ACROSS THE STARS - Orchestral Cover | with Iconica Sketch

So I challenged myself and created my version of John Williams Across the Stars using only the “free” Iconica Sketch to see how well a complete piece could be realized with this library (I also used the free Novel Piano with the Scoring Piano Patch).
All in all, it's a very good library considering it comes free with every version of Cubase. Sure, there were some problems, especially when it came to repeated short notes, as there are - as far as I can hear - no round robins. Here I had to improvise with different velocity values and spiccato/staccato and marcato articulations.
The strings in particular leave something to be desired here and there, especially in legato. Here and with the repeated notes, I had to work around some obstacles to make it sound realistic. But you can still hear the limitations in the strings.
The fact that the library is not pre-panned also led to more work than I would have liked. What really impresses me, however, are the woodwinds - they sound excellent. The fact that there is an incredible number of instruments (including English horn, bass clarinet, contra bassoon, euphonium) is also really impressive.
I can definitely recommend Iconica Sketch overall. If you're new to virtual composition of classical music or film scores and want to get Cubase, this is definitely a better choice than Spitfire's BBC SO Discover.
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🎵 Music Cover Disclaimer:
This is a fan-made cover of music composed by John Williams for Star Wars. All rights to the original composition are owned by John Williams, Lucasfilm, and their respective copyright holders. This cover was created for entertainment and educational purposes only, with no intention of infringing upon copyright.
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Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act (Fair Use), this video qualifies as a transformative work, as it is a non-commercial recreation and interpretation of the original music. If any copyright holder has concerns regarding this content, please contact me directly for resolution.
💡 Acknowledgments:
The original composition is a masterpiece by John Williams, and this cover is a tribute to his incredible work. Thank you for inspiring generations of fans around the world!