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Description

Unleash the power of brass with the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic, a symphonic staple for composers of film, TV, and video games. This versatile virtual instrument combines four celebrated brass libraries—SAM Horns, SAM Trombones, SAM Trumpets, and SAM Solo Sessions—into one streamlined bundle. Designed for cinematic excellence, each sound is recorded in a world-class concert hall, ensuring your compositions resonate with genuine orchestral depth.

ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic offers an array of brass instruments, from French Horns and Trombones to Trumpets and Cimbasso, giving you a rich palette to paint your musical landscape. The inclusion of the renowned Native Instruments Kontakt 2 sample player enhances your creative control, offering features like simulated legato, an octaver, and a master EQ to shape your sound precisely.

Whether you're scoring a gripping film scene or crafting an epic game soundtrack, the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic is engineered to deliver professional-grade results. Enjoy the flexibility of dual microphone settings—close and stage—tailoring your mix with pristine clarity and cinematic ambiance.

Key Features:

  • Includes SAM Horns, Trombones, Trumpets, and Solo Sessions
  • Recorded in a world-class concert hall for rich, realistic sound
  • Features French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet sections, Solo French Horn, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, B-flat Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, C Tuba, and Cimbasso
  • Designed for film, TV, and game composers
  • Two microphone sets: Concert Stage and Close mic
  • Includes Native Instruments Kontakt 2 sample player with advanced sound-shaping features

FAQs

What type of articulations are included in the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic?

The ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic includes looped sustains, round-robin alternation for staccatos, and multiple staccato versions, providing a wide range of expressive possibilities for brass instruments.

How does the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic handle microphone simulation?

This virtual instrument offers two simulated microphone positions, close and stage, for all brass instruments and articulations, allowing users to tailor the spatial quality of their sound.

Is the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic compatible with KONTAKT Player?

Yes, the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic comes with a custom KONTAKT Player 2 skin and features, including simulated monophonic legato mode and KONTAKT reverb.

Does the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic support round-robin alternation?

Yes, it features round-robin alternation for all brass staccatos, offering multiple staccato versions to enhance the realism of performances.

What is the audio quality of the ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic?

The ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic uses a 16-bit/44.1kHz audio pool, ensuring high-quality sound for all its brass instruments and articulations.

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Reviews

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Comparisons

  • ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic is highlighted for its great sound quality at a competitive price, especially when compared to other orchestral-focused libraries.

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Use cases and applications

  • This plugin excels in orchestral brass with legato and simple articulations but may not suit "indie horn" styles, which require detuning and less brassiness.

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Features and functionality

  • Users appreciate the expressive capabilities of ProjectSAM for orchestral applications, though they note the difficulty of replicating indie horn characteristics digitally.

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  • Some users mention that the scripting is dated, yet they still rely on the brass classic rip patches due to their unique sound.

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Software and compatibility

  • For a more "indie" sound, alternatives like Wallander Instruments WIVI allow for custom tuning, including quarter-tone arrangements, offering flexibility not found in typical orchestral libraries.

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  • Ensure compatibility with Kontakt Player before purchase, as these plugins require it for operation.

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Value and pricing

  • At $54.50, the Orchestral Brass Classic is considered a great deal, even by those who own more expensive libraries like Spitfire or Orchestral Tools.

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User experience

  • Despite owning multiple high-end libraries, users still frequently use the Orchestral Brass Classic for its distinctive patches.

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See how David Newman uses ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic

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See how Rod Abernethy uses ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic

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For the orchestral part of the score, he used samples from his own personal library as well as from other sample libraries, including EastWest/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Platinum, ProjectSAM Orchestral Brass Classic and also Symphobia.

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