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I'm not sure if that's the right term, but I'm looking for instrument libraries that fit that Southern USA (swamps, bayous, Louisiana etc.) / Americana / American Gothic vibe, like banjos, old pianos, soloed fiddle/string instruments, upright basses, resonator guitars etc. Anything that has that...

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Hi! I was thinking about doing a major cleanup of my iMac (Intel) and move my existing VST libraries from an external hard drive to a new external SSD. Do you guys know if there is a simple guide on how to this type of re-location in the most painless way possible? I am probably gonna do a...

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Hi all, I have BBC PRO and overall I'm pleased with it as a simple 'one stop shop' for orchestral work, however I'm interested in a library/libraries that would compliment it's shortcomings, particularly in the brass, specifically with the horns and trumpets. I'm also interest in libraries that...

So, I just purchased Kontakt Komplete 14 Ultimate, and after installing everything in no particular order over the span of several days, Kontakt 7 opens up with all my libraries at the to of the list in the Libraries Tab. I painstakingly dragged all my libraries to positions in order to group...

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this...do you find sample libraries too expensive in today's day and age? Personally, I think it's all relative (compared to hiring real musicians, the cost, lifetime access), and so there's no one right answer. It's entirely dependent on your own situation...

I am looking for a library that allows me to play chords and distribute the sounds among the instruments of the section. One for the strings, one for the woodwinds, and one for the brass. I know that EW's Orchestrator works similarly, but I would need something much simpler (and cheaper) to...

I am looking for virtual instruments and ethnic libraries that contain instruments to make ethnic music with an oriental style, resembling an Egyptian and Arabic style. The libraries can be from Kontakt or another sampler, I have no problem with that, thanks for your attention. I'm looking to...

Hi, I am currently doing an overhaul back up of everything I have on a NAS, which is likely to take months around my work schedule. However, I was wondering what is your approach / views on backing up libraries which are "always" readily available? Considering players, like Spitfire Audio...

There's a gap in my orchestral template! My percussion section is mostly complete. Most instruments come from the excellent Abbey Road Orchestra, the harps from Berlin Symphonic Harps and the pianos from OT Orchestral Grands. But when it comes to tuned percussion... I only have Spitfire's Joby...

Hi everyone, I'm not a very expert on the subject of guitars but could you help me how can I get a guitar similar to this one from a library or VST, I know it's a live recording but I don't know how to play the guitar yet and I specialize more in playing a midi piano, that's why a virtual option...

I'm looking for a VST / Guitar Library that has the sound of that song, I could use my fender guitar but I still need to learn a lot about that instrument and I'm better at piano and using midi. Also, if you know of an amp that has that tone, please let me know, I need one like that too. Please...

Hi! For the last few week I've been looking for the most quality and budget friendly orchestral / cinematic libraries of many types. One thing I've realised is my need to upgrade almost everything I have. I need a piano, solo strings, chamber strings, ensamble cinematic strings, choir, brasses...

I am looking for a good Muted Trumpet C library as a replacement for this one since I don't like working with iLok. Thank you and have a nice day.

The libraries: / I'm looking for replacements that resemble the sounds, articulations, instruments and quality of these libraries, anyone who knows some options let me know, I don't really use them because they use iLok and honestly I don't like using this plus the interface doesn't suit me...

The theme: I'm looking for a library or plugin with which I can create arpeggios and get those 8bit sounds of that theme, as well as a drumkit plugin or library that is similar to the aforementioned theme. Have a nice day :scout::scout:

Hey friends, I wanted to give a shoutout to some of my favourite libraries (and developers) of this year. Some of these include: - Atomic Big Band (Straight Ahead Samples) - Atelier Series (Musical Sampling) - Lumina 2.0 (ProjectSam) Here's a short demo going over these patches and more...

So I'm still trying to decide what library to get, and with Black Friday coming up I figured if better hurry. Heres what I'm looking at: BBCSO Pro Definitely a great library, but more oriented towards classical type scores, which is great, but not exactly what I'm going for East West HOOPE...

