Pro Edition of Vienna Symphonic Library AnnouncedNearly 360,000 samples and 240GB of Data Make the Pro Edition
the World's Largest Sample Library  July 2, 2003
The Vienna Symphonic Library announced the August 2003 release of its Pro Edition, which more than doubles the size and dimension of the First Edition. The First Edition was released last year, and will continue to be available.
With nearly 360,000 samples containing over 240 GB of data, the Pro Edition of the Vienna Symphonic Library is the largest sample library created. The Pro Edition further refines the instruments already included in the First Edition, with a multitude of new expressive possibilities, and expands in scope with completely new instruments and playing techniques. Unique instruments and articulations include solo contrabass trombone, solo Wagner tuba, string ensembles con sordino in all articulations (staccato, d tach , pizzicato, tremolo, sforzato, legato, repetitions, more), col legno, sul ponticello, flautando, Bart k (snap) pizzicatos, finger tremolos, flutter tongues for all woodwinds, a second solo flute (making up a flute quartet together with the first flute, the piccolo and the alto flute), drum ensembles and many more.
The Percussion set of the Orchestral Cube is the largest percussion collection of all time with 22 GB of data. And at over 18,000 samples, the solo violin makes a debut on the virtual stage of the Vienna Symphonic Library. Beyond the violin's wide-ranging legato and repetition performances and the glissandos and runs contained in the Performance Set of the Pro Edition, the d tach and spiccato performances of the solo violin hint at the ultimate power of the complete Vienna Symphonic Library.
The Performance Set will also include new, authentic articulations, such as tremolos and glissandos for all string ensembles, and for the very first time, repetition performances for the drums, including timpani. This is all supported by the enhanced Performance Tool, which is a suite of revolutionary software performance utilities developed, and used exclusively by the Vienna Symphonic Library. The Performance Tool provides unparalleled levels of expression and authenticity, and in real-time.
Many users have expressed a desire to use as many samples as possible on their computer at one time. Since it is not possible to include both a 16-bit and a 24-bit version on one set of DVDs (due to the huge amounts of storage required), the Pro Edition will be released in 16-bit. However, the Symphonic Cube, the first hard disk edition which is due for release in early 2004, will offer options for all users. All of the samples will be included in both 24-bit and 16-bit resolution. Users will be able to configure the library for optimum audio quality or system capabilities, according to their needs.
The current prices for the First Edition products end on July 31, 2003. There will be a slight price increase of the First Edition beginning August 1, 2003. The price for the Orchestral Cube is $2,100.
All owners of the First Edition who have registered their products are eligible to upgrade to the Pro Edition at favorable prices. The upgrade paths apply to packages (e.g., from complete orchestral package, First Edition to complete orchestral package, Pro Edition) as well as to individual sets of the DVD editions (e.g., from Strings, First Edition to Strings, Pro Edition). Cross-platform upgrades at the VIP price will be available as well (e.g., Orchestral Cube, First Edition - Giga to Orchestral Cube, Pro Edition - EXS24). Owners of the First Edition can upgrade to the Pro Edition at the VIP price at any time -- there will be no specific period during which the VIP upgrade option has to be exercised.
The Vienna Symphonic Library web site offers audio demos, an interactive instrument encyclopedia, a forum (with special topics for GigaStudio and EXS24), and a user area, where registered users can download the Performance Tool and other resources.
For more information, visit their web site at www.vsl.co.at. |
