Vienna Symphonic Library

25/08/2026

There’s something very special about the sound of muted strings. 🎻
Listen to how Levente Kovács creates a unique, intimate atmosphere with our complete Synchron Solo Strings Sordino quartet — violin, viola, cello and double bass.

It is a very special sound. The sound of muted strings. Check out...

18/08/2026

All these VST instruments are free! Violin Runs, BBO Free Basics, Angelic Choir and Space Organ.
Check out our Free Instruments:
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14/08/2026

VSL Space Organ.
Music: Davy Jones by Hans Zimmer, from “Pirates Of the Caribbean - Dead Man’s Chest”

13/08/2026

VSL Big Bang Orchestra (BBO) Free Basics.
NOTE: the “tutti” is a patch where the woodwinds, strings and brass play together, in unison in this case, the BBO Free Basics doesn’t include the percussion and the piano that you hear in this example.

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Listen for yourself and let us know: what’s your favorite free orchestral plugin?

11/08/2026

What separates a sampled string section from four musicians playing together in a room? 🎻

It comes down to three subtle details: bow speed, evolving vibrato, and the small timing differences between players. Get these right, and sampled strings begin to breathe like a real ensemble.
Check out the full-length video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LZTl3aGh9hA

10/08/2026

Why do great string samples sometimes still sound stiff? 🎻
Guy Bacos rebuilds every line of “Vanishing Points,” revealing the subtle MIDI programming changes that make a quartet breathe. Go and watch the full-length video on our YouTube. https://youtu.be/UzEtqZuhU5g

07/08/2026

⚔️ Can free instruments tell an epic story?
Composer Alexandre Dudermel proves they can, bringing the emotional journey of a fallen Valkyrie to life using only VSL Free Instruments.
Ready to create your own cinematic music?
https://linkly.link/2pRqo

06/08/2026

Here's another short excerpt from Anthony Phan's orchestral mockup, "The Great Nut Caper." 🐿️🎺
Amazing work from a young composer—we're excited to share what he created with VSL!
Go and watch the full length video on our YouTube!
https://youtu.be/x_OdPfpc_GY

05/08/2026

VSL BBO Free Basics
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