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It's got a ton of articulations, and is relatively inexpensive, and I spent a lot of time looking into it. On paper, London Solo Strings looks like a good deal. I doubt it would have changed my final decision, though.ĭoes anyone have any experience with these libraries, and thoughts about solo violin sounds? I'm sort of hoping the Garritan comes out with an affordable solo string library at some point, but I've not heard that there's anything in the works.īut I ran though your list (real quick) and since solo strings and “bite” were your big requirement I’m surprised that you DIDN’T go for London Solo Strings? (This excludes the Solo Strings libraries). Of course, when I checked this morning, I found that the Kirk Hunter Libraries half-off until September 30, 2012. From what I've heard in the demos of the 'affordable' libraries, it's not immediately clear how much better these would be from what's in GPO (which can be quite good). I've not had a chance to see how well it fits with BiaB, but I'm pleased with how it sounds.īut it lacks solo instruments, and still leaves me without the solo violin sound that I wanted. (The 'pro' version of Session Strings is even nicer, but far beyond my budget). Plus, it's got a nice (non-programmable) arpeggiator that's nice to play with. I ended up going with NI Session Strings, which doesn't offer individual instruments - I'm not even sure there's a viola in the section - because more than other library it's got that 'sound' that I was looking for.

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The Kirk Hunter Solo Strings I has a 'Romantic Violin' patch, but the library only runs under the full version of Kontakt. I like a more 'romantic' sound with a wide vibrato, but that generally doesn't blend, so most libraries go with a less dramatic approach on their solo violin.

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LASS First Chair 2 $300, can use free Kontakt Player.Given my various constraints (not much money, not having a full version of Kontakt), the list was quickly shortened.ĭeciding on which library had the 'best' solo violin was difficult from the demos.

Spitfire Solo Strings $300, requires full version of Kontakt.

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NI Session Strings Pro $300, can use free Kontakt Player.Kirk Hunter Pop/Rock Strings $250, can use free Kontakt Player.Vienna Symphonic Library Solo Strings $200, has custom player and USB Vienna Key.

London Solo Strings $150, can use free Kontakt Player.

Dan Dean Advanced Solo Strings $150, can use free Kontakt Player.

NI Sessions Strings $120, can use free Kontakt Player.Kirk Hunter Solo Strings I $100, requires Full version of Kontakt.

I wanted something with a more 'bite' and a more intimate sound, sort of like the the string octet in 'Eleanor Rigby', or something from ELO.Īfter spending way too much time with Google, I came up with the following list of contenders: Although I'm pretty happy with the sound in the Garritan Personal Orchestra, I've been looking for something more 'pop' sounding.

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