The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of an entry-level virtual instrument for live-playing, sketching, quick orchestrations, and hybrid scoring.
Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 offers new features such as the additional user interface “Flow View” as well as new content such as additional solo instruments (solo violin, solo viola, solo bassoon), additional articulations for all solo instruments (staccato, sforzato, lyrical legato), and additional library packs (Smart Spheres, Smart Hits).
Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 is a powerful and versatile software instrument that places the entire orchestra on the keyboard, ready to play and to be used in many different ways. Users can play the orchestra or sections with the left hand and solo/lead instruments with the right hand. To work out arrangements in more detail, several instances of the plug-in can be placed on separate tracks of the DAW, each loaded with either the full orchestra, an orchestra section, or a lead instrument with its full range.
All instruments and ensembles were performed by members of the acclaimed Vienna Synchron Orchestra and recorded on the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. The tutti and section part of the library includes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and choir. They can be played separately or all together at once, with access to the automatable mixer to adjust the levels of each ensemble. Lead instruments include solo violin, solo cello, violin ensemble, cello ensemble, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, harp, and celesta.
The additional libraries Smart Spheres and Smart Hits expand the Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 with modern electronic and organic textures, FX and sound-design elements for hybrid scoring applications.
The new version is currently available at the VSL store and from Best Service at an introductory price of $209 USD (regular $282 USD). Crossgrade paths from various Synchron Series libraries as well as from the discontinued collection Vienna Smart Orchestra are available. The update is free for existing users of the Synchron Smart Orchestra.