Ganampf
New Member
Hi!
I'm thinking of eventually making some bigger investments into Orchestral Sample Libraries...
Until now i've only used free stuff (Sonatina SO, pocketblackus Cello, Cubase Halion Piano); now i want to get some fine stuff for really starting to do epic compositions that sound great (and sound like they can straightly be used for, not like lame midi sketches)
My idea was spending quite a big amount of money, so that i won't have to buy better stuff in a year or so because I'm not satisfied anymore.
After some research here is what seems to be a great set of libraries:
Cinematic Studio Strings (400€)
NI Symphony Series Brass (Solo and Ensemble, Package Price 499€)
Berlin Woodwinds (550€, I'm not sure about spending most money on Woodwinds when I haven't even used woodwinds much yet, but is there any comparable library with solo and ensemble instruments?)
-> With these 3 I'm almost at the same price as the Spitfire Symphonic Orchestra; Spitfire always seemed like the best sounding Library by far to me (apart from the enormous price), but almost every source states that it lacks energy and "In-your-face"-effect (and after reading that I can also hear that) for Trailer Music and Cinematic stuff, which is actually on what I want to focus..
Percussion: From what i've heard and read, Spitfire Percussion is a must; otherwise some 8Dio stuff like the dhol ensemble
Piano: I'll also need a better Piano, I still have to compare some; but as it's just one Instrument it won't be too expensive so not my main problem. Suggestions are welcome!
Choir: I think I'll renounce that for now... There's some pretty neat stuff but I'm a retired student not some rich ass ;D
What do you think about my choices?
Would be great to hear some advice from more experienced people (especially more experienced with the libraries i want to purchase)
Thank you in advance!
I'm thinking of eventually making some bigger investments into Orchestral Sample Libraries...
Until now i've only used free stuff (Sonatina SO, pocketblackus Cello, Cubase Halion Piano); now i want to get some fine stuff for really starting to do epic compositions that sound great (and sound like they can straightly be used for, not like lame midi sketches)
My idea was spending quite a big amount of money, so that i won't have to buy better stuff in a year or so because I'm not satisfied anymore.
After some research here is what seems to be a great set of libraries:
Cinematic Studio Strings (400€)
NI Symphony Series Brass (Solo and Ensemble, Package Price 499€)
Berlin Woodwinds (550€, I'm not sure about spending most money on Woodwinds when I haven't even used woodwinds much yet, but is there any comparable library with solo and ensemble instruments?)
-> With these 3 I'm almost at the same price as the Spitfire Symphonic Orchestra; Spitfire always seemed like the best sounding Library by far to me (apart from the enormous price), but almost every source states that it lacks energy and "In-your-face"-effect (and after reading that I can also hear that) for Trailer Music and Cinematic stuff, which is actually on what I want to focus..
Percussion: From what i've heard and read, Spitfire Percussion is a must; otherwise some 8Dio stuff like the dhol ensemble
Piano: I'll also need a better Piano, I still have to compare some; but as it's just one Instrument it won't be too expensive so not my main problem. Suggestions are welcome!
Choir: I think I'll renounce that for now... There's some pretty neat stuff but I'm a retired student not some rich ass ;D
What do you think about my choices?
Would be great to hear some advice from more experienced people (especially more experienced with the libraries i want to purchase)
Thank you in advance!