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Revered by some of the world's finest composers, the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra offers a complete orchestral experience featuring string ensembles, brass, woodwinds, soloists, harp, piano and a full percussion section. Recorded in stunning detail at AIR Studios' Lyndhurst Hall, these gold-standard sounds have been performed by outstanding musicians and have graced countless AAA film, game and television soundtracks.

Renewed in 2025 with the addition of three top violin, viola, and cello soloists, improved programming for violin, viola, cello, and bass ensembles, and overall performance patches for the principal oboe and trombone soloists, the Spitfire continues to provide theorchestral music VST sets the standard.

Outstanding talent joins the orchestra
The Spitfire Symphony's 2025 renewal includes the addition of three distinguished soloists.

- Solo Violin: World-renowned violinist Andrew Haveron's impressive career includes leadership roles in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Brodsky Quartet, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra. His virtuosity shines through in specialized performance patches including fingering, bowed and glissando legato, long tones, staccato, pizzicato and overtones.

- Solo Viola: With a staggering number of film, television, video game, and recording credits to his name, Bruce White is one of the world's most sought-after viola players. His rich and expressive playing is captured in wonderful detail.

- Solo Cello: One of the world's most sought-after cellists, Caroline Dale brings her extraordinary talent and experience to the SSO.As principal cellist of the English Chamber Orchestra and the London Metropolitan Orchestra, Dale has performed with world-leading orchestras and artists. Her contributions to film scores, including the Academy Award-winning Atonement, are legendary, not to mention her long list of performances with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Oasis, Joan Arma Deal, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour and U2.

- Three types of legato transitions - fingering, bowing, and sliding, as well as other transpositions, including long non-vibrato and vibrato, staccato, pizzicato, long overtones, and short overtones.

- The C (close), Decca T (ree) and A (ambient) mic signals allow you to find the perfect balance for your mix.

Recorded at Lyndhurst Hall, AIR Studios, London, featuring a golden generation of musicians who have appeared on some of the top movie soundtracks of the past decade. This collection of the most definitive heavyweight sounds are some of the best and most iconic recordings from Spitfire Audio, a flagship set of virtual instruments that have been used by the world's top composers and music producers and have been featured in the production of hundreds of AAA film, game and TV soundtracks over the past decade.

Modern Classics
This updated version of Spitfire Symphony Orchestra is available at Kontakt 7 features a redesigned interface, improved sample content, and new legato created by Andrew Blaney. Explore the excitement of these incredible musicians and take your scores to new heights.

Symphonic Strings 60 of the best in the world.

The strings in this library were created by 60 of the world's finest string players - 16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos and 8 basses - performing over 175 movements, including nine legato patches programmed by Andrew Blaney, with four versatile microphone positions.

- 60 top London string players
- 175 techniques, including 59 short notes, 94 long notes and 9 staccato notes
- Multiple dynamic levels and loops
- Diverse and detailed, for each component
Provides essential, extra and some totally unique techniques - by Andy Blaney
DESIGNED CONTINUOUS PLAY - A comprehensive selection of specially curated 'ensemble' patches, layered with over 100 unique players, offering up to 300+ musicians in a single patch.
- Ostinatum model
- Four microphone positions: C (close), T (tree), A (mbient) & O (utriggers)

Symphonic Brass
Bold, detailed and powerful

- The best brass player in the world.
- An instrumental group covering solo, chamber, orchestral and film instruments
The Wide Band - From Classic to Little Known
The full range of brass instruments - multiple dynamic layers and loops
- Versatile and detailed basic and unique catching styles, including performance streaks
- Ostinatum model
- Four microphone positions: C (close), T (tree), A (mbient) & O (utriggers)

symphonic woodwinds
Timeless, melodic and expressive

- World-class woodwind player
- From the traditional piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon to modern instruments, from the alto, bass flute, bass clarinet, bass clarinet and thundering bass bassoon
- Covers soloing and a2 part broadband - combine the two to create your a3 part.
- Professional sampling with the most comprehensive selection of clarity, dynamic layering and looping available in any woodwind library, including performance legato
- Ostinatum model
- Four microphone positions: C (close), T (tree), A (mbient) and O (utriggers)

Percussion, piano and harp
Authoritative Orchestral Extra Performance

- This comprehensive orchestral percussion library features award-winning percussionist Joby Burgess!
- This huge collection of percussion instruments includes 9 tuned instruments, 13 drums, 12 "toys" ranging from agogo to shakers, 14 fretless metal instruments and 3 fretless wooden instruments!
- Played by leading London harpist Skaila Kanga, the harp features a full range of articulations and pedals, with each key
Orchestral Grand Piano is a very realistic "situational" piano, designed to fit proudly into your full orchestral arrangement!
While the design - percussion, piano and harp microphone positions include C(close), T(ree) and A(mbient), the piano also has O(utriggers)

AIR Lyndhurst Hall
The Crown, Wonder Woman 1984, The Trial of The Chicago 7, James Bond, Interstellar, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter, Gladiator - all recorded at Lyndhurst Hall, AIR Studios, London. --All of these were recorded at Lyndhurst Hall in London's AIR Studios, the spiritual home of Spitfire Audio and the room where blockbuster music is born. The acoustic character of the interior of Lyndhurst Hall is architecturally unique and globally acclaimed, beloved by composers and musicians alike.

