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Description

Expand your musical creations with the Vienna Symphonic Library - First Edition, an extensive collection designed for composers and producers seeking high-quality orchestral samples. This meticulously crafted library offers a comprehensive range of keyboard instruments, captured with outstanding precision to provide authentic sound reproduction. Whether you're scoring for film, video games, or creating your next studio album, this library opens up a world of sonic possibilities.

The First Edition features a variety of keyboard instruments, including pianos, harpsichords, and celestas, recorded in a pristine acoustic environment. Each note has been sampled multiple times to ensure dynamic expression and subtle tonal variations. These samples are perfect for those who demand realism and detail, allowing you to create lifelike performances that resonate with authenticity.

With user-friendly integration into most major DAWs, the Vienna Symphonic Library - First Edition offers seamless workflow, enabling you to focus on your creativity without technical hindrances. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, this library serves as an invaluable tool in your musical toolkit, providing a rich palette of sounds that inspire and elevate your compositions.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive collection of high-quality keyboard samples
  • Includes pianos, harpsichords, celestas, and more
  • Recorded in a world-class acoustic environment for true-to-life sound
  • Multiple dynamic layers for expressive performance
  • Compatible with major digital audio workstations (DAWs)
  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation and integration

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Comparisons

  • Orchestral Tools' Berlin Strings/Woodwinds are reported to sound superior to VSL in terms of quality.

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Value and pricing

  • VSL SE (Special Edition) Vol. 1 offers a cost-effective entry point at €295, covering most essential instruments except the alto flute.

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Software and compatibility

  • VSL requires a dongle for operation, making unauthorized access nearly impossible.

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Features and functionality

  • VSL SE Vol. 1 includes key articulations like sustain, legato, staccato, detaché, sfz, and tremolo, but lacks harmonics, mutes, and flz.

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Grant Kirkhope

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Grant Kirkhope & Graeme Norgate

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Composer Grant Kirkhope confirmed that he used the "Vienna Symphonic Library - First Edition" for the soundtrack of "Grabbed By The Ghoulies," with the music being completed in the summer of 2003. This information is verified by a post made by Grant Kirkhope on Bluesky Social.

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