soundregion 16 Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) I have been struggling a bit trying to find a decent orchestra. Lately I found myself trying yet another new VST I discovered on @Starise's project. I just don't think I can get it to sound like the demo. I'm working on a project that was thinking should be a test to how well I can do a "classical piece" . UPDATE: Structure finished and it will probably need some fine tuning. I'm far for satisfied with the sound as I don't think it sounds like a real orchestra, but I think it's closer than I've been before. Edited March 10, 2019 by soundregion New version added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 780 Posted February 15, 2019 I think I prefer Cello 2 @soundregion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloon 76 Posted February 15, 2019 I would try to stack them for a fuller sound, and more reverb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 752 Posted February 15, 2019 When I mix cello it's usually on the lower strings so I'm probably not the best listener for this. I might try viola instead if the parts are higher. The last take almost sounds like brass to me at the :40 mark. The thing I like about cello are those nice deep harmonics and overtones. Anyways, good luck! May the best sample win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 462 Posted February 16, 2019 Out of the three I would say two. Nr three sounds to much like brass. If you want to send me the midi files for the cello I dont mind sending you a wave file back as I have quite a few expensive samples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundregion 16 Posted February 16, 2019 22 hours ago, Wookiee said: I think I prefer Cello 2 @soundregion. 13 minutes ago, garybrun said: Out of the three I would say two. Nr three sounds to much like brass. If you want to send me the midi files for the cello I dont mind sending you a wave file back as I have quite a few expensive samples. Surprising to me, as I think it sould more like an accordion. Cello 2 is Amadeus. My preference was Cello 1 which was the one from the Kontakt Factory library. Thanks for the offer. The work is still in very early stages, though 20 hours ago, Starise said: When I mix cello it's usually on the lower strings so I'm probably not the best listener for this. I might try viola instead if the parts are higher. The last take almost sounds like brass to me at the :40 mark. The thing I like about cello are those nice deep harmonics and overtones. Anyways, good luck! May the best sample win. You're right about the violin. The finished will have both the violin and Cello, but it was the cello I was curious about. Cello 3 is Studio strings pro. 21 hours ago, kloon said: I would try to stack them for a fuller sound, and more reverb! And bingo we have a winner. Thanks for the suggestion. Wow that poll really worked well didn't it ?🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 982 Posted February 16, 2019 Fun! For me, #1 had too mechanical and fake vibrato. #2 had better vibrato, but unrealistic, non-legato attack #3 sounds like a french horn. Therefore, the answer is . . . none of them. Keep looking! Check out 8dio Adagietto if you have Kontakt. It's on sale now apprently. Best of luck! cheers, -Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundregion 16 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, emeraldsoul said: Fun! For me, #1 had too mechanical and fake vibrato. #2 had better vibrato, but unrealistic, non-legato attack #3 sounds like a french horn. Therefore, the answer is . . . none of them. Keep looking! Check out 8dio Adagietto if you have Kontakt. It's on sale now apprently. Best of luck! cheers, -Tom Another one ?😲 Well it does seem like a reasonable price considering what it cost before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegaltieribrothers 171 Posted February 19, 2019 Number 3 for me. regards paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPAK 143 Posted February 19, 2019 No brainer No2 ...if I had to choose. But I think maybe I agree with Tom ...that said No2 would pass .... So no help here .... Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundregion 16 Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 4:12 PM, thegaltieribrothers said: Number 3 for me. regards paul 20 hours ago, SPAK said: No brainer No2 ...if I had to choose. But I think maybe I agree with Tom ...that said No2 would pass .... So no help here .... Steve This probably shows how much I know about classical musical, as my own favorite was 1. I purchased 8dio Adagietto which also sounded horrible in my ears. I thought I was making progress with what I had, but then I put on some "real" Tchaikowsky and totally lost motivation to continue. Not sure it's possible with VST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundregion 16 Posted March 10, 2019 Updated the thread with the finished structure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 445 Posted March 12, 2019 I enjoyed the composition - the melody hooked me - nice job - I think it's impressive. As far as it sounding realistic - I think it's close (I'm no expert with classical music) - to me it's the melody/melodies that matter - does it make you feel something. Just my two cents😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundregion 16 Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 9:11 PM, Douglas Kirby said: I enjoyed the composition - the melody hooked me - nice job - I think it's impressive. As far as it sounding realistic - I think it's close (I'm no expert with classical music) - to me it's the melody/melodies that matter - does it make you feel something. Just my two cents😊 Thanks for the feedback. Melody is very important to me too. Good to know I'm not the only one. I fiddled a bit more, but I wasn't able to update the track at the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
