I will check the link which I found using google. My original question was intended as a shortcut which kind people on forums usually provide. It also saves time for others.
This link may work better: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Hello_iLok

I found what I needed here: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Hello_iLok

Where can I read the latest on how to go from the elicensor to ilok without trying to read 17 pages of posts on this thread?  Thank you!!!

For VSL Steinway D

I have been liking this one attached.  Still working on tweaks.  Both the rar and zip files are the same.

Anyway - I figure it out along what you are saying.  The vsynpreset files in this thread have to be moved to a VSL preset folder in the computer before they will open up!  

BTW - when I save a preset on my computer from the save preset function, it does create an FXP file.  And they do load into it as well.  A little confusing, but I think I understand it all now!

Thank you,

AB

When I open an attachment I do not get a fxp file.  I get a vsynpreset file.  Are you finding an fxp file in an attachment on this thread?

I am confused.  My VSL steinway is looking for an fxp file for a preset.  Where are there fxp files on this forum?
Thank you!!!

So I redid my C drive with a new SSD drive.

I have Vienna Dim Strings on my V drive (V for Vienna of course)

I have loaded Instruments Pro and the library installer, etc.

But when I open up Instruments Pro, it is not finding my V drive with the samples.

The key shows my Dimension pro strings and the license key seems to be working.

How do I get Instruments Pro to see the V drive.

Do I have to install all the samples again?  That seems very lengthy.

THANKS in advance for any help.

AB

How could I have loaded 2.3 gb? This is with just XP running and no other programs running?
I did use the 3gb switch with USERVA=2850

I must have something else set wrong on my computer. I could not find that memory wrap option discussed above.

THANKS for any help.

This is what my computer says with 4gb installed. I wonder if I need to check the bios in my asus motherboard:

Total Physical Memory 4,096.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 1.69 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.79 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.74 GB
Page File Space 3.92 GB
Page File C:\\pagefile.sys

Thanks a lot for replying to my posts. I am looking for more of a string "pad" sound. So it sounds like Orch I/II is the way to go. Have not check those products out yet.

Just to be clear, I do not intend to use the VI with the Roland strings but INSTEAD of the roland strings. Would the Chamber strings work out well for this purpose? This is hard to explain in a post. But it should sound like a string section but not huge.

I have the VI solo strings. I like the strings sound in my Roland RD700 BUT I would like something along the same lines that is more realistic.
Would Chamber strings be the best bet here? And do I really need the extended libary for just basic background string sounds? I do not want a full orchestra.
Just decent set of strings for background in world beat music.
THANKS in advance.

Thank you for your generosity in sharing this. I looks forward to trying your work!
All the best,
AB

Anyone care to share their favorites? Any that you made yourself to share?
THANKS.
P.S. I am still learning how to use this!

In a perfect world they would be agreed to upon purchase. That makes it much easier for the consumer to know what they are getting.

BUT I am done whining (yeah!)

So back to the original thread - what would you recommend as the next best purchase to go with solo strings?

Where is this found at the time of purchasing from a dealer and having it shipped to you? Is it in the promotional materials? Or do you find out AFTER you already bought it? And once again, what sense does this make if I have Miroslav strings and others on the same CD?

Thanks for your response. There seem to be MANY satisfied customers. But these questions could use clarification. I do not want to get into the legalities of these issues. I would rather hear from a Vienna person on this board what the answers are first. Maybe it is all more favorable than I think.

I cannot imagine why they would want their credit on a CD that uses a Vienna cello for instance and has a tone of products from others on the CD, perhaps even inferior products. This could actually hurt Vienna as people think the inferior strings on the CD is theirs along with the actually Vienna sample.

So it would be no problem to you or others if you had to credit every sample in every keyboard and program? I personally think it is ok, but I think it is a fair business practice to put it in the business description. There are some companies where you DO NOT have to credit them.

I also question the legality of it, if you only find out about this requirement AFTER you have paid for the product and it is delivered to you. Who really wants to go through the hassle of a return.

Maybe someone From Vienna can clarify all this. (1) Is there such a requirement and (2) how does the customer get to know about it BEFORE money is taken off of their credit card from a dealer and the item and is shipped?


I really do not want to be the fly in the ointment. I think new practices could help sales. I would be much more willing to spend $3000 or more on samples if I knew after some projects I could sell the one license (even for a processing fee) to someone else.

Also, if I list Vienna Symph on the CD, how does someone distinguish those from other string samples on the CD? In some ways that could hurt Vienna. Once again, maybe someone at Vienna can clear this up.

THANKS very much. I am glad their are a lot of happy users.

At what price for all that: Orch 1 and 2 and Appasionata?

It cannot be resold? Correct?

You must give credit to Vienna Symphonic Library on any CD that uses it even on part of the CD and part of a song? Correct?

I wish they would put this kind of information in PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS just like they want us to put it in our CD descriptions.

If I am wrong about these assumptions, please advise.

Doesn't mean this stuff is not great, but people should check it out carefully and know the parameters of what they are paying $$ for.

And I do not mean to single out Vienna, there are probably plenty of others that make sure this is not part of the major marketing material.

Thanks Herb. I will do so. I listened to the demos, but I did not load them in as midi files, fxp files. I assume that will help.

Also, is there a tutorial and sample midi file for the CELLO?
But to be honest, while some samples sound great, would you not admit that some samples in this collection are noisy? Maybe it serves some sort of layering purpose.

I would love to turn around on all this. When I listened to the demos I was very impressed.

By the way, I was naiive. I did not know that I have to give credit to Vienna Symphonic Library anytime I use this $1000 license on one of my creations after I learn how to use your product. It is interesting how that is never the in the project descriptions.

And if you do not like it, you cannot resell it. So buyer beware. Check it all out before you buy.

This is really my fault.

To be honest - I was very disappointed in the inconsistency of the sampling. Some was really noisy. Some is very good.

$1000 with extended library is overpriced. That is why I think there should be entitlement to a discount on something else.

Hopefully, as I use it more, I will get better sounds out of it, but some of the raw sounds left me really disappointed.

I do not like leaving these kind of blogs.

Had I not opened it, I would have returned it.

Guy - are you running on a 64 bit platform? I assume the 64 bit syncrosoft driver, etc?
THANKS.

I would like to add some warm string sections. I already have VI Solo Strings basic and extended.

Any recommendations?
VST - Sonar 6

What would be the most sensible next purchase to go with the solo strings - and adding more strings?

i.e. something that would give me smooth string sound ensembles?