Originally Posted By: justanoldmuso

what bout garritan libs ??

It would be helpful if you provided some idea of what kind of sound you're trying to create, and what sort of orchestrating skills you've got.

Being inventive with orchestral libraries is more a matter of mixing interesting tonal colors - the orchestration bit - than relying on the library samples to be unique.

Most inexpensive orchestral libraries are going to stick with traditional articulations, so you're not going to find a lot of off-the-wall sort of stuff.

The GPO5 library is an older but it's still serviceable as an entry-level orchestral library. Like most things musical, it's more a matter of what you do with it.

GPO5 includes their Garritan Orchestral Strings, so you've got a variety of techniques, including:
  • Col legno
  • Detache
  • Lush forte
  • Martele
  • Pizzicato
  • Sfz
  • Spiccato
  • Staccato
  • Vibrato

These sounds aren't particularly unique, and they aren't close to comprehensive. Plenty of interesting string sounds (such as falls and scoops) aren't included.

So why you're complaining about people using the same sounds, and then suggesting using GPO is a mystery to me.

Unless you're perhaps thinking of the Garritan Instant Orchestra?

Again, some idea about:
  • What kind of sound you're going for;
  • What specific orchestral colors you're after; and
  • What skill you have as an arranger.
would all be helpful.



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