TECHNOLOGY

DAW

Logic Pro X

EDITING

RX 11 Essential

Melodyne 5

Audacity

MASTERING

Ozone 11 Advanced

SAMPLE LIBRARIES

BBC Symphony Orchestra Core

A full collection of orchestral instruments sampled directly from the world-renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra that delivers stunningly realistic and expressive performances time and time again. 

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Abbey Road One: Orchestral Foundations

A complete 90–piece symphonic film orchestra recorded in the notable Abbey Road Studio One, famous for its "iconic sound of cinema" as heard in the scores for Star Wars, Black Panther, The Lord of the Rings, and more.

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Appassionata Strings

The culmination of years of intensive research and development, Appassionata excels at delivering flowing and emotive lines, referencing the aesthetic of classic melodies from the scores of composers like John Williams and Thomas Newman with stunningly-realistic performance.

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Solo Violin

Performed by world-renowned virtuoso concert violinist Jack Liebeck in The Hall at AIR Studios, this instrument contains all of the techniques you need to create an ultra-realistic solo performance, including 12 articulations and 3 mic positions.

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Solo Cello

Beautifully performed by notable concert cellist Richard Harwood, this instrument contains all of the techniques you need to create an ultra-realistic solo performance, including 14 articulations and 3 mic positions.

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Berlin Brass — French Horns

Combining a powerful sound with the flexibility for intricate arrangements, Berlin Brass has become the gold standard sample collection for orchestral brass. This ensemble of french horns delivers a powerful impact ideal for cinematic film scores. 

Developer: Orchestral Tools

Originals Cinematic Soft Piano

A felted upright Yamaha U3. Recorded in the reverberant acoustics of AIR Studios, London. From close and intimate, to reverberant and enveloping. 

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Originals Drumline

An extensively sampled collection of marching band percussion performed by world champion drum corps, the Blue Devils. Recorded at the Newman Stage, 20th Century Fox, for a tight, focused sound. 

Developer: Spitfire Audio

Choir Essentials

Carefully selected essentials from Strezov Sampling's choral collections featuring individual SATB sections, as well as full ensembles and a childrens' choir for maximum flexibility and realism.

Developer: Strezov Sampling

The Grandeur

The Grandeur brings a beloved concert grand to life in crisp, sonorous detail. Featuring a bright, silky top end and booming, full bass even in the quietest passages, this piano delivers a high-end sound that is perfectly at home in mainstream pop, jazz, and classical productions.

Developer: Native Instruments

Session Guitarist — Strummed Acoustic 2

This library includes two renowned instruments played by skilled session pros. A coveted vintage Martin 0-17 from 1934 – a small-bodied mahogany 6-string with a warm, mellow tone and the Guild F-412 12-string – a jumbo model first produced in the late 1960s, and now a benchmark for 12-strings are both included.

Developer: Native Instruments

Duplex Saxophones

From cool blue tones to red-hot growls, Duplex Saxophones offers a rich palette for crafting engaging sax performances. With four solo instruments, a choice of playing styles, and unique attention to detail, Duplex Saxophones is the definitive contemporary saxophone library.

Developer: Orchestral Tools

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