Vienna Symphonic Library Dual Strings Essentials (ESD); virtual string ensemble; two string ensembles combine the large symphonic sound with the immediate character of smaller ensembles; both ensembles were sampled simultaneously in separate rooms of the Vienna Synchron Stage; large ensemble: 14 first violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos and 6 basses; small ensemble: 8 first violins, 6 second violins, 5 violas, 5 cellos and 3 basses; the larger ensemble was recorded in the spacious Stage A and the smaller ensemble in the relatively dry Stage B; for combined or individual use; many customization options such as mixing the ensembles, reverb intensity, timbre, tone transitions and many more; Flow View for quick and easy access to articulations and important parameters; Precision View with many in-depth functions and tweaking options;