The Orchestra Essentials

• The Orchestra Essentials features a curated selection of instruments from The Orchestra, Strings of Winter, and Horns of Hell.
• It includes 99 presets designed for easy orchestral composition, suitable for beginners.
• The ensemble-engine allows for live performance with practical combinations of instruments, enabling full control over melodies and arrangements.
• This plugin does not require pre-recorded phrases, allowing for spontaneous creativity with any chord or note.
• Requires Kontakt full version; no native AU/AAX/VST support is mentioned.

Product Overview

The Orchestra Essentials serves as an accessible entry point into orchestral composition, featuring a curated selection of instruments from The Orchestra, Strings of Winter, and Horns of Hell. With 99 presets, it allows for immediate playability and exploration of symphonic textures, making it suitable for beginners looking to create full arrangements quickly.

Details

This library includes a diverse palette of 38 string, 12 brass, and 12 wind articulations, complemented by playable percussion and choir. The ensemble engine enhances usability with independent arpeggiators and velocity envelopes, facilitating dynamic control over performances. The orchestral colors feature practical combinations of instruments that can be played live, enabling users to craft melodies and complex arrangements without relying on pre-recorded phrases.

The intuitive design encourages experimentation, allowing for pulsating rhythms and rich orchestral sounds from any chord or note played. This makes The Orchestra Essentials a valuable tool for those looking to dive into orchestral scoring while maintaining creative freedom and control over their compositions.