Symphobia 1
The library that started it all… immersive ensemble recordings and intense cinematic orchestral effects. With Symphobia you have at your disposal a proven tool of inspiration for scoring films, games and television.
Packed with top-notch multisamples and effects that could successfully undercore any on-screen event, from a minor traffic collision to the destruction of the universe.- Sound on Sound
Discover the fully updated 1.6 Editions of the orchestral library series that forever changed the film scoring game: The Symphobia Series.
With Symphobia you have at your disposal a proven tool of inspiration for scoring films, games and television. Symphobia offers true ensemble recordings of a full symphony orchestra and an unbeatable collection of intense, cinematic orchestral effects.
True ensemble recordings
Symphobia is not your traditional orchestral sample library. Instead of focusing on individual multi-samples, Symphobia offers ensemble multi-samples in numerous arrangements for orchestral sections as well as a full orchestra performing together. The reason is simple: the real thing sounds so much more powerful.
Cinematic orchestral effects
Symphobia is famous for its cinematic orchestral effects. Like the ensemble performances, the effects are available in different orchestrations, performed by different sections from the orchestra. You’ll find full orchestra rips & hits, string risers, brass clusters and woodwind textures.
Read moreKey features
- Live recordings of orchestral full-ensemble multi-samples
- Vast library of orchestral clusters, rips and other instantly inspiring effects
- Covering strings, all-new brass, woodwinds and much more
- Lots of additional content including Dystopia II and ethnic flute phrases
- Orchestral sections recorded as ensembles, pre-seated on the stage
- 16 GB library in Kontakt’s compressed sample format (32 GB uncompressed)
- 44.1 24 bit audio format
- Genuine concert hall recordings
- Real-time mixing of close & stage mics
- Kontakt Player 5 license included
- Native Kontrol Standard support
1.6 Edition
The 1.6 Edition of Symphobia 1, released around Christmas 2017, offers a brand-new sul tasto string section. Recorded in multiple dynamics, starting at a whispering ppp, these sul tastos can be played as a full ensemble or per section. 1.6 also adds over 16 new features, including improved control over articulation switching, articulation locking and round robin. Last but not least, you will find numerous new and inspiring Multis to experiment with. As always, this 9 GB* update is 100% free for all existing Symphobia 1 users!
* Uncompressed audio
Instruments
Strings with brass ensemble
Recorded as ensemble
- 10+ ensemble articulations
Strings with brass low range
- Ensemble articulations in octaves
Strings with brass ensemble effects
- Textures collection
- Clusters collection
- Rips & glissandi
Mixed orchestra effects
- Collection of premixed orchestral hits, builds & risers
String section
Recorded as ensemble, correctly seated
- 12+ ensemble articulations
- Sul tasto strings NEW IN 1.6!
String section effects
- Clusters collection
- Wild textures
- Col legno hits
String section chords
- Full-range chords
- Upper-range chords
- Open 4ths & 5ths
Cellos & basses in octaves
- 3 articulations in octaves
String quintet
- 4 articulations
Brass section
Recorded as ensemble, correctly seated
11+ ensemble articulations
Brass combo articulations
- Horns with trombones
- Horns with trumpets
Trombones with tuba
- 3 articulations in octaves
Brass section effects
- Clusters collection
- Note bending effects
Woodwind section
Recorded as an ensemble, correctly seated
- 8+ ensemble articulations
Woodwind section effects
- Clusters collection
- Multiphonics
- Adlib phrases
- Special effects
Dystopia
- Processed and mangled sounds taken from the Symphobia 1 recordings
Ethnic flute phrases
- Duduk phrases in Cm
- Native American flute phrases
- Shakuhachi effects
- Uilleann pipes in D
- Low whistle in D
Multis
- 64 inspiring Multis in various genres such as action, suspense and comedy.
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Testimonials
Packed with top-notch multisamples and effects that could successfully undercore any on-screen event, from a minor traffic collision to the destruction of the universe.- Sound on Sound
It's a genuinely inspirational instrument and if it doesn't fill you with ideas, you're in the wrong game.- MusicRadar
Symphobia is a very well crafted library. There is a richness to the samples generally not heard from other commercial libraries.- John Powell
Library specs
| Recording location | Concert hall |
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| Mic positions | 2 |
| Audio pool size | 32 GB (16 GB on disk) |
| Audio format | 44.1 kHz 24 bit |
| Current library version | 1.6 |
| Kontakt Player license | Yes |
| NKS support | Yes |
| Copy protection | Serial number activation |
System requirements
| Kontakt version | 5.8 or higher |
|---|---|
| Mac | macOS 10.11 or higher |
| Windows | Windows 7 or higher |
| Minimum CPU | i5 (i7 recommended) |
| Minimum RAM | 6 GB |
| Supported plug-in interfaces | Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX |
| Internet connection | Required for activation |
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