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BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core
BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional
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Overview

Description

A free gateway into orchestral scoring — write music with the world-famous BBC Symphony Orchestra and take your first step into composing for a world-class ensemble.

The sound of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a beautifully curated, streamlined package — rich expressive depth without the complexity of a full professional setup. Perfect for composers ready to go deeper.

The gold standard in orchestral sampling — BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional delivers extraordinary depth, realism and complete command over the sound of Maida Vale, from the closest detail to the full hall.

Use case

Perfect for sketching orchestral ideas on the go, learning to write for orchestra, or adding orchestral character to a track without a complex setup. Shines as a lightweight compositional tool when you need inspiration fast.
Ideal for composers writing detailed instrument parts for TV, film and media, without the overhead of managing multiple mic signals. Hits the sweet spot between expressive depth and practical efficiency.
Built for professional composers who demand complete creative control — scoring intricate individual instrument lines, dialling in exact mic placements, and crafting performances ready for the final mix without compromise.

Demo

Now playing Danse Macabre
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover Saint-Saëns
Now playing Waltz Of The Flowers
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Now playing Admiral Benbow
BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional Andy Blaney

Space

Location

Maida Vale Studios Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios Maida Vale Studios

Description

An iconic broadcast space with a controlled, medium reverb — present enough to feel immediate, but with enough air to give the orchestra a natural depth. Precise and refined with a distinctly British character.
An iconic broadcast space with a controlled, medium reverb — present enough to feel immediate, but with enough air to give the orchestra a natural depth. Precise and refined with a distinctly British character.
An iconic broadcast space with a controlled, medium reverb — present enough to feel immediate, but with enough air to give the orchestra a natural depth. Precise and refined with a distinctly British character.

Samples

Techniques

47
344
468

Round robins

Each time a note is played, the sample cycles through a series of alternative recordings of the same note, creating natural variation in the note's timbre.

1
8
8

Dynamic layers

Separate recordings captured at different playing intensities — from soft to loud. The instrument automatically selects the appropriate layer based on how hard a note is played.

Up to 1
Up to 3
Up to 4

Mic signals

The number of microphone positions included with the instrument. More mic signals give you greater control over the sound's character and placement in a mix.

1
1
20

Technical

Size

0.24 GB
28.2 GB
630.3 GB

NKS compatible

Supports Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), meaning it integrates fully with Native Instruments hardware and software.

Yes
Yes
Yes

Player

Spitfire player
Spitfire player
Spitfire player