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VSL Synchron Strings I Announced (Nov. Release)

I quickly jammed out a few movements tonight after installing VSL’s Synchron Strings I, essentially straight out of the box.

https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MI.wav
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MII.wav
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MIII.wav
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MIV.wav
 
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I quickly jammed out a few movements tonight after installing VSL’s Synchron Strings I, essentially straight out of the box.

https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MI.aif
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MII.aif
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MIII.aif
https://gardnertechnologies.com/music/synchron-MIV.aif

Thanks for the demos.
 
The sound I'm hearing is a bit too clean and pristine, almost like autotuned strings. This is the standard VSL way which is why I prefer Dimension Strings which I usually dirty up a bit and detune, making an effort to do so only where I think a real string player would likely mess it up. I also still don't hear much of the legato transitions. I wonder if the close mics result in a dry sound that exposes the transitions more and if it's just the ambiance covering those moments.
 
The sound I'm hearing is a bit too clean and pristine, almost like autotuned strings. This is the standard VSL way which is why I prefer Dimension Strings which I usually dirty up a bit and detune, making an effort to do so only where I think a real string player would likely mess it up. I also still don't hear much of the legato transitions. I wonder if the close mics result in a dry sound that exposes the transitions more and if it's just the ambiance covering those moments.

No, they are broken and edited poorly. The legato will not sound good until they Re record and re edit it all.
 
Maybe a petition from unhappy owners would be a first step to make them seriously re-do the legatos ?
Unfortunately they seem unmovable, their silence and refusal to be honest is very telling. I suppose they believe the storm will pass but in the end it will affect buyers' decisions to invest in further Synchron Orchestra products.
 
their silence and refusal to be honest

I hope users voice their dissatisfaction, and concern regarding the Legatos on the VSL forum.

I just posted a new topic on the VSL Synchron Forum Section asking how Synchron Strings 1 users like the Legatos.
 
It’s not only the legato, the sustains sound thin and lifeless, the sforzando articulation is almost a scam, there is no portamento. And who needs a 12s (shortest) to 30s (longest) crescendo/diminuendo? It doesn’t make any sense.

Synchron Percussion, FX Strings and Yamaha CFX are gorgeous and a joy to work with, which begs the question: why were the strings released as is? This is not the VSL I know.
 
It’s not only the legato, the sustains sound thin and lifeless, the sforzando articulation is almost a scam, there is no portamento. And who needs a 12s (shortest) to 30s (longest) crescendo/diminuendo? It doesn’t make any sense.

Have you posted your dissatisfaction about this on the VSL Forum ?
 
I've never heard of someone buying a library and not even trying it because demos are not convincing.
It's absurd a library that big has only got few articulations but from what I heard at least the short notes sound really good, so if you're not selling it (I wonder who would buy it though) why not give it a spin?
 
Given that so far I haven't heard a single audio demo, that showed a great legato example, even the vibrato doesn't sound musical to my ears, does this mean the problem is related to the user/s not using this library properly ? maybe, but (I doubt it).

I think the problem is built-into the library, otherwise, I would have heard at least one demo track that would impress me. But that has not happened. Just simple logical deduction.

So.. OK, I will go ahead and install the library, and try to evaluate it myself, if it doesn't measure up to my expectations, I will simply delete it. No drama needed. I have many other options for Strings that I'm very happy with. If it does measure up to my expectations, and I'm impressed by what it is able to deliver, I will let you know by posting on this thread.

Cheers,
Muziksculp
 
I've never heard of someone buying a library and not even trying it because demos are not convincing.
It's absurd a library that big has only got few articulations but from what I heard at least the short notes sound really good, so if you're not selling it (I wonder who would buy it though) why not give it a spin?

Are you using the library ? if Yes, what are your thoughts ?
The reasonableness of his response ended when he answered "yes".

:)
 
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