For those that have Afflatus as well as say CSS, Berlin Strings and SF Libraries..would you say that Afflatus is a step above, or just different?
It is a step above in what it does, poly legato and a bunch of other things and a step below in other areas, Berlin, SF has way more articulations and CSS has an ease of use to it also. They are just different but the execution and vision of Afflatus IMO was achieved. All libraries are recorded well and all have a different sound. I find Afflatus the warmest of the bunch but that does not mean better for everything. It also does not mean you can't warm up the other libraries but if I want that, Afflatus is the first place I look. If I am doing an action scene I might look elsewhere first but I'm sure Afflatus can cover that too if need be abet with a few less articulations.