Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0｜An integrated orchestral library for fast, inspiration-driven arranging
Synchron Smart Orchestra 2.0 condenses an entire orchestra into a single interface, ideal for sketches, scoring, and live performance. It provides natural spatial ambience and a variety of articulations, allowing you to complete fully featured orchestrations quickly with minimal setup.
Key Product Features
- Integrated orchestral setup: a single instance calls up the full ensemble, letting you quickly produce inspirational sketches and demos.
- Smart layering and keyboard zones: automatically assigns strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion by range for more intuitive playing.
- Real-time articulation switching: supports switching common articulations via keyswitch or MIDI CC.
- Expression and dynamic control: controls such as velocity, dynamic crossfades, and vibrato let you quickly shape musical nuance.
- Ready-to-use mixing and spatial settings: built-in reverb and mix presets for an effortless natural stage sound (content varies by edition).
- Low-latency playing experience: suitable for live performance, recording, and on-stage play.
- Saves tracks and system resources: realize large-scale arrangements with few tracks, optimizing your workflow.
- Expandable orchestration: layer with other Synchron series or individual instruments to build custom tone combinations.
- Multiple starting presets: offers presets for common styles and forces to accelerate arranging decisions.
System Requirements
- Platform: macOS, Windows (64-bit).
- Host application: Vienna Synchron Player (usable as a standalone application or plugin).
- Processor: Multi-core CPU recommended, with performance suitable for audio production.
- Memory: at least 8 GB; 16 GB or more recommended for better loading and streaming performance.
- Storage: SSD recommended; required capacity depends on installed content.
- Network: internet connection required to download content and complete license activation.
- Audio device: interface compatible with ASIO (Windows) or Core Audio (macOS).
Plugin Formats
- AAX Native
- AU (Audio Units)
- VST3
- Standalone (via Synchron Player)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be used as a plugin in mainstream DAWs such as Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, Pro Tools, etc. It is recommended to host the integrated orchestra on a single or a few tracks, controlling articulations and dynamics via keyswitches or MIDI CC, and use DAW expression layers, automation, and tempo sync to record in sections. After completing the sketch, you can separate groups (strings/woodwinds/brass/percussion) or export via multiple outputs for easier mixing and post-production; you can also add other Synchron series sounds to your workflow to expand detail and depth.
