AllanH
Senior Member
That's very interesting. I only have the core versions of brass and woodwinds and don't like them. So are the optional mics really worth it? I think especially for the woodwinds it would be beneficial.
I find the Tree mics sort of flat and "bland". I think its important to remember that these are studio instruments and specifically recorded to be dry with minimal room. It's not AIR and no amount of EQ can make them sounds like being recorded in AIR.
However, the additional mics and the stereo mix do make a substantial difference, and placing the stereo mix in a bigger reverb can easily make the studio instruments fit in a more orchestral setting. The stereo mix itself is imo a better starting point for a good studio sound, and is my default.