Apparently no one has really made a thread like this so I decided to create one. Imagine a plant identifier app, but for sample libraries. Rules: 1. Reply with an audio file 2. Fellow VI members, help each other out

19 year old me does composing for fun, I really like super over the top epic symphonic music with tons of instruments so that's what I make, so I decided to get all the different kinds of instruments from violin to duduk to hecklephones to octobass. I realise for the past year since I first...

What are your thoughts on Sonivox Symphonic Strings? Do you think it beats other string libraries like Synchron, Spitfire Symphonic, Cinematic Studio Strings, or CineStrings?

Hey friends! So Kunst Audio recently released their debut offering: Expressive Violin. Designed for lyrical, expressive, and passionate melodies, this true legato instrument promises to deliver a punch of emotion to any exposed performance for the violin. What are your thoughts? They just...

Last week, I shared my thoughts and an overview of Orchestral Tools! This week, let's take a look at one of the other best in the business, Spitfire Audio. We'll cover topics such as their vision, pricing, workflow, marketing, and more. Enjoy!

I'm seeing vibrato mapped by some people as CC#2 "Breath Control." But others, for example Spitfire Audio's MIDI CC Chart, use CC#21 for vibrato. What's up? Why the discrepancy? For reference, I've attached the Spitfire CC Chart.

Hey everyone! I'm curious to know: what do you typically expect in terms of bundle discounts, when it comes to online digital products (sample libs, courses, etc)? For example, let's say a developer has 5 products. They offer the complete bundle at one price, but if you already own one product...

Hey friends! In today's video, let's cover and compare a few string libraries that have beautiful soaring legato, so you can choose for yourself if you're on the market for a new library. Enjoy! Quick note: I recorded this before Spitfire Appassionata came out, so I may do a follow-up including...

From the sound design mind of Allen Polley comes Arcturus for Omnisphere 2. Arcturus is one of the brightest stars to the naked eye in the night sky. A red giant star over 36 light years away from Earth. What if one could travel there, not by ship, but by sound? Featuring 177 patches, 27 multis...

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I’ve been using Cinematic Studio Strings for quite a while now, and Cinematic Studio Brass since earlier this year. After heavily using these libraries recently, I’ve come to the realization that these libraries have several flaws, and one of them is the incessant hissing. I’ve tried using...

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Hi all Noob question here, I generally compose and arrange orchestral and cinematic music using libraries such Berlin Inspire and Metropolis Ark. I know that when composing many contemporary styles of music certain instruments/percussion are recorded in mono and others in stereo e.g a kick or...

These are a rough example of what im looking for: Essentially I'm looking for some library at the intersection of folk, horror and fantasy. Intimate and tense are the operative descriptors, though I would prefer it to be sinewy in the sense that it lends itself well to being played in real...

Hey guys, I recently got Spitfire Symphonic Strings and overall I'm happy with the sound and playability, especially with the Performance legato patch. Though when playing with the mod wheel, I find the dynamics curve really weird. It sounds like it's not linear at all, and has sudden volume /...

Hi guys! I wonder if anyone could help... I am planning to buy a laptop (possibly Windows) for my composing/recording work (using large orchestral libraries - on Cubase). I have a desktop pc in my studio, I know they're better, but this post is specifically about a mobile solution, which is...

Hi, It would be much appreciated if someone could give me any guidance on this: I would like to use a VST Violin Section together with 8 violin takes which was recorded from one violinist. So, how should i pan these 8 violins? Some notes: 1. Almost always i'm using engineer for my tracks. I...

Hey guys, I made a video where I talk about the libraries that I REGRET buying. I know everyone is different and all of our template will be different, so something I regret buying might be someone else's favourite library of course, but here are 3 libraries I regret buying and 2 that I loved +...

Hey, what are the most underrated & secret weapon kontakt libraries? I will share my list: Cinesamples - African Marimba (amazing mallet) Chris Hein Horns (brasses, high quality) ISW - Django Gypsy Jazz Guitar (catchy guitar with random noises in the background) HandHeldSound - FlyingHand...

