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TFM · Post by **TFM** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:54 am

Hello, looking for recommendations for a Strings VST at around $60 (willing to search on the marketplace here as well) - must include Violin,Cello and Bass. Currently using Cakewalk's free one and was recommended the Emotional Violin (which only includes 1 instrument as far as I know) but it's out of budget.

Thanks in advance!

Mr Arkadin · Post by **Mr Arkadin** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:31 am

How about Spitfire's BBCSO Discover? It's a whole orchestra for £49, but if you fill in a tiny survey and wait two weeks you can get it for free:

https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/ ... -discover/

Do you have Kontakt (not Kontakt Player) as this will open up your possibilities much more?

Crossinger · Post by **Crossinger** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:35 am

Mr Arkadin wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:31 am How about Spitfire's BBCSO Discover? It's a whole orchestra for £49, but if you fill in a tiny survey and wait two weeks you can get it for free.

+1

At entry level ($60) this is probably one of the best solutions you can get. Ideally for free as described above. And while you are at it: Check out the special stuff at Spitfire LABS, where you can find some very nice Strings additions as well - for free!

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:16 pm

Another one to check out is Sampletank 4 SE.
It's on sale on their website for $25.

DarkStar · Post by **DarkStar** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:23 pm

Or, skip a few coffees and go for Miroslav Philharmonik 2
99.99 at the moment, down from 499.99. And you can use JamPoints or Gear Credits too (I think).

TFM · Post by **TFM** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:41 pm

Thanks everyone, I got Sampletank 4 SE at the moment but the BBC Spitfire sounds amazing too so I filled the survey

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:33 am

i still like the korg M1 strings

mixyguy2 · Post by **mixyguy2** » Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:54 am

"Strings VST" is vague. Do you want solo instruments? Ensembles? Both? How important is overall sound vs articulations (etc)? What kind of work will you be doing with it?

BBC Discover you can't beat the price (free)

and it does sound good but very limited - no solos etc.

Chrisk-K · Post by **Chrisk-K** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:23 am

Roland SRX Strings

briefcasemanx · Post by **briefcasemanx** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:47 am

8dio anthology is on sale right now if you own the full version of Kontakt. I bought it, despite the fact that I won't own the full version kontakt til later this year, lol.

Examigan · Post by **Examigan** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:19 am

Chrisk-K wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:23 am Roland SRX Strings

I think that one is only available by subscription and (not sure about this next part) only with the Ultimate level. Not sure if a lifetime key is available for it though (?)

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:25 am

Had a similar question some time ago. In the end, I settled for Steinberg's Halion Symphonic Orchestra. Might not be the absolutely best sounding, but, seemed like a decent bundle for the price. I got it half price though (50 €), so, you might want to wait for a sale.

canadian_moose · Post by **canadian_moose** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:39 pm

Spitfire Intimate Strings is crazy value at $29 IMHO

Mr Arkadin · Post by **Mr Arkadin** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:35 pm

canadian_moose wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:39 pm Spitfire Intimate Strings is crazy value at $29 IMHO

A beautiful sound to be sure, but very specific and not separate parts.

Danilo Villanova · Post by **Danilo Villanova** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:54 pm

Hyperion Strings Micro

Best Strings VST for ~$60