, Musca) and some percussion , but what is the difference between Eridanus and Dorado?

Also I have been looking into SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 1 + 2, but then I don't need Andromeda - correct?

It is very frustrating, there are so much out there and so many companies producing orchestral libraries - how should i decide. I've read reviews and seen videos, but it does not make it easier.

Maybe I should just buy Andromeda (or Nucleus or Metropolis Ark 1 or BBCSO Core and the list goes on) and use it for a while and se what needs will show up?

Budget: aprox. 400 €

So if some can help/advice and help me in the correct direction, I would be very happy :-)

Best regards

 Dreams

Dear all

I would love to see a similar poster, a glossary with musical terms. I am thinking the poster could have the same design and colour or maybe a contrast colour :-)

I hope it will come into consideration, so Dear Sabine, my Instrument range poster is hanging alone on my wall and is in need of company