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#64854 03/11/10 09:45 AM
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I would like to add Real Strings to a wish list. The art of string arranging is so technical, it would be great to have a Real Strings component with 1st and 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, flute and clarinet, with Johnny Mandel type of arrangements. Oooooh, yummy!
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This seems like a no brainer. It would be great have something as simple as 3 Violins, 2 Violas and 2 Cellos with different playing styles.

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Real Strings would be great. Plus 1

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a Real Strings component with 1st and 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, flute and clarinet




But what would flute and clarinet be doing in it?


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WienSam #64857 03/30/10 08:45 AM
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"But what would flute and clarinet be doing in it? "
Okay, I got a little carried away LOL
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Ditto on the strings, but I would also like a flute, bassoon, and french horn.

I have to say though that that my Ketron SD2 does a pretty good job providing these.

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Yes please! And all other kinds of orchestral accompaniment goodies! As it is, I now have to plunk down at least $500 for Vienna Symphonic Orchestra, in the hopes that I can construct something realistic from scratch. RealStrings would be a HUGE success, I guarantee it.

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Dan, I just visited that url and the sounds are incredible! I wish I had the talent to compose/arrange to avail myself of the GPO. Does this pgm interface with BIAB so that the various instrument patches can be selected and placed in a biab song? I'm asking, for example, could an English Horn be used as a solo instrument in a biab song?

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