![]() ![]() I’m pretty sure a couple of forum members use IK’s philharmonik so they should be able to tell you more about the sounds than the demos will.Īnother more expensive option is to buy the full Kontakt. I used to use the smaller classic edition of the philharmonik but I purchased Kirk Hunters Diamond Orchestra when it went on sale for half price. If you watch for it you may get it at a lower price as IK has been having some serious money saving deals. Hi David, have you checked out IK’s philharmonik: It certainly looks like it should be a good library. If I had a chance to play with the library itself, I might change my mind. I was able to find this video and this video, and they confirm my feelings that it doesn't lend itself to cantabile playing.Īgain, that's all very subjective, and based on not enough information. There aren't many people who are posting examples from this library. The notes don't seem to flow together into melodic phrases. I can't imagine being able to use the library on a legato, singing melody line. In the YouTube review at 4:08 the Violin Cresc Med sounds rather nice for a "gypsy" sort of violin, but again, each note is detached. For long, sustained chords, they sound OK, but not very pleasant. ![]() The instruments sound shrill and metallic - a restrained and severe string quartet sound meant more to blend than to be a solo instrument. ![]() The Big Fish Audio demos didn't impress me. There are some on the Big Fish Audio site, and a YouTube review review. There aren't a lot of places I could find audio demos for the library. So there's not a whole lot of information available on the library. Much of the problem is that it's hard to get a good idea what a library sounds like from just a couple of samples, and the reviews are sparse. It's got a ton of articulations, and is relatively inexpensive, and I spent a lot of time looking into it. On paper, London Solo Strings looks like a good deal. I doubt it would have changed my final decision, though.ĭoes anyone have any experience with these libraries, and thoughts about solo violin sounds? I'm sort of hoping the Garritan comes out with an affordable solo string library at some point, but I've not heard that there's anything in the works.īut I ran though your list (real quick) and since solo strings and “bite” were your big requirement I’m surprised that you DIDN’T go for London Solo Strings? (This excludes the Solo Strings libraries). Of course, when I checked this morning, I found that the Kirk Hunter Libraries half-off until September 30, 2012. From what I've heard in the demos of the "affordable" libraries, it's not immediately clear how much better these would be from what's in GPO (which can be quite good). I've not had a chance to see how well it fits with BiaB, but I'm pleased with how it sounds.īut it lacks solo instruments, and still leaves me without the solo violin sound that I wanted. (The "pro" version of Session Strings is even nicer, but far beyond my budget). Plus, it's got a nice (non-programmable) arpeggiator that's nice to play with. I ended up going with NI Session Strings, which doesn't offer individual instruments - I'm not even sure there's a viola in the section - because more than other library it's got that "sound" that I was looking for. The Kirk Hunter Solo Strings I has a "Romantic Violin" patch, but the library only runs under the full version of Kontakt. I like a more "romantic" sound with a wide vibrato, but that generally doesn't blend, so most libraries go with a less dramatic approach on their solo violin. LASS First Chair 2 $300, can use free Kontakt Player.Given my various constraints (not much money, not having a full version of Kontakt), the list was quickly shortened.ĭeciding on which library had the "best" solo violin was difficult from the demos. ![]() Spitfire Solo Strings $300, requires full version of Kontakt.NI Session Strings Pro $300, can use free Kontakt Player.Kirk Hunter Pop/Rock Strings $250, can use free Kontakt Player.Vienna Symphonic Library Solo Strings $200, has custom player and USB Vienna Key.London Solo Strings $150, can use free Kontakt Player.Dan Dean Advanced Solo Strings $150, can use free Kontakt Player.NI Sessions Strings $120, can use free Kontakt Player.Kirk Hunter Solo Strings I $100, requires Full version of Kontakt.I wanted something with a more "bite" and a more intimate sound, sort of like the the string octet in "Eleanor Rigby", or something from ELO.Īfter spending way too much time with Google, I came up with the following list of contenders: Although I'm pretty happy with the sound in the Garritan Personal Orchestra, I've been looking for something more "pop" sounding. ![]()
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