The Vienna Orchestra with Improved Articulation!
Perhaps the most time-consuming part of creating virtual orchestras is the extreme amount of note-by-note editing that must be done in order to create instrument articulations that sound realistic. Vienna Symphonic Library's OPUS 2 is the answer to hours of intense note-by-note editing to create realisitc-sounding ensembles. Vienna Symphonic Library OPUS 2 at a Glance:
- 9.3GB of data on two DVD-ROMs.
- Complete articulation package for strings.
- Performance Legato articulations for bass clarinet and contrabassoon.
- Brass sordino and stopped playing techniques.
- Timpani and percussion articulations.
Strings with New Articulations Ilio OPUS 2 offers the complete articulation package of Legato Runs (major, harmonic minor, chromatic, and whole tone scales), quick string runs, muted brass, Vienna's legendary Flautando Strings, and the easy-to-use but highly effective Fast Repetitions. The VSL OPUS 2 strings package is rounded out with a basic set of solo string articulations featuring the most important playing techniques. VSL OPUS 2 also offers further instruments such as marimba, vibraphone, and waterphone. Furthermore, VSL OPUS 2 comprises basic articulations of instruments taken from other Horizon Series titles, such as Solo Strings, Epic Horns, French Oboe, or Woodwind Ensembles. Woodwind Performance Since Vienna's woodwinds' Performance Legato articulations are especially popular, VSL OPUS 2 offers the complete Performance Legato articulations for bass clarinet and contrabassoon. As requested by many users, looped sustains for all woodwind instruments are provided. A basic set of the Horizon Series' French Oboe as well as the flute and clarinet ensembles completes the VSL OPUS 2 woodwind group. Brass Articulations The VSL OPUS 2 brass section is enhanced through the inclusion of sordino and stopped playing techniques. Solo trumpet and trumpet ensembles also feature Performance Legato articulations. As a bonus, a basic set of the Horizon Series' powerful Epic Horns is included in VSL OPUS 2. Percussion Articulations Apart from additional timpani articulations (tremolo and single note glissandos), the VSL OPUS 2 percussion family is stocked with marimba, vibraphone, cencerros, plate bells, and waterphone. Vienna Symphonic Library OPUS 2 Instruments and Articulations: OPUS 2 Strings:
- Violin ensemble
- Viola ensemble
- Cello ensemble
- Double bass ensemble
- Octave Runs: major, harmonic minor, chromatic, and whole tone runs of all string ensembles
- Fast repetitions
- Flautando
OPUS 2 Woodwinds:
- Piccolo
- Flute
- Oboe
- English horn
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Looped sustains
- Bass clarinet
- Contrabassoon
- Legato Performance instruments
OPUS 2 Brass:
- Trumpet
- Trumpet ensemble
- Horn ensemble
- Trombone
- Trombone ensemble
- Muted staccatos
- Muted sustained notes
- Muted sforzato
- Solo trumpet and trumpet ensemble: muted Legato Performance instruments
OPUS 2 Percussion:
- Timpani: Single note and tremolo glissandos
- Marimba
- Vibraphone
- Cencerros (cowbells)
- Plate bells
- Waterphone
OPUS 2 Bonus Files:
- Basic Articulations of
- Solo violin ( from SOLO STRINGS)
- Solo viola ( from SOLO STRINGS)
- Solo cello ( from SOLO STRINGS)
- Solo double bass ( from SOLO STRINGS)
- French Oboe
- Double horn ensemble ( from EPIC HORNS)
- Flute ensemble ( from WOODWIND ENSEMBLES)
- Clarinet ensemble ( from WOODWIND ENSEMBLES)
OPUS 2 Features:
- Expands the potential of OPUS 1 and the FIRST EDITION with additional articulations and further instruments.
- Bonus files that include basic articulations of instruments including Solo Strings, Epic Horns, French Oboe, and Woodwind Ensembles.
- 9.3GB of data on 2 DVD-ROMs.
- Complete articulation package for strings.
- Performance Legato articulations for bass clarinet and contrabassoon.
- Brass sordino and stopped playing techniques.
- Timpani and percussion articulations.
The Vienna Symphonic Library is the most ambitious orchestral sample library ever produced. Created by a team of over 40 producers and engineers, plus dozens of Vienna's top musicians, this is truly a groundbreaking library of monumental proportions.
