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Description

Dive into a realm of musical enchantment with the Symphobia 3: Lumina, a breathtaking orchestral sample library meticulously crafted for composers of fantasy, mystery, and animation scores. This virtual instrument by ProjectSAM is an exquisite collection, perfect for creating immersive soundscapes for film, TV, and video games. Whether you need the majestic swell of a full orchestra or the intimate touch of a chamber ensemble, Lumina's pristine recordings will elevate your compositions to new heights.

At the heart of Lumina lies its ability to blend grandeur with subtlety. It offers a diverse palette of sounds, from the resonant timbres of a choir to the delicate plucks of a celtic harp, and even the whimsical tones of a tin whistle. The ensemble recordings capture the lush warmth of a concert hall, while real-time mixing capabilities allow you to fine-tune the ambiance to suit your project's unique needs.

The user-friendly interface ensures that ornamentations and articulations are at your fingertips, effortlessly mapped to velocity, mod wheel, and keyboard zones, so you can focus on crafting the perfect performance. The inclusion of ProjectSAM's renowned Dystopia section adds an edge of refined sound design to your creative arsenal, offering both playful cartoon vibes and darker, suspenseful textures.

Key Features:

  • Geared towards fantasy, mystery, and animation scoring
  • Ensemble recordings featuring full orchestra and choir
  • Solo and guest instruments including celtic harp, tin whistle, and bell tower
  • Genuine concert hall recordings for authentic ambiance
  • Real-time mixing of direct, ambient, and wide microphone positions
  • 38.8GB compressed audio pool (75GB uncompressed)
  • Includes Kontakt 5 Player license for seamless integration
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Lumina (Symphobia 3) by ProjectSam - Review

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ProjectSam Lumina (Symphobia 3): Presentation and Playthrough of the various sounds and stories

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Martin Heidenreich Music

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Symphobia 3: Lumina.

Features and functionality

  • Symphobia 3 integrates seamlessly with Kontakt 6 Player, offering a full orchestra, choir, smaller ensembles, and various guest instruments.

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Comparisons

  • Owners note that Symphobia 3 is not essential if you own Symphobia 1 & 2 and Komplete, but it complements them well for starting musical ideas.

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  • Symphobia 3: Lumina is compared to EastWest's Fantasy Orchestra for fantasy scoring, with Lumina offering unique orchestral textures.

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Value and pricing

  • Regular 30% discounts are available, with past deals reaching 50% off, making the current $307 price point seem steep to some buyers.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the free updates, maintaining the library's relevance despite its age, and find the presets to be impressive and inspiring.

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Use cases and applications

  • Symphobia 3: Lumina is recommended for creating fantasy soundtracks with a focus on orchestral textures, fitting well with games like Witcher 3 and Skyrim.

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Software and compatibility

  • ProjectSAM’s Lumina is suggested for those using Kontakt, as it integrates well and complements other fantasy-themed libraries.

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Critic Reviews

Project SAM Lumina Review - MusicTech

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Symphobia 3: Lumina by ProjectSAM expands the series with a focus on fantasy and mystery, offering expressive and imaginative sounds with an epic orchestral quality. The inclusion of three microphone positions and detailed mapping enhances its versatility, making it ideal for composers of fantasy scores. However, its premium price and tendency towards ensemble sounds might be limiting for some. Despite this, Lumina stands out for its distinctiveness and high-quality sampling, making it a compelling choice for those with the budget to explore its inspiring capabilities.

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See how BT uses Symphobia 3: Lumina

BT

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BT states on ProjectSAM's testimonial page, "This is amazing. It's a super different, unique and, most importantly, inspiring addition to my orchestral library. It's the most fun thing to play for scoring I've come across. I'm using this on EVERYTHING."

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