Tralen
Senior Member
My brass library is VSL, which I purchased in 2011. From there to now I have not felt the need to buy any other brass library because, even if the "tone" was improved in comparison to VSL, there were mediocre improvements to the overall usability of the libraries.I got into it a year ago and went a bit crazy and bought lots. I don’t mind though, it got me through lockdown. I have avoided buying Infinite Brass and Woodwind due to having quite a few libraries, but it is very tempting.
The other aspect that stops me is that I have gone back to basics and I am learning more about composition just using a piano or with Staffpad.
It is on my list, though I imagine I will wait for the strings to come out before going for it. The other option is the SWAM bundle especially when string ensembles is released, but I like the sound of this more, it is just the flexibility I like with SWAM (I use it on iOS, works great with MPE and Musikraken/LEAP controller).
The "tone", I found, was something I could shape or even, that was lost in a full mix, but usability is something that actually damages my ability and motivation to create music.
I'm planning on buying Infinite Brass this month, to take advantage of the discount. Even if the "tone" is inferior to my VSL collection (which I don't think it is), I'm certain it will bring back the freedom and pleasure I expect of actually making music.
It makes no sense to have a library with great "tone" if I'm not motivated to use it.
Edit: was replying to @Soundbed, apologies.