Hi everyone! In today's video, let's dive into my collection of piano libraries made for Kontakt, play through them, and see what they sound like. Please enjoy! 0:00 Intro 3:15 CinePiano 4:53 Midnight Grand 6:59 Woodchester Piano 8:55 Glacier Keys 10:22 Ascend Modern Grand 11:52 Walker...

Hey, I really like that style of choir: Which libraries has a similar style? Thank you

After a while of using various sample libraries, it becomes apparent that although they come close, sometimes a certain line you are reaching out for doesn't quite fit right. For instance lots of contemporary libraries fail to provide opportunities for accents or rhythmic effects. Just trying...

So I'm using three of these external 1TB SSDs connected via a single USB 3.0 Hub: SanDisk SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 I went with external SSDs because I thought it's very practical when you are switching between two music workstations and don't want to download and organize all your sample content...

Hey everyone! Today's video features my top 5 string libraries. I'm a big believer in 'less is more', so if you're looking for a comparison of over 50+ libs, this isn't the one for you. Here's are 5 key factors that I look for in a string library: Detail of sound Recording quality...

In your opinion, if I wanted to make a mockup of a piece from the soundtracks of "Dinosaur" by James Newton Howard, "Avatar" by James Horner, or any other soundtrack with a feeling of African rhythms, which libraries would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Hi Vi-loving peers! This is the culmination of my opinions on the libraries I think that will give you a super solid foundation in composing cinematic orchestral music. If you'd prefer to have a physical guide to read over, please download the PDF I created specifically for this video in the...

So I've been composing for about 4-5 years now and it feels like I'm starting to hit a wall with what I can do with Brass and Woodwinds now that I've actually started scoring projects. Albion One is great for big epic sounds, but doesn't let me compose for instrument sections (plus, I don't...

In your opinion which one, and why? I will be using this for film/game/tv scoring. As far as I understand from what I've read so far, SSS is recorded in a drier environment so I would have to add reverb in post. I would love if I could get the SCS PRO but it is so much more than SSS PRO that...

Hi guys, Which libraries you recommend for hybrid orchestral music like from Soundiron? I have Mercury Elements, Olympus Elements, Apocalypse Percussion, Mars and Venus Choir, Hyperion Strings Micro, Voices of Gaia, Voices of Rapture And would like to hear what you guys use from Soundiron...

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Link: . I'm considering the following: - Spitfire Audio - Olafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions - Spitfire Audio - British Toolkit - Spitfire Audio - Tundra V - Spitfire Audio - Orchestral Swarm - Spitfire Audio - LCO - Spitfire Audio - Albion Loegria - Audiobro - LASS Any recommendations would...

Hi fellow composers and producers! Due to popular request, I wanted to share with you today a detailed look into the libraries that I use in my everyday workflow, and how I use them. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment!

Hi folks, Cutting to the chase: which decent-sounding orchestral library would you recommend? I love the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra, but does their cheaper alternative Albion One really cut it? Taking the scenic route: pardon the Jedi plagiarisms in the thread title, but it sums up where...

Hey there! Have you all had trouble with Loading spitfire libraries? Every time I try to load up an albion, or symphonic patch, The whole daw goes down lol. SOS?

Hi guys, I was just wondering if there are any other subscription services available, similar to EW? I have very limited income (300/mo.), so any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

Dear VI-Control folks, Thanks so much for your amazing posts. I learn so much from you! I'm requesting your tech expertise, as I'm about to dive into the world of score composing. Q: I want to install a 2nd SSD into my MBP (swapping out the Optical/DVD) to hold sample libraries. I prefer...

Hi, Im having some issues with pops and noises during live playback of kontakt libraries, wich I believe have to do with the "CPU" and "Disk" indicators going red for brief moments (yes I know its obvious!). So I ask if you people could please make recommendations on my setup in order to...

