Originally Posted by: nektarios

I cannot thank you enough for introducing me to Studio One Pro 5!!! Oh-my-good. This is exactly what I was looking for, for years. I looove it!! The articulation management is the best as you said!

I am totally DONE WITH CUBASE and their crappy usability and interface.... I can't wait to start composing now some pieces with it!

Originally Posted by: muziksculp

I use Studio One Pro 5, which has the Sound-Variation feature very nicely integrated with VSL Synchron Player, so they automatically appear in S1 Pro 5, and even if I have my own custom patches, with articulations in the Tree, they automatically populate the Sound-Variations of S1 Pro 5. So, Articulation management is fantastic. You just select the notes you want and assign the articulation you need for them from the Sound-Variation list window. 

I'm not sure what DAW you use, but Studio One Pro 5 has imho the best articulation management system with VSL Synchron Player, because both companies developed it together to make sure they work perfectly, and communicate bi-directionally. 

I'm glad you are discovering how wonderful Studio One Pro 5 is. It is only going to get better, and better. So, you made a wise decision to use it. I used to be a Cubase user, but switched to Studio One Pro when it was at version 3, and never bothered with Cubase any more. Plus, Studio One Pro 5 comes with five software licenses, no need for a dongle. Although You still need a dongle for VSL libraries. 

I hope VSL changes their mind, and include the Synchron Strings I shorts in the optimized version. 

Originally Posted by: nektarios

I see. I cannot agree more. My question to you, (since I am only now beginning to use Synchron libraries), Having both libraries what challenges that this presents in your production in regards to articulation switching? In other words, having both, is the drawback just more HD space?

Originally Posted by: muziksculp

Not including the shorts is the primary reason I didn't install the Optimized version. The shorts to me are the best sounding, and most useful articulations that can improve Synchron Strings Pro, not the legatos. 

Since I got Synchron Strings Pro, I deleted Synchron Strings I (Full) from my SSD. So, I'm not using it, that's why I would like to get the Optimized version of Synch. Str I , if it included the shorts. I do not like the Legatos in Synchron Strings I, the Legatos of Synchron Strings Pro are much better. So, I have no desire to use Synch. Strs. I longs/legatos. 

I use Studio One Pro 5, which has the Sound-Variation feature very nicely integrated with VSL Synchron Player, so they automatically appear in S1 Pro 5, and even if I have my own custom patches, with articulations in the Tree, they automatically populate the Sound-Variations of S1 Pro 5. So, Articulation management is fantastic. You just select the notes you want and assign the articulation you need for them from the Sound-Variation list window. 

I'm not sure what DAW you use, but Studio One Pro 5 has imho the best articulation management system with VSL Synchron Player, because both companies developed it together to make sure they work perfectly, and communicate bi-directionally. 

Originally Posted by: nektarios

If that is the case, this is a huge dealbreaker! In fact, then they are not redundant at all! Having different velocity layers does not make them equal. As a matter of fact, I would expect Synchron Strings Pro to be the ones with more velocity layers. I mean they are labeled "Pro". Professionals want more, not less.

For this reason, I am daring use the optimized content. Absolutely not.

Originally Posted by: muziksculp

 I think the shorts in Synchron Strings I have more dynamic/velocity layers, compared to the ones in Synchron Strings Pro. They sound more detailed. 

Originally Posted by: muziksculp

Sadly, none of the Synchron Strings I Short articulations were included in the Optimized version. 

I wish VSL will re-consider this, and include them in the Optimized version.

THANKS 

Not including the shorts is the primary reason I didn't install the Optimized version. The shorts to me are the best sounding, and most useful articulations that can improve Synchron Strings Pro, not the legatos. 

Sadly, none of the Synchron Strings I Short articulations were included in the Optimized version. 

I wish VSL will re-consider this, and include them in the Optimized version.

THANKS 

Originally Posted by: LAJ

Some new Libs are on the way.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3884051278365000&id=801874996582659&m_entstream_s

Fingers Crossed it's Synchron Woodwinds in December. 

Thanks for the facebook link. 

Hi,

OK, issue is RESOLVED. 

The solution was very simple, I just had to go to the Sound-Variations in Studio One, and from the popup menu in the upper tab of the Sound-Variations popup window, choose "Use Activation Sequence", I had one of the other options selected, which disables the Keyboard controller from Changing Key-Switches. 

Here is a pic of that menu, and setting that you need to have the Keyboard select the key-switches to change articulations. 

