Take your orchestral palette beyond the basics with VSL Special Edition Vol. 2 Extended Orchestra. This comprehensive expansion delivers over 40 additional instruments and ensembles that transform your template from standard to extraordinary. From intimate chamber strings and powerful Epic Horns (8 players) to expressive solo woodwinds, versatile keyboards, and authentic guitars and bass, this collection fills every gap in your orchestral arsenal. You'll also discover unique colors like oboe d'amore, alto flute, saxophones, prepared piano, harpsichord, harmonium, and the majestic Vienna Konzerthaus Organ, plus a professional selection from Synchron Percussion. Perfect for composers and producers who work across genres—from sweeping symphonic scores to contemporary pop and rock productions. Whether you're crafting intimate chamber works or full orchestral arrangements, these meticulously sampled instruments give you the creative freedom to explore any musical style with professional results.

Key Features of Special Edition Vol. 2 Extended Orchestra

• Over 40 instruments and ensembles including chamber strings, solo and ensemble woodwinds and brass, keyboards, guitars, bass, and percussion
• Epic Horns ensemble (8 players) delivering powerful, cinematic horn sound perfect for heroic themes and dramatic moments
• Chamber Strings providing intimate, expressive string textures for smaller ensemble writing and detailed passages
• Extended woodwind colors: Alto flute, oboe d'amore, clarinet in Bb 2, and complete saxophone family for diverse tonal options
• Versatile keyboard collection: Prepared piano, harpsichord, harmonium, and the magnificent Vienna Konzerthaus Organ for period and contemporary sounds
• Acoustic and electric guitars (with overdrive) plus upright bass for rock, pop, and jazz applications
• Synchron Percussion instruments providing essential orchestral and contemporary percussion colors
• Comprehensive articulations including staccato, détaché, sustained, sforzato, tremolo, pizzicato, legato, portamento, short detaches, portato, fp, trills, and fast repetitions
• Now includes Special Edition Vol. 2 PLUS content with additional articulations previously sold separately
• Powered by the Vienna Synchron Player with intuitive controls and professional workflow
• Stage A Synchron presets place your instruments in the renowned Vienna Synchron Stage ambience using convolution reverb
• Compatible with AAX, AU, VST3, and VST2 formats for seamless integration into all major DAWs
• Native Instruments NKS support for Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine integration

Example Use Cases of Special Edition Vol. 2 Extended Orchestra

• Film and TV Composers: Add dramatic Epic Horns to action sequences, intimate chamber strings to emotional scenes, and unique keyboard colors to period dramas
• Game Audio Designers: Build complete orchestral soundtracks with the flexibility to shift from epic battles to intimate character moments using the same library
• Pop and Rock Producers: Layer authentic orchestral instruments with electric guitars, upright bass, and prepared piano for contemporary hybrid productions
• Jazz and Contemporary Arrangers: Access saxophones, chamber strings, and keyboards for small ensemble writing and modern arrangements
• Classical and Baroque Composers: Produce historically informed performances using harpsichord, chamber strings, and period-appropriate winds
• Hybrid and Electronic Producers: Combine orchestral elements with synthesizers, using the diverse palette to create unique sonic textures across any genre

Why Choose Special Edition Vol. 2 Extended Orchestra?

When Volume 1 gives you the foundation, Volume 2 provides the color, character, and versatility that turn good arrangements into exceptional ones. With its incredible diversity of instruments spanning classical to contemporary styles, this library empowers you to work confidently across any genre without switching between multiple products. From intimate chamber works to rock-influenced hybrid scores, you'll have everything you need to realize your creative vision with professional polish and authentic sound.