The PRO EDITION is more than double the size of the FIRST EDITION! It offers innumerable new instruments, articulations and Performance Elements.
With about 360,000 samples containing over 230 GB of data, the PRO EDITION of the Vienna Symphonic Library is transcendent, the most far-reaching sample library ever created. The range of orchestral expression is simply unprecedented. Given the sheer number of instruments and playing techniques offered, the PRO EDITION is clearly the crème de la crème of orchestral sample libraries. Special VIP prices for FIRST EDITION and OPUS 1 owners!
Unique instruments and articulations include solo contrabass trombone, solo Wagner tuba, string ensembles con sordino in all articulations (staccato, détaché, pizzicato, tremolo, sforzato, legato, repetitions, more), col legno, sul ponticello, flautando, Bartók (snap) pizzicatos, finger tremolos, flutter tongues for all woodwinds, a second solo flute (making up a flute quartet together with the first flute, the piccolo and the alto flute), drum ensembles and many more, just a fraction of the infinite creative choices the PRO EDITION offers.
16-bit/44.1 kHz
Many users have expressed a desire to use as many samples as possible on their computer at one time. Since it is not possible to include both a 16-bit and a 24-bit version on one set of DVDs (due to the huge amounts of storage required), we have decided to release the PRO EDITION in 16-bit. However, the Symphonic Cube, our first hard disk edition, which is due for release in early 2004, will offer luxury for everybody. All of the samples will be included in both 24-bit and 16-bit resolution. Users will be able to configure the library for optimum audio quality or system capabilities, according to their needs. Keep in mind that, regardless of bit resolution, the rigorous recording standards that the Vienna Symphonic Library has become famous for will always result in pristine, no-compromise orchestral music production.
