Vienna Symphonic Library releases Synchron Prime Edition - All-in-one orchestra library

The Vienna Symphonic Library has released Synchron Prime Edition, an orchestra library that gathers essential instruments and articulations of Vienna's Synchron Series into one affordable and resource-saving collection that is designed to be easy to use, versatile and fun to play.

Here's what they say:

The Synchron Prime Edition is a 70 GB all-in-one package that provides users with everything they need to create stunning orchestral arrangements with breathtaking realism and pristine sound packed with emotion. It includes stellar performances by the acclaimed solo instrumentalists and ensembles of the Synchron Stage Orchestra, who for many years have been lending their talents and artistry to clients from Hollywood and all over the world. Captured with a state-of-the-art multi-microphone setup in one of the best scoring stages on the planet, the recordings feature the outstanding ambience of Synchron Stage Vienna. The large Stage A of VSL's own studio complex in Vienna elevates not only the sound of the musicians' fine instruments, but also the performances of the well-rehearsed players and ensembles as they respond to each other and to the outstanding acoustics of this hall.

Everything in this collection is so well-balanced and matched that it's easy to create entire orchestral arrangements or simple parts quickly and effortlessly. The Vienna Synchron Player provides users with a wide and well-organized range of articulations, all following the same system. With matching mixer presets all the instruments and ensembles can be easily placed together in a variety of settings, from close-miked to different types of ambience and reverb.

Users can also easily create their own sound using the Vienna Synchron Player's integrated mixer and its host of effects. Each instrument comes with a Room Mix that blends overhead Decca tree mics and surround mics to a stereo signal, in addition to a close-mic signal for solo instruments and a mid-mic signal for ensembles.

What's more, all patches are compatible with the Synchron Series Collections, which makes it easy to port over arrangements to be used with these larger libraries. The Synchron Prime Edition comprises instruments of the Synchron Series Collections Synchron Strings Pro, Synchron Woodwinds, Synchron Brass, Synchron Harp, and Synchron Percussion.

String Instruments:

• 1st Violins (14).
• 2nd Violins (10).
• Violas (8).
• Violoncellos (8).
• Double basses (6).
• Tutti string ensemble (46).
• Harp.

Wind Instruments:

• Piccolo.
• Flute 1.
• Flute 2.
• French oboe 1.
• French oboe 2.
• English horn.
• Clarinet (Bb) 1.
• Clarinet (Bb) 2.
• Bass clarinet.
• Bassoon 1.
• Bassoon 2.
• Contrabassoon.

Brass Instruments:

• Trumpet (Bb) 1.
• Trumpet (Bb) 2.
• Trumpet ensemble (4).
• French horn 1.
• French horn 2.
• French horn ensemble (6).
• Tenor trombone.
• Bass trombone.
• Trombone ensemble (4).
• Bass tuba.
• Tutti brass.

Percussion Instruments:

• Timpani.
• Celesta.
• Glockenspiel.
• Xylophone.
• Tubular bells.
• Snare drum.
• Bass drum.
• Tambourine.
• Concert toms.
• Taiko.
• Piatti.
• Suspended cymbal.
• Tam-tam.
• Triangle.
• Woodblocks.

Intro Price: $485 (Reg. $649).

Upgrade paths towards the large Synchron Series Collections as well as crossgrade prices for users of one or more Synchron Collections are available.