This is an old library, and it's the last time it'll be offered before its retired. It's nowhere near $500 in value.

I picked it up at $50 because I figured I could probably use the romantic solo violin at some point. Plus, I like the sound of some of the string sections. The sections can be reduced in size, which is nice.

The woodwinds aren't very good. The brass might be usable - there's some fun stuff in there, like french horn sections with rips.

Keep in mind - it's very much orchestral in sound. For most pop music, you'll want something that sounds close miked and intimate. Orchestral in just the opposite. And the sounds aren't detailed, so you probably won't be able to get a "room" sort of sound with it.

So if you like the sound of the strings, it's a good purchase. Otherwise, I'd suggest passing.

-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?