Rodok

It is amazing how experience helps. I listen to songs I wrote a year ago, and think "What was I thinking?". I can see the growth in my ear over the past year, and I still have a long way to go myself. Keep at it!

I appreciate the help Moseph and Neblix. Sibelius is definitely not as easy to work with production wise since AVID has Pro Tools for that. I'll try the layering for awhile and see how it goes. If it doesn't work out, both CS2 and Mural Ensembles come in at <$300 with the education discount. It wouldn't be bad to build up my library for that price anyway, and I'll bet a better dedicated library would be less CPU usage in the long run.

Nothing that genius. You can export midi data from Sibelius or use ReWire to treat Sibelius like a plug-in within FL. I've used ReWire to cover violin parts I'm going to record live later. MIDI data doesn't export as well as it should because Sibelius doesn't export the key switching when I write a staccato, sf, or pizz. So I'd have to put it in again with FL, and might as well just use the piano roll to start. Sibelius does have a nice mixer that allows for four different master VST effects and has four effects buses that allow two VSTs each for instrument groups. Plus I have lots of control over the software instruments via commands included in the sound set. Not as easy as FL, but a nice feature. I've thought about doing a project where I do sort of a violin concerto with a virtual orchestra backing me up. I'd have to use FL to record, but I would probably write it out in Sibelius. I'd have to really test the limits of the ReWire function, but theoretically it's possible to have Sibelius render the orchestra through FL and then add live violin or anything else that FL can do. Meanwhile my computer melts in the process. Impressive sounds from the walk-through. I'm not as familiar with Spitfire, but I do like the 30% educational discount. Being a public middle school strings teacher has its benefits.

Hello all, Thank you for replying. I've posted four different videos of examples to my newly made Youtube Channel. This first one is an example with both Action Strings, Session Strings Pro, Evolve, and a Kontakt F Horn. I layered tremolo strings and regular strings for SS Pro. Done last summer as a challenge to learn and make a song a day. https://youtu.be/KS6QBHjrO-Y This one just has Action Strings, The Giant, and several of the Kontakt Orchestral instruments. Probably could be better balanced in places. Also done last summer. https://youtu.be/TgNW-TvWSfI The next one is an example of Action Strings with Damage. This one is a work in progress and is missing much. https://youtu.be/8MeF7I8xqkw This final one is a song I wrote on Sibelius 7.5 using the Kontakt Player sound set. I used Maximus and RC48 to help master it. https://youtu.be/ReXEyHiJuSw I am looking for a library doesn't have such a slow legato attack like Kontakt, but not as thin as SS Pro. Plus SS Pro doesn't sound all that great to me. A small ensemble like that may work in pop, but I'm looking at more orchestral applications. I like keyswitches because they work well in Sibelius, but also get a lot from triggered Action Strings in FL Studio. Not so wild about one midi track per articulation. I am trying to expand my articulation usage (and grow creatively in general), but really I am just looking for a solid sounding legato/sustain. I've done some orchestrations before for full orchestras and string ensembles. I almost bought CCC3 last year, but decided to go with Komplete Ultimate 9 because it was more well-rounded for a start-up. I am trying to branch out of my classical bubble some as well. This year we are talking ~$500. Thank you all for the comments. I am thrilled to be part of a community that I've followed for a decade, but just recently joined.

Hello Remixers, I am wondering if I should seek to invest in a good string library, and if so, what are some recommendations? I already have Komplete 9 Ultimate which comes with Action Strings, Session Strings Pro, and Kontakt Strings. I don't know if it is just my skills falling short of making them sound good, or if I could use better source material. I use both FL Studio and Sibelius 7.5 as DAWs. I've done a lot of research, but I don't want to spend the money if it's just my skills that need the upgrade. I've been playing violin for almost 20 yrs and have played in several orchestras. I know what "good" sounds like, but I am new to the remixing scene. Thanks! Rodok SDG