So, I just found out that the entire Symphony Series Bundle is on sale for 99$ but I am specifically interested in the Strings ensemble.Is it worth anything considering that it's a 9 years old library. Any existing users out there?Kindly tell me the pros and cons.Or point me towards an honest review.Thanks

 

I don't like it very much. Tone, playability, all felt lacking to me. You can just pirate it to try and then buy it if you enjoy it. I prefer when NI makes creative instruments instead of half-assed scoring libraries.

 

What may be interesting to note is that they are developed by NI with three main vendors, Sonuscore, Sound Iron and Audio Bro (each with a focus on a different instrument i.e. woods/strings/brass). All rather reputable companies. I think they are really quite good sound wise and for their size and provide a great all in one solution if you don't want a massive orchestral library. If you are looking for a bigger sound palette, wider range of articulations/mic positions, you may want to explore some of the bigger bundles from other vendors.
Also, I think 9 years ago NI were bringing out some of their best stuff. I am not so enamoured with the new wave of products, but that's a matter of opinion.

 

Last edited: Jun 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Bought it anyways...Thanks for your input friends

 

Hello, I got the one for 70 euros from N.I, I think it's great and when we compare it to the easwest deal for 250 euros, the N.I series is worth buying and has great quality, and also, the easwest old Symphony Orchestra is more than 100 euros as a deal.