I hope this is helpful info. for other S1Pro users. 

Cheers,

Muziksculp 

Hi, 

I should add to my post above, that I also see some odd note data when I load a Synchron Player Library in Studio One Pro 5.4.1. The Key-Editor shows dark brown notes for some of the Key-Switches of the Preset, they are not selectable, or editable. They just appear in the Key-Editor. 

So, something is very strange here with regards to the Key-Switches, and Studio One. The Sound Variations work, but if I need to switch to a specific articulation via pressing a key-switch note on my Keyboard it doesn't work. Nothing happens. 

Here is a Pic of the key-switch notes that appear automatically in the key-editor. when a Preset is loaded

I e-mailed VSL-Support about this problem, hopefully they can help me fix this issue if it's on my side, or they might have to fix it via an update. If anyone using S1Pro , I would appreciate it if you can test, and see if you have this issue. (THANKS). 

Hi,

I'm having a strange issue with the VSL Synchron Player, when I press any of the Key-Switch keys using my Keyboard controller to change an articulation in the Tree, it does not show that Key being pressed, and the articulation does not change, when I play the normal playable range the keys do react on the Synchron Player's virtual keyboard, and reflect the notes I'm playing on my keyboard controller.

I noticed there was an update for the Synchron Player, ver. 1.1.2053, which was posted on 11-15-21 , so I installed this latest update, but it's still behaving the same way, I can't change articulations via my controller keyboard, if I click on the Synchron virtual keyboard in the Key-switch area/range, the articulations do change, but not when I use my keyboard controller.

Any idea what's going on here. I tested my Keyboard controller with Kontakt for Key-switches, to see if there is a problem, and it works fine, don't have this issue.

Is there a setting that I need to change ? I have never experienced this issue using Synchron Player. 

Any help/feedback to fix this issue would be appreciated. 

I'm using Studio One Pro 5.4.2 on Windows 10. 

I should also add that the Synchron Player is taking more than usual to load as an empty instrument, and also more than usual to load presets. Not sure if I can fix this, it used to be very snappy, and fast. something seems to affect its performance in terms of loading. Any feedback on this detail as well would be very helpful. (THANKS).

Thanks,

Muziksculp

Originally Posted by: DaddyO

I'd love to see it too, but I don't remember any significant new releases in December. 

December is usually all about vouchers, buy 3 get one free.

That said, we can hope, can't we.

It would be so nice to have a complete Syncrhon Orchestra before 2021 ends.

We have Synchron Strings, Brass, and Perc. , but no Woodwinds. So the foundation of the Synchron Orchestra is incomplete.

December would be a beautiful month to release Synchron Woodwinds, and have a joyful Holiday Season, plus whatever else VSL wants to delight us with such as coupons, discounts, ..etc. 

Hi,

Yes, I'm super excited to see VSL Release Synchron Woodwinds.

I'm sure it will be an amazing sounding woodwinds library. Would love it if it shows up in December this year. 

Cheers,

Muziksculp

Originally Posted by: Seventh Sam

+1

You can theoretically do a work-around by speeding up portamento transitions with the stretch factor scaler, but that 1) introduces artifacts and 2) explodes your computer.

  No Thanks. I would rather they just add the Slurred-Legatos to Synchron Strings Pro. This would be an awesome improvement to the library. 

Please VSL Development , Just Do it !   and we will love you more ! 

THANKS. 

Hi,

Now that VSL have given us Slurred-Legato articulations for Elite Strings. How about doing the same for Synchron Strings Pro. That would be so awesome. 

Please VSL Development/Paul , can you do that ?  

This will surely add more functionality to Synchron Strings Pro, which is a gem of a Strings library, but still missing Slurred-Legato. It will make us very happy, and make the library more popular. 

Thanks,

Muziksculp 

Has the Intro. Price been extended to August 15th ?  

I didn't get the Newsletter email informing me of this, but someone mentioned it. The product page doesn't show this, maybe they will post this change tomorrow. 

I'm really hoping that VSL Synchron Woodwinds will be the next big library release ! 

Please... Please ... VSL give us Synchron Woodwinds 

Originally Posted by: kafka007

Kontakt 6.6 isn't VST3 only.  The VST version of 6.6.0 still runs in VE Pro.

Yes, that's right, but VST3 is becoming the current standard format. So, being able to host VST3 in VE-Pro 7 is an important feature that's missing. 

Thanks. 

