The Sound Board

Linos wrote: ↑Sep 23, 2020 2:16 pm I listened to the demos now. The very first one, 'Lassitude...' by Guy Bacos is very nice. Sounds great. Over all the demosI hear nothing that makes me want to buy it. In some places these strings sound very nice (especially in that first track). In other places they don't sound convincing. The classical demos are not good. That Barber Adagio, my gosh what a bland affair. Completely killed all the feelings this music is so full of. I never thought it would be possible. But this rendition is actually just very, very boring. Night on a bald mountain? The strings clearly are not up to the task - nor was any of the other libraries used here. I can not help but wonder why VSL ever publishes such demos.

Anyway, these are not for me. Some nice things seem to be in there, certainly. Personally I have different preferences for the sound signatures, and I didn't hear any convincing arguments that would make me buy it in these demos.

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Sep 24, 2020 12:50 am I wouldn't judge Sync. Strings Pro that fast, especially based on the demos posted.

I think these strings sound wonderful, and are a big improvement compared to the original Sync. Strings I release.

Ashermusic wrote: ↑Sep 24, 2020 1:27 am

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Sep 24, 2020 12:50 am I wouldn't judge Sync. Strings Pro that fast, especially based on the demos posted.

I think these strings sound wonderful, and are a big improvement compared to the original Sync. Strings I release.

So you have them?

Jack Weaver wrote: ↑Oct 13, 2020 8:23 pm I've found them to be very useful. So far I've used them with most of my other string libraries and they have mixed well with each of them. Of course, the Synchron Player is ace.

Here is 30 Seconds of the shorts of Synchron Strings Pro alone.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cdvalgabv7884 ... 3.wav?dl=0

They seem to have a good deal of dynamic range.

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Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 13, 2020 9:08 pm Q. Some of the presets that VSL made require two keyswitch notes to arrive at the target articulation, how do you deal with this in your DAW when working with this library ? Any suggestions/tips regarding how best to organize the dimension trees, ..etc. ? Are you making your own custom presets, or are you using the VSL made Presets ?

Jack Weaver wrote: ↑Oct 14, 2020 3:49 pm

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 13, 2020 9:08 pm Q. Some of the presets that VSL made require two keyswitch notes to arrive at the target articulation, how do you deal with this in your DAW when working with this library ? Any suggestions/tips regarding how best to organize the dimension trees, ..etc. ? Are you making your own custom presets, or are you using the VSL made Presets ?

I didn't start using Synchron Player until halfway thru their BBO series. So I'm relatively new to it also.

So far I'm only using their presets but automating the mic channels. My little nanoKontrol2 MIDI controller has tons of sliders, buttons and knobs and it gets put to good use with Synchron (and Spitfire).

I've done next to no exploration of custom presets as of yet - except for copying a preset from a different Synchron library and then successfully pasting it into a separate Synchron Player - eliciting the response, 'Golly, gee whizz...' from me.

It's nice that they have a page on their site showing how to do it. However, I'd prefer just watching someone's Youtube video on how to do it.

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Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 14, 2020 8:54 pm I would be keen to hear about this detail from anyone using VSL Synchron Player libraries, or Synchron Strings Pro.

richhickey wrote: ↑Oct 16, 2020 1:53 pm

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 14, 2020 8:54 pm I would be keen to hear about this detail from anyone using VSL Synchron Player libraries, or Synchron Strings Pro.

I use MIDI scripting to turn a single, chase-able message (usually program change or CC32) into the several that Synchron player might require. In Logic you can use Scripter, outside of that I use BlueCat Plug 'n Script, often hosted with Synchron player or VEP inside Blue Cat Patchworks. You could similarly use Bidule etc. That works well but I wish more DAWs, and VEP, supported AU/VST MIDI fx plugins like Logic does (even though it doesn't need it for scripting).

richhickey wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 5:27 pm Here's a mockup of the Psycho prelude I did with Synchron Strings:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VaU7Ed ... sHGi8/view

a raw mix w/o effects:

https://soundcloud.com/mobiac/psychosys/s-etumfafMgTo

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 7:24 pm

richhickey wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 5:27 pm Here's a mockup of the Psycho prelude I did with Synchron Strings:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VaU7Ed ... sHGi8/view

a raw mix w/o effects:

https://soundcloud.com/mobiac/psychosys/s-etumfafMgTo

Sounds Awesome !

It's also amazing how great the Raw mix sounds, with no effects. This is an amazing strings library, would love them to make a Con Sordino version.

I'm guessing you are using the new Synchron Strings Pro (Full version) , not the older Synchron Strings 1 (Correct) ?

richhickey wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 8:32 pm

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 7:24 pm

richhickey wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 5:27 pm Here's a mockup of the Psycho prelude I did with Synchron Strings:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VaU7Ed ... sHGi8/view

a raw mix w/o effects:

https://soundcloud.com/mobiac/psychosys/s-etumfafMgTo

Sounds Awesome !

It's also amazing how great the Raw mix sounds, with no effects. This is an amazing strings library, would love them to make a Con Sordino version.

I'm guessing you are using the new Synchron Strings Pro (Full version) , not the older Synchron Strings 1 (Correct) ?

Thanks.

Actually this is 100% Synchron Strings I (full). I'd thought I might use some of Pro too, but didn't end up doing so.

It is still indicative of the shorts and sound of Pro.

Muziksculp wrote: ↑Oct 18, 2020 11:06 pm I see. I was under the impression you used the new Syn.Str.Pro.

I'm liking the new Synch. Strings Pro a lot, actually I only liked the short articulations in the older Synch Str. 1, but I think you will find the new Pro version much more satisfying when it comes to the longs, detache, legatos, ...etc., and even the shorts sound wonderful.