Bachus, it was played on a keyboard using the Garritan Strad. Violin samples. Yes this is a top of the line virtual acoustic instrument. Similar quality can be acquired for most acoustic instruments, pianos, brass, sax, epianos, organs, guitars, etc. It is just very expensive. EW Orchestral or VSL libraries can be in the thousands of dollars....but they sound good.

[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 05-09-2006).]