Perfect for Jazz, Orchestral, Funk, and Pop productions. It might just be the most comprehensive brass library available today.
: Users can download a free real-time controller for iOS (TouchOSC) to manage functions and record performance edits directly into their DAW. Performance & Use Cases
If you are looking for that grit, the shimmer, and the air that makes a brass section sound real, this Kontakt library is a beast.
Offers a free real-time controller for iPad and iPhone via TouchOSC , allowing you to record automation data directly into your DAW. Pricing and Availability
: Delivering the sharp, aggressive transients needed for Earth, Wind & Fire-style horn stabs or modern pop hooks.
The "Pro" update introduced several technical advancements that set it apart from earlier versions and the "Compact" edition:
: The interface includes a dedicated channel strip with EQ, compression, transient shaping, and a high-quality convolution reverb featuring real-world scoring stage impulses. Ideal Use Cases
At its core, is the definitive virtual instrument library for Brass & Woodwinds, meticulously crafted for genres like Jazz, Pop, Big-Band, and Funk, while also providing the detail to elevate cinematic and orchestral scores. The "Pro Complete" edition is a powerhouse bundle, aggregating all four volumes of the Chris Hein Horns series into a single, seamlessly integrated package. This isn't a scaled-down or "lite" version; it is the full, unabridged collection, granting you access to an extraordinary 54 solo instruments and 32 section instruments .
Despite its immense depth, the library is designed to be played. The core of the user experience is a powerful key-switching system. You can assign any of the 18 key-switches on the lower register of your MIDI keyboard to recall a complex set of articulations and performance parameters instantly. This allows a single track to contain all the nuance of a live performance.
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This library is an ideal choice for:
The dry, close-mic samples of the trumpets and saxophones are perfect for achieving that tight, upfront Earth, Wind & Fire or Bruno Mars style horn section.
When you use the velocity crossfade feature, the transition from piano (soft) to forte (loud) is silky smooth. This allows the instruments to sound alive and responsive, rather than switching abruptly between static samples. 2. The Articulation Engine
: A revamped graphical interface simplifies tweaking. It includes a new keyswitch management system and the ability to unload unused articulations to conserve RAM.