Hopefully VE-Pro 7 will be updated soon by VSL to support VST3 hosting. 

This is very overdue. VST3 is becoming the current standard. Especially with Kontakt 6.6 now running as a VST3 only, VST3 support by VE-Pro 7 is badly needed. 

Please VSL Development, update it so we can use VST3 instruments in VE-Pro 7. 

Thanks,

Muziksculp 

Sounds very good. But a bit too dry of a mix for my taste, I think it would sound much better with some more hall acoustics/reverb. 

Thanks for sharing. 

Hi Paul,

Congratulations to you, and the rest of the VSL team for the release of Synchron Brass.

This is a major release, and very well done. I'm most likely going to buy the full version. Everything I heard sounds fantastic. 

Also looking forward to the release of Synchron Woodwinds, and Synchron Solo Strings. 

Cheers,

Muziksculp 

Originally Posted by: Paul

Hi muziksculp, 

Lots going on in Vienna right now, and luckily, a few reviewers have already found the time time to go though the library!

Find the growing YouTube playlist right here 

Best,

Paul

Hi Paul,

OK, Thanks. I will check the other non-VSL resources of Elite Synch. Strings. 

Looking forward to see more amazing libraries from VSL, Exciting times ahead ! 

Cheers,

Muziksculp 

Hi,

Can we still expect a detailed walkthrough video of VSL Synchron Elite Strings to be posted soon, or has VSL decided to not bother making a detailed video for this library ?  

I find it very odd that they would not make one. 

Thanks,

Muziksculp 

Originally Posted by: PaoloT

Since Elite Strings don't contain sordino patches, I wonder how the muted strings in the Morricone demo was done. If this is not a secret of the composer, may I ask how this was achieved? A dedicated plug-in? The internal Synchron Player effects?

Paolo

Maybe a filter ? or some kind of an IR treatment ? 

Originally Posted by: Beat Kaufmann

I have to log in again because I am super excited once again. Today I tried the Short staccatos "agile". They sound so natural and not at all like samples. I chose the beginning of Vivaldi's "Estate" for this test. Really a new level in the world of samples.

Bravo VSL! Cre_Vivaldi_Estate_Elite_Strings-Stereo Out.wav (16MB, short excerpt)

Beat

Hi Beat,

Those Short Staccatos "agile" sound amazing, very realistic, and beautiful timbre. WOW ! 

Thanks for sharing. 

Synchron Elite Strings seems to be Perfect for Baroque music, i.e.  Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, ..etc. 

I wish VSL had a good Baroque style audio demo for Synchron Elite Strings. I feel it is missing from their audio/video demos of the library. 

Enjoy using Synch. Elite Strings in your productions. 

Cheers,

Muziksculp 

Originally Posted by: Paul

Hi everybody, 

If you have BOTH Synchron Strings I and Synchron Strings Pro in your VSL arsenal and you want to save some space on your hard drive (more than 50%), check out our OPTIMIZED CONTENT for Synchron Strings I. We have removed the redundant articulations that are already incorporated in Synchron Strings Pro, making this a much lighter package while keeping the additional articulations available. 

Find the download file for this optional download in MyVSL. 

Best, 
Paul

Hi Paul,

I wish you guys included the Synchron Strings 1 Shorts in the optimized version. These are very good sounding, but sadly they are not included. I had Synchron Strings 1 (Full) deleted form my drive a long time ago to save SSD space. 

Anyways, I decided not to bother with installing the optimized version mainly because of this omission. I will just enjoy using Synchron Strings Pro (Full version). 

Cheers,

Muziksculp 

Originally Posted by: PaoloT

Thank you, Fabio! I admit that at the moment I've no idea of what to do to improve it. It is not yet as warm and expressive as I would like, but I wonder if SSP are made to be warm. Any hint would be warmly appreciated!

(Maybe working on the final EQ would be useful. At the moment I've done it so that the result was clean and clear; maybe I should go the other direction).

Paolo

Hi Paolo,

Thanks for sharing your Elgar's Enigma Demo using VSL SSP.

Listening to many commercial recording versions of Elgar's Enigma Variations, and comparing them to your demo using SSP, I noticed that your demo sounds too bright, and too upfront, compared to many of the orchestral recordings, I would suggest adding more room ambience via Reverb, to push back the samples into a more unified and more reverberant space, and use some mid-high frequency cuts to darken the very bright timbre of the strings. 

Cheers,

Muziksculp