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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Vienna Symphonic Library Duality Strings Essentials is a virtual strings plugin that combines two string ensembles into one streamlined and affordable package, letting you blend between a huge cinematic orchestra and an intimate ensemble with ease. Designed around the intuitive Flow View interface, it automatically responds to your playing by switching articulations based on speed and velocity, so you can stay focused on performance instead of programming. A single controller adjusts the balance between the larger Stage A ensemble and the smaller Stage B section, making it easy to move between expansive orchestral textures and more detailed chamber-style sounds.
Recorded simultaneously at Vienna Synchron Stage, both ensembles perform together in perfect musical sync, creating natural blends with consistent phrasing, vibrato, and dynamics. It also includes the expressive Legato Largo articulation for broader, smoother note transitions when writing lyrical passages.
Product Ref: 343050
Flow View is designed to keep you creating with minimal setup. Articulations switch automatically according to your playing speed and velocity, delivering expressive performances without interrupting your workflow. Essential controls are always within easy reach, allowing you to adjust the balance between the two ensembles, tweak reverb, Humanization, note transitions, timbre, and note attack from one streamlined interface. When you need more detailed editing, you can quickly access Precision View presets to unlock the full range of Synchron Player controls.
Duality Strings Essentials combines two ensembles recorded simultaneously at Vienna Synchron Stage. The larger 52-player ensemble performs in Stage A, while the smaller 27-player section is captured in the drier Stage B, both directed by the same conductor. As the musicians performed together in real time, every phrase, dynamic change, vibrato, and articulation remains naturally aligned. The result is a cohesive sound that lets you blend the depth and scale of a large orchestra with the clarity and detail of a smaller ensemble, or use each section independently to suit your arrangement.
Legato Largo adds an alternative legato style with broader, more flowing note transitions. It's particularly effective for lyrical melodies, sustained passages, and expressive orchestral writing where smooth movement between notes is essential. Despite its wider transitions, it also responds well during quicker passages, giving you another expressive option without sacrificing playability. This additional articulation expands the library's carefully selected performance set, offering greater musical flexibility while maintaining the streamlined workflow that defines Duality Strings Essentials.
