VSTis

[Reilley]

I understand that there is some difference in quality between various VSTis.
Where do you get really good quality ones, and how much are they? I only need about 10, but I want good quality, orchestral instrument VSTis.

Thank you.

 

[beezelbubba]

Take a look here before you shell out any cash.
http://www.kvraudio.com/
In the upper right it says "Quick Links are hidden
Click here to view".You'll find dropdown boxes for instruments,effects,hosts and developers.
A great many are free.I d/l a couple a week to check them out.It's fun.
I haven't tried out any orchestral plug ins, but you'll find them there.From what I've seen those instruments are pretty pricey, but you may find free ones.

 

[danny.guitar]

Reason has some good instrument sounds, but it's more of a standalone program and not really a VSTi (although you can use it with ReWire I think).

The best orchestral one I've heard is MOTU Symphonic Instrument. I don't imagine they get much better than that.

Look here, they have MP3 examples and videos:
http://www.motu.com/products/software/msi

For less than $300 it's worth it.

But I would also suggest looking for some free/cheap ones before paying for anything.

 

[TelePaul]

Yeah it always depends on the quality of the sample, so obviously high quality samples will give you a better sound. Thats why they cost more. Did you have an instrument in mind?

 

[Reilley]

Violin, Cello.
Piano, Organ, Harpsichord.
Oboe, French Horn, Bassoon.

Hey, I'm a melancholy guy.

 

[ssscientist]

Garritan Personal Orchestra is the one to beat in my humble opinion.

You owe it to yourself to check it out before splashing out for anything else.


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[Reilley]

Very good. Thanks for these leads.