Philharmonik 2 vs CE - what are the differences?

[glenatron]

Is there a list of the differences between Philharmonik 2 and 2CE?

I know that the samples are higher resolution, but aside from that it would be really useful to get the lowdown on how the two diverge- 2 claims to offer about 2000 more samples, which I assume to be more varied articulations, but I can't seem to find a list anywhere or how it adds up.

I have found a few links from other forums, but the linked pages no longer seem to exist.

[Peter_IK]

Hi, see the links below:

You can find the Miroslav 2 CE sounds information, audio demos, and list at https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/p ... ce/#sounds

You can find the Miroslav Philharmonik 2 sounds information, audio demos, and list at https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/p ... k2/#sounds

[anilnc]

Seems MP2 CE has voices and MP2 doesn't. And Concert harp vice versa.

[DarkStar]

Looks like an error on the MP2 sounds page; At the top: (my emphasis):

Miroslav Philharmonik 2 contains the following instruments:

868 Strings
349 Brass
393 Woodwinds
119 Choirs

774 Percussion
96 Chromatic Instruments
8 Grand Pianos
48 Other Classical Instruments

As you have MP2 your should see those 119 choir instruments.

And

Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE contains the following instruments:

211 Strings
162 Brass
231 Woodwinds
55 Orchestral Sections
25 Choirs

4 Grand Pianos
3 Chromatic Instruments
22 Percussion Instruments
20 Other Classical Instruments

[anilnc]

Thank you

[DarkStar]

As done for the other samplers, a complete comparison PDF on the web site would help a lot.

[rafaelhernandezpereira]

There is one other difference:
While the CE version has 16-bit / 44.1kHz samples
Miroslav Philharmonik 2 has 24-bit / 96kHz samples

For most the 16-bit should be sufficient and it is much easier for the CPU/ memory load for smaller computers.

If you'd want to do heavy processing the 24-bit might be better.