Sup VI nerds,
Albion One has been a fantastic introduction to orchestral library power! Now I'm looking for my next step. I've been looking around, listening to lots of different examples and reviews. I am looking for something with more control over my instruments now. I already have Spitfire Percussion (Joby) and Spitfire Solo Strings as well. I have my eye on Nucleus because it seems like it is incredible value for the cost, and sounds great. I would be primarily after its smaller sections, solos for instruments other than strings, and its choir. Currently, I have a budget at about $500 (CAD!) and have access to student discounts. It seems like it would run on my weaker laptop as well. My intention with these libraries has been for video game soundtrack stuff, and for flavour in dance music production. Versatility and ease-of-use are the name of the game here for me. I'm NOT looking for something focusing on epic sound, but something that has a bit of punch when called for.
Questions:
How challenging would it be to blend Nucleus and Albion One together? With Albion being used generally to pump up Nucleus when called for.
Is this a smart move, or should I continue to save for, say, BBCSO or something?
Other similar libraries that have particular reason for consideration? (keeping in mind potential student discounts for pricing)
Thank you for your time and experience on the matter.
Albion One has been a fantastic introduction to orchestral library power! Now I'm looking for my next step. I've been looking around, listening to lots of different examples and reviews. I am looking for something with more control over my instruments now. I already have Spitfire Percussion (Joby) and Spitfire Solo Strings as well. I have my eye on Nucleus because it seems like it is incredible value for the cost, and sounds great. I would be primarily after its smaller sections, solos for instruments other than strings, and its choir. Currently, I have a budget at about $500 (CAD!) and have access to student discounts. It seems like it would run on my weaker laptop as well. My intention with these libraries has been for video game soundtrack stuff, and for flavour in dance music production. Versatility and ease-of-use are the name of the game here for me. I'm NOT looking for something focusing on epic sound, but something that has a bit of punch when called for.
Questions:
How challenging would it be to blend Nucleus and Albion One together? With Albion being used generally to pump up Nucleus when called for.
Is this a smart move, or should I continue to save for, say, BBCSO or something?
Other similar libraries that have particular reason for consideration? (keeping in mind potential student discounts for pricing)
Thank you for your time and experience on the matter.