I am aware that its possible to use diferent patches of vibrato and crossfade between them.That was not my point.What I was suggesting was a vibrato with the same level of sensitivity as the velocity cross fader.compiling it as a built in crossfader would simply be more conveinent and was a minor point.While it is possible to cross fade between vibrato non vibrato patches they very obviously do not cover the full spectrum of vibrato.In other words to be perfectly clear you would be stuck with the vibrato speed of the samples you have and lacking the speed in between.This may work well but any one seeking a really expressive sound will find it rather limited.Crossfading the dynnamic levels may change the vibrato level realisticly but again you are limited by the default. for instance i might want to change the vibrato slightly at ff (i never mentioned molto vibrato at piano I dont know why you thought i meant that)but the patch will only give a strong vibrato at that dynamic level.Progressive vibrato patches are also limited in the same way.Which Is why i recomended adding more vibrato patches to give the vi the flexibilty of a real Instrument.

My idea is a vibrato crossfader.In other words, the same way one controls the dynamic level by using a midi controler which in turn brings up a prerecorded sample at a higher volume,another controler would simultaniosly change the vibrato level at the current dynamic level. While progressive vibrato or other patches may be okay,they are simply not as flexible since they rely on a prerecorded sample. I reiterate, having the ability to mold the vibrato at will can profoundly increase the expressivness of a recording. As far as authenticity and "digital fakery" are concerned, every time you change the dynamic level you are effectivley using morphed samples and to great effect.(I dont hear anyone asking for crescendo patches). The fact is that if vsl can get this to work, it would not only make it easier to use but far more useful.

In my opinon the most important thing missing from vienna is no active control over the vibrato.Somthing that hollywood strings has.any comments on the effectiveness of this from hw strings users would be appreciated because i have yet to hear a demo where this is demonstrated.I really hope vienna has this as a high priorty because it would make the strings far more expressive

In my opinon the most important thing missing from vsl is active control of the vibrato,somthing that east west supposdly incorporated in hollywood strings.from what I understand you actually control vibrato frequnceies by using midi control.this would allow for a far more expressive and realistic performance.I sincerly hope this is a high priorty at vienna.