FAQ: General
You can redownload all your VSL products as often as you want, anytime!
Log into your Vienna Assistant and pick the products you want to download. The latest Vienna Assistant version can be downloaded from here:
Yes, you can! Data is data, and you can copy the sample content via network or external drive from one system to the other. Don't forget to connect your content in the Vienna Assistant!
In general, you will benefit from the standard formats (more details here) that are used on the supported OS's.
- On macOS, the standard is APFS or MacOS (Journaled)
- On Windows, you should stick to NTFS formats.
Yes, you can use all our samples & software on the latest macOS.
Watch our announcement videos to learn more about our transition to Apple Silicon-native support. The following applications have been ported already - with more to come:
Sample Players:
- Vienna Synchron Player
- Vienna Synchron Pianos
- Vienna Synchron Harp
- Vienna Organ Player
- Vienna Instruments Pro
- Vienna Imperial
Software Products:
- Vienna Ensemble Pro 7
- Vienna Ensemble 7
- Vienna Suite Pro
- MIR Pro 3D
Note
Our Intel-based software also works with Apple Silicon chips using Apple's Rosetta 2 software. You can find more information about Rosetta 2 here
Yes, we do offer the option for additional physical delivery when you buy a library. You can add a Vienna Hard Drive before completing your order. Depending on the products in your product basket, the webshop will offer you available Vienna Hard Drive options.
All registered products will always remain available for download in your Vienna Assistant.
Note
The physical hard drives do NOT include any product licenses. The hard drives are NOT suitable for sample-streaming.
STARTER EDITIONS
Synchron Prime Edition (Synchron Player)
Samples taken from from our larger Synchron Series - packed into an incrediblyversatile, yet resource-friendly all-in-one orchestral package. The perfect starting point for your musical journey within our Synchron world.
SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions (Synchron Player)
The successor of the legendary Special Editions. We added more articulations to some instruments, as well as instruments that were previously not available in the classic SEs, made it compatible with the Synchron Player + pre-mixed every instrument: each instrument has a custom Impulse Response from the position it would have in the Synchron Stage, so everything is placed in the room and volume matched with the Synchron Series.
Simply load the instrument and start playing. If you want to place your virtual instrument in a different space, simple disable the IR reverb in the mixer and you will get the dry sound.
SMART Series (Synchron Player)
These are libraries for sketching, playing live on stage and/or use to add a little something to the classical sound of our other products (sound-design): Synchron Smart Orchestra, Vienna Smart Orchestra, Vienna Smart Spheres, Vienna Smart Hits
Big Bang Orchestra (Synchron Player)
Need a huge, Hollywood-like pallet of orchestral colors - but with the convenience that comes with a true high-speed orchestration tool? Then Big Bang Orchestra is the right choice!
- Tutti and section instruments recorded in our Synchron Stage Vienna
- FREE Big Bang Orchestra as a great starter to get your feet wet
- All pre-mixed to fit with our other Synchron products out of the box
- Affordable high quality libraries that are designed to be easy to use
- Multi-Mic recordings
BIGGER COLLECTIONS
SYNCHRON Series (Synchron Player)
Libraries of this collection were recorded in the Synchron Stage Vienna with modern multi-mic-setup - similar to film score recordings.
SYNCHRON-ized Series (Synchron Player)
We took the original recordings of the classic VI Series, re-mastered and re-edited them and, similar to the SYNCHRON-ized Special Editions, customized each instrument with impulse responses to achieve correct seating, reverb and a great balance in volume.
There are only a few libraries left that are not yet available as a SYNCHRON-ized version. We're working on it!
VIENNA INSTRUMENTS Collections (Vienna Instruments Pro Player)
Our legendary "classic libraries", recorded at Silent Stage Vienna, capturing "only" the early reflections of the stage - and therefore very dry.
- Sampled with the highest level of detail - the cornerstone of our reputation!
- The most comprehensive collection of articulation - with over 2.8 million samples recorded.
- All VI Collections are available with the VI SUPER PACKAGE, and there are also smaller bundles and even single instruments available.
- Upgrade paths will help you expand your collections economically over time.
No worries, you can re-download all your purchases with the Vienna Assistant anytime and as often as needed. Log in and and choose from your registered products!
Once again, our Vienna Assistant is your friend which will keep you in the loop with all necessary updates. Make sure you are logged in and check your available updates, from time to time!
It was simply time for a new generation of sample players that are more powerful, comfortable, intuitive and flexible. Incredible orchestral performance, out of the box.
And our SYNCHRON-ized products transform our classic Vienna Instruments products into a well-balanced, seated orchestra that sits right there at Synchron Stage Vienna - waiting for your input!
We are using the iLok copy protection software to protect both your and our investment. You can decide between keeping your licenses in the iLok Cloud (no key necessary) or on a physical iLok key.
Find out more about iLok in our FAQs.