Oct 18, 2018 Learn how to install HALion instruments based on VST sounds like, for example, Iconica Ensembles or Vertigo Strings, Marimba and Guitar Harmonics. The HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set is a virtual instrument sound set that can be used by several plug-ins based on the HALion engine. Loading the Instrument Set PROCEDURE. You can load the VST Instrument Set in a Steinberg DAW or in HALion, HALion Sonic, or HALion. Jun 27, 2018 We will also show you how to create multi-patches for a huge and ready-to-use sound. Iconica is a HALion library which can be used with the free HALion Sonic SE plug-in (VST, AAX, AU).
vstsound Update
The vstsound file available here is a revised component of TGuitar's sound library.
It allows for updating the library without reinstallation and includes the following improvements:
- no more script errors caused by chords
- patterns will be recalled properly
- more compact user interface
April 8, 2020 / Mac & Windows
AS_TGuitar.vstsound v2 · 12 MB
Who needs to update?
The update is only needed if the installation has been performed using the TGuitar installer that was available in the Steinberg Download Assistant prior to April 8, 2020.
Here is how to verify if the installation on your system is up-to-date:
- Open the Steinberg Library Manager.
- At the top, select [HALION].
- In the section TGuitar, click on [DETAILS].
The second column in the line 'TGuitar Presets' shows the file's version. If it is 'v2', the installation is up-to-date.
If it is 'v1', you should install the revised vstsound file available above. See screenshot.
'TGuitar Samples' in the next line will not be updated and stays 'v1'.
Installation
- Download the file 'AS_TGuitar.vstsound'.
- Double-click the downloaded file.
- The Steinberg Library Manager opens and suggest the registration of the file within a pop-up window.
- Confirm the registration by clicking [OK].
Please download the full installer needed for a new installation
via the Steinberg Download Assistant.

The operation manual (PDF) is available on steinberg.help.
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HALion Symphonic Orchestra - VST Sound Instrument Set (Activation Code)
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HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set is an expansion pack for the HALion library and can be used with HALion (version 4.5.2 or higher), HALion Sonic (version 1.6 or higher) or HALion Sonic SE* (version 1.6 or higher).
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