Originally Posted by: Sandrew

Just out of curiosity: Is it known how many velocity layers the Synchron String Pro articulations will have? I couldn't find that information in the description of the product or the sample content list. I find 9 layers a bit of an overkill, but two (like most of the SYNCHRON-ized Instruments I own) can be a bit scarce at times.

Hi

The number of velocity layers is described precisely for each articulation in the manual of the library.

Best, David

Originally Posted by: 9u10m

Can you please be more precise? What things in Synchron Strings I will you keep using, that are not already in Synchron Strings Pro?

Well, for example, there are much more dynamic layers in SyS I. So, it's very useful for very expressive passages. And I really love the soft sustain and legato patches. So, I think I'll still use them. As I said, I don't have SyS Pro yet, but I'll tell you more when I get the library. And as another example, even though I own SYNCHRON-ized Chamber Strings, I still use VI Chamber Strings I. Both libraries bring something different. I guess it will be the same thing with SyS I and SyS Pro.

Best, David

Originally Posted by: MMKA

Originally Posted by: 9u10m

Right. But it still all comes down to the same conclusion: Synchron Strings Pro is only a thing because Synchron Strings I ended up a failure. No one will buy it now, and rightly so. Early adopters did, and will not use it anymore. Pretending otherwise would be fallacious in my opinion.

Hi, I don't want to interfere in the discussion about the money, but there is one thing I have to say: it is not true that nobody will use Synchron Strings 1 anymore. There are people (I can't say how much, I can't count them of course), who appreciate all the good things of Synchron Strings 1 and use it with pleasure (and I'm one of them). 

I totally agree. I love Synchron Strings I. I don't have SyS Pro yet, but I'm sure I'll keep using both in the future.

Best, David

Originally Posted by: 9u10m

Again, I admire VSL's ability to pause, listen, and reboot this library.

I'll just add this one thing: €145 for the owners of the first iteration feels steep. It's certainly the most expensive library update—the way I honestly see it—I've had to consider. If Synchron Strings I had proven practical, Synchron Strings Pro wouldn't have been released. I feel it should be offered for less to those who originally paid for a library that they will not use again, which certainly is my case.

Keep up the great work

But apart from some articulations like pizzicato, it's a new library. So, paying half the price for this library is a good deal IMO. And VSL has offered free updates (Cantabile) for Synchron Strings I.

Best, David

Originally Posted by: Paul

Hi David, 

"Synchron Strings Pro" because it really is more than just a second part for Synchron Strings I. 

Synchron Strings Pro is a fresh approach and also contains some articulations from Synchron Strings I, which makes it an independent product AND and upgrade/crossgrade from Synchron Strings I at the same time. 

You are correct about CC2, but that should be done with a click. Hope that's OK for you, we're trying to keep the preset list as lean as possible!

Best,
Paul

Oh, I see. Thank you Paul!

Best, David

Hi

May I ask why you didn't call it Synchron Strings II? Also, from what I understand, there are no more presets with Velocity XF assigned to CC 2 (for old users, like me ). Is it correct?

Congratulations!

Best, David

Wow! Thank you so much for that! The audio demos are fantastic!

Best, David

Hi

First, install VI Pro. Then, open the Directory Manager and add the folder which contains all your libraries. You don't need the Vienna Download Manager if you already have the libraries.

Best, David

Originally Posted by: PaoloT

Originally Posted by: daviddln

I would recommend SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings I. There is a portamento articulation and a great control of vibrato. 

Does anybody know which are the differences between VI Dimension Strings and the Synchronized version? The web page for the product says that there were improvements, but I can't understand which ones (apart for adding the transposed second violins).

Paolo

I may be wrong, but I believe these improvements have also been applied to the VI Dimension Strings. If I remember correctly, the long notes like sustains and legatos have been re-edited.

Best, David

Hi

Those are all great libraries. I would recommend SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings I. There is a portamento articulation and a great control of vibrato. 

Best, David

Hi Paul

That's great news! Thank you!

Best, David

Hi

Is there a chance that VE Pro 7 will be compatible with macOS's dark mode in the future? It would be nice.

Best, David

Hi

I would love solo strings with cantabile legato. And a choir with syllables. And also a children choir. I also like all your suggestions. Oh, and also a new Brass Pack with muted articulations. The BBO series is so great!

Best, David

Hi Dietz

Thank you very much. That's very helpful.

Best regards, David

Hi

Sorry for this newbie question, I don't know a lot of things about mixing. Am I doing something wrong if I insert the Imager Pro after MIR Pro on a track (Bassoon II) and change the width to 1,5? I like the result but I want to be sure I'm not doing something weird. Also, I've tried to insert the Imager Pro before MIR Pro but it doesn't change the sound at all. Is there a reason for that? Thanks!

Best, David

Originally Posted by: garylionelli

And does the SYC-Solo Strings full edition include the new Violin 2 and new Cello 2? Can't tell from the sample content. 

Hi

Yes, it does.

Best, David

Hi Steve

Originally Posted by: Steve Martin

So these are samples recorded on the Silent Stage but they've been processed like the samples have been, that are now used in the Synchronized  Special Edition Synchron player?

Yes, that's correct.

Best, David

Hi

The instruments are from the Silent Stage (VI Series).

Best, David

Hi

Here is what Paul said about Synchron(-ized) Brass a few weeks ago : "Announce when it's ready, and everyone will be happy!" So, it looks like they're working on it. If it's Synchron Brass, I don't think there will be an upgrade path because it will be a "new" library. Also, VSL released BBO Brass Packs last month with the Synchron room sound. And Dietz said that Synchron Stage MIRx would be available in 2020. So, you will be able to use all your VI Brass libraries with this extension.

Best, David

Hi

In the mixer view, you can add a sustain or diminuendo patch and crossfade between the legato articulation and this new patch with CC 20. Hope it helps.

Best, David

Hi

If I remember correctly, those are two different libraries. You need to install Epic Orchestra 2.0 for the Synchron Player and Epic Orchestra for VI Pro. Hope it helps.

Best, David

Hi

This has been fixed with an update (Dimension Cellos v2 - 2020-02-25). You need to download the library again (at least the cellos). Hope it helps.

Best, David

Oh thank you, Paul. Given your philosophy, I didn't think you would answer this question. That's very exciting!

Best, David

Originally Posted by: bbelius

Originally Posted by: daviddln

Some of us try to investigate from time to time, but it's hard. 

Regarding the Sax libraries: There are SYized Sax instruments available in the Special Editions. Regarding the SYized Full Library: we don't say never, but don't expect it any time soon.

Hi Ben

And regarding the solo brass ? 

Best, David

Hi

Paul said there was no plan for a Synchron-ized Saxophones library. As for the solo brass, we don't know. As apparently you're a new user, you have to know that they rarely talk about products that haven't been released yet. Some of us try to investigate from time to time, but it's hard. 

Best, David