BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC Symphony Orchestra

The universal orchestra

Experience the highest standard in orchestral sampling with the world-class BBC Symphony Orchestra. A complete orchestra at your fingertips, featuring strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion — all recorded at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. Presented in our award-winning, dedicated plugin — with three editions to choose from, each fully interchangeable — BBCSO offers a universal starting point for music creators of every level – from those just starting out, to professional composers.

The BBCSO Piano is now available — also presented in three editions (Professional, Core and Discover) and designed to work seamlessly with the orchestra.

BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
Free
Start your scoring journey
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core
£399.00
The broadcast standard
BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional
BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional
£899.00
The new gold standard
BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core
BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core
£79.00
A broadcast-ready concert grand
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Professional

The gold standard

Including three editions interchangeable through our groundbreaking mode-switching technology, BBCSO Professional is our definitive orchestral library, offering everything you need to produce world-class orchestral scores.

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Core

The broadcast standard

Core has been curated to offer a streamlined orchestral package, featuring all instruments, one bespoke mix signal and all controls, with full sampling depth — fully interchangeable with our Professional and Discover editions.

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Discover

The universal starting point

Start writing music with the world-famous BBC Symphony Orchestra — now including a concert grand piano. 34 instruments brought to life inside our easy-to-use plugin, compatible with any major music creation software – from Garageband to Pro Tools.

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There is an upgrade path between BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover, Core and Professional. The price you pay to upgrade from one edition to another is simply the price difference between the two products at the point of purchase. Owners of any edition can view their price by ensuring they are logged in to our website then clicking ‘Add to Cart’ on the edition they wish to upgrade to.

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Mode Switching

e BBC Symphony Orchestra series presents a new standard in orchestral sampling — a whole orchestra of the highest quality, at your fingertips. A universal starting point designed for music creators of every level, from those just starting out, to professional composers, it comes in three editions.

Each edition is fully interchangeable through Spitfire’s innovative mode switching technology, making it easier than ever to share and collaborate with fellow composers, regardless of which edition they own.

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Maida Vale Studios

The iconic Maida Vale Studios holds a rich history, having been at the centre of BBC music since 1934 when it became home to the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Built in 1909, it was originally the largest indoor roller-skating rink in Europe, before being transformed into seven unique sound studios. From The Beatles to Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin to Bowie, from the Undertones to the swansong of the late Bing Crosby, from the era-defining John Peel Sessions to Radio 1 Live Lounge: over the last 75 years, Maida Vale has captured the performances of more famous artists than any other.

Responsible for some of the most influential and innovative developments in music technology and electronic music, including the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, it’s also renowned for its impressive gear list, including a diverse range of equipment from various eras and technologies — a unique combination of vintage gear, custom BBC designs, and state-of-the-art digital equipment — making it the preferred recording destination for countless musicians.

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