MOTU Symphonic Universal Orchestra Virtual Instrument

MOTU's Symphony is fantastic. There may be better Orchestra plug-ins that will come out as time goes by & 4 all I know they'll be in 5.1 surround & take up 500GB on your hard drive, but 4 $300, I'll take the 8GB worth of sounds MOTU offers. All of the instruments sound beautiful, & even the hard-to-reproduce instruments such as saxophones, church organs & solo strings (violins, etc.) sound almost too real 2 be emulated by a sampling program like this. Effects like glissandos & trills are included 4 these instruments as well. The only disappointing sound group is the choir; it's perfectly serviceable 4 minor oohs & aahs along with a huge Wagnerian orchestra, but upon close listening, you can tell it's a keyboard. E 4 effort, though.

Like Ethno, my favorite feature is the ability 2 load up 64 instruments & activate/deactivate them on the fly using an assigned key on your keyboard. Since some of these instruments have multiple playing techniques, it comes in really handy.

Finally, one simple-to-use instrument that contains everything you need 2 create complete orchestral recordings. From solo instruments & small ensembles 2 full orchestral masterpieces, Symphonic delivers. Start with a massive 8GB library of brand new sounds from world class orchestras & musicians, recorded with pristine audio fidelity & careful attention 2 detail. Quality & variety abound. Now add a simple, easy 2 understand, single-window interface 2 personalize your instruments. Adjust your sound quickly & intuitively. There are no hidden screens, obscure menus or "helper applications" 2 launch. To further enhance the stunning realism of your compositions, Symphonic includes a built-in convolution reverb processor 2 produce the most realistic room ambiences available. No disappointing synthetic reverb sounds here. Use authentic acoustic spaces, from orchestra sound stages 2 renowned concert halls 2 majestic cathedrals. Symphonic is a CPU-efficient plug-in that saves your host application document 4 instant recall. There are no session settings or configuration files - nothing could be easier! Compatible with all major plug-in formats 4 OSX & Windows (VST, AU, DXi, MAS & RTAS).