Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional

The Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional sets a new benchmark for orchestral sample libraries, offering an unparalleled range of instruments and techniques captured with pristine detail. Featuring performances by the world-renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra, this comprehensive collection brings together strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion recorded at the iconic Maida Vale Studios—home to legendary sessions by The Beatles, Hendrix and Bowie. With 67 instruments and 468 techniques, including newly added muted brass and extended legato patches, this library delivers exceptional realism and depth. Designed for composers of all levels, it includes 36GB of new content, ensuring every articulation is expertly crafted to meet professional standards.

Extended Legato Techniques

The Professional edition introduces an array of extended legato patches, including fast runs and slurred transitions, providing composers with even greater control over melodic phrasing. These updated legato techniques capture the subtle dynamics and tonal shifts of live orchestral performance, ensuring lifelike musical expression. Whether you're scoring an evocative film sequence or crafting intricate symphonic arrangements, these capabilities offer unmatched versatility for shaping nuanced melodies. Combined with Spitfire Audio's award-winning plugin interface, these enhancements streamline workflows while delivering professional-grade results.

Muted Brass and the new Cimbasso

The latest update to this orchestral library includes stunning muted brass techniques and the addition of the cimbasso—a powerful low brass instrument ideal for dramatic scoring. These new articulations expand the tonal palette available to composers, adding a refined, cinematic edge to brass sections. The muted brass captures delicate textures and controlled dynamics, while the cimbasso delivers bold, resonant tones that enhance depth and impact. Whether blending subtle layers or creating commanding moments, these additions ensure your brass arrangements remain rich and compelling.

Pristine Recordings for Sonic Clarity

Recorded at London's renowned Maida Vale Studios, the BBC Symphony Orchestra series benefits from the studio's 90-year legacy of iconic recordings. Each instrument and articulation is captured using state-of-the-art technology, preserving every nuance of the orchestra's performance. The library includes up to 20 signals per instrument, allowing producers to access professionally mixed audio that retains clarity, detail, and balance. This meticulous recording process ensures the sample library remains a cornerstone for composers seeking authenticity and precision in their orchestral compositions.

Built for Long-Term Creative Exploration

Engineered for reliability and adaptability, the Professional edition offers long-term value to composers and producers. Its comprehensive collection of articulations and techniques—ranging from pizzicato strings to flutter-tongued woodwinds—ensures your creative needs are met for years to come. The inclusion of 36GB of new content, alongside updates to existing patches, demonstrates Spitfire Audio's commitment to continuous improvement. Designed for seamless integration into your DAW, this model provides the tools necessary to craft professional orchestral scores without compromise.