Appassionata and Muted Strings
Vienna Symphonic Library's SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 3 (Appassionata and Muted Strings) includes con sordino (muted) articulations of VSL's Solo Strings and Chamber Strings, as well as the lush, cinematic 56-player Appassionata Strings ensemble with both normal and con sordino articulations. As a bonus, there's an alternative harp to the one included with Volume 1. In addition to con sordino, articulations include staccato, détaché, sustained, sforzato, tremolo, pizzicato, as well as Vienna Symphonic Library’s renowned Legato and Portamento Performances. If you already own Volume 1 or Volume 2 and want to enhance it with silky, shimmering, and lyrical string sounds, Volume 3 is an ideal choice. And you haven't lived until you experience the warm and lush string pads created by combining "normal" strings with con sordino layers.
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SYNCHRON-ized: Re-edited, re-mapped, and enhanced
To create the SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions, VSL completely re-edited the original recordings. The velocity levels of each articulation and all articulations for each instrument were refined to seamlessly match and blend, not only within each instrument, but also in interaction with the included instruments of the SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions, as well as with all other Synchron Series libraries. The included Synchron Player also enhances the automatic triggering of release samples, contributing to the overall enhanced realism of all included instruments.
Sounds that are perfect for any genre
All the instruments in SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 3 work perfectly in a variety of musical styles, from pop and rock contexts to large-scale symphonic arrangements. VSL's complementary discounts allow you to expand your library gradually to suit your needs and budget. Volume 3 comes with VSL's free Vienna Synchron Player, which incorporates an advanced and stunningly powerful sample playback engine that delivers revolutionary streaming performance while providing streamlined ease-of-use.
Included Synchron Player
Synchron SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 3 includes VSL's dedicated Synchron Player. Driven by a powerful new audio engine, the Synchron Player delivers flawless streaming performance and a new level of advanced simplicity. Just step through the articulations, select a variation, and audition how the pre-configured controllers (Density, Bow Style, and Velocity Crossfade) affect the loaded preset. The Synchron Player also incorporates an internal mixer with 5-band equalization, individual delay settings for runtime compensation, algorithmic reverb, polarity switching, and panorama controls, as well as a specially designed convolution reverb derived from Vienna MIR Pro that features the world-class ambience of Synchron Stage Vienna's 5,813 square-foot main hall.
About Synchron Stage Vienna
Synchron Stage Vienna, located on Vienna's historic Wiener Rosenhuegel, can accommodate a 130 piece orchestra and has proven its mettle over the decades not only for film score recording, but also for sampling sessions. With its massive concrete foundation, room-in-room construction, sound insulation, and specially designed HVAC system, the studio boasts an ultra-low noise floor of 16dBA, even with the air conditioning running. Stage A sports a reverb time of 1.8 seconds — and unlike many other scoring stages, there is no low-frequency masking effect. Instruments sound warm and punchy, with superior depth and panoramic localization.
First-call musicians, first-class samples
At Sweetwater, we hold the Vienna Symphonic Library in high regard; that's because we're picky about our orchestral samples. It all starts with the musicians. Since VSL's inception, first-call musicians have been providing the sound and character of these instruments as soloists and ensemble leaders. This approach is largely responsible for the impressive sonic authority and authenticity we have come to expect from VSL virtual instruments.
VSL SYNCHRON-ized Special Edition Volume 3 (Appassionata and Muted Strings) Features:
- Improved, expanded, and re-edited sample database of the popular VI Special Edition Vol. 3
- A complete range of basic articulations included
- New articulations include Repetition Performances (legato and spiccato), fast repetitions (150, 170, 190 bpm)
- Optimized for VSL's free, easy-to-use Vienna Synchron Player
- Impeccable acoustics of Synchron Stage Vienna
- Pre-configured reverb settings for authentic placement of each instrument on stage
- Production-ready sound, straight out of the box
