ARO First Violins vs Cinematic Studio Strings: Short articulations comparison

Cinematic Studio Strings ("CSS") is one of the most popular string libraries out there, while Spitfire's "Abbey Road Orchestra - First Violins" is the new kid on the block. As the libraries feature a very similar list of short articulations I thought making a quick comparison might be an interesting idea.
PLEASE NOTE: At 0:40 the subtitle says "CSS Spiccatissimo", which is wrong. It should be "CSS Staccatissimo".
Both libraries in this video use their default settings and are presented without any additional processing.
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PLEASE NOTE: At 0:40 the subtitle says "CSS Spiccatissimo", which is wrong. It should be "CSS Staccatissimo".
As always I'm happy to read your questions, feedback and sugestions in the comments! If you like this kind of content, please consider giving the video a like and subscribing to my channel. Also check out my main channel if you want to hear my original compositions: www.youtube.com/@c-m-laurin-lenschow
...and consider following me on Instagram for more music content: instagram.com/laurinlenschow.music/

[@Transform108]

The room of ARO is more resonant. CSS has a nice up front sound. Seems ARO is slight more musical in the Staccato. The ARO pizz is more natural sounding. Those CSS is very present. ARO Bartok is juicy, more damaged sound LOL. Again I state the need to OWN BOTH. At ARO price point though - about the cost of all of CSS without BF promo. Ehhh....
Still really want to see ARO ... this demo with those up close mics.

[@c-c-laurin-lenschow]

You mean a comparison between the sound of CSS and the Close Mics from Abbey Road? I made this example of how to blend
Abbey Road libraries with CSS a while ago, maybe this helps: th-cam.com/video/SOgpRf2wMpk/w-d-xo.html

[@kwameryan]

ARO can be had for 50% off right now until May 25

[@macavalon]

For me ARO staccato and bartok pizza are ugh ...I really don't like that staccato !