Guest meneedit Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hi guys, I recently acquired Kontakt 3 so I now finally own a sampler. I havent used one before and I'd like to know where I can buy some really really good string libraries. Preferrably a library that has different samples for different notes but i'm guessing that most libraries probably do. Thanks everybody :):):) Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tamas Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not too sure about libraries by themselves, but EWQL makes amazing orchestral libraries, it comes with their own sampler, though. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-757793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementia Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Vienna Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Dementia's signature Hide all signatures Soundcloud Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-758228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest epsy Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 yeah vienna is the BFD of strings (or any other orchestral shit) unfortunately it brings almost any system to it's knees Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-763304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandi_B Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) http://www.garritan.com/ http://www.eastwestsamples.com/ I swear by these, as does the person that reccomened them both to me. The garritan instrtuments are some of the most expressive (ie: foot pedal, mod wheel, etc) modeled instruments i've ever had the pleasure of playing via a keyboard. Edited June 30, 2008 by Brandi_B Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-763441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 hey cool i got the vienna thrown in with my new pc. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-763456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Helper ET Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 which is better, vienna or EWQL? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-763477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementia Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 As of today I've gotten my hands on EWQLSO Pro Silver and am not very impressed. I suppose I've listened to far too many recordings to be fooled. I would like to try out the Vienna libraries; Has anyone seen a torrent? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Dementia's signature Hide all signatures Soundcloud Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-765119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcinsu Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I took an orchestral mock-up class in school, where we used gigastudio, and tried to make realistic sounding orchestral emulations. We used the Opus edition of Vienna for the class, but we discussed various alternatives. The general consensus I get from people who have used both, is that the Vienna library is more dry recordings, and very bare boned... its up to you to EQ and add reverb, and all that stuff... which takes more time to do, but allows for more flexibility.... and the EW is samples recorded with room reverb and stereo pannings, and a somewhat unique sound... less flexible, but awesome in its own way. Kontakt 2 came with a lite version of Vienna... Im sure v3 still has it. And although limited, it can go a long way. Certainly enough to get you started, with some pretty decent results. I made a mockup of my final project for my composition major, and it sounds pretty decent... certainly not compareable to a $10,000 Vienna library, but gets the idea across. Anyways... if you get either of those, youll be in orchestral heaven. ps. Vienna has very awesome sample crossfading stuff going on, for very dynamic performances... I dont think EW compares in that regard Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-765156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcinsu Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 pps. I cant stand garritan. while flexible, sounds bad to my ears. i guess it works ok in certain situations, but as far as producing a realistic orchestral emulation... it doesnt stand up to the others Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-765157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 messiaen said: hey cool i got the vienna thrown in with my new pc. Kcinsu said: certainly not compareable to a $10,000 Vienna library You must have a very expensive computer pcock. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Braintree's signature Hide all signatures colindyer.bandcamp.com williamsbraintree.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-765760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 the only string library i use is a mellotron. Kcinsu said: I made a mockup of my final project for my composition major care to share this? i'm interested in hearing it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-766773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylonbitch Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Dementia said: Vienna man, they look fucking awesome. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide pylonbitch's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/35304-string-libraries/#findComment-766822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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