Vienna Symphonic Library Dimension Strings I Full Library Virtual Instrument Collection (Download)

The 24 string players of Vienna Dimension Strings were recorded in various group settings, such as 8 violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos and 4 double basses. The aim was to capture the human interplay of a live performance, with spot-mics microphones for each player, giving the user more flexibility in the mixing stage.

The full range of each string of every instrument was sampled. Included presets give you full control over the orchestra you can choose whether to have the musicians play on all strings, or whether you want to Force the Performance on a given, selectable string, which will make for more options when it comes to timbre.

This software ships on its own hard drive. It is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems, and will work in AU, VST, AAX, or standalone. Please note, a separately available ViennaKey or commensurate eLicenser USB key is required to run the software.

Please note, a separately available ViennaKey or commensurate eLicenser USB key is required to run the software.

Four string sections of 8 violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, and 4 double basses

Recorded in groups, but with individual microphones for each player, for unlimited individual performance flexibility

Full play range of each string

Over 830,000 samples

Three different sustains: vibrato, non-vibrato (fully controllable via crossfades) and espressivo/progressive vibrato (increasing the vibrato to maximum intensity)

Legato Performances, Portamento Performances, Trill Performances (legato, marcato), Repetition Performances (legato, portato, staccato, spiccato, various crescendos)

Various tremolo variations: normal, with fast attack, and slow-motion tremolos

Pizzicato, snap pizzicato and col legno

Harsh articulations: brutally forced fortissimo sounds with short articulations, included as the loudest velocity layer with Repetition Performances of staccato, portato, and spiccato playing techniques

Finger noises as separately recorded sounds from shifting positions on the fingerboard make for a more realistic sonic impression in combination with single note samples

Various ambient noises, recorded for each individual player, such as breathing, positioning/depositioning of the instrument, chair noises when leaning back and forth, browsing sheet music (in three dynamic levels)

Sculpt your ensemble sound by adjusting level and position in the mix for each player, or desk, in order to create your personal string sound

Assign individual controllers such as velocity crossfade and/or expression for each player for realistic dynamic changes and customized balance within the ensemble

Ready-made presets for selecting the individual strings of each player of a group Force Strings (all notes will be performed on the preferred string, e.g. for the violins: G, D, A, E) Avoid Open Strings and Use Open Strings

Adjusted vibrato/non-vibrato articulations with innumerable crossfade possibilities (available for sustains, Legato and Portamento Performances) all make for an ideal sonic impression, especially in quiet passages

Mix articulations within the ensemble (e.g. desk 1 with vibrato, desk 2 without vibrato)

Free positioning of individual players or desks on a virtual stage (e.g., when using Vienna MIR PRO or Vienna MIR PRO 24)