Vienna Symphonic Library Special Edition Vol. 7 Historic Instruments | Classical Historic Instrument Sample Library and Orchestration Expansion
Designed for composers and film scorers seeking period character and authentic performance detail, this collection includes a variety of historic instrument sounds covering common articulations and expressive controls. Usable directly within major DAWs via the Vienna Player, it enables quick construction of period ensembles and the recreation of vintage tonal vocabulary, ideal for classical, early music, and film & television scoring.
Key Features
- Selected historic instrument samples that deliver a rustic yet refined period sound, suitable for classical and vintage-style compositions
- Includes core articulations and expressions (e.g., sustained, staccato, legato, tremolo), balancing compositional flexibility and practicality
- Switch articulations and dynamics via keyswitches and MIDI CC for intuitive, fluid performance control
- Multiple dynamic layers and natural release tails add breathing and realism to performances
- Includes ready-to-use presets and suggested setups to quickly build arrangement foundations and layered tonal colors
- Support for layering and keyzone configurations to flexibly create personalized historic ensemble sounds
- Efficient disk streaming and memory management, suitable for large or multi-cue scoring projects
- Operates within the Vienna Player environment (depending on the version purchased) and runs stably in common DAWs
System Specifications
- Platform: 64-bit macOS and Windows
- Host requirement: A DAW or instrument host capable of loading plugins (used via the Vienna Player)
- Recommended hardware: multi-core CPU, 8 GB or more RAM (16 GB+ recommended for large projects), SSD storage preferred
- Storage: Sufficient available disk space required to install the sample content
- Network: Internet connection required for download and license activation
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST3
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Loadable in common DAWs via the Vienna Player; use keyswitches and MIDI CC to set articulations and expressive control, and leverage DAW features such as track automation, freezing, and offline rendering to optimize performance. Suitable for scoring, arranging, and composing workflows, it integrates with mixing effect chains and enables clearer track-by-track management.
