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Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings

Item ID: VI2AppStrings

Ensemble String Sample Library with Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Basses

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Sophisticated, Nuanced String Ensembles

Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings 1 ensemble samples provide sophisticated, nuanced features, such as various facets of sustains and Legato performances with different intensities of vibrato as their main focus, but also include articulations such as sul-G-performances, accented interval notes, spiccatos, staccatos, various repetition performances, trills, runs, and more. Appassionata Strings not only integrate well into a variety of musical styles, they also emulate live performance with "out-of-tune samples," where various players correct intonation as the tone progresses. You'll appreciate the lush, passionate sound of the Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings 1.


Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings 1 Ensemble Samples Features:
  • Violin ensemble (20 players)
  • Viola ensemble (14 players)
  • Cello ensemble (12 players)
  • Bass ensemble (10 players)
Specification Detail
Software Type Symphonic Sample Player
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac Apple G4 CPU or faster, 1GB RAM
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel or AMD CPU, 1GB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.4 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows XP or later
Notes Requires VSL key, not included
Manufacturer Part Number VSLV14

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Vienna Special Edition to Appassionata Strings 1 Pack

by Duncan Wood from Bellmere, Australia
February 26, 2010
Music Background: 33 years, keyboard player, Producer, studio engineer, professional
I recently purchased the Vienna Special Edition and Special Edition Plus packs, and I must say they are spectacular. For modern string arrangement or incorporating that orchestral edge into your songs... read more [+] it is fantastic. In the pack, the taster demo of the Appassionata strimngs was so good that I have just ordered the Appassionata String 1 pack to add to my arsenal of sounds. The new Vienna Ensemble software is also fantastic and I intend on buying the Vienna Ensemble Pro asap. close [-]

Big, Lush Sound

by CMO from Gulf Coast, USA
November 23, 2011
Music Background: Paid Hobbyist
I've had Appassionata Strings 1 (standard) for a little over a year now. This library really pushes those big 'cinematic' scores along, especially with the 2nd Violins patches that were added with Vi... read more [+]enna Instruments Pro 2. These are not newly recorded, they are 're-tweaked' samples from the original release, but they work great and do have a slightly different sound.

My biggest problem with this library, and all VSL string libraries at the time of this writing, is that there are no divisi sections.

My second biggest problem with all VSL libraries in general is the lack of a true ambiance option in the recorded samples. An option to use close, stage, and/or ambient mics recorded on a real scoring stage would be great. All of VSL's samples are recorded at VSL's custom-built "silent stage" that is, unfortunately, a little too dry. Getting that perfect ambient sound is a bit of a task, but well worth it if you have the time to 'tinker'.

If I had the opportunity to do it over again, I would probably purchase a competitor's Kontakt library (not sold here) mainly to get the divisi string sections and different mic positions, but I absolutely do not regret my purchase and I do use these strings quite a bit. close [-]

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