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Appassionata Strings
Apple G4 800 MHz (G5 recommended) with Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. RTAS, AU or VST host program. Requires the ViennaKey. |
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Violin ensemble (20 players)
Viola ensemble (14 players)
Cello ensemble (12 players)
Bass ensemble (10 players)
As the name suggests, these string ensembles are quite simply,
passionate. Their lush, broad and emotive cinematic sound defies
expectations for a virtual instrument. They integrate perfectly well
into a variety of musical styles, from pop and rock environments to
symphonic arrangements, from emotional ballads to films, from pure
string beds to complete orchestral scores.
The Appassionata Strings offer various facets of sustains
and Legato Performances with different intensities of vibrato as
their main focus, but also include articulations such as sul-G-Performances,
accented interval notes, spiccatos, staccatos, various Repetition
Performances, trills, runs, and much more. They also include Vienna’s
innovative “out-of-tune-samples” where various players of the
ensemble carefully correct their intonation as the tone progresses.
Mirroring what actually happens in live orchestral performances,
this is a very effective technique for creating heightened realism
and expression. The Appassionata Strings’ bass section
of 10 instruments consists of 6 five-string and 4 four-string basses,
giving the low end a deep and rich flavor.
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Sunset Dream and Nightmare (8.7 MB) |
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Bösendorfer Imperial Concerto Episode (8.15 MB) |
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The Vienna Symphonic Library company was founded in Vienna by Herb Tucmandl, a visionary composer, musician, and filmmaker who helped redefine the modern sample library. By inventing new sampling techniques and tools, Tucmandl and his team have created what has become the most widely used orchestral sample library in the industry. Now, the innovation continues with the release of the mammoth Symphonic Cube, powered by Vienna Instruments. Featuring starkly simple yet flexible user interfaces, Vienna Instruments bring orchestral production to another level of realism and provide unprecedented creative freedom for the user. |
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