Shamgar
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After messing around with Miroslav Philharmonik 2 (which is dreadful), which I bought on sale some years ago, I decided to save up for Black Friday sales and get a decent Solo and Ensemble String library (and get winds/brass sections later on).
A year ago, my mind settled on the CineStrings bundle, because:
- Have been very pleased with the Tina Guo legato package ever since I got it and after comparing various Solo Strings libraries, the one of CineStrings appealed to me most, so why not go all in?
- Someone I know was very pleased about the sound and ease of use of his CineSamples collection
- CineStrings Core sounded good at the time and more affordable than others.
- Was hoping for a great bundle deal at Black Friday
But, I'm having 2nd thoughts on CineStrings Core/Runs, because:
- I discovered that I prefer a more intimate sound over the big Hollywood sound most of the time
- Am rather smitten away by Spitfire Chamber Strings, but it's a bit expensive. And once I go down the Spitfire path, my wallet will probably hate me.
- The bundle deal isn't that interesting compared to the discounts on the individual products. So, might as well just take CineStrings solo and get ensemble strings elsewhere
My budget is around € 700 and for this I want good solo & ensemble strings that are easy to work with.
My options for Solo Strings:
- CineStrings Solo at the current 40% discount is still my first choice, because of legato, # of instruments
- CSSS, but it doesn't have a bass (might want to use it) and it's a bit more expensive (unless I buy CSS as well) and I hear legato needs more finetuning.
I once considered Spitfire Solo, but CineStrings Solo contains a 2nd violin and bass & has more articulations in general
For Ensemble:
- Spitfire Chamber Strings, I love the intimate sound and it seems to be the go-to library of many others. but at its current price, I can't buy a solo library, unless they decide to do some Black Friday discount. I understand there was a 25% discount last year, so hoping for another.
- CSS, which is comparable in price to CineStrings Core and if I opt for CSS, their solo library would be an interesting addition, but I'm not sure whether CSSS is better than CineStrings Solo.
- CineStrings Core, still seems like a good library, but a bit too grand. Perhaps with EQ-ing I could make it sound smaller when needed.
- 8Dio Adagio bundle, which currently sells for 499 and seems to be a great deal for what you get, but I read mixed user reviews, so I fear I might regret it.
A year ago, my mind settled on the CineStrings bundle, because:
- Have been very pleased with the Tina Guo legato package ever since I got it and after comparing various Solo Strings libraries, the one of CineStrings appealed to me most, so why not go all in?
- Someone I know was very pleased about the sound and ease of use of his CineSamples collection
- CineStrings Core sounded good at the time and more affordable than others.
- Was hoping for a great bundle deal at Black Friday
But, I'm having 2nd thoughts on CineStrings Core/Runs, because:
- I discovered that I prefer a more intimate sound over the big Hollywood sound most of the time
- Am rather smitten away by Spitfire Chamber Strings, but it's a bit expensive. And once I go down the Spitfire path, my wallet will probably hate me.
- The bundle deal isn't that interesting compared to the discounts on the individual products. So, might as well just take CineStrings solo and get ensemble strings elsewhere
My budget is around € 700 and for this I want good solo & ensemble strings that are easy to work with.
My options for Solo Strings:
- CineStrings Solo at the current 40% discount is still my first choice, because of legato, # of instruments
- CSSS, but it doesn't have a bass (might want to use it) and it's a bit more expensive (unless I buy CSS as well) and I hear legato needs more finetuning.
I once considered Spitfire Solo, but CineStrings Solo contains a 2nd violin and bass & has more articulations in general
For Ensemble:
- Spitfire Chamber Strings, I love the intimate sound and it seems to be the go-to library of many others. but at its current price, I can't buy a solo library, unless they decide to do some Black Friday discount. I understand there was a 25% discount last year, so hoping for another.
- CSS, which is comparable in price to CineStrings Core and if I opt for CSS, their solo library would be an interesting addition, but I'm not sure whether CSSS is better than CineStrings Solo.
- CineStrings Core, still seems like a good library, but a bit too grand. Perhaps with EQ-ing I could make it sound smaller when needed.
- 8Dio Adagio bundle, which currently sells for 499 and seems to be a great deal for what you get, but I read mixed user reviews, so I fear I might regret it.