I'm looking for Kontakt libraries other than the Project SAM's Swing, Swing More and Colours Animator for scoring animated series. Many of the Series already have used these libraries and overall sound of these shows have become too repetitive, and one cannot differentiate between the shows...

Here are the winners of the Summer 2017 VI Control Giveaway: http://vi-control.net/community/threads/vi-control-hosts-summer-fundraiser-giveaway-starts-today.62459/page-3#post-4101984

Dear hivemind, here's the thing, I've been doing a ton of library / tv music over the last couple of years for various libraries out there. Especially for underscore etc. I consider libraries as Heavyocitys Evolve , AEON and similar libraries essential. And I don't mean these by playing a key...

I've read time and again that to be successful with libraries, one must be able to write essentially a "piece a day", with a library of hundreds or even thousands of cues in order to derive enough payments/royalties to earn a living. At the same time, I keep hearing that it's essentially...

In case somebody is interested in Fairlight/Synclavier instruments for Kontakt: Bitley have announced a new group buy - $73 for all their Kontakt instrument libraries: http://bitley.laconicsounds.net/were-building-a-rocket-fairlight-kontakt-r2-group-buy/ While I am not in any way affiliated...

Hi, I'm selling, as a whole bundle, not separate instruments, my whole VSL collection consisting of these products (see attached images) The total value of my licenses is 4.184.00 Euros, I'm selling the whole bundle for 2600 Euros. Included are the handling fee for license transfer I'll have to...

Hi there, I just registered here to specifically get your guy's opinion on my plan to start out in composing. First off I come from a production/engineering background so I'm more than pleased with my mixing/effects plugins (all Fabfilter, Soundtoys, Waves) Furthermore I own Komplete 10...

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Hello All! (I am new in here and new when it comes to making music) I am torn between 3 libraries. I am very new in the world of scoring. I have bought Cubase 8.5 Pro & Keyscape (I bought Keyscape because I am a piano player, and it looked like my kind of jam). I have been looking at following...

Hi guys, we have just started our one and only sale of the year: Buy 2 SFX libraries, get one for free. Time to give yourself a little reward for the hard work during the last 11 months. Here's how it works: If you put 3 libraries into your shopping cart, you will get the 1 with the lowest...

Hi I was wondering, if I have purchased for example Project Sam Orchestral Essentials, and heavyocity damage for example. Can I use them to make my own sounds from the mix of those and other ones together as well? And then sell them like without problem. Is it something in their EULA of each...

Hey everyone, I wanted to share with you some updates to Composerly since I last posted. For those that don’t know, Composerly is a site that wraps your SoundCloud account into a clean, simple, functional music library. New Features =========== Faster Tag Searching A dynamic list of keywords...

I have a quick question about upgrading my 2010 Mac Pro (Quad-core) to two 240GB SSD drives. I currently have 32GB Ram in the system. Here are the two SSD's I am going to be putting into the system: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SATA240SSD (Are these any good?) I wanted to know if I...

Anyone using Cinesamples libraries such as: CineWinds Core CineStrings Core CinePerc Core CineBrass Pro & Core What other libraries do you tend to blend/layer with them, or what libraries have you found that blend/layer really well with them?

Although there are many threads for freebies or a specific instruments, I realized there are many Libraries under $60 that I own that work well, and would probably benefit someone new to The VI world... I have to start the list with Indigenious Solid State, since it seems to pack the most punch...

Is there any quick way to arrange / re-order / sort the kontakt libraries other than drag & drop? D&D method is slow & such a pain. I'm on OSX.

We finally released our FREE version of Aphelion v1.5, our cinematic tool kit library for the Kontakt sampler. In this version you can try out some of the sounds and loops out of the big and full version, there is no limitation except the amount of sounds and samples, you get the same sound...

I'm sure you guys have gotten this a lot on here so if there is another thread that I haven't found that answers this question my apologies. I know the Emmett Cooke book is a great resource and I just started reading it. My question is should I work on my chops before attempting to contact...