Pricing and availability

* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Unlock the lush and powerful sound of a full symphonic brass section with the Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass. This Kontakt instrument plugin captures the grandeur and detail of orchestral brass, recorded at the iconic Air Studios in London. With multiple round robins and dynamic layers, this library provides a seamless, realistic performance, perfect for layering into your cinematic scores or enhancing live performances.

The Symphonic Brass collection includes a wide array of instruments, from the bold trumpets and resonant trombones to the majestic French horns and deep tubas. It even features exotic rarities like cimbassi and contrabass trombones, offering a diverse sonic palette. Each instrument is recorded with the utmost precision, utilizing the world's largest Neve 88R console and bespoke Monserrat preamps to ensure unparalleled audio fidelity.

With three microphone positions—close, Decca tree, and ambient—the Spitfire Symphonic Brass library allows you to tailor the sound to fit any mix or context. Whether you’re scoring for stereo or surround sound, the flexibility to mix and automate every parameter ensures your brass section will always sound precisely how you envision it.

Embrace the rich heritage of London’s top session players and the exquisite acoustic environment of Air Studios to bring your compositions to life with Spitfire Audio's Symphonic Brass.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive library with solo, chamber, symphonic, and cinematic groups
  • Includes trumpets, horns, trombones, bass trombones, tubas, and rare instruments like cimbassi
  • Recorded at Air Studios London with vintage tube and ribbon mics
  • Neve 88R console with Monserrat preamps for premium audio quality
  • 24-bit/96kHz digital conversion with Prism A/D
  • Multiple mic positions: close, Decca tree, and ambient
  • Compatible with Kontakt 4 or 5, or Kontakt Player (included)
  • Intuitive GUI and NKS-ready for Native Instruments hardware
Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Walkthrough: Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Video thumbnail for Walkthrough: Spitfire Symphonic Brass by Spitfire Audio

Walkthrough: Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Video thumbnail for Review: Spitfire Symphonic Brass from Spitfire Audio by Sample Library Review

Review: Spitfire Symphonic Brass from Spitfire Audio

Sample Library Review

Sample Library Review

Video thumbnail for Listen to Andy Blaney's demo of the new Total Performance Patches to Spitfire Symphonic Brass by Spitfire Audio

Listen to Andy Blaney's demo of the new Total Performance Patches to Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Video thumbnail for Spitfire Symphonic Brass Trailer by Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Symphonic Brass Trailer

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Video thumbnail for Spitfire Presents: Spitfire Symphonic Brass by Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Presents: Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Video thumbnail for Spitfire Quick Tour: Spitfire Symphonic Brass by Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Quick Tour: Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio

Video thumbnail for Spitfire Symphonic Brass Review by Noizefield

Spitfire Symphonic Brass Review

Noizefield

Noizefield

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass.

Comparisons

  • Aaron Venture Infinite Brass is praised for saving time in programming compared to Spitfire Symphonic Brass, especially for users seeking efficiency in their workflow.

    Source

Use cases and applications

  • Infinite Brass is versatile enough for styles beyond orchestral, demonstrated by its use in pieces like "Rhapsody in Blue" and a James Bond film cue.

    Source

Features and functionality

  • Infinite Brass includes six horns but may require additional libraries like VSL Synchron-ized Dimension Brass II for more extensive horn patches such as Wagner tubas.

    Source

Software and compatibility

  • Aaron Venture is transitioning Infinite Brass and Woodwinds to dedicated plugins, indicating ongoing development and potential improvements in integration and performance.

    Source

Critic Reviews

Spitfire Audio Symphonic Brass Review - Toot Your Horn

musictech.com

Spitfire Audio's Symphonic Brass delivers a robust and versatile brass library perfect for media composers. Recorded at London's Air Studios, it boasts rich, believable sounds and multiple articulations, from elegant legatos to punchy shorts. While some patches, like French horn and tuba, might require minor DAW adjustments for timing, the library's overall quality and dynamic control are impressive. The intuitive interface caters to both beginners and professionals, allowing seamless integration into projects. Despite the hefty download size, this library is a must-have for those seeking authentic orchestral brass. Spitfire once again proves their expertise in crafting exceptional sample libraries.

positive

4.0 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 5 Ratings

5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
wanya7

Exquisite

Absolutely Exquisite !!!

The Instruments - The Room - AAA+

I love that I can run this off my UAD Satellite (Chips) NOT the CPU

Artist usage

Add artist
See how TheFatRat uses Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass

TheFatRat

Music Producer, DJ

...
Verified via YouTube

In TheFatRats youtube video about his song "Ascendancy" you can see him using Spitfire Symphonic Brass at 58:46

See how John Powell uses Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass

John Powell

Composer

...
Verified via Photo

2018 Logic Template! Many thanks to Spitfire Audio, Cinesamples, Orchestral Tools, Apple, Apple Logic Pro X, Strezov Sampling!

See how Trevor Morris uses Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass

Trevor Morris

Composer

...
Verified via YouTube

In this youtube video of Trevor's studio, the Symphonic Brass can be seen at 9:32

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphonic Brass, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

More Spitfire Audio Kontakt Instrument

Accessories & Related Items

Community setups

Similar