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What is included in Spitfire Symphony Orchestra?
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra contains complete symphonic strings, symphonic brass, and symphonic woodwind sections, including solo instruments, as well as harp, piano, and all of the core percussion elements needed to form an orchestra, giving your music outstanding professional sound quality.

Is this library new or existing content?
We're in the process of relaunching our base library, updating the UI, reviewing content, and delivering a more user-friendly package.

These libraries include Spitfire Symphonic Strings, Spitfire Symphonic Brass, Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds, Spitfire Percussion, Spitfire Harp, Orchestral Grand and Masse.

If Spitfire Symphony Orchestra is part of the existing library, what's new?
With this re-release, you can now explore the amazing performances of these incredible musicians all in one place, using the new user interface, viewing all sample content, and brand new legato created by Andrew Blaney, all presented in Kontakt 7 by Native Instrument. This new library also supports NKS.

The integration of our Symphony Series, Spitfire Percussion, Harp and Orchestral Grand Piano also means that you can get everything from Air Studios' six recording blocks in one place.

Update Log
v1.3.3 (February 2025)

Add: Solo Violin Performance and Technique
Add: Solo Violin II Performance and Technique
Add: Viola Solo Performance and Technique
Add: Cello Solo Performance and Technique

Update: Violin I Total Performance Programming Adjustment
Update: Violin II Total Performance Programming Adjustments
Update: Total Performance Programming Adjustments for Viola
Update: Cello General Performance Programming Adjustments
Update: Subwoofer Total Performance Programming Adjustments
UPDATE: Chief Oboe Chief Performance Programming Adjustments
Update: Trombone Solo General Performance Programming Adjustments

FIX: Script adjustment to prevent Omni mode
Problems in FIX: Horn Solo/Tuba Solo - All Techniques missing NKR error

For Kontakt FULL or Kontakt Player v7.5.2 or higher! Requires Spitfire Symphony Orchestra v1.1.0.

Are world-class musicians
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra, revered by the world's best composers, delivers a full symphonic experience, featuring ensemble strings, brass, woodwinds, soloists, harp, piano, and a complete percussion section. Recorded in breathtaking detail at AIR Studios' Lyndhurst Hall, these gold-standard sounds, performed by AIR Studios' Lyndhurst Hall, have been recognized by the world's best composers. Recorded in breathtaking detail at AIR Studios' Lyndhurst Hall, these gold-standard sounds, performed by remarkable musicians, have graced countless AAA film, game, and TV scores.

Updated in 2025 with the addition of three top-tier soloists on Violin, Viola and Cello, improved programming for ensemble Violins, Violas, Celli and Basses, as well as Total Performance patches for Principal Oboe and Solo Trombone, Spitfire Symphony Orchestra continues to set the bar for orchestral VSTs.

Exceptional talent joins the orchestra
The 2025 update of Spitfire Symphony Orchestra includes the addition of three remarkable soloists.

- Solo Violin: World-renowned violinist Andrew Haveron's impressive career includes leading roles with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Brodsky Quartet, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra. Symphony Orchestra, Brodsky Quartet, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra. His virtuosity shines through in a dedicated performance His virtuosity shines through in a dedicated performance patch with fingered, bowed, and portamento legatos, longs, staccatos, pizzicatos, and harmonics.

- Solo Viola: With an astounding number of film, TV, video game, and recording credits, Bruce White is one of the most sought-after violists in the world. His rich and expressive playing is captured in wonderful detail.

- Solo Cello: One of the most in-demand session cellists in the world, Caroline Dale brings her exceptional talent and experience to SSO. Principal cellist for the English Chamber Orchestra and London Metropolitan Orchestra, Dale has performed with leading orchestras and artists worldwide. Her contributions to film scores, including the Oscar-winning "Atonement," are legendary, not to mention her long list of performance credits alongside the SSO. Her contributions to film scores, including the Oscar-winning "Atonement," are legendary, not to mention her long list of performance credits alongside Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Oasis, Joan Armatrading, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour and U2.

- Three legato transition types - Fingered, Bowed and Portamento, plus other articulations including Long Non-Vibrato and Vibrato, Staccato, Pizzicato, Long Harmonics and Short Harmonics.

- C(lose), Decca T(ree), and A(mbient) mic signals allow you to find the perfect balance for your mix.

Recorded at Lyndhurst Hall, at AIR Studios, London, performed by a gold generation of musicians who have featured on some of the top film scores of the last decade. This definitive selection of blockbuster sounds are some of the best, most classic recordings by Spitfire Audio, a set of flagship virtual instruments which are already used by the world's top film scores. instruments which are already used by the worlds top composers and music-makers, and have already played a part in the productions of the hundreds of AAA film, game and TV scores over the past decade.

