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Description

Elevate your soundscapes with ProjectSAM's Symphobia 2, a dynamic orchestral powerhouse that seamlessly blends lush symphonic ensembles with cutting-edge cinematic effects. Ideal for film, television, and video game scoring, Symphobia 2 builds upon its predecessor by offering a vast library of meticulously recorded ensemble multi-samples and innovative articulations. Whether you're crafting a heart-pounding action sequence or a hauntingly beautiful melody, this Kontakt instrument delivers unparalleled realism and depth.

Symphobia 2's 33GB library is brimming with diverse orchestral textures, including real legato transitions for orchestrated sets, which create an authentic sonic experience. The "Ghostly Strings" effects, featuring evocative elements like "Killer Bees" and "Creepy Bending," allow composers to explore new auditory territories. The multis section offers pre-designed combinations for an instant creative boost, letting you dive into a world of "Acid For Blood" and "City Noir."

Designed for intuitive use, Symphobia 2 comes with the Kontakt player, enabling you to jump straight into your compositions. Its versatile range spans strings, brass, and woodwinds, complemented by unique effects like orchestral clusters and ethnic flute phrases. With a user-friendly interface and seamless integration into your workflow, Symphobia 2 is a must-have for both seasoned composers and aspiring musicians looking to make a lasting impact.

Key Features:

  • Live tutti recordings of symphonic ensembles in a concert hall setting
  • Real legato transitions for orchestrated ensembles
  • Extensive multi-articulation patches, including new spiccatos and crescendos
  • Unique cinematic effects, such as rips, clusters, and glissandi
  • Includes Dystopia II and ethnic flute phrases
  • 27GB in Kontakt's compressed format (54GB uncompressed)
  • 24-bit 44.1kHz audio quality
  • Comes with Kontakt Player 5 license and Native Kontrol Standard support

Product specs

Kontakt (Player) 4 supports Stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, RTAS (Pro Tools 7 or higher), ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound, WASAPI
PC Windows XP (SP2, 32bit) / Vista (32/64 Bit), Windows 7 (32/64 Bit), Pentium or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM
Mac Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM

FAQs

What is the primary difference between Symphobia 2 and the original Symphobia?

Symphobia 2 expands on the original by offering additional orchestral articulations and unique ensemble combinations, such as flutes with violins and trombones with horns, providing composers with fresh sonic textures.

Is Symphobia 2 compatible with my DAW?

Symphobia 2 requires Kontakt Player 4, which supports stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, and RTAS formats, making it compatible with most major DAWs including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro.

What kind of orchestral effects does Symphobia 2 offer?

Symphobia 2 includes a vast library of orchestral clusters, rips, and other effects, along with live recordings of full-ensemble multi-samples for strings, brass, and woodwinds, offering instantly inspiring sounds.

How large is the Symphobia 2 sample library?

The Symphobia 2 library pool is 33 GB in uncompressed format, offering a comprehensive range of symphonic sounds and effects with 20 GB of compressed sample storage for efficient use.

What microphone positions are available in Symphobia 2?

Symphobia 2 features two concert hall mic positions—Concert Stage and Close mic—which can be easily switched from within the instrument interface for versatile sound capturing.

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

Symphobia 2 Teaser Video

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Symphobia 2 Teaser Video

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

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Symphobia 2 - improvising demo (full orchestrator)

Giancarlo Vaccalluzzo

Giancarlo Vaccalluzzo

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Symphobia 2 Update 2.0: In-Depth Walkthrough

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

ProjectSAM Cinematic Sampling

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Symphobia 2 - 2.0 review

SecondTierSound

SecondTierSound

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Symphobia 2 v2.0 update PLAYTHRU Multis

David Coscina

David Coscina

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Symphobia 2 Test

Jotun Studio

Jotun Studio

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Symphobia 2.

Comparisons

  • Symphobia 2 is preferred for cinematic music over Masse, though its instrument quality is somewhat lower.

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Software and compatibility

  • Symphobia 2 was built on Kontakt 4, which has a less advanced time-stretching and pitching engine compared to Kontakt 5.

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Use cases and applications

  • Albion ONE is noted for being newer and more versatile than Symphobia 2, suggested for those without Spitfire SSO.

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  • Albion 3 excels in deep bassy strings and thundering brass, ideal for an Inception-like sound but not versatile.

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Setup and maintenance

  • It's recommended to install large orchestral libraries on separate drives to prevent DAW performance issues.

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