Solo Strings again

[Lawrence]

VSL has apparently finished their Synchron Solo Strings and AudioModeling has released their latest improvements. Has anyone tried either in a quartet?

[progger]

I have not, and I'd be curious what people think... I don't have any convincing solo strings, although I don't really ever use them, but that's likely because I never found any that were convincing to me. Ensembles, no problem.

I'm a fan of modeling technology in general, I think it's quite cool, so the AudioModeling solo strings seem interesting! VSL does everything well, of course.

[Linos]

No, I've given up on samples for string quartets. Neither the Synchron Solo Strings nor the AudioModeling ones gave me any hope that they might work for that. String quartets have subtle yet important timbral changes and detailed interplay between the instruments, as well as nuances in dynamics and articulation. All things that samples sorely lack. Attempting a string quartet mockup using samples is akin to trying to decapitate an egg with a rocket launcher.

I am following the AI-modelled options Melisma and Ace Studio. I think they could produce an almost passable result on a string quartet, i.e. much better than samples, if the music isn't too demanding. But I haven't taken the plunge and really tested this new technology.

[Ashermusic]

As always, I am going to say it depends on the purpose. Would I use any of the solo strings libraries nakedly exposed? No, of course not. But if it is under dialogue, at a low volume, I have several I could and have used and the client was happy.

[Lawrence]

My purpose would be to support my songs, ergo they have to make ME happy.