A modern classic
This updated version of Spitfire Symphony Orchestra features a redesigned interface within Kontakt 7, refined sample content, and all-new legatos created by Andrew Blaney. Explore the stunning performances of these incredible musicians and elevate your scores to new heights.

Symphonic Strings
60 of the worlds best

The strings in this library captured has been created with 60 of the world's finest strings players - 16 1st violins, 14 2nd violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos & 8 basses - performing over 175 articulations, including 9 legato patches programmed by Andrew Blaney, and presented with four versatile microphone positions.

- 60 top London string players
- 175 articulations, including 59 shorts, 94 longs, & 9 legatos
- Multiple dynamic layers and round robins
- Diverse and detailed with essential, additional and some totally unique articulations for individual sections
- Legatos designed by Andy Blaney
- A comprehensive selection of specially curated 'Ensemble' patches, over 100 unique players layered to give up to 300+ musicians in a single patch.
- Ostinatum mode
- Four mic positions: C(lose), T(ree), A(mbient) & O(utriggers)

Symphonic Brass
Bold, detailed and powerful

- The world's finest brass players
- A broad band covering solo, chamber, symphonic and cinematic instrument groups
- The full range of brass instruments, from classic to lesser known
- Multiple dynamic layers and round robins
- Diverse and detailed with essential and unique articulations, including performance legato
- Ostinatum mode
- Four mic positions: C(lose), T(ree), A(mbient) & O(utriggers)

Symphonic Woodwind
Timeless, melodic and expressive

- World class woodwind players
- From traditional piccolos, flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons to a contemporary selection of instruments, from alto, bass flutes, bass clarinets, contrabass clarinets and a thunderous contrabassoon. bass clarinets, contrabass clarinets and a thunderous contrabassoon
- A broad band covering both solo and a2 sections - combine both to create your a3 sections.
- Expertly sampled with the most comprehensive selection of articulations, dynamic layers and round robins available in any woodwinds library, including performance legato
- Ostinatum mode
- Four mic positions: C(lose), T(ree), A(mbient) & O(utriggers)

Percussion, Piano and Harp
The definitive orchestral extras

- This comprehensive orchestral percussion library performed by award-winning percussionist Joby Burgess
- This vast array of percussion instruments features, 9 tuned, 13 drums, 12 'toys', from agogo to shakers, 14 unpitched metal instruments, and 3 unpitched wood instruments. unpitched metal instruments, and 3 unpitched wood instruments
- Harp performed by London's leading harpist Skaila Kanga, featuring a comprehensive range of articulations and pedalling, with glisses in every key. with glisses in every key
- Orchestral Grand Piano is a very realistic "contextual" piano designed specifically to fit proudly within your full orchestral arrangements
- Percussion, piano and harp mic positions include C(lose), T(ree) & A(mbient), with piano also featuring O(utriggers)

AIR Lyndhurst Hall
The Crown, Wonder Woman 1984, The Trial of The Chicago 7, James Bond, Interstellar, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter, Gladiator - all were recorded in Lyndhurst Hall at London's AIR Studios, Spitfire Audio's spiritual home and a room where Architecturally unique, the acoustic properties of the interior of Lyndhurst Hall are renowned globally, loved by composers and musicians alike. composers and musicians alike.

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What is in Spitfire Symphony Orchestra?
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra features a full symphonic string, symphonic brass and symphonic woodwind sections including solo instruments, plus harp, piano and all core elements of percussion needed to complete the band - giving your music the professional sounds that stand out. piano and all core elements of percussion needed to complete the band - giving your music the professional sounds that stand out.

Is this library from new or existing content?
We are relaunching our cornerstone libraries, with updated UI, reviewed content and providing in a single more user friendly package.

Orchestral Grand and Masse.

If Spitfire Symphony Orchestra is content from existing libraries, what's new?
With this relaunch you can now explore the stunning performances of these incredible musicians, in one place with a new UI, a review of all sample content, all-new legatos created by Andrew Blaney, and all presented in Native Instrument's Kontakt 7. all-new legatos created by Andrew Blaney, and all presented in Native Instrument's Kontakt 7.

This new library is also NKS-ready.

The consolidation of our Symphonic range, Spitfire Percussion, Harp and Orchestral Grand also means that you can have everything from the six recording blocks at Air Studios in one place.

CHANGELOG
v1.3.3 (February 2025)

ADDED: Solo Violin performance and techniques
ADDED: Solo Violin II performance and techniques
ADDED: Solo Viola performance and techniques
ADDED: Solo Cello performance and techniques

UPDATED: Violin I total performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Violin II total performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Viola total performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Celli total performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Basses total performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Oboe Principal total Performance programming tweaks
UPDATED: Trombone Solo total Performance programming tweaks

FIX: Script tweaks to prevent issues in Omni mode
FIX: Horn Solo/Tuba Solo - All Techniques missing NKR error

Works with Kontakt FULL or Kontakt Player v7.5.2 or higher!Required installed Spitfire Symphony Orchestra v1.1.0

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