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Synchron Woodwinds - Free Legato Update 2024

Congratulations to VSL Synchron on another "ordinary" release.

"Ordinary" here means no prerelease hype, realistic demos that don't stretch reality, no need for contrived workarounds, meets published specifications, provides real value for the price (bonus points for BBO discounts and vouchers), intro and pricing are easy to evaluate and consistent with previous Synchron releases.

Too bad that a lot of other library publishers don't provide "ordinary" releases.
 
Markrs said:
I think the voucher system from VSL is a great idea, a perfect way to hear some amazing deals if you can be patient and wait for the sales!
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I've found Dimension Strings to be of good use, but I honestly would not have considered them if I hadn't a large bucket of vouchers to throw at them!
 
@Ben , I've just purchased the Synchron-ized woodwinds because I thought VSL wouldn't release them anytime soon. Unfortunately, I purchased it from a third-party reseller. Is there any way I could ask for a refund on this one so I could use the money to get the Synchron one?
 
Markrs said:
I think the voucher system from VSL is a great idea, a perfect way to hear some amazing deals if you can be patient and wait for the sales!
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I had some free money at the back end of last year so bought a stack of VSL vouchers. As a result this year I've been able to pick up a all the VSL libraries I want at really great prices by being patient and waiting for them go on offer.

A 30% Off promotion when combined the 4 for 3 vouchers has produced some great prices, as long as you have the patience to get the maximum benefit.

If you like VSL products, I'd recommend storing up some vouchers whilst you can....
 
Michael Antrum said:
I had some free money at the back end of last year so bought a stack of VSL vouchers. As a result this year I've been able to pick up a all the VSL libraries I want at really great prices by being patient and waiting for them go on offer.

A 30% Off promotion when combined the 4 for 3 vouchers has produced some great prices, as long as you have the patience to get the maximum benefit.

If you like VSL products, I'd recommend storing up some vouchers whilst you can....
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I do wish I loved the VSL sound as they seem such a professional company with exceptional quality control. The sample player also looks like the best in the business. They issue for me is I do love samples that have a bit of unpredictability to them, which of course means the quality is then variable.

I wouldn't be unsurprised that hopefully as I improve as a composer I start craving the consistency, and depth of VSL libraries.
 
mscp said:
@Ben , I've just purchased the Synchron-ized woodwinds because I thought VSL wouldn't release them anytime soon. Unfortunately, I purchased it from a third-party reseller. Is there any way I could ask for a refund on this one so I could use the money to get the Synchron one?
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Please contact the reseller's support. Every reseller has their own policies.
 
By the way: Why is Paul wearing green? Will this be the new colour? Ben's profile picture also shows a green corner...

Congratulations. I'm not impressed by the demos so far, but I have high hopes and confidence. Looking forward to the individual walkthroughs.
 
Zedcars said:
Oh no! Now I'm going to have to replace all my Synchron-ized WW with these beauties...both happy and sad at the same time. :sad::)
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I'm now prepared to work with two separate VSL templates. If it has to be in the Synchron Stage, or in any case something requiring that type of room, it will be Synchron libraries.

If it has to be any other type of room, it will be Synchronized libraries, with MIR providing the alternative room.

Paolo
 
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SlHarder said:
Too bad that a lot of other library publishers don't provide "ordinary" releases.
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While I appreciate the direct, honest introduction of products of VSL, very much matching my own sense of moderation, I think some type of more elaborate presentation strategy has become an art in itself. As anything too loud it may get tiresome, but it is undeniably fascinating to look at.

Paolo
 
Pixelpoet1985 said:
By the way: Why is Paul wearing green? Will this be the new colour? Ben's profile picture also shows a green corner...
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Personal preference in my case, in Paul's case he probably wanted to try something else as well.
I don't have any guidelines on my profile pic, so I'm free to change it :)
 
Ben said:
Personal preference in my case, in Paul's case he probably wanted to try something else as well.
I don't have any guidelines on my profile pic, so I'm free to change it :)
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Ha. I thought VSL would change the official colour to green. And that your profile pic spoilers the transition from blue to green in a very clever way. Maybe it's just the thinking of a designer. :)
 
Markrs said:
I do wish I loved the VSL sound as they seem such a professional company with exceptional quality control. The sample player also looks like the best in the business. They issue for me is I do love samples that have a bit of unpredictability to them, which of course means the quality is then variable.

I wouldn't be unsurprised that hopefully as I improve as a composer I start craving the consistency, and depth of VSL libraries.
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The thing is, you are then at the mercy of the library rather than in control of it.

Want a slight tuning error in you mockup ? - then program it in. Want sloppy timing ? - do the same.

The problem is with libraries that have these, erm, idiosyncracies, baked in, is that they are idiosyncratic at the time and place of their choosing, and not yours.

I'm certainly no expert, but I wish I'd started out with VSL - as I would only have spent one fortune on libraries rather than two.

I was reading the thread about the new Berlin libraries on Sine, and there's no way on earth I would want to put up with that kind messing about....

Obviously there are those who like a particular 'sound', but then I listen to demos by Guy Bacos and I quickly realise that anything lacking is not the fault of the library.....

(Edit, My Mac keeps changing Bacos to bacon - Sorry Guy !)
 
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This will save a lot of work, getting in imperfections:

Edit Tab | VSL - Software Manuals

www.vsl.info www.vsl.info

Don't forget that there are 3 automatable parameters, one for detune, one for delay, and one controlling the overall humanization (if the last one is set to 0 no humanization is applied).
By default humanize delay is disabled, but especially when having multiple instruments with similar rythmics, it will help a lot to remove the attack build-up you can get with short or accented articulations.
 
Michael Antrum said:
The thing is, you are then at the mercy of the library rather than in control of it.
Want a slight tuning error in you mockup ? - then program it in. Want sloppy timing ? - do the same.
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This concept can be extended to the sound. With the VI series it is obviously this way: you get raw, dry sounds, and you have to build your sound.

With Synchron this is less obvious, but it is there: recordings are made using the most faithful microphones, in a very clear-sounding room, with modern clean preamps and console. It is a faithful, uncolored sound.

It's your business making it sound as you want. Get a honest recording in studio, and treat it with all your magic mixing gears.

Paolo
 
This seems like a wonderful and comprehensive collection! I really like the inclusion of 2 solo players and the ensembles as well. Similar to Synchron Brass, it seems some of the ensembles are from the BBO collection? Will there potentially be more articulations recorded for them to be consistent with the solo players (ex. staccato short vs long, portatos, etc)? Loved Synchron Brass but missed some of these articulations when using the ensembles.
 
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