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Old 03-29-2024, 12:17 PM
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Default Orchestra libraries (free or inexpensive)

I am looking for decent orchestra libraries to try out. Free ones are best since I am just getting started with this, but under $200 is okay too.


I currently have BBC Orchestra Discover, but I was wondering if there are other similar ones.
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I am looking for decent orchestra libraries to try out. Free ones are best since I am just getting started with this, but under $200 is okay too.


I currently have BBC Orchestra Discover, but I was wondering if there are other similar ones.
IK multimedia Miroslav is 99 bucks.
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Old 03-30-2024, 08:02 AM
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Default Re: Orchestra libraries (free or inexpensive)

Epic Orchestra 2.0 over at Vienna is inexpensive or free with Vienna Ensemble Pro. Demo available. No apparent sales right now that I can see but should be discounted at Audiodeluxe.
https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Vienna_Soft...Epic_Orchestra
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Default Re: Orchestra libraries (free or inexpensive)

Try these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NcF4iZ2f0o
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Default Re: Orchestra libraries (free or inexpensive)

I know I'm a little late with this reply, but how about EastWest's Composer Cloud? Lots and lots of instrument libraries, including orchestral. $19.99 US a month, and you can cancel anytime.
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Spitfire Audio - LABS have a good selection of certain orchestral sections and are also free.
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I know I'm a little late with this reply, but how about EastWest's Composer Cloud? Lots and lots of instrument libraries, including orchestral. $19.99 US a month, and you can cancel anytime.

I have been using the EW Comp Cloud now since its inception and I do like it a lot. Besides all the orchestral stuff, there are many other libraries available of all sorts. Their newer Opus player has many great features as well. But it does require a good system with lots of CPU horsepower. Well worth it, in my opinion.
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