Ok so it’s not a sample library, but it is one of the best reverbs around and incredible value for money. Fact is, it’s a lower end library and it’s cheap! Having said that, the PLAY engine that it runs in has got a bad rap over the years for being very CPU hungry, so be sure to check your PC specs are up to the challenge. Chances are you are unlikely to load up any patch and think “that sounds terrible”, but more likely say to yourself “yeah, that’s not bad”. Some of the best patches in this library are in the percussion section. I’ve heard some fantastic mock ups using this library but you really have to know what you are doing in terms of programming tricks to use it to it’s full potential. Is it the best thing on the block? Honestly, most of the time no, it isn’t, but there are still some gems in here. The Swiss army knife of the orchestral composers tool-kit. (Prices are after student discount has been applied where possible) Usually the VSL flute is great but if you want that really expressive tone then 8Dio is the way to go – so what is the answer? In the long run the answer is have both! But not everyone has the cash to go buying every library out there, so here are my suggestions for building up your comprehensive orchestral sample libraries from nothing on different budgets. Many of you will have heard me say again and again that a lot of the time it comes down to personal preference and the skill of the programmer.
The aim of this blog is not to tell you which library to buy. Some are very expensive, some are about what you would expect to pay and some are excellent value. I’m sure you have all realized by now that there is a lot of choice out there and the companies making sample libraries are getting better and more competitive all